Last week we went camping in the Lake District and in spite of the dire predictions of my workmates, the weather was lovely. We're back now and re-packing for our trip to Malta, but here's a summary of our holiday so far.
Saturday: after a lazy morning and a cooked brunch, head up the M1 towards the Crocker family B&B. A long hot day in the car, relieved by afternoon tea at the Mouseman cafe and afternoon tea number two when we reached my parents'.
Sunday: A Walk up Pen-y-Ghent, continuing our aim of conquering the Three Peaks in three years.
Monday: a drive up through the Dales and into the Lakes. Lunch at the artisan cafe at Booths in Kendal - yum! A short Walk around Brother's Water and up to a waterfall, before arriving at the campsite.
Tuesday: Another Walk around Haweswater and up to High Street. This included a very precipitous descent and much smugness when we reached the bottom of it and met a family about to climb up the same way.
Wednesday: Some walking wear shopping in Ambleside, followed by a quick Walk over High Rigg - a small lump by Lake District standards, but ideally located for great views over to Helvellyn, Skiddaw and Blencathra. The walk also passed a tea shop, which would have been a great stopping point if the owner had been a little less surly. We walked on instead and found afternoon tea later in Keswick.
Thursday: A Walk just North of Mosedale - well it had to be done... a good walk this, with a very steep ascent then great views of the clouds from the (very windy) top. The sun came out after lunch, and we strolled back to the car and found afternoon tea on the way home.
Friday: no walking today as the clouds were very low. Instead, a trip to Honister Slate mine to marvel at the engineering involved at hollowing out a mountain without making it fall down. Then a Lakeland Tea at Bryson's in Keswick - yum!
Saturday: a drive home, broken by visits to Grange-upon-Sands and Ingleton. Fish and Chip dinner when we got home - this is fast becoming a tradition of our holidays, and one we're happy to keep.
Sunday: a day at home to wash and re-pack. To keep up the exercise, we head to Willen Lake and attempt the trim trail. Elspeth discovers she has no upper body strength.
We're all packed now and heading for Malta tomorrow. See you in another week!
Saturday: after a lazy morning and a cooked brunch, head up the M1 towards the Crocker family B&B. A long hot day in the car, relieved by afternoon tea at the Mouseman cafe and afternoon tea number two when we reached my parents'.
Sunday: A Walk up Pen-y-Ghent, continuing our aim of conquering the Three Peaks in three years.
Monday: a drive up through the Dales and into the Lakes. Lunch at the artisan cafe at Booths in Kendal - yum! A short Walk around Brother's Water and up to a waterfall, before arriving at the campsite.
Tuesday: Another Walk around Haweswater and up to High Street. This included a very precipitous descent and much smugness when we reached the bottom of it and met a family about to climb up the same way.
Wednesday: Some walking wear shopping in Ambleside, followed by a quick Walk over High Rigg - a small lump by Lake District standards, but ideally located for great views over to Helvellyn, Skiddaw and Blencathra. The walk also passed a tea shop, which would have been a great stopping point if the owner had been a little less surly. We walked on instead and found afternoon tea later in Keswick.
Thursday: A Walk just North of Mosedale - well it had to be done... a good walk this, with a very steep ascent then great views of the clouds from the (very windy) top. The sun came out after lunch, and we strolled back to the car and found afternoon tea on the way home.
Friday: no walking today as the clouds were very low. Instead, a trip to Honister Slate mine to marvel at the engineering involved at hollowing out a mountain without making it fall down. Then a Lakeland Tea at Bryson's in Keswick - yum!
Saturday: a drive home, broken by visits to Grange-upon-Sands and Ingleton. Fish and Chip dinner when we got home - this is fast becoming a tradition of our holidays, and one we're happy to keep.
Sunday: a day at home to wash and re-pack. To keep up the exercise, we head to Willen Lake and attempt the trim trail. Elspeth discovers she has no upper body strength.
We're all packed now and heading for Malta tomorrow. See you in another week!
3 comments:
Mmmm, holidays! That sounds like a very active one, at least in terms of your tea-shop stops. Which camp site did you go for and was it any good?
Impressive number of walks! Maybe next time we can convince you to do a hiking holiday in Scotland :)
Chris, We stayed at cove park (www.cove-park.co.uk), close to Ullswater. I'd definitely recommend it, as it's small and friendly with good, clean facilities. The walks were great fun - maybe Scotland next year, Trish!
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