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1. The Lyke Wake is a 40 mile crossing of the North Yorkshire Moors from Scarth Wood Moor, Osmotherley to the coast at Ravenscar, which has to be completed in 24 hours for membership of the Lyke Wake Club. Cycle and horse crossings are not allowed, 24 hours of daylight time are allowed for ski crossings. For all practical purposes the walk starts from the car park at the eastern end of the reservoir, the first past the cattle grid from Osmotherley (SE468993) and finishes at Beacon Howe (NZ969012) or vice versa.
2. There is no question of closing the Lyke Wake Walk except during times of great fire risk, but there has been much damage to the central peaty sections by large numbers of walkers and we are co-operating with the National Park in asking parties to be kept small, and for large sponsored walks to go elsewhere, such as the other walks detailed in the book ‘Lyke Wake Walk and the Lyke Wake Way'; available from the club office. (See publications for details).
3. Remember, always have a central telephone number for people and support groups who get lost to report to. In winter only go with experienced well equipped walkers. The local rescue team have wasted much time and money looking for people who were not lost.
4. Please do not make any noise near dwelling houses, or deposit any litter whatsoever on the moor. Please ensure your support party are aware. Leave litter and your entire party will be disbarred from registering the crossing.
5. Cafes and hotels find difficulty in dealing with large parties of walkers, large rucksacks and muddy boots - be warned and be considerate.
6. Camping and accommodation are generally available, most local inns supply food, and Ravenscar village hall is available for large parties (contact Mrs. Russell 01723 870801). Details of the numerous B&B accommodation and campsites are available from the local authority tourist offices :- Rydale District Council 01653- 600666, Hambleton District Council 01609-779977, Scarborough District Council 01723-373333, or from the North Yorkshire Moors National Park Information Service 01439-770657.
7. The Lyke Wake Club as a general rule can not answer any detailed enquiries. The club has no telephone.
8. The Lyke Wake Club holds an Annual Wake on the nearest Saturday to Candlemas Day (February 2nd ); the next one being Saturday 30th January 1999 (see Lyke Wake Events for details). Degrees will be conferred only at this, the clubs only official Wake.
9. The Annual Lyke Wake Race is held on the nearest Saturday to July 10th. The next one being Saturday 12th July 2003 (see Lyke Wake Race for details).
10. Interesting press cuttings, photographs etc. concerning the walk should be sent to :-
The Harassed Archivist, 61 Moor Lane, Carnaby, Bridlington. YO16 4UT
11. John Vine, the Pro-Vice Chancellor will be pleased to receive all applications for Master of Misery, Doctor of Dolefulness and Past Master awards. ( he would also be very grateful to receive any beer as an inducement ). As the Club has only one official Wake each year the rules regarding the attendance at Wakes have been amended. They are now as follows :- Master 1 wake, Doctor 2 wakes, Past Master 4 wakes. Applications to the club office with a s.a.e.
12. The club no longer has a stock of the 'Lyke Wake Walk' book. It is still available from Dalesman Publishing Company, Clapham, Lancaster. LA2 8EB. Please do not buy any of the plethore of unofficial books on the walk.
13. The book ‘Lyke Wake Lamentations' is now out of print and no longer available.
14. After 40 years of funereal black ties, the new batch are in funereal purple with an updated design (see publications for details).
15. We are getting reports from the land agent and the local keeper that walkers are still using the unauthorised path across Flat Howe. Will all walkers please continue on the railway to the Lion Inn.
16. The club has spent a considerable amount of money in legal fees to protect the club logo, crest and name, these are copyright, and are registered trademarks. Be warned, our solicitors are keen.
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