diff --git a/travel.htm b/travel.htm new file mode 100644 index 000000000..b77a6b231 --- /dev/null +++ b/travel.htm @@ -0,0 +1,145 @@ +<html> + <head> + <title>CUCC Expo - Getting There</title> + </head> + <body> + <h1>CUCC Expo - Getting There</h1> + <h2>By Car</h2> + <h3>Getting to the other side of the Sea</h3> + <p>This can be the most expensive bit, but with a bit of perseverence and ingenuity, the cost can be minimised.</p> + <h4>Some useful links:</h4> + <pre> + <b>Hoverspeed</b> <a href="http://www.hoverspeed.co.uk">http://www.hoverspeed.co.uk</a> + Dover-Calais + Dover-Oostende (Ostend) + + <b>SeaFrance</b> <a href="http://www.seafrance.co.uk">http://www.seafrance.co.uk</a> + Dover-Calais + + <b>P&O Stena Line</b> <a href="http://www.posl.com">http://www.posl.com</a> + Dover-Calais + + <b>P&O North Sea Ferries</b> <a href="http://www.ponsf.com">http://www.ponsf.com</a> + Hull-Rotterdam + Hull-Zeebrugge + + <b>Euro Tunnel</b> <a href="http://www.eurotunnel.co.uk">http://www.eurotunnel.co.uk</a> + Folkestone-Calais/Coquelles + + <b>Stena Line</b> <a href="http://www.stenaline.com">http://www.stenaline.com</a> + Harwich-Hoek van Holland (Hook of Holland) + + <b>FerryBooker</b> <a href="http://www.ferrybooker.com">http://www.ferrybooker.com</a> + Various Routes + + <b>Ferry Sav�rs</b> <a href="https://www.ferrysavers.com">https://www.ferrysavers.com</a> + Various Routes + </pre> + <h3>Driving across Europe</h3> + <p>This is the tiring bit. There are essentially two routes to choose between, either using the A3 autobahn (let's call this the <b>Northern Route</b>) or the A8 (the <b>Southern Route</b>), although numerous variations are possible. The first part of either route will vary depending upon the port used.</p> + + <h4>From <u>Calais</u></h4> + <p>Drive to <b>Dunkerque</b> (Dunkirk) along the <b>E40</b>. To use the <b>Southern Route</b>, head south along the <b>E42</b> to <b>Lille</b>, <b>Mons</b> and then <b>Namur</b>. To use the <b>Northern Route</b>, carry on along the <b>E40</b> towards <b>Oostende</b> (Ostend). Then continue as for the route from <b>Oostende</b>. (Ostend)</p> + + <h4>From <u>Zeebrugge</u></h4> + <p>Drive past <b>Brugge</b> (Bruges) on the <b>31</b> until the <b>E40</b> is met. Then continue as for the route from <b>Oostende</b> (Ostend).</p> + + <h4>From <u>Oostende</u> (Ostend)</h4> + <p>Drive to <b>Brussel/Bruxelles</b> (Brussels) along the <b>E40</b>. The motorway skirts round the north side of the city. To use the <b>Southern Route</b>, take the <b>E411</b> towards <b>Namur</b>. To use the <b>Northern Route</b>, continue along the <b>E40</b> to <b>Liege</b>, <b>Aachen</b> and <b>K�ln</b>.</p> + + <h4>From <u>Hoek van Holland</u> (Hook of Holland)</h4> + <p>Get onto the <b>E25</b>, and head for <b>Rotterdam</b>. Then continue as for the route from <b>Rotterdam</b>.</p> + + <h4>From <u>Rotterdam</u></h4> + <p><i>Either</i> Head towards <b>Dordercht</b> and get on the <b>E31</b>. Head towards <b>Gorinchen</b>, <b>Tiel</b>, and then <b>Arnhem</b>.</p> + <p><i>Or</i> Follow the <b>E25</b> towards <b>Gouda</b>, and then the <b>E25/E30</b> Past <b>Utrecht</b> and on to <b>Arnhem</b>.</p> + <p><i>Then</i> Follow the <b>E35</b> from <b>Arnhem</b> via <b>Gelsenkchn</b>, <b>Duisberg</b> and <b>D�sseldorf</b> to <b>K�ln</b>.</p> + + <h4>The <u>Southern Route</u> (From Namur)</h4> + <p>Head south on the <b>E41</b> towards <b>Neufchateu</b>, <b>Arlon</b> and <b>Luxembourg</b> (Luxemburg).... To be continued. + + <h4>The <u>Northern Route</u> (From K�ln)</h4> + <p>The <b>A3</b> autobahn runs from <b>K�ln</b> all the way to the border with Austria, passing <b>Siegburg</b>, <b>Limburg</b>, <b>Frankfurt</b>, <b>Aschaffenburg</b>, <b>W�rzburg</b>, <b>N�rnberg</b>, <b>Regensburg</b>, <b>Deggendorf</b> and <b>Passau</b>. In Austria, the autobahn continues as the Austrian <b>A8</b>. About 20 miles into Austria, turn off to <b>Ried</b>. From this point, the rest of the route is on much smaller roads, a welcome relief after endless motorways, and the scenery starts to become distinctly alpine. Follow the <b>143</b> via <b>Eberschwang</b>, <b>Ampfelwang</b>, <b>V�cklabruck</b> and <b>Gmunden</b>, where the <b>145</b> is picked up. Follow the <b>145</b> via <b>Altmunster</b>, <b>Traunkirchen</b>, <b>Ebensee</b> and <b>Weissenbach</b> to <b>Bad Ischl</b>. You're nearly there now - only <b>The Last Bit</b> left to go.