Manannán will be going on a hostelling trip to Anglesey, Wales, for 2 nights from 4-6 November. We will be staying in Anglesey Outdoors Hostel. The following are final details of the trip.
Times
We will be meeting outside Terminal 1 (Irish Ferries) in Dublin Port at 1300 on Friday 4 November. Our ETA back in Dublin Port on Sunday 6 November is 1339, so collection will be between 1400-1430, also from Terminal 1 (Irish Ferries).
Directions
Drop-off and collection will be from Terminal 1 (Irish Ferries) in Dublin Port, please click here for directions. Cross the Eastlink Bridge, and follow signs for Terminal 1. Then follow signs for Foot Passengers Check-In (separate lane to Car Passengers). Please allow time for traffic around the Terminal.
Gear list
All Scouts must wear their Manannán hoodie and neckerchief on the ferry.
All gear must be packed in one back-pack as we will be walking to the hostel. All Scouts must also leave some space in their bag to help carry their Watch’s shopping; this will be arranged by Watch Leaders on arrival in Dublin Port. No loose items are permitted by Irish Ferries. Please click here for information on luggage on Irish Ferries.
Medication if required – must be brought to attention of Section Leaders
Packed lunch for Friday
Passport
Hiking boots (to be worn on ferry as we will be walking to hostel)
Rain gear (jacket and leggings)
High visibility vest
Change of clothes for 2 nights (t-shirts, jumpers, trousers, underwear etc.)
Warm clothes (fleece, hat etc.)
Towel
Wash bag/toiletries
Swimming shorts
Old clothes for activities (as specified by activity operators):
- old t-shirt/ rash vest x2 (long-sleeved x1)
- old trousers that can get muddy
- old runners that can get wet
Water bottle
Torch
Mobile phones ARE NOT PERMITTED on this trip.
Itinerary
| Friday 4 November | |
| 1300 | Meet at Dublin Port Terminal 1 (Irish Ferries) |
| 1430 | Dublin Swift ferry departs Dublin |
| 1630 | Arrival in Port of Holyhead, Anglesey |
| 1700 | Walk to hostel |
| 1730 | ETA at Anglesey Outdoors Hostel |
| 1830 | Dinner |
| Saturday 5 November | |
| 0800 | Breakfast |
| 0915 | Orienteering/ bush craft |
| 1245 | Lunch |
| 1315 | Sea-Level Traversing |
| 1645 | Return to hostel |
| 1800 | Dinner |
| 2030 | Night hike |
| Sunday 6 November | |
| 0830 | Breakfast |
| 1000 | Depart hostel, walk to Port of Holyhead |
| 1150 | Dublin Swift ferry departs Holyhead |
| 1339 | Arrival in Dublin Port |
| 1400 | Collection from Dublin Port Terminal 1 (Irish Ferries) |
If you have any questions regarding this trip, please contact the Sections Leaders. Scouts should contact their Watch Leader with any questions.