Dr Gloom 19824 Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 That’s the one thing I always worry about with holidaying in the UK - you’re in the hands of the weather gods. Still, proximity to Keswick means there should be some options for a rainy day. Stome circle sound good. Thanks for the tip. Any other good walks local to where we’re staying that you’d recommend? Bear in mind we have kids in the party who will then be aged from 11 down to 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 26335 Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 Going on foreign holidays used to be the middle class thing to do, now in appears to be holidaying in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 14051 Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 34 minutes ago, Dr Gloom said: That’s the one thing I always worry about with holidaying in the UK - you’re in the hands of the weather gods. Still, proximity to Keswick means there should be some options for a rainy day. Stome circle sound good. Thanks for the tip. Any other good walks local to where we’re staying that you’d recommend? Bear in mind we have kids in the party who will then be aged from 11 down to 3 https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/borrowdale-and-derwent-water/trails/borger-dalr-geology-walk-borrowdale This walk isn't too far away from you, bottom end of Derwentwater - I've done it a few times and it seems pretty manageable, you certainly see plenty of families with kids doing it, and the older ones should enjoy the clamber up to the top of Castle Crag, which is a sensible height (nothing overly strenuous) but gives you some great views. Probably not one for the very littlest ones, but someone can always stay with them and paddle around the river while the older ones take on the climb. And there's a couple of decent cafés in Grange too. Definitely recommend sniffing round the National Trust website for similar walks (including more leisurely ones that everyone can do), there's some good stuff on there. Anything around Derwentwater tends to be pretty lovely, even if you just stick to the lakeside and enjoy the views from ground level. There's also a surprisingly good tapas and beer place in Keswick (http://esbarkeswick.co.uk/) but probably not for a family trip. One to remember for when you're next back though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 14051 Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 OK, 4 miles probably is a bit much for a three-year-old, isn't it? Still, best they learn early. Life's unfair and then there's hills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 30396 Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 1 hour ago, Dr Gloom said: That’s the one thing I always worry about with holidaying in the UK - you’re in the hands of the weather gods. Still, proximity to Keswick means there should be some options for a rainy day. Stome circle sound good. Thanks for the tip. Any other good walks local to where we’re staying that you’d recommend? Bear in mind we have kids in the party who will then be aged from 11 down to 3 Loads really but this page has some good ideas: http://www.keswick.org/what-to-do/familywalks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 38756 Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 No matter how shitty the weather, no matter how much the kids whine on or do your nut in, no matter how fucking desperate you get, don’t go to the Pencil Museum in Keswick. It’s exactly as shite as it sounds. If its not too windy/pissing down, hiring a rowing boat and taking the kids out to St.Herberts Island on Derwentwater is a good way to fill a morning/afternoon. If it is windy and pissing down, the Honister Slate Mine is a great trip, for kids and adults alike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 34450 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 8 hours ago, Monkeys Fist said: If its not too windy/pissing down, hiring a rowing boat and taking the kids out to St.Herberts Island on Derwentwater is a good way to fill a morning/afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 26335 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Spoiler alert ffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 34450 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 How did you think Cadburys make them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 38756 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 11 minutes ago, Gemmill said: How did you think Cadburys make them? Woah! They’re not made of real frog? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 30396 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 On 08/01/2018 at 09:17, Dr Gloom said: That’s the one thing I always worry about with holidaying in the UK - you’re in the hands of the weather gods. Still, proximity to Keswick means there should be some options for a rainy day. Stome circle sound good. Thanks for the tip. Any other good walks local to where we’re staying that you’d recommend? Bear in mind we have kids in the party who will then be aged from 11 down to 3 While I think on, MF's mention of Honister reminded me of this excellent circular drive which starts at Keswick: http://www.lakedistrictdrives.com/keswick-borrowdale-buttermere.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 17767 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 7 minutes ago, Alex said: While I think on, MF's mention of Honister reminded me of this excellent circular drive which starts at Keswick: http://www.lakedistrictdrives.com/keswick-borrowdale-buttermere.html Although the road is frighteningly narrow north of buttermere (Lorton area). Pain in the arse if you encounter a bus the other direction. Btw Catbells is the classic starter hill for kids, 3 is probably a bit youbg though. I'm just back from centre parcs at penrith. Cheapest weekend of the year apparently. Swimming in the outside pool when the lake was frozen was pleasant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19824 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 The pencil museum Desperate times... Watch CT steam in now singing it’s praises Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anorthernsoul 1221 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 12 hours ago, Monkeys Fist said: No matter how shitty the weather, no matter how much the kids whine on or do your nut in, no matter how fucking desperate you get, don’t go to the Pencil Museum in Keswick. Sounds like you're easily lead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19824 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 i don't know. an afternoon at the pencil museum could sharpen the mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGingerQuiff 2412 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 I vaguely remember going to it I think but it's sketchy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19824 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 i considered going but couldn't see the point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGingerQuiff 2412 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 I hope deciding wasn't a long drawn out process Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19824 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 it's probably too much for a rainy day, i'd rather stay stationery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGingerQuiff 2412 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Go when it's dRyman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19824 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 i think i'm done with the pencil puns. in fact i'd like to erase them from memory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGingerQuiff 2412 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 What puns? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 26335 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 You all need 2B shot in the fucking head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 12767 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 I don't blame them, they're all so easily lead. or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 38756 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 I can give you all the graphite details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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