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RE: Interesting stop on the way from London to Edinburgh by train --- Need some
by Standanista 21 April 2012
York as above, and I agree with #7 about Windermere. It's a nice-enough area but not as good as other parts of the Lakes. Ambleside…
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RE: 10 Day Northern England Trip - suggestions
by Standanista 08 April 2012
As above: the Lake District, Peak District, Yorkshire Dales and North Wales are all within easy reach, and teeming with accommodation…
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RE: After leaving London heading to Manchester...what to do?
by alisongbate 25 March 2012
If your son is at Univ of Lancaster, why head for Manchester?? It's about 1.5 hrs drive from Man > Lancaster on the motorway so not exactly…
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Re: Lake district with no car
by alisongbate 25 March 2012
Yes it's possible. Head for Keswick in the Nth Lakes. Good variety of accommodation lovely town with stacks to do. Lots of walks can start…
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RE: Lake district with no car
by rodway 20 March 2012
Yes. Reasonable bus services for rural areas. Also rail to Windermere from West Coast Main Line or Penrith buses to Keswick and northern…
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RE: Around England/Scotland in 5 weeks
by majingrid 27 February 2012
I wish I had more money and more time to see everything there is to see :) I have to look Durham up though and there really isn't many…
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RE: Around England/Scotland in 5 weeks
by Rena77uk 27 February 2012
Sounds like a great trip, taking in lots of the best places! If you're heading to the north east, can I also suggest visiting Durham…
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RE: Whirlwind two-week UK Itinerary
by ElleDay 26 February 2012
Wow, that is a whirlwind tour! May I suggest that you maybe take more than a day to travel down through the Lake District and into North…
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RE: Whirlwind two-week UK Itinerary
by ElleDay 26 February 2012
Wow, that is a whirlwind tour! May I suggest that you maybe take more than a day to travel down through the Lake District and into North…
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RE: More to the UK than London
by ElleDay 26 February 2012
Up north is always good for a bit of de-urbanisation. I live in Cumbria, on the edge of the Lake District. It is such a beautiful place…
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RE: Central/Northen England trip Itinerary for March
by Truman13 14 February 2012
Hi Ross, The best brewery to visit is Jennings in Cockermouth: I think they run tours daily, but you can check. There is plenty in the…
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RE: 9 days in the UK itinerary
by megaera 13 February 2012
Unless you have some special reason to want to go to Carlisle and - particularly - Gretna Green, I wouldn't bother. Gretna Green is just…
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RE: 9 days in the UK itinerary
by Herbie47 13 February 2012
I prefer Ullswater to Windermere, make sure to go to the smaller lakes like Buttermere. Keswick is not a bad base for northern lakes,…
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Lake District Holiday Cottage www.jontyscottage.co.uk
by JontysCottage 03 February 2012
Lake District Holiday Cottage Guide – a Focus on Elterwater Never stayed in the Lake District before or looking for ideas for another…
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RE: Peaks or Lakes?
by battybilly 02 February 2012
Hi. The Peak District is the most accessible by train, having many more stations than both The Lakes and Snowdonia. However, all three…
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Peaks or Lakes?
by katherinemw 01 February 2012
Hi, I'm thinking of going to Britain in May or June. I like hiking, and am trying to decide between a few of the national parks, so…
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RE: Hostels admitg seniors
by tony_b 10 November 2011
+Young people may be given priority when the hostel is nearly full+ See the Hostelling International website under "Guests and pets. Who…
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Geohustle Big G Mountain Challenge in Keswick
by kenny74 14 September 2011
Hi I was wondering and hoping that there may be a few people on here who are attending the geohustle big g mountain challenge which is…
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RE: Lake District: Hiking from Keswick to Windermere via Skiddaw
by Standanista 11 August 2011
Re wild camping: the National Trust (who own large tracts of the Lakes) turn a blind eye to camping on their land as long as you clear…
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RE: Lake District: Hiking from Keswick to Windermere via Skiddaw
by scoodly 10 August 2011
Hi It does sound good - getting a little lost is a rite of passage. Now you've had a taste, with improved navigation and map reading,…
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RE: Lake District: Hiking from Keswick to Windermere via Skiddaw
by adam_zed 10 August 2011
twas great! i started in keswickm and headed down to Threlkeld. I got lost and so spent a good few hours trying to find my way around…
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RE: Lake District: Hiking from Keswick to Windermere via Skiddaw
by scoodly 08 August 2011
Sounds like you enjoyed it Adam. You got out there and did it; experience is the best way to learn A couple of days in the Lakes in summe…
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Re: Lake District: Hiking from Keswick to Windermere via Skiddaw
by adam_zed 08 August 2011
I didnt know this then, spent about 30 mins eyeballing some sheep who seemed attracted with my super noodles. was a great experience though,…
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RE: Lake District: Hiking from Keswick to Windermere via Skiddaw
by scoodly 31 July 2011
Following wildcamping principles you will pitch above the fell wall where sheep density is low (if any depending on the time of year).…
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RE: Lake District: Hiking from Keswick to Windermere via Skiddaw
by adam_zed 31 July 2011
Thank you everyone for all of your help!
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