Solitary Hut - Lake District

The Solitary is a wooden hut accommodating up to ten people situated 400m away from the Loft Hut at Blea Tarn. It shares the same car parking facilities as the Loft. Access is through the gate of the car park. Members then follow the path to the hut and can use the wooden bridge to the right of a large stone crossing the stream.

This is a members only hut, used when the Loft is occupied by groups or as a Loft over spill.

• Sleeps 8.
• Porch area to store wet equipment and clothing.
• Heating is provided by a calor gas.
• Wash area has a basin and other facilities.
• The usual cookware is present and the sundries and crockery are now stored in plastic resealable boxes and drawers.

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 Solitary.

A history of the Solitary by Tim Woods