Club tour
Each year the club undertakes a tour of the most outstanding scenery our country has to offer. A different National Park is selected with a well chosen base, and a long weekend made of it.
Most Harriers start out on the Friday with a leisurely journey to the accommodation, perhaps with a meeting at a select pub on route. A short late afternoon run takes place to gain the necessary bearings, with a long run on the Saturday, and a farewell Sunday morning trip out before the journey home.
Extensionists add a day or two on either side of the main trip, as usually there's much to see. Each run is carefully researched by George and a team of willing helpers in the weeks and months prior to the tour, so various lengths and walking options are available. The refreshment venues are thoroughly researched to ensure they are up to standard, as the pub meals in the evenings play a vital role in immersing the club in the local hospitality.
2012 club tour
The 2012 club tour destination is the lovely Peak District National Park.
Destinations so far
- 2011 North York Moors
- 2010 New Forest
- 2009 Northumberland
- 2008 Dartmoor
- 2007 Norfolk Broads
- 2006 Snowdonia
- 2005 Exmoor
- 2004 Brecon Beacons
- 2003 Cornwall Coast Path
- 2002 Lake District
- 2001 Foot and mouth
- 2000 Beer/East Devon
- 1999 Derbyshire Peak District
- 1998 Pembrokeshire Coast Path
- 1997 Yorkshire Dales