Tyne Tour
Our first residential trip this year is Tyne Tour!
A brilliant weekend packed full of whitewater carnage and ceilidh's with universities from across the country, held on the North Tyne in Hexham!
This is a super chill introduction to residential trips with DUCC and is open to anyone who can paddle confidently on flat water, and completed a deck test! (i.e the same requirements for going on an intro to whitewater). Deck test can be done during pool sessions (nice and warm), or at the end of a Wednesday session (less warm).
Here's the rough itinery:
Friday: drive up in evening, spoons for dinner, bed.
Saturday: DUCC dawn chorus wakeup (iykyk). Paddle north Tyne, off the water mid afternoon to be greeted with a cup of homemade soup. Watch the Hexham fireworks, then to a Ceilidh with the other unis (by far the highlight of the trip!!) before consuming adult beverages in spoons and heading back to the tents (or succumbing to phoenix’s temptations…)
Sunday: Fight hangovers and find a more interesting paddle for the day (water dependent but likely high force - low force) before returning home to brace for our Monday 9ams.
Food: The two evening meals are normally had at the MacDonalds in Hexham, or at the Wetherspoons, but is chosen and paid for by yourselves on the day. Breakfast and lunch will be a selection of lidl pastries, cereal, and self-made sandwiches, which is supplied by yours truly. I will try and keep costs for this as low as possible, the final amount you owe is added to your website debt at the end of the trip.
Accomodation: We camp on Hexham green for the duration of the weekend. Tents and sleeping bags can be provided, but are in limited supply so if you have your own kit please do use it! If you have not camped before that’s completely fine, just please message an exec member and we can ensure you have appropriate equipment.
Cost: The ticket for the event costs £35, and with fuel and food on top, it should be roughly £50, which is really good value for a weekend away!!
I think that is all there is to tell you, more details will be released once signups close. However if you have any questions please ask in the general group chat or message me (Devon).
Hope to see you there!!
Devon - Trip Officer.