Lake district Inn
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I have a very specific vision that I'm hoping people might be able to help with.
I have a romantic idea of climbing a rainy mountain, returning to a cosy pub with low ceilings, maybe an old Labrador in the corner, drinking a few pints of craft ale Infront of a coal fire and then slinking upstairs to a big bed. With a cooked breakfast in the morning.
If you imagine the prancing pony from the Lord of the rings, your almost there.
Any recommendations for like district pubs that might fit the bill? Thanks!
I have a romantic idea of climbing a rainy mountain, returning to a cosy pub with low ceilings, maybe an old Labrador in the corner, drinking a few pints of craft ale Infront of a coal fire and then slinking upstairs to a big bed. With a cooked breakfast in the morning.
If you imagine the prancing pony from the Lord of the rings, your almost there.
Any recommendations for like district pubs that might fit the bill? Thanks!
The 3 shires in the Langdale valley.
The food in the restaurant is also very good.
https://www.threeshiresinn.co.uk/
The food in the restaurant is also very good.
https://www.threeshiresinn.co.uk/
Queens Head, Troutbeck Is one of my fave pubs near Ambleside. Fits the bill, some big peaks about, or there is a medium one walking distance, go down towards Bowness, around toward Ambleside and back up to the pub.
ETA: wandsfell pike is the circle walk I mentioned.
ETA: wandsfell pike is the circle walk I mentioned.
Edited by illmonkey on Tuesday 14th March 20:28
With fifty odd years experience of climbing virtually every mountain in the lake district I have to say there is nothing "romantic" in climbing a summit in rain by choice, often the visibility on the summit is down to two or three metres and the stunning views non existent
However, regarding the question, Blencathra (Saddleback) via Sharp edge followed by The Horse and Farrier or Sally (Salutation) Inn at Threlkeld.
or
Harrison Stickle via Pavey Ark (A Langdale pike, along with Pike 'o stickle) followed by the New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel
However, regarding the question, Blencathra (Saddleback) via Sharp edge followed by The Horse and Farrier or Sally (Salutation) Inn at Threlkeld.
or
Harrison Stickle via Pavey Ark (A Langdale pike, along with Pike 'o stickle) followed by the New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel
Wacky Racer said:
With fifty odd years experience of climbing virtually every mountain in the lake district I have to say there is nothing "romantic" in climbing a summit in rain by choice, often the visibility on the summit is down to two or three metres and the stunning views non existent
Good point! It's more being out of the rain that I want to enjoy, type 2 fun and all that!Can't argue with these two suggestions (although you're a braver man than I for Sharp Edge in the rain!)
Wacky Racer said:
However, regarding the question, Blencathra (Saddleback) via Sharp edge followed by The Horse and Farrier or Sally (Salutation) Inn at Threlkeld.
Mr Squarekins said:
Wasdale Inn?
Wacky Racer said:
Pah!
Ha If you haven't already, this is an amazing documentary on Netflix: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8vhFkZxqGs
He went to do the Bob Graham Round (66 mile, 27,000ft) in under 13hrs
ben5575 said:
Ha
If you haven't already, this is an amazing documentary on Netflix: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8vhFkZxqGs
He went to do the Bob Graham Round (66 mile, 27,000ft) in under 13hrs
If you haven't already, this is an amazing documentary on Netflix: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8vhFkZxqGs
He went to do the Bob Graham Round (66 mile, 27,000ft) in under 13hrs
illmonkey said:
Queens Head, Troutbeck Is one of my fave pubs near Ambleside. Fits the bill, some big peaks about, or there is a medium one walking distance, go down towards Bowness, around toward Ambleside and back up to the pub.
ETA: wandsfell pike is the circle walk I mentioned.
When I saw the initial post this was the first place that sprang to mind.ETA: wandsfell pike is the circle walk I mentioned.
Edited by illmonkey on Tuesday 14th March 20:28
The Queens Head is lovely but now too polished for my taste
Same with the Drunken Duck - now a bit too "gastro pub"
I agree with the 3 Shires and there is walking from the door to suit Sunday strollers as well as psychos
And my addition to the thread would be the Tower Bank Arms next to BPs old house
Its a lovely independent boozer serving proper pub food with nice rooms
The walking is excellent too and dogs are welcome in the pub bit
You can book tables in the restaurant but not the pub - menu is the same
I think I need a trip to the Lakes again.......
Cheers
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