Cumbria Travel Forum

In mid October 08, after a stay in the Highlands my wife and I are considering train to Carlisle and hiring a car. We are visiting the south of the Eden Valley - Appleby, Long Marton, Dufton - where my family originally farmed (from at least 17th Cent) before settling in Oz in 1850s. We also want to see the Lakes District and spend a few days visiting Roman sites along the Wall. We expect to have 4 full days and 2 part days before train to Bath.

We are considering using a central base (hotel or B & B) and driving out to accomplish our travel interests. Being a bit of a horse lover, my wife wants to go riding on the Fells.

We think these ideas are achievable given the distances involved - or lack of them. It all seems so small and compact compared to travelling in Oz.

We would be grateful for any comments, criticisms or tips about the above; recommendations about accomodation; must-see places in the Lakes area; must see places along the Wall - Vindolanda and Cawfields seem to me to be definites.

many thanks

We are from Melbourne, but will be visiting Britain soon.

We will have a few days around Nottingham, then plan to go up to the Lake District for a weekend.

Can you tell us roughly how many hours drive from Nottingham, to say Ambleside?

Would Ambleside be the best town to stay for our overnight? any better suggestions?

Any help would be appreciated.

Regards,


Glenda

I and my wife would like to spend three days in lake district. Any good places which we must go or worth to visit?

I've started doing my homework, comparing prices for point-to-point tickets with the various BritRail passes.If I don't get a pass for my complete stay in the UK, I will have to buy a ticket in Kendal. But from the National Rail site it seems that this is an unmanned station, without a ticket machine.
Can I buy a ticket from the conductor in the train then? Or does the tourist information sell rail tickets?
I read about the Lake Day Ranger Ticket, which can be bought in the train. Is this also true for regular point-to-point tickets?

Thank you for any information.

I've read about guided tours going to Hill Top Farm, but looking at a map it doesn't seem to be too far from Kendal.
I'm thinking of taking a train in the early afternoon, from Kendal to Windermere, walking to the ferry, crossing the lake, then walking up to Hill Top Farm.Do you think this is walkable? I'd have to go back the same way in the evening.
Thank you for any advice.

Hi there!

We are looking for a cottage for a week in this area or surrounds, preferably not far (within easy walking distance) to a little village. Does anyone have any recommendations? The self-catering cottages I have found online are at farms, which we usually love - peace and quiet, but this time we are looking for one a little closer to a village.

Thanks,
Jen

we are 5 students from leeds planning for a trip to lake district for 3 nights 4 days and planning to take a cottage.We are going there for one of our mate's bday !planning for outdoor activites..i know its a off season to do outdoor activites !! can u suggest me places we can visit in lake district..have been reading abt some places ..a bit confused,there's a loads of them..loooks like everything is worth a watch !! we r looking into activites like para sailing,sky diving,biking,mountain climbing( basic ),sailing..etc :) which is the best place to book a cottage ??so that it will be a common point to all the places we visit.We a planning for this trip some where in the first week of march..waiting for ur reply :)cheers!!

Hi, we would like to visit the Lake District for a 4 night stay in June 2008 but unfortunately we are the proud owners of 2 uni students, 1 apprentice and 1 child still at school so we are on a tight budget.
This would be a holiday for just us two adults. We would like to visit somewhere near cocklemouth in either a hotel or bed and breakfast.

going to pooley bridge for a cammping weekend, been to many places in the lakes but woundering whats at pooley? if anyone could give info on walks, days out etc would be good, thanks

how far is it from Edinburgh to Windermere by driving? is it a good idea to drive or via train?

thanks!

hi can you tell me if there are tours from london, or should i take the train to somewhere and takea tour, can you please recomend a good tour and hotel. cheap but atleast good. thanks

Will be spending 2 days in Windermere, a very thoughtful and generous Vt'er from Windermere has planned to do the walks and cycling around town for me.

Im more of an outdoor person, suggest something that can be added to the trip, will be there in Jul/Aug, hopefully.

Thnx in advance.

Ali

Taking my mum to Windermere for the day by train , she'll be in a wheelchair.
Any tips for good views and pubs/cafes for lunch - she likes more old fashioned than posh - open fires in the pubs etc.
Thanks, Michael

Im staying in Braithwaite for a week at the beginning of March and i would like to know if anyone has any photos or information about the town not availiable on the internet?

