Think ‘beach hut’ but in the woodland instead of by the sea!
The Beech Hut is one of the original wooden huts built by the Grith Pioneers.
It has had the addition of a simple outdoor toilet, but otherwise remains very basic – a simple single room with bench seating along two walls, solar powered lighting, no heating, electricity or water.
Drinking water can be obtained from the hostel outdoor tap.
There is also a stunning outdoor Gathering Circle, with bench seating around a permanent fire pit and a mud kitchen area, all against the backdrop of Shining Cliff crags.
The hire cost is £25 per day (10am until 4pm), although there are discounted rates if you are a smaller group.
The Beech Hut is a great base for a day in the woods and is suitable for a wide range of uses including:
- families and friends meeting up for the day in the woods.
- workshop activities – for example crafting activities and creative therapies.
- groups hiring the hostel who would like additional space.
- school and youth groups.
- forest based training activities.
- any groups using the woodland for the day!
The Beech Hut is a great additional space for groups who have booked the hostel to include in their booking – often used as a ‘break away space’ by organisations using the hostel for training, education and workshops.
Use of the Beech Hut includes a Gathering Circle area that is situated at the base of Shining Cliff crag, approximately 10 metres along the footpath from the Beech Hut and has a large uneven step up to access the area.
