Cuairt Campachaidh ann an Leòdhas | Lewis Coastal Camping Expedition ⛰️☀️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Trobhad còmhla ri Spòrs Gàidhlig air cuairt iongantach agus spòrsail, a’ coiseachd agus a’ campachadh ann an Leòdhas!

Thairis air dà latha agus oidhche, gabhaidh sinn sgrìob eadar Tolostadh bho Thuath agus Sgiogarstaigh, tro sgìre gharbh air taobh an ear an eilein, far nach eil daoine idir a’ fuireach san latha an-diugh. Mar sgioba, bheir sinn leinn gach nì a bhios a dhìth oirnn airson campachadh, còcaireachd agus coiseachd a-muigh anns na monaidhean. ’S e sàr-chothrom a bhios an seo sgilean ùra ionnsachadh agus eòlas fhaighinn den tìr agus mar as urra dhuinn tlachd a ghbahail àiste. Chì sinn seallaidhean mìorbhaileach agus coileanaidh sinn dùbhlan mar sgioba.

Thig a’ bhuidheann ri chèile aig pàirc-chàraichean Mhol a Deas aig 10:00. Thèid sinn an uairsin ann am meanbh-bhus Spòrs Gàidhlig gu Ionad Cholla, far an ullaich sinn na bhios a dhìth oirnn airson an turais. An uairsin falbhaidh sinn ann am bus Spòrs Gàidhlig gu toiseach na cuairt againn ann an Tolostadh, agus thèid sinn a-mach gu na monaidhean fad dà latha. Leanaidh sinn slighe iongantach eadar Tolastadh bho Thuath agus Sgiogarstaigh, far am faic sinn creagan àrda, tràighean àlainn agus na h-àirighean ainmeil deas air Nis. Aig deireadh na cuairt, tillidh sinn gu Steòrnabhagh anns a’ bhus agus bidh a h-uile duine deiseil falbh dhachaigh aig 16:30.

Bheir an turas a tha seo cothrom air leth air fèin-leasachadh don òigridh a bhios an sàs. Bidh dleastanas aig gach neach iad fhèin a ghiùlan ann an dòigh èifeachdach agus airson ghnìomhan a leithid còcaireachd agus cur an-àirde teanta a dhèanamh dhaibh fhèin, mar phàirt de sgioba agus fo stiùir iùilichean Spòrs Gàidhlig.

’S ann tro mheadhan na Gàidhlig a bhios a’ chuairt a tha seo, agus gheibh a h-uile duine a bhios an lathair fìor bhogadh sa chànan. Leis a sin, bidh uallach air gach com-pàirtiche oidhirp a dhèanamh gus àrainneachd Ghàidhlig a chumail an-àirde.

Fosgailte gu S1-4.

Join Spòrs Gàidhlig for an exciting walking and camping adventure in Lewis!

Over two days and one night, we will embark on an epic journey through the wild and uninhabited east coast of the island. The trip will be an amazing opportunity to learn new skills and build confidence as part of a group. We will wild camp and carry everything we need to be self-sufficient, camping, cooking and moving through the island environment. Every part of the trip will happen in Gaelic, and under the guidance of Spòrs Gàidhlig’s experienced instructors.

The group will meet at the South Beach Car Park in Stornoway at 10:00 on Friday 11th April. We will then drive in Spòrs Gàidhlig’s minibus to the Coll Centre to prepare equipment, pack our bags and depart to the start of our expedition in Tolsta. We will then spend 2 days on a spectacular walking and camping adventure. On Saturday 12th April we will return in the bus to Stornoway and be finished by 16:30.

Gàidhlig

This is a trip for fluent Gaelic speakers. It is on multi-day trips such as these that we see the greatest impact with regards to participants’ confidence in using Gaelic socially, and their esteem for the language. We create a fully-immersive Gaelic environment, which requires the involvement of the entire party to succeed. Every participant must understand therefore that they have a reponsibility to uphold this environment and make every effort to use Gaelic.

How difficult will the trip be?

This trip is for fluent Gaelic speakers in S1-4 who enjoy spending time in the outdoors and have a basic level of fitness.

Participants should expect to be tired at the end of each day. A multi-day journey like this requires effort to complete, both while travelling and in evening tasks relating to setting up camp, preparing food and dealing with potentially inclement weather. We will be moving in rough terrain while carrying everything we need to look after ourselves, including sleeping bags, tents and stoves.

What safety precautions do you take?

Spòrs Gàidhlig’s instructors are highly experienced and are formally qualified to the appropriate level to be delivering these activities. In this case, the lead instructor holds the Summer Mountain Leader award and a valid outdoor first aid certificate.

Each instructor carries a first-aid kit, and where appropriate, a walkie talkie/radio for communication within the group. They will also have a mobile phone which can be used where coverage allows.

Trips are flexible. Routes can be amended to adapt to Scotland’s highly changeable weather and instructors’ judgement of the group’s capabilities. The priority is always getting everyone back safely, even if that means not fulfilling an objective. If this happens, it is often a more valuable learning experience than an easy success!

Will you explain how equipment is used?

Both for safety and participants’ enjoyment of the trip, full briefings will be given on all equipment. Spòrs Gàidhlig’s instructors will ensure that everyone knows how to safely use their stove, and use of these will be monitored. Help will be provided with setting up tents where this is required, and throughout the trip participants will learn how to effectively look after themselves in mountainous environments.

What equipment do you provide?

• Dry bags
• Tent
• Sleeping bag
• Basic roll-up camping mat
• Camping stoves and fuel
• Food for each day’s meals. (Participants should bring any additional snacks they might want)
• We have a selection of waterproof jackets and trousers for participant use

A full kit list will be provided upon signing up to the trip.

An online briefing meeting will be arranged for participants and parents approximately 3 weeks before the trip takes place.

Open to Gaelic-speaking teenagers in S1-S4.

Spòrs Gàidhlig reserves the right to refuse a place on this trip to anyone they do not feel meets the required level of skill, fitness or commitment to maintaining the Gaelic environment within the group.

Le taic bho Bhòrd na Gàidhlig agus Comhairle nan Eilean Siar.