A2OC Camping Trip: 6-8th July 2007

[ULP]

Dear All

Thanks for your comments and assistance over the past few weeks on this subject. I can now confirm the initial details for the camping trip.

Where:

Waterside House Campsite
Pooley Bridge
Penrith
Cumbria
CA10 2NS
Tel/fax 01768 486332

http://www.watersidefarm-campsite.co.uk/watersidehouse.htm#top

When:

6th - 8th July 2007

How Much

£18 per tent per night (includes 1no. car and 2no. persons)
£4.50 (£2 for those 4 - 14yrs old, free under 4) per night for each extra person

On-Site Activities

Mountain Bike Hire - £8 per half day, £12 per full day
Table Tennis £free
Volley Ball £free
Foot Ball £free
Rowing Boats, Canoe's and Pedalo's see the web site for more information

Off-Site Activities

I will need to do further planning, but the Steamboat Museum is closed for 2007 as they have a lottery grant to refurbish the boathouses - there is half a chance there will be some facility to view the boats, but not in the water.

However, on Friday we can still take a trip either on Windermere or Coniston.

On Saturday a trip to the Ravenglass Railway and Drive around a few choice lakes, followed by a visit to Keswick and the 'Cars of the Stars Museum' on Saturday afternoon

http://www.ravenglass-railway.co.uk/

Adults £9.60p
Children (5-15) £4.80p
Family Ticket (2 adults, 2 children) £24.90p

http://www.carsofthestars.com/

Adults £4.00p
Children £3.00p

Attendees:

Skipton
Driveforward
ULP
Darren C
tdiman
robin
alexwharton
Wooly A2

Please PM me with ideas and thoughts which I will update this post with, and post below if you can confirm you are coming.

Ben, is there any chance this could be changed into an 'event' proper please? And while mentioning it, I don't see your name on the list... ;)

Cheers

Chris

[robin]

hi put us down for a plot
now all we need is a tent and a boy scout to light the fire

cheers

robin

[ben]

Added the event here ready for enrollment:

http://www.a2oc.net/forum/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=11&day=2007-7-6

This is something that you should be able to create from the Calendar section - just make sure you tick the last option to allow enrollment of the event.

And I will be in Spain that week - so won't be able to make it :(

Ben

[spike]

Hi
Another off site activity worthy of a visit is the Rheged centre - see link
http://www.visitcumbria.com/pen/rheged.htm

They have one of the few I.Max cinemas in the country

Cheers Spike

[tdiman]

How about a treasure hunt? should be reasonably easy to organise around there, (plenty of clues etc) done in such a way as to make the use of satnav useless of course to even things up!

[wooly A2]

Hey Chris
not been around much lately but ill defo be up for this .........
May i commend you on organizing everything so far
looks like you have everything in hand well done
partner ........:)
Just like to remind people if anyone wants to enroll for
this event click on the calendar section at the Top of the page
or on the home page down the R/H side of the page.......
At the bottom R/Hside of the page is a box for the events calendar
Change this to the month of July......
There you can see the details for July's camping trip,
this is where you can enroll for the event or any other event that may be on through the year .......

[ULP]

Keep 'em coming!

A quick update - the camp site are more than happy to have us there but for group bookings will need £10 per pitch in advance, to make sure we can all be together. They haven't put any sort of cut-off on this but my thought is we should try and pay-up before the end of April at the latest.

I'm quite happy to take the cheques off people made out to the camp site or we can pay through the club if there is a mechanism to do this - are people comfy giving me cheques for £10 each? If so I'll PM people with my address rather than posting it on here so that my house gets robbed sometime over the weekend!

[wooly A2]

Hey Chris
No Props mate
let me know your address and i will forward it on .......
Bookings can get fairly hectic in the summer months ,as we found out last year
when we left everything last minute and really struggled to get in anywhere .........
One Question do the pitches come with an electric hook up .......

[alexwharton]

i dont mind sending the check to you or directly to them.

