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Adam Lawrence

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Askernish Trip
« on: October 03, 2016, 10:28:18 AM »
Prompted by Sean Arble saying that he wanted to get to Askernish but needed a kick up the bum to actually get him there, I was thinking about organising a trip up there next spring. Anyone interested, and what sort of dates would be preferred if so?


EDITED TO ADD LIST OF THOSE WHO HAVE EXPRESSED INTEREST

Adam Lawrence
Marty Bonnar
David Thomas +1
Colin Shellard
Mark Pearce
James Boon
Sean Arble +1
Scott Macpherson
Clyde Johnson
David McIntosh
Ally McIntosh
Jon Wiggett
Sam Krume
Michael Graham
Rob Hiseman
Niall Carlton
Brian Sheehy
Duncan Cheslett
Tim Gallant
Mike Whitaker
Jerry Kluger
John Cowden
Angela Moser
Neil White
Tom Kelly
John Mayhugh
Jon Byron
Forrest Richardson
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Adam Lawrence

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Thomas Dai

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Re: Askernish Trip
« Reply #1 on: October 03, 2016, 10:50:22 AM »
I'd certainly be keen on an Askernish trip.



May would seem a good month as historical weather statistics suggest that May is the the driest month of the year closely followed by April and June.


The temperatures seem okay at that time of year as well - https://www.yr.no/place/United_Kingdom/Scotland/Benbecula/statistics.html


Atb
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Mark Pearce

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Re: Askernish Trip
« Reply #2 on: October 03, 2016, 12:49:07 PM »
I would be interested.  One of the May Bank Holiday weekends might work.
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Adam Lawrence

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Re: Askernish Trip
« Reply #3 on: October 03, 2016, 01:11:16 PM »
The rough won't be so high in spring either  :)
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Adam Lawrence

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Short words are best, and the old words, when short, are the best of all.

Mark Pearce

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Re: Askernish Trip
« Reply #4 on: October 03, 2016, 01:23:54 PM »
Quote from: Adam Lawrence on October 03, 2016, 01:11:16 PM
The rough won't be so high in spring either  :)
;D
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In June I will be riding the first three stages of this year's Tour de France route for charity.  630km (394 miles) in three days, with 7800m (25,600 feet) of climbing for the William Wates Memorial Trust (https://rideleloop.org/the-charity/) which supports underprivileged young people.

Steve Wilson

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Re: Askernish Trip
« Reply #5 on: October 03, 2016, 03:08:06 PM »
You might want to try to discover when they remove the animals. It was mid May in 2015.
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James Boon

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Re: Askernish Trip
« Reply #6 on: October 03, 2016, 03:49:35 PM »
COUNT ME IN!!!


(Though any trip to the Western Isles without Mrs B is likely to go down like a lead balloon...)


Cheers,


James
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Sean_A

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Re: Askernish Trip
« Reply #7 on: October 03, 2016, 04:09:18 PM »
I am interested and think early to mid May is likely the best time.


Ciao
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Scott Macpherson

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Re: Askernish Trip
« Reply #8 on: October 03, 2016, 04:33:35 PM »
Adam,


Not sure what I'll be doing in May, but keep me informed of the plans as they emerge as it's a place I'd like to go.


Scott
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Clyde Johnson

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Re: Askernish Trip
« Reply #9 on: October 03, 2016, 05:23:03 PM »
I'd be interested, if around...


Been meaning to do a Glencruitten, Tobermory, Askernish, Benbecula, Isle of Harris, Gairloch loop for ages! It's pretty reasonable (160quid) on one of those Caledonia MacBrayne Island Hopscotch tickets.
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David McIntosh

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Re: Askernish Trip
« Reply #10 on: October 03, 2016, 06:43:14 PM »
Adam,

I'd also be interested and think May would work for me. Please keep me posted on any plans.
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Jon Wiggett

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Re: Askernish Trip
« Reply #11 on: October 04, 2016, 02:58:51 AM »
Adam,


I too would be interested any time up to mid May.