</p> + + <h4>The <u>Last Bit</u> (From Bad Ischl)</h4> <p>Follow the <b>145</b> + via <b>Bad Goisern</b> and over the <b>P�tschen Pass</b>. On + descending from the pass, there are two turnings for <b>Bad Aussee</b>. + The first turning, on the left, descends a very steep hill, and then + crosses a bridge over a river. Carry on straight ahead after the + bridge to reach the town centre. The second turning for <b>Bad + Aussee</b> is to the right. At the bottom of the sliproad, turn right + again to pass back under the <b>145</b> and follow the road into the + town centre. Both routes meet up in the town centre at a junction + which vaguely resembles a roundabout. There seem to be no obvious + rules here, except not to bump into anything. Follow the sign to + <b>G�ssl</b>, passing immediately through a very narrow section of road + with traffic lights to control the flow of traffic. The road crosses a + river, and shortly after swings left and then right, around a blind + corner, before leaving the town. After about 3 miles of pleasant + meandering through woods and meadows, look out for <b>Gasthof + Staud'n'wirt</b> on the left. <b>Base Camp</b> is in the field on the + right, opposite the Gasthof.</p> + + <h2>By Air</h2> + + <p>This is getting to be a reasonably priced option, but gear still + needs to find its way to Austria, and we need enough cars out there to + ensure a free flow of cavers up and down the toll road. + + <p>Cheap flights are available to Munich and Salzburg. Salzburg is + closer, but has fewer flights and may even be more expensive. The + extra cost difference to Munich on the railways seems to be very + little. In 2000, a return from Munich to Bad Aussee on the train + was about 23ukp. + + <p>The German railway website <a href="http://www.bahn.de/"> is + excellent for planning journeys in both Germany and Austria. + + <h3>Munich Airport to Bad Aussee</h3> + + <p>From Munich airport, there's a shuttle bus to the main railway station + (München Hbf) from where you can take a train which stops at + Attnang-Puchheim. Now follow the description below from this point. + + <h3>Salzburg Airport to Bad Aussee</h3> + + <p>Take a bus to the main railway station (Salzburg Hbf) and a train to + Attnang-Puchheim. The train will probably be bound for Wein (Vienna). + Change at Attnang-Puchheim and get on a local train to Bad Aussee. This train + will probably be bound for Stainach-Irdning. + + <p>Train changes can be tight (only a couple of minutes); the platform numbers + are given on the timetables on the station platforms. + + <p>Once on the train for Bad Aussee, you've got a couple of hours until + you arrive. The journey is very pleasant, and the scenery improves as + the journey goes on. Half an hour before Bad Aussee, the train skirts + the edge of the large lake adjacent to the village of Hallstatt, + visible across the water. The flanks of the Dachstein range can be + seen from here. A short while later, whilst passing through a wooded + valley after Obertraun station, you can catch a glimpse of the huge + amount of water which pours from Koppenbrülehöhle on the + right-hand side. The train continues for a few minutes to arrive at Bad + Aussee. + + <h3>The Last Bit</h3> + + <p>To walk to the centre of town, turn right out of the station and just + follow your nose up the road. After about 20 minutes you'll reach the + large "roundabout" junction in the centre of town mentioned above. You + can try to ring Gasthof Staud'nwirt and get a lift to Base Camp; if + not, you may be able to catch a bus from outside the Post Office, on the + left just before the roundabout. Buses may also run from the station to + the Post Office. + + <p>It's about three miles from here to Base Camp; to walk, take the exit + of the roundabout to the right, following signs to Gössl. Now follow + the route description given above for this section of road. + + </p> + <h2>By Train</h2> + <p>It's been done - apparently it was very tedious, even with a special Railwayman's Family Member ticket.</p> + <h2>By Bicycle</h2> + <p>This has been done twice, first by Dave Fearon (not sure which year), who took 8 days (I think), and more recently by Brian Outram in a more leisurely 16 days (I think).</p> + </body> +</html>