[robin]

Hey Chris send us pm i will send check

cheers
robin

[driveforward]

I'm number 2 on the list but haven't posted here yet :redface:

Top work on the organising Chris, well done :)

No probs paying a deposit so will sort that with Chris shortly, like Skipton I'll be a camping noob (excluding one freezing night on Dartmoor for a 'team building exercise' a few years back!) so any advice on tents to set down on the 'plot' will be much appreciated!

Ian

[ULP]

Great news Robin, Ian, Alex and Carl.

They came back to me today but didn't let me know who to make the cheques payable too. I am out of the country for the next few days but when I return I'll give them a ring to find out what's what.

They did say there was three pubs within easy walking distance which is more important than the triffling matter of finances! They also confirmed that we can have a BBQ too so I'm going to try and get half an oil drum from somewhere, Scout-camp stylie!

Once I have a conclusion I will PM everyone. For those of you coming but still not 'signed' then please do so.

Carl, I don't belive that they have electric but I will check; it would be handy if we're having a monster BBQ in order to keep the meat fresh.

[alexwharton]

http://www.mountainhardwear.com

These are really good tents. what ever tent you do buy/hire/borrow make sure you have a few spare pegs and if you've not already done so put it up to check all parts are there and there is nothing wrong with it.

[spike]

Just a thought
If the site would allow this, is it worth considering opening the BBQ up to members who don't want to camp but would enjoy meeting up with everyone.
I'm sure people would be happy to pay a small fee to the site and contribute to the BBQ

Cheers Spike

[wooly A2]

Carl, I don't belive that they have electric but I will check; it would be handy if we're having a monster BBQ in order to keep the meat fresh.

No Worries Chris
Hair Straigteners/Hair Dryers are a big NO NO then thats a shame that means i will be a FREE man for the weekend LOL !!!!!
As the Girls wont go anywhere without there Haircare :)

Always wanted to try Camping the way it should be Done
Must make sure i have some Gas for me Campstove ........

The site looks very scenic Good Choice,
I Can Feel The Fresh Air in Me Lungs Already ........

[wooly A2]

Hey Chris
Just wondering if anyone else is interested in attending
this social i cant wait ....

Are you still taking money for the deposit ....

I Cant wait for this one it really is a beautiful part of the world :)

[driveforward]

Carl was busy MSN-ing me today about this, but I wasn't there :rolleyes:

Hands up, I'd forgot about the deposit - Chris, drop me a PM with details and I'll get it sorted ASAP as I'll be heading out of the country until May soon.

[pamanal21]

Hi, Just to let you know ,have added my name to list of above,looking forwards to seeing you all, have sent pm to Chris for info on paying deposit etc, now just have to find Tent/ sleeping bag & memory! I, use to have one but no longer sure where I left it, by for now,Alan.

[alexwharton]

Who do you pay?

[ULP]

Sorry one-and-all for the tardiness - I am doing a masters and rapidly approaching the end of the first year which seems to be taking up an unhealthy amount of my time, that and work being incredibly busy at the moment (mind, end of financial year always is).

I will call the camp site tomorrow and get the details of who to make the cheques payable to via PM to those who have put their name up and those who promised to come but haven't yet... I suspect this is much easier than making them payable to me (and probably more secure for the wary!), then if people send them to me I can log them in, so to speak.

Once again, sorry for the tardiness - I can't wait until the 21st May when I hand in a 2000 word assignment and 4000 word research report!

I'll also find out the position on sharing tents and having more than one car - we may need to pay for a pitch even if it's not used.

Thanks for your patience.

[wooly A2]

I'll also find out the position on sharing tents and having more than one car - we may need to pay for a pitch even if it's not used.

Thanks for your patience.

I Never thought of that i cant see it will be a problem

>>>>>> Good Luck with the Masters <<<<<<<<<

[ULP]

Dear All

A PM sent to:

alexwharton
Darren C
pamanal21
robin
Skipton01
driveforward (Ian, put yourself down on the attendees list!)
tdiman
wooly A2

Have I missed anybody?

