Hi having a last minute wobble! embarking on freerein trail over the begwns ( unguided ) with a friend on Sat. Just wondering if anyone has done it? are the maps/ guides easy to follow etc. Any comments gratefully received
freerein trail wobble!!!
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Don't worry!
You'll have an absolutely fabulous time!
One of you needs to carry the details and the other the maps. Stop your horses from time to time (they will just eat) and read the directions slowly and check that you can follow them on the map as well - that will help you to look out for landmarks.
If you have no previous experience of map reading, ask Matt to give you some pointers before you leave HQ - it's his passion - or go on the OS website and find their tutorials. You'll soon get the hang of it, but be prepared for some disagreements along the way as to the correct route - you can always make up later over a drink and meal. There is no need to rush - you will have plenty of time - just enjoy the whole thing.
The Begwns will be lovely at his time of year (if it stops raining long enough for you to appreciate them). Where are you staying?
You'll have an absolutely fabulous time!
One of you needs to carry the details and the other the maps. Stop your horses from time to time (they will just eat) and read the directions slowly and check that you can follow them on the map as well - that will help you to look out for landmarks.
If you have no previous experience of map reading, ask Matt to give you some pointers before you leave HQ - it's his passion - or go on the OS website and find their tutorials. You'll soon get the hang of it, but be prepared for some disagreements along the way as to the correct route - you can always make up later over a drink and meal. There is no need to rush - you will have plenty of time - just enjoy the whole thing.
The Begwns will be lovely at his time of year (if it stops raining long enough for you to appreciate them). Where are you staying?
thks poshbird
we are staying at cwmfillo. Really looking forward to it now despite the awful weather forecast!!
we are staying at cwmfillo. Really looking forward to it now despite the awful weather forecast!!
So..... How did it go?
Did you enjoy it? Who did you ride? How did the map-reading work out?
And - will you be going again??
You might guess that I am an avid Freerein fan.....
Did you enjoy it? Who did you ride? How did the map-reading work out?
And - will you be going again??
You might guess that I am an avid Freerein fan.....
Oooo i've got a 3day unguided trail booked on the 19th September! with my OH super excited!
How did it go???
How did it go???
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