The Loft - Lake District

The Loft is a favourite with the LMC members. It is situated at Blea Tarn House near Blea Tarn above the head of Langdale. (Map ref. 295048)

The Loft may be used by members without prior booking for only £5 a night, and they may introduce up to three guests for £8 a night.

All members have to do is simply contact the Membership Secretary at : membershiplancsmc.org for a hut key.

The Loft is available to rent* for £180 for the weekend, other arrangements can be made via our Hut Booking Secretary : Dave Sudell - Tel : 07812390263

*Restriction on rental to BMC affiliated clubs

Other information about The Loft:

• Sleeps 15+
• Mattresses
• Crockery & cooking utensils
• Heating
• Cooking and lighting included in the charge.

Important Information about The Loft & Tyndrum

It is vital that during the winter months water systems are drained down to avoid burst pipes. We have perhaps been lulled into a false sense of security over the last few mild winters -but this winter isn't finished with us yet!

When it gets to -10C there is only one thing water can do - freeze and pop pipes!!!

The caravan system at Tyndrum had been left undrained by one set of visitors in January and this caused several bursts and a 25mm split in the heat exchanger on the water heater. Normally this would mean £100+ bill for a new one but special thanks to Dave Lomas for spending a day sorting it out including hunting down a bloke with a brazing kit in Killin!

Both the Loft and the caravan have clear step by step instructions as to what to do when leaving.

From the Hut Wardens - Blea Tarn and Tyndrum

The LMC has received a number of complaints from the residents of Blea Tarn House (next to the Loft) about the behaviour of people using the Loft and the Solitary. This is very unfortunate as they have been perfect neighbours and we wish to maintain a good relationship with them both now and in the future.

The Committee asks all groups and individuals using the Loft to ensure these simple basics are adhered to:

• Switch off music systems prior to your arrival.
• Close the gates immediately after using them.
• Do not park anywhere in the yard other than in our parking area, next to the Loft.
• Do not venture into any of the garden areas.
• Do not disturb the people at Blea Tarn house and be aware that they have young children who go to bed early.
• Be quiet by the house and within our car park, especially after 9.00 pm.
• Do not take vehicles into the yard after 11.00 pm. Late arrivals must be unloaded from the road and then parked overnight on the National Trust car park at Blea Tarn, which is about ten minutes' walk away.
• Only 6 cars can be parked on our car park, additional vehicles should use the National Trust car park at Blea Tarn.

Thanks for your continued support, and enjoy your stay at the Loft.

Maintenace Meet Reports

• Maintenance 2009

The following dates have been booked at the Loft:

2013

• 1st-2nd - March
• 28th-29th - June
• 5th-7th July
• 23rd-25th Aug
• 11th-12th Oct
• 25th-26th Oct

Location of Hut