[driveforward]

A PM sent to:
driveforward (Ian, put yourself down on the attendees list!)

Thanks Chris :)

Have added myself on the attendees list now too :rolleyes:

[Johann]

Hi Just added my name to the list as well! I had a friend over from South Africa and had to wait to get the OK. Got that so I will be there. I have three more friends with A2's that I'm going to ask - sadly the fourth friend had his as a company car and he gave it back.

Now to get a tent, etc, etc.

Just let me know about deposit and stuff thanks.

:-j

[Johann]

Tobi just confirmed he is coming as well!!! He is Dutch71 on here. I'll tell him to confirm via the link as well...

:-j

[wooly A2]

I Have taken a look on microsoft live here is the link
check out the aerial view dont forget to zoom out .
http://maps.live.com/?v=2&sp=Point.t300qzgrxn5v_Waterside%20House%20CampSite ___&encType=1
We are in for a real treat some real beautiful scenery around,
Anyone up for the Canadian Canoeing .....:)

[ULP]

Just a gentle reminder to those who still need to send me their cheque - please send it as soon as possible so that I can confirm the booking with the camp site.

[alexwharton]

mines in the post today mate.

[driveforward]

Chris, I'm on holiday at the mo but I believe Carl is sorting the pitch out, I'll get a cheque to you upon my return in May for the additional parking. Then I'll settle up with Carl also. Being raped for net access at the mo so it's short and sweet!

[ULP]

Ian, no problems - we only need £10 per pitch - as Carl has paid his then all you'll need to do is settle-up with him on arrival.

Are other members interested in coming, even for a day trip if you have an aversion to canvas?!

[ULP]

Dear All

I have now received all of the cheques and got round to writing the covering letter (it shouldn't be that hard...) so they are in the post tonight - make sure you have cleared funds available :)

As for what to do, I am looking at a Friday afternoon boat trip on Coniston/ Windermere and then Saturday a drive over to the Ravenglass railway for a trip on the little cho-cho followed by:

A) a drive over to Honister slate mine and then past the Western lakes, up to Keswick and back across. Or;

B) straight up the lakes and spend some time in Keswick for a trip to the 'Cars of the Stars' museum

Let me know which you'd prefer.

Sunday morning a nice play on (in) Ullswater for the Pedalo's...

Not 100% sure on the timings yet but planning to have a BBQ on the Saturday evening! Everyone bring their own meat and I'll sort the cooking.

I'll be getting there on the Thursday, which others can do if they want of course although I'm planning to visit my sister who will be 'firing one out of the hole' in a few weeks time, so to speak.

[driveforward]

I look forward to an increasing convoy en-route northbound :)

Great work Chris.. cars of the stars gets my vote :p

[Skipton01]

Sounds like a good plan to me - let's hope that the weather plays it's part in making the weekend a success.

By the way, I will be offering a special price on cruise fitting to any attendees, as well as bringing the trusty laptop and VAG-COM.

For more details, please PM me.

Cheers,

Mike

[wooly A2]

Hey Chris
Sounds like you have it all under control there is that right you've
volunteered to do all the cooking is there no end to all your talents LOL !!!

I No there is a nice pub on the west side of the lake although i think it may be a bit far to stagger home to our tents as we are on the eastern side .....

Has anyone been watching Wainwrights Walks on BBC 2 on a friday night
some of the walks/scenery are absolutly stunning i think this friday they are walking up Scafell Pike anyone interested LOL !!!!

Ive been looking into places to go and i must admit the museum cars of the stars appealed to me as well .....

[wooly A2]

I Have got myself a spare tent (4 berth) so if anyone is thinking of going camping
but do not want to buy a New tent they can borrow my spare one .....:)

[alexwharton]

Could start a new thread so people can arrange to join convoy? if people say what day and roughly what time there leaving and where they are starting from then others can see if theyd like to meet up on route and follow

[driveforward]

May as well keep the info in here Alex, that way all those