Some factors to consider before booking at Thorney Mire...

•   The hut is accessed via some uneven stone steps, a woodchip path and wooden stairs.
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•   After dark, the woods can be very dark, and due to the National Parks “darker skies” policy the path is not lit. A torch will be provided. There is a light at the hut's entrance.
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•   The Eco Toilet isn’t very different to a normal toilet, but it does require a small change to your “normal habits” (see https://www.kildwick.com/shop/eco-loo-divert-waterless-composting-toilet/ for more info).
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•   The changing seasons each have their pro’s and con’s:
  •   Spring time: Spring flowers and in May a carpet of wild garlic. Before the leaves form on the trees, red squirrels are easier to spot and views beyond can be seen through the trees. The weather can be delightful in Spring, particularly in May.
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  •   Summer: The trees are green and beautiful, the weather can be hot and sunny. But the warmer months can bring out the insects, midges in particular. We will have midge screens fitted in the hut but if you’re bothered by insects, June to September may not be the best months for you. Please talk to us if you have any concerns.
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  •   Autumn: The trees turn to stunning autumn colours in late October. The red squirrels are busy collecting and storing food. The weather can turn very wet and windy in Autumn. In extreme windy conditions we may have to advise that it’s unsafe to stay in the hut due to the possibility of falling branches.
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  •   Winter: Once again, the bare trees make red squirrel spotting easier and the views open up. The colder temperatures make for bracing country walks and welcome visits to the local pubs to sit in front of a roaring fire!

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