JadeM
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We're going Footprint Lodges, Lake Windermere at the begining of October.
Looking for a relaxing holiday, pub lunches, walks, some shopping etc....
Any recommedations of good pubs, places to go/things to do?
Jade.
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willay
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I stayed just outside of Penrith in a lovely 2 story cottage which had everything you would want and more. The location gives you the oppitunity to visit all the districts, my advice is to get a proper map and work out a nice route to enjoy the countryside from the confort of your car.
Drive down to widermere, take the car ferry over the lake and then get deeper into the lovely countryside 
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Matt H
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Don't swin in Windermere 
I did it in years ago in Feburay & nearly stopped breathing cos it was that cold Won a quid though 
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willay
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Nismo
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I was about to say you silly silly by , then i realised it was for a quid , this made it all better.
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mwg
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There are loads of walks to do around here.
If you go up Gummers How, at the bottom end of the Lake near Newby Bridge you get a good view from the top of the lake and surroundings.
Or go over to Grizedale Forest and walk round one of the wooden statue walks.
For a fancy meal at night my favourite place in the area is the Lyth Valley Hotel! About 10 miles from Windermere but the food is really nice and a nice drive to it. Another good pub to try is the Mason's Arm's at Bowland Bridge. Its just over the otherside of Gummers How so again about 10 miles from Windermere...
Ambleside and Windermere have a few shops, The Apple Pie in Ambleside is one of my fave cafe's.
Kendal is better for shopping but getting into it can take hours and parking is awful and costs alot.
On the other side of the lake at Lakeside there is a wildlife place, has Otters and other animals, fish that are found in the area. Can get there by boat from Windermere. Can also go from Lakeside on a steam engined train to Haverthwaite. Theres not really anything to see at Haverthwaite but the train journey is quite nice
Loads to do, best bet is to just go to the Tourist Information Office and pick up some leaflets!
[Edited on 19-09-2006 by Matty G]
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JadeM
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Thanks Matty 
It's handy to have names of pubs and places recommended. No doubt we'll end up in a few!! 
[Edited on 19-09-2006 by JadeM]
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Lynny
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Originally posted by Matt H
Don't swin in Windermere
I did it in years ago in Feburay & nearly stopped breathing cos it was that cold Won a quid though
i did that in dewentwater, ended up in hospital
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Tom
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It's nice, loads of nice places like ambleside etc, go for a nice drive about and just see where u end up.
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Tommy
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I walked up mount skiddour( excuse spelling) that was cool
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Lynny
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helvelyn is fun
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JadeM
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I walked up mount skiddour( excuse spelling) that was cool
Ermmm sounds great but........................... how big's the mountain 
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andy1868
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Originally posted by lynny_sxi
helvelyn is fun
preach it sister, me at the top:
my auntie used to own a pub in a little village called Staveley about a 10 minute drive away from Windermere, i used to like it alot. It was called the Duke William then, i'm not sure if it still is though tbh
[Edited on 19-09-2006 by andy1868]
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Tommy
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quote:
Originally posted by JadeM
quote:
Originally posted by LoudandLow
I walked up mount skiddour( excuse spelling) that was cool
Ermmm sounds great but........................... how big's the mountain
Bigger than a molehill but not as big as snowden
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Tommy
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Here u go
Skiddaw, near Keswick, is one of the largest mountains in the Lake District, reaching a height of 931 metres above sea level. It is one of the oldest mountains in the Lake District and provides a variety of ascents for climbers of all levels of skill and ability. Skiddaw is the most popular of all the climbs in the Lake District.
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Tommy
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Not me but this is the view from the top
http://www.eee.bham.ac.uk/spannm/Lake%20District%202005/Top%20of%20Skiddaw.JPG
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JadeM
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Oh god thanks for that, Nooooooo chance of me climbing up there 
Anything bigger than a molehill is a no no
Jade
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Tommy
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Dont see the point in going if ure not gonna do n e walking up hills. u dont have to climb just walk
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Tom
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Originally posted by JadeM
Oh god thanks for that, Nooooooo chance of me climbing up there
Anything bigger than a molehill is a no no
Jade
molehill and your scottish
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JadeM
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I'll go up & drag Jade with me 
Jade - think of the photo's you'll be able to take up there
Colin x
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Tom
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quote:
Originally posted by JadeM
I'll go up & drag Jade with me
Jade - think of the photo's you'll be able to take up there
Colin x
yes indeed outside love
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Shelly
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I'm thinking of going here to stay
http://www.damsondene.co.uk/
bit of pampering
my mum and dad are there at the moment
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M2RTY
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Originally posted by LoudandLow
It is one of the oldest mountains in the Lake District
yeah them new mountains they built don't have the same build quality, no character, and built about 3 foot apart from each other and they all look the same!
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mwg
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Originally posted by Shelly
I'm thinking of going here to stay
http://www.damsondene.co.uk/
bit of pampering
my mum and dad are there at the moment
thats an ok place that. been to a few parties there
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PhilC
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quote:
Originally posted by LoudandLow
Here u go
Skiddaw, near Keswick, is one of the largest mountains in the Lake District, reaching a height of 931 metres above sea level. It is one of the oldest mountains in the Lake District and provides a variety of ascents for climbers of all levels of skill and ability. Skiddaw is the most popular of all the climbs in the Lake District.
It's also the 4th highest in England
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