BLS Spring Meeting based in Dolgellau, North Wales
The meeting focuses on Southern Snowdonia where there is diverse geology and a wide range of habitats and associated substrates.
Local Contact: Raymond Griffiths
Date: Arrival Saturday 12th April, departure Saturday 19th April 2025
Meeting Base
The meeting will be based at Plas Caerdeon field centres, Bontddu between Barmouth and Dolgellau LL42 1 TH, telephone 01341 430 276
Accommodation and costs
Accommodation for 20 people has been booked on a fully catered basis in single/twin (shared) rooms at a cost per night of £65 per night (£455 per week). There is also limited shared self-catering accommodation on site at a cost of £25 per night (£175 per week).
Booking
Attendees should book their rooms with the field meeting secretary, Graham Boswell, email togooutdoors@hotmail.com or by post to Base Lodge 16 The Parks, Minehead TA24 8BS. And pay a deposit of £50 in to the British Lichen Society (not the BLS) Bank Account, CAF Bank sort code 40-52-40 Account No. 00012363 and reference the payment Plas Caerdeon.
Microscope Work
Meeting rooms have been reserved for the duration of the meeting for microscope work and presentations. The BLS microscopes will be available for communal use.
Maps
OS LAnranger 124 Dolgellau & surrounding area. OS Outdoor Leisure 17 Harlech, Porthmadoc & Bala.