Langdale Thorntree forum

Langdale forum

Create a new thread

Showing 1-17 of 17 results

Recent posts

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…
RE: Whirlwind two-week UK Itinerary

by battybilly 17 February 2012

As I see it.... The way to do this, as you've got two weeks - is drive (give or take) around 150 miles a day. Get B&B's en-route. As *3..…
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…
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,…
Re: Planning UK trip... pls help!

by jedder 16 July 2011

Regarding the Lakes........ i would base myself in the Keswick or Ambleside area. You wont need anymore than 3 days in the Lake District.…
RE: Driving from land's End to John O'Groats

by christopherneill 26 January 2011

Do not be hard line about exact destinations. I think Grasmere is not as good as Coniston to stay in for instance. Grasmere is on the…
RE: Lake District questions

by megaera 12 October 2010

The weather is glorious today, and the forecast looks not too bad for the weekend, dry, 9C. I have to disagree with Fwogs; I don't like…
Re: Lake District campsite

by scoodly 26 May 2010

[Wasdale|http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-global/w-localtoyou/w-northwest/w-lakedistrict-feature/w-northwest-lakedistrict_camping/w-no…
RE: driving around uk

by christopherneill 22 January 2010

I live about 20 minutes from Windermere. According to the AA site http://www.theaa.com/route-planner/index.jsp?database=B It is just under…
RE: Lake District - Mid March to Mid April 2009

by Harry_Ramsden 24 December 2008

In addition to the excellent advice above I'd add a few small bits: - The hostel at ambelside is well situated, close to the town and…
RE: Lake District Camping

by megalaya 14 April 2008

The National Trust site at Great Langdale has a field for groups. The longest link in the world: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-g…
Lake District

by jimr1 23 September 2007

Just got back from a camping trip with the mrs..

Both Langdales are beautiful and less crowded than the average. Around there I…
Lake District Hikes/Treks

by Dhmellor 01 August 2007

Agree with no 1 above. You can also approach Scafell Pike from Seathwaite in Borrowdale, or from Langdale, both of which are easier to…
Campsites in the Lake District

by Chrisyboy 10 June 2007

Does anyone have any favourite campsites in the Lakes?

I am particularly interested in ones other than the three I will list below…
lake district in April

by Dhmellor 08 March 2007

Yes, Borrowdale from Keswick would be good, or the Langdale area from Ambleside or Grasmere. All easily accessible by public transport.…
Lake Country

by Dhmellor 28 January 2007

The Ordnance Survey Landranger maps (1:50,000) are the ones you need - and they show all YHA hostels. The hostels generally need to be…
England End To End

by Ye Olde Thorn Tree 16 December 2002

Re: England End To End
I'm in Australia, but to quote from an English (Bike trade only) website:-
"So far ..it's been OK to cycle…