Christmas Tree 3997 Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 On 09/04/2023 at 07:39, Christmas Tree said: Must be one of the best views from a doggy poo park Come back sun 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19752 Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 The forecast isn’t looking as clever for the final couple of days of our stay here. Shame but you always get some rain in the lakes at some point. Had glorious sunshine the first three days of our visit. It really is a magical place when the weather’s like this 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 3997 Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 17 minutes ago, Dr Gloom said: The forecast isn’t looking as clever for the final couple of days of our stay here. Shame but you always get some rain in the lakes at some point. Had glorious sunshine the first three days of our visit. It really is a magical place when the weather’s like this Aye, it’s not the place to go if you don’t like rain Funny enough, we were here for Easter last year. It was a week later and the weather was very sunny and warm. Next week also predicted to be sunny and up to 18 degrees. As long as the thunder keeps away I’ll still be paddle boarding. Did the kids enjoy Brockhole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19752 Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 3 minutes ago, Christmas Tree said: Aye, it’s not the place to go if you don’t like rain Funny enough, we were here for Easter last year. It was a week later and the weather was very sunny and warm. Next week also predicted to be sunny and up to 18 degrees. As long as the thunder keeps away I’ll still be paddle boarding. Did the kids enjoy Brockhole. yeah, they loved the high tree rope walk with zip lines 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinRobin 9179 Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 44 minutes ago, Christmas Tree said: Aye, it’s not the place to go if you don’t like rain Funny enough, we were here for Easter last year. It was a week later and the weather was very sunny and warm. Next week also predicted to be sunny and up to 18 degrees. As long as the thunder keeps away I’ll still be paddle boarding. Did the kids enjoy Brockhole. Middle of bloody winter those temperatures 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 17661 Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 21 minutes ago, RobinRobin said: Middle of bloody winter those temperatures 🙂 Fake news. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinRobin 9179 Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 9 minutes ago, Renton said: Fake news. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 38622 Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 11 minutes ago, RobinRobin said: FYP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinRobin 9179 Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 39 minutes ago, Monkeys Fist said: FYP 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19752 Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 @Alex we did Orrest Head on the first day of our trip which was absolutely glorious under clear blue skies. We’re just back from Wansfell pike. We started off under light drizzle with grumpy kids complaining about being dragged up another fell. I loved the climb and the views but my 8 year old predictably grumbled for the final 20 minutes on the way up. It was quite a challenge for a city girl more more accustomed to sitting on her arse in front of YouTube though she was proud of herself when she finally made it to the summit and the amazing selection of pies and scones back in Ambleside were well-earned. It was tougher work than I expected and we’re all feeling it in our legs - I just sank one of the most satisfying ever pints of pale ale in about 3 gulps. The old man of Coniston may have been a climb too far for our little one this time. Maybe next time. What a lovely spot Ambleside is btw. Much more up-market than Keswick, where we have stayed in previous visits to the area. We will definitely return 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 30273 Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 (edited) 23 minutes ago, Dr Gloom said: @Alex we did Orrest Head on the first day of our trip which was absolutely glorious under clear blue skies. We’re just back from Wansfell pike. We started off under light drizzle with grumpy kids complaining about being dragged up another fell. I loved the climb and the views but my 8 year old predictably grumbled for the final 20 minutes on the way up. It was quite a challenge for a city girl more more accustomed to sitting on her arse in front of YouTube though she was proud of herself when she finally made it to the summit and the amazing selection of pies and scones back in Ambleside were well-earned. It was tougher work than I expected and we’re all feeling it in our legs - I just sank one of the most satisfying ever pints of pale ale in about 3 gulps. The old man of Coniston may have been a climb too far for our little one this time. Maybe next time. What a lovely spot Ambleside is btw. Much more up-market than Keswick, where we have stayed in previous visits to the area. We will definitely return Great stuff, mate. Glad you enjoyed it. And the fells aren’t going anywhere, so there’s always next time Edited April 10, 2023 by Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 17661 Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 1 hour ago, Dr Gloom said: Much more up-market than Keswick Sounds like you've had a great time but not sure I know what you mean by this? Keswick's probably bigger but plenty of nice places to stay and eat there. Derwent water has some lush places too and you've got loads of options for Borrowdale, Honister, Buttermere, Newlands Valley etc. Basically everywhere in the lakes is fantastic though. I'm looking forward to a break there in May. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19752 Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 (edited) On 10/04/2023 at 17:19, Renton said: Sounds like you've had a great time but not sure I know what you mean by this? Keswick's probably bigger but plenty of nice places to stay and eat there. Derwent water has some lush places too and you've got loads of options for Borrowdale, Honister, Buttermere, Newlands Valley etc. Basically everywhere in the lakes is fantastic though. I'm looking forward to a break there in May. Nothing more than a superficial impression tbh. No offence meant, I had a great time on my last couple of visits to Keswick. Ambleside and the area around it just seemed to have posher food offerings, boozers and fancier-looking hotels etc. Could just be we made poor choices but we had a couple of ropey meals last time I was in Keswick (admittedly a few years back now), where everywhere we’ve been on this trip has been really nice with loads of vegan options for the wife Edited April 12, 2023 by Dr Gloom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 17661 Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 17 minutes ago, Dr Gloom said: Nothing more than a superficial impression tbh. No offence meant, I had a great time on my last couple of visits to Keswick. Ambleside and the area around it just seemed to have posher food offerings, boozers and fancier-looking hotels etc. Could just be we made poor choices when we but we had a couple of ropey meals last time I was in Keswick (admittedly a few years back now), where everywhere we’ve been on this trip has been really nice with loads of vegan options for the wife. Ha, no offence at all. I've stayed in both loads and think they're a similar level personally. Both are better than Bowness, that's for sure. My main place is Ullswater or if I'm flush you can't beat Grasmere. A big factor is rhe North Lakes are very close to Newcastle. I know Alex stays a lot in the the Southern Lakes including Eskdale which I mean to get round to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 38622 Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 2 hours ago, Dr Gloom said: Bruged YP 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 26193 Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 A lot of middle-aged passive aggro going on in this thread. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strawb 3652 Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 1 hour ago, ewerk said: A lot of middle-aged passive aggro going on in this thread. You obviously don’t like the correct part of the lakes mate, you need to get your opinions sorted 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19752 Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 Only plebs like Renton go to Keswick tbh 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 6432 Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 Kendal is where it is at. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 14534 Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 Only philistines go to the lakes rather than God’s great Northumbria, both north and south of the border 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 38622 Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 26 minutes ago, trophyshy said: Kendal is where it is at. Geography is where it’s at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 13991 Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 58 minutes ago, trophyshy said: Kendal is where it is at. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 26641 Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 3 minutes ago, Meenzer said: "Helloooooo Felicity." 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 16503 Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 1 hour ago, PaddockLad said: Only philistines go to the lakes rather than God’s great Northumbria, both north and south of the border Don't worry, I am in Northumberland in a few weeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 38622 Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 3 minutes ago, wykikitoon said: Don't worry, I am in Northumberland in a few weeks “Helloooooo Wykiki “ 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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