I am planning to have my Christmas from 24 Dec to 26 Dec in Windermere. Could you please give me some advice about the winder wald which I am interested in?
I know nothing about how to perpare for it such what to wear, what to bring and what I should pay more attention to during the walk. By the way, can you recommend some places worthy of being visited around Windermere.Thanks a lot.

I'm not really interested in walking the hills, but this year i'm thinking of taking the family to bowness-on-windermere for christmas, has anyone else been there at christmas time and if so whats it like?

Hi,

last week we went for a 4 day stay in Coniston. On Sunday 19th Nov the sun was out, and while driving down the A593, from Coniston towards Skelwith Bridge, I took the following photos:

http://jimpix.co.uk/images/stitch/Untitled-1.jpg
http://jimpix.co.uk/images/stitch/Untitled-2.jpg

Trouble is, I'd like to know the names of the mountains we were looking towards.

Does anyone know?

Thanks

Jim

Me and a friend are thinking about wild camping next summer, we were just wondering about good spots were look to do a long hike from Coniston to keswick over three days, can anybody reccomend some good place to stay in the wild? I know Styhead Tarns a good one, we were thinking about Red Tarn below Cold Pike?

Thanks Jack

My husband has decided to do the Coast to coast bike ride next May. He's 56 years old and reasonably fit. He has a new 'retro' type bike (not a mountain bike). He would like to receive any info from anyone who has done it, especially suggestions as to how far he could expect to go in one day, (at a leisurely pace) and recommended places to stay. He was thinking in terms of 20 - 25 miles miles a day is this reasonable?

Hi

Would be grateful if anybody knows or has stayed in a romantic B & B, guest house or hotel especially around the Keswick area.

We have stayed in Keswick a number of times in some lovely places but this time I thought I would treat my husband to a romantic, cosy break.

Thanks.

We have a few days between Christmas and New Year to visit the Lake District. How is the weather during that time of the year? Is it worth going at that time of the year? Anything that we need to be aware of going in winter?

Hi - Anyone knows any nice B&B/ hotel that they can recommend at Windermere ? Is Windermere the best place to stay in the Lake District

Anyone stayed in the Lake House Hotel at Waterhead? I would like to hear about what its like.

Thanks.

Hi, I am planning to go to England and Scotland in September. Unfortunately, booked my train tickets from London to Edinburgh. Not realising that I wanted to go to Lake district and that lake district is closer to Scotland. Wanted help to figure out how far is Edinburgh to Windermere ? Is it drivable ? Is it a good idea to drive from Edinburgh to Windermere and then go to rest of Scotland ? Or is it better to do it while returning from Scotland ? Pls pls help

Me and my wife are off to the Lake District for a long weekend, this weekend! (Fri 30th June to Tue 4th July).

We are staying at Far Sawrey on Lake Windemere.

Is there anything nearby we just shouldn't miss? Fancy hiring a electric launch for a trip on one of the lakes, but which one? Also, we are not walkers but it seems such a shame not to take in some scenery, any reccomendations for novices?

Any help greatly appreciated.

Hi everyone. I'll be visiting the Lake District for a few days in August - on a quick break from London. I want to hike; I don't want to rent a car. Where should I stay? Ideally I'd take the train to Kendall or thereabouts and then take a bus, perhaps?, to my base village. I'd like to hike around Helvellyn if possible, but am open to suggestions for other destinations. Thanks.

Does anyone have any information or opinions on existing/proposed/well needed park and ride systems within the Lake District?

Any information or opinions I would be very, very grateful for.

Many thanks!

Does anyone have any information or opinions on existing/proposed/well needed park and ride systems within the Lake District?

Any information or opinions I would be very, very grateful for.

Many thanks!

Does anyone have any information or opinions on existing/proposed/well needed park and ride systems within the Lake District?

Any information or opinions I would be very, very grateful for.

Many thanks!

Hi everyone,

I was wondering if someone can tell me, how hard it will be for us travelling aussies to get work in the Lake District in October this year, we are coming over on a WHV and are hoping to get live-in work in Lake District (we will be starting in Ambleside)?

Any advice would be helpful!!!