Snowdon Mountain Railway requires a terminus at the summit if it is to continue to operate, but the size of the design of the building will depend on the facilities provided for both train passengers and walkers.

They are proposing two options:

1. Provides toilets, refreshments and seating under cover
2. Is smaller, providing toilets and an outside refreshment area for the public.

They are also proposing building an additional building at the Clogwyn station (mile from summit) for shelter and refreshments.

Please take the time to write (mention that you are a member of the HMC / use Snowdonia Centre regularly). I think it will be far more effective (and representative) to do this, than my sending one letter on behalf of you all.

In writing please try and answer the following questions which appear on the questionnaire.

1. Have you been to the summit building (on train or on foot)
 
2. Do you think the present summit building should be replaced.
 
3. If it is replaced do you consider the following facilities essential?

Having decided that spending the Bank Holiday Weekend with five or six single white males was not her idea of a "family meet", pink coat Sue Hirst belatedly booked the Hirst and Goodey families into a campsite near Church Stretton, adjoining the Wayside Inn.  The helpful landlord, Mr. Johnson, warned that there were no showers but failed to reveal that the bogs were only open from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and then again from 6.30 p.m. to 11 p.m., so much of the time was spent with legs firmly crossed!

The Hirsts arrived first and were unable to locate the owner, so the tent was pitched on a reasonably flat piece of the first field.  However, within half an hour, the delightful Mr. Johnson appeared and informed them that they would have to move to the top field as he was expecting  five caravans on the lower field.  With the help of other campers, the tent was duly removed - and no caravans were seen the whole weekend!

The Goodeys arrived the next day and despite the lack of facilities Doreen and Sue did manage to uncross their legs for certain activities, and walking boots were donned for a bumble up to Long Mynd looking across to Wenlock Edge, with Keith and Dave carrying all the gear as only one rucksack

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Stony Middleton 8m) and many popular walking areas. The village of Peak Forest has a good pub and a general store. Chamber Knowle campsite is located 1/4m west of the village and offers year round camping for up to 30 tents on a level, sheltered site with parking facilities. The charge is £2.50/night per person.

Bookings can be made through:

Roy & Veronica Ashby
Chamber Knowle Farm
Peak Forest
Derbyshire
SK17 8EG
Tel: 01298 - 25914

It is intended that the campsite be a friendly site dedicated to climbers and walkers

Snowdon Summit Questionnaire

The building at the summit of Snowdon, built in 1936, is reaching the end of its life. The National Park Authority and the Snowdon Mountain Railway are now seeking views on a future building. The

Climbing Kit,  hardly used, impending marriage forces sale, contact P.O. Box 1.

Climbing partner for young lady, must have large nuts, and know how to use them, harness available for right applicant, wearers of tights need not apply, contact P.O. Box 2.

Lost - new member, last seen in Goat handing over membership money, believed to be in the indoor section of the club, contact P.O. Box 3.

Available 5 pairs of 10 denier green tights, discretion assured, P.O. Box 4.