Jon
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Sam Krume

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Re: Askernish Trip
« Reply #12 on: October 04, 2016, 03:10:28 AM »
Count me in.
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Michael Graham

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Re: Askernish Trip
« Reply #13 on: October 04, 2016, 03:34:53 AM »
Adam,


Sounds good. Count me in.
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Adam Lawrence

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Re: Askernish Trip
« Reply #14 on: October 04, 2016, 04:10:08 AM »
How would people be most likely to get up there? If fly, at this rate we're going to fill the plane (they are 34 seat Saabs that fly to Benbecula). On the other hand, if there's more than nine of us wanting to fly, I can talk to Loganair and get a group price.
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Adam Lawrence

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Short words are best, and the old words, when short, are the best of all.

Robin_Hiseman

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Re: Askernish Trip
« Reply #15 on: October 04, 2016, 04:16:22 AM »
I'd like to go. May time onwards.
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Sean_A

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Re: Askernish Trip
« Reply #16 on: October 04, 2016, 04:19:39 AM »
Quote from: Adam Lawrence on October 04, 2016, 04:10:08 AM
How would people be most likely to get up there? If fly, at this rate we're going to fill the plane (they are 34 seat Saabs that fly to Benbecula). On the other hand, if there's more than nine of us wanting to fly, I can talk to Loganair and get a group price.

I would want to fly and land on the beach  :D Is this the flight you mention?

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Adam Lawrence

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Re: Askernish Trip
« Reply #17 on: October 04, 2016, 04:22:10 AM »
No, that's the Barra flight (the next island down). Can be done but you need to get a wee ferry across to Uist. And figure out how to get from Barra airport to the ferry terminal, and then from the other end to the golf course, or hotel.
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Adam Lawrence

Editor, Golf Course Architecture
www.golfcoursearchitecture.net

Principal, Oxford Golf Consulting
www.oxfordgolfconsulting.com

Author, 'More Enduring Than Brass: a biography of Harry Colt' (forthcoming).

Short words are best, and the old words, when short, are the best of all.

Sean_A

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Re: Askernish Trip
« Reply #18 on: October 04, 2016, 04:24:31 AM »
Quote from: Adam Lawrence on October 04, 2016, 04:22:10 AM
No, that's the Barra flight (the next island down). Can be done but you need to get a wee ferry across to Uist. And figure out how to get from Barra airport to the ferry terminal, and then from the other end to the golf course, or hotel.


Doh!


Ciao
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Jon Wiggett

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Re: Askernish Trip
« Reply #19 on: October 04, 2016, 05:22:03 AM »
Quote from: Adam Lawrence on October 04, 2016, 04:22:10 AM
No, that's the Barra flight (the next island down). Can be done but you need to get a wee ferry across to Uist. And figure out how to get from Barra airport to the ferry terminal, and then from the other end to the golf course, or hotel.


Sounds like a triathlon is ahead for Sean  ;D


Being already up by Inverness I will probably drive and take the ferry.


Jon
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Niall C

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Re: Askernish Trip
« Reply #20 on: October 04, 2016, 05:52:11 AM »
Adam


I'm certainly up for it. Good on you for organising. Happy to fly or equally take the ferry and fit in a few other courses as Clyde suggests.


Niall
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Clyde Johnson

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Re: Askernish Trip
« Reply #21 on: October 04, 2016, 06:01:20 AM »
I don't know if this thread prompted it, but the updated homepage picture of 2nd green at The Isle of Harris GC looks pretty cool!!!
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Adam Lawrence

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Re: Askernish Trip
« Reply #22 on: October 04, 2016, 06:04:53 AM »
Quote from: Clyde Johnson on October 04, 2016, 06:01:20 AM
I don't know if this thread prompted it, but the updated homepage picture of 2nd green at The Isle of Harris GC looks pretty cool!!!


I haven't played Scarista (Harris), but I've been past and it is an amazingly beautiful spot.
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Adam Lawrence

Editor, Golf Course Architecture
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Principal, Oxford Golf Consulting
www.oxfordgolfconsulting.com

Author, 'More Enduring Than Brass: a biography of Harry Colt' (forthcoming).

Short words are best, and the old words, when short, are the best of all.

Michael Goldstein

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Re: Askernish Trip
« Reply #23 on: October 04, 2016, 06:28:50 AM »
Clyde, I think Ran might have just visited there... 


I was at Askernish last May and whilst I was layered up with every warm item of clothing I had, epic doesn't do it justice.    Enjoy!!





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Ally Mcintosh

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Re: Askernish Trip
« Reply #24 on: October 04, 2016, 07:52:22 AM »
If the stars align, I'd like to make this trip also. It's good to hope anyway.
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