Lake District

swcfc · L Plate Warrior Joined: 12 Apr 2006 Karma :

Hi, just after a bit advice really, i'm planning a 2-3 day trip up there at the end of May. Can anyone recommend any B&Bs, preferably with secure parking. Not sure which area is the best to stay in, so far i've been looking around the Windermere area. Also can anyone suggest things to do whilst i'm up there (apart form riding) as i'm probably going up on my own and could do with some ideas to pass the time. cheers in advance for any help. Thumbs Up

colin1 · Captain Safety Joined: 17 Feb 2005 Karma :

walk up some hills
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Sparky · Trackday Trickster Joined: 21 Feb 2005 Karma :

go to the pub Laughing

I live in Carlisle and i ride around the lakes in the summertime i dont know any decent b&b's as i dont stop there, there all good really all up to a high standard, id just go on the web and search mate!

what to do Question

in the lakes theres loads to do,

tour aound the area on your bike and visit other areas Hadrians wall etc......

canoing
rock climbing
swimming
waterskiing
go out on boats
walks
absailing
Mountain biking
pubs Cool

sunbathe

bouncy castle Wink

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cateyes_4U · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 27 Oct 2004 Karma :

We are going up to the Lake District at the end of May also but we are going to be camping, so sorry dont know of any b & b's. Funnily enough I think we are heading up to Windermere.....hmmm feel a plan coming on!!
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cateyes_4U · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 27 Oct 2004 Karma :

Does anyone happen to know of any good campsites that are biker friendly??
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swcfc · L Plate Warrior Joined: 12 Apr 2006 Karma :

cheers for the advice. i've found a B&B in winderemere with secure parking for the bike which is all good. i'm goin up on the 24th of May for 3 nights. hopefully the bike is up for the journey from South London. i've heard devils bridge is the place to go on Friday nights, can anyone confirm this ?

Keen · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Apr 2002 Karma :

I'm at uni in lancaster so devil's bridge is pretty close to me..... but to be honest I've never been there on a friday night. There'll be people there on saturday definately and now the weathers getting nicer and the fair weather boys are back out there'll be a crowd on sundays (as well as a decent burger van that serves nice cups of tea in proper mugs and an ice cream van Smile

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But watch out for police, apparently they have a big presence there in summer Thumbs Up

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bigedyant · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 28 Jan 2005 Karma :

Elim Lodge is a very nice B&B with a secluded little car park and it's right in Bowness town centre. Had a very nice weekend there, even though 'Mondeo man' nailed us on the way home.
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DukeRed · World Chat Champion Joined: 07 Mar 2004 Karma :

YHA is very big around there, and you meet nice people doing that as well. Went there years ago and Coniston was really nice.
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braddersowl · L Plate Warrior Joined: 05 Nov 2011 Karma :

bit of an update to an old thread here, were planning on nipping to the Lakes for the weekend during December, would be in interested to know if any can offer any more update to date advice on places to stay and/ or past experiences. thanks in advance.

bluevfrrider · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 27 Jul 2010 Karma :

Devils bridge is ok if you want a cuppa and a chat but even better
take in some of the passes the lakes has to offer
Passes in order of height

Kirkstone Pass 454 metres

Hardknott Pass 393 metres

Wrynose Pass 393 metres

Honister Pass 356 metres

Whinlatter Pass 318 metres

doggone · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 May 2004 Karma :

Also, the A6 is a really nice ride worth fitting in if possible.

stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Whole host of things you can do in the lake District.

You can drive around in a queue at 30mph behind a myopic pensioner in a big Jag braking heavily at each corner and when there is oncoming traffic.

You can battle your way through hordes of couples in matching fleeces and Japanese tourists to look around twee villages.

You can pay double the normal price for a cup of tea in a crowded but ever so quaint tearoom.

You can pat three times the market value for a spring-loaded walking pole.

You can follow a caravan over any hill pass you want.

You can go rambling along with the afore-mentioned matching fleece bedecked couples using your new walking poles.

You can be refused entry a whole variety of campsites for an entire range of reasons including (but not exclusively) being a single male, being a group of males, being on a motorbike, driving a van, not being a member or not being a family.

You can't fill up your motorcycle with fuel with your helmet on.

You can't go waterskiing.

My advice. Go to the lakes turn off on the M6... Now keep going straight ahead for another 45 minutes. Turn left and you're in Dumfries and Galloway. Turn right and you're in the Scottish Borders. Camp where you want.
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Maruchino · Spanner Monkey Joined: 02 Jul 2009 Karma :

Similar advice to stink to be honest. Take the A6 north and keep going until you reach Scotchland. Enjoy it while you still can before they close the border Wink

Tenko · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 09 Jul 2011 Karma :

IMO the lakes are still a good ride if you go midweek - the Kirkstone Pass is a must - do it both ways but be careful - if you fall off it is an air ambulance job...

If you go to Devil's Bridge it is worth turning left on the way out and exploring that way rather than following the herd.

T'missus and I have camped many times and never had a problem. B&Bs shouldn't be a problem either as long as you explain that you are coming on a bike.