Stuff to do in the Lakes
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) things to do in the Lake District? Off there for a few days next week. Cheers guys... 
As already mentioned, walking up hills in th pi55ing rain (and there's nowt wrong with that IMO) is the thing in the Lakes. As the locals like to say, 'the lakes didn't come out of the ground'.
If you want the scenery, don't want too much traffic and 'pretend' walkers (those who wear their whole, hiking boots & waterprrof get up around the shops in Ambleside or Keswick town centre), you could do worse than stay somewhere like The Old Dungeon Ghyll in Langdale, or the more remote Wasdale Inn, at Wasdale head. Both places have a decent bar (v important) and are smack in the middle of some fantastic views. Never know, it might even inspire you to do a bit of walking (in the rain of course).
If you want the scenery, don't want too much traffic and 'pretend' walkers (those who wear their whole, hiking boots & waterprrof get up around the shops in Ambleside or Keswick town centre), you could do worse than stay somewhere like The Old Dungeon Ghyll in Langdale, or the more remote Wasdale Inn, at Wasdale head. Both places have a decent bar (v important) and are smack in the middle of some fantastic views. Never know, it might even inspire you to do a bit of walking (in the rain of course).
Driving is pretty good in the Lakes - as long as you avoid times of the day when tourists are out and about. Try any time 6pm to 9am and you will find the 'decent' roads really quiet.
My favourite route - Ambleside, Wrynose, Hardknott, Eskdale Green, Ulpha Fell, Coniston and back. Don't even think of doing this route if tourists are around, you will get soooo frustrated.
My favourite route - Ambleside, Wrynose, Hardknott, Eskdale Green, Ulpha Fell, Coniston and back. Don't even think of doing this route if tourists are around, you will get soooo frustrated.
Yeah, Grizedale is great for a good walk. For driving, I'd agree macnud, in addition try the main drag from Ambleside to Keswick. Mostly open (sometimes sweeping) road with plenty dual carriageway bits. Good views, too, but you'll probably be cocentrating too hard to appreciate fully.
Depending on what car you're in, you may want to try Kirkstone Pass too. Very nice pub at the end!
Depending on what car you're in, you may want to try Kirkstone Pass too. Very nice pub at the end!
There’s an excellent road out of Penrith, it got voted best drivers road and if your going in something fun then it’s worth a blast, the TVR was great fun although I cooked the brakes, which I haven’t managed to do since even on the track!
You could eat lots of good cheap food as well.
I would recommend Staffield Hall to stay in, it’s very out of the way with some nice views.
You could eat lots of good cheap food as well.
I would recommend Staffield Hall to stay in, it’s very out of the way with some nice views.
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There's only one thing for it, Matt: Magic Mushrooms!
Its a bit early for them isn't it? Looks like I'll be doing lots of driving then in Toyota's finest
quote:Not having much luck with the ladies since the kebab shop, shoe and projectile vomitting incident. I'll give you a clue and tell you it wasn't my shoe either
take an 18 year old blonde with you
much more entertaining
Matt, could always just get pissed!
The Coniston Brewery is in, well em, Coniston and brews Coniston Bluebird which one the Champion Beer of Britain a few years back. It's next to the Black Bull pub which is quite handy!
Just don't take your girlfriend! I took mine in June and she's now my fiancee and my bank balance is diminishing!
Cheers.... Andrew
The Coniston Brewery is in, well em, Coniston and brews Coniston Bluebird which one the Champion Beer of Britain a few years back. It's next to the Black Bull pub which is quite handy!
Just don't take your girlfriend! I took mine in June and she's now my fiancee and my bank balance is diminishing!
Cheers.... Andrew
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