Cornwall or Lake District ?

[tenohfive]

One thing I will say is it's not far from the Drunken Duck near Hawkshead - thoroughly enjoyed a meal there on my last trip.

[Rosscow]

GetCarter said:

That's the one

Here's the original

Edited by GetCarter on Monday 5th August 10:24

Lovely picture, that

[woody2846]

Not been to the lakes. However can not recommend Padstow enough.

[rossw46]

Thanks for all the replies !

I've booked a place in Ambleside, cant wait, I'll even enjoy the drive there .

[RicksAlfas]

Have a great time!

I can recommend Lucy's on a Plate for a good breakfast or lunch:
http://www.lucysofambleside.co.uk/lucys-on-a-plate...

and The Apple Pie (next to the little house on the bridge) for a good packed lunch or stodgy bun:
http://www.applepieambleside.co.uk/index2679.html?...

[a311]

rossw46 said:

Thanks for all the replies !

I've booked a place in Ambleside, cant wait, I'll even enjoy the drive there .

Glad to see you’ve booked the Lakes, on top of the many other reasons I’d recommend it just because I live here! I think staying South Lakes makes allot more sense for those with a long drive up from the South, although I much prefer the north Lakes you’re adding another ~1.5 each way.

A day out and loop of the Lake District is easily done from where you’re at and would recommend a drive over Hard Knot and Wrynose. Whilst driving through Eskdale a stop at the Ratty-miniature railway may be something a bit different that would interest you.

[vladcjelli]

rossw46 said:

Thanks for all the replies !

I've booked a place in Ambleside, cant wait, I'll even enjoy the drive there .

Where are you staying, in case it's someone I know/grew up with?

[rossw46]

The restaurants, drives and mini railway sound great, might have to convince her about the railway though, but I'd love it having worked on the railways for 5 years.

I'm staying in a place called Brathay Lodge, can't wait.

Thanks again for the suggestions, maybe Cornwall another time out of season.

[R60EST]

If you're driving the passes you can add Honister ,Winlatter and Kirkstone to the list , all 5 can be done in a day . There is a visitors centre at Winlatter , it's a nice place to stop for lunch .

[tenohfive]

R60EST said:

There is a visitors centre at Winlatter , it's a nice place to stop for lunch .

I'm not sure if I've done the Whinlatter, but I'd definately come back via Newlands Hause - it runs from between Buttermere and Crummock Water through to Derwent Water, is less busy than the main tourist trails and is a lovely little mountain pass:
http://goo.gl/maps/TP7fO

[GetCarter]

tenohfive said:

R60EST said:

There is a visitors centre at Winlatter , it's a nice place to stop for lunch .

I'm not sure if I've done the Whinlatter, but I'd definately come back via Newlands Hause - it runs from between Buttermere and Crummock Water through to Derwent Water, is less busy than the main tourist trails and is a lovely little mountain pass:
http://goo.gl/maps/TP7fO

That's the Newlands pass - Whinlatter takes you through the forest towards Bassenthwaite.

[tenohfive]

GetCarter said:

That's the Newlands pass - Whinlatter takes you through the forest towards Bassenthwaite.

I know, it was Newlands Hause I was trying to show him - it doesn't pop up on a Google Maps search (unlike Whinlatter.)

[vladcjelli]

rossw46 said:

I'm staying in a place called Brathay Lodge, can't wait.

Right opposite the pitch and putt/tennis courts.

Nice looking place. If you fancy a gentle stroll out, head towards the church, wander through the park, turn left at the little bridge following under loughrigg, turn left again when you hit the main road and you'll be back at brathay lodge.

There are no Pubs on this route.

Don't forget to pay the Golden Rule a visit at the other end of town.

[rossw46]

vladcjelli said:

rossw46 said:

I'm staying in a place called Brathay Lodge, can't wait.

Right opposite the pitch and putt/tennis courts.

Nice looking place. If you fancy a gentle stroll out, head towards the church, wander through the park, turn left at the little bridge following under loughrigg, turn left again when you hit the main road and you'll be back at brathay lodge.

There are no Pubs on this route.

Don't forget to pay the Golden Rule a visit at the other end of town.

Thanks mate, sounds like you know the place well, the write up says it's pretty close to local pubs and restaurants, is this the case ?

[vladcjelli]

rossw46 said:

vladcjelli said:

rossw46 said:

I'm staying in a place called Brathay Lodge, can't wait.

Right opposite the pitch and putt/tennis courts.

Nice looking place. If you fancy a gentle stroll out, head towards the church, wander through the park, turn left at the little bridge following under loughrigg, turn left again when you hit the main road and you'll be back at brathay lodge.

There are no Pubs on this route.

Don't forget to pay the Golden Rule a visit at the other end of town.

Thanks mate, sounds like you know the place well, the write up says it's pretty close to local pubs and restaurants, is this the case ?

Everywhere in Ambleside is close to everything in Ambleside, it's only a small place. It'd only take fifteen minutes tops to get from one end to the other. Always took us much longer, one in the Rule, Unicorn, Queens, Lion, Oak, Churchills...

Grew up there, moved away aged twenty. So yes, I'm fairly familiar with the place

Zeffirellis can be quite a nice night out. Tasty (vegetarian) food and either cinema or jazz for entertainment.

As mentioned earlier, the Drunken Duck at Brathay is well regarded for food and you get a nice view if you sit across the road outside (if they still have tables over there). This can be a nice way to finish a run out if you drive out to Coniston, head over the hill to Hawkshead and drop in there on the way back to Ambleside.

[rossw46]

Cant beat PH knowledge, thanks chaps !!

[vladcjelli]

Have you been?

How did it go?

[rossw46]

Hello mate.

We're driving up on Wednesday, cant wait, this thread is my guide

[rossw46]

Looks like I may even be in luck with the weather !

[y2blade]

rossw46 said:

Hello mate.

We're driving up on Wednesday, cant wait, this thread is my guide

Enjoy.


I look forward to hearing how you got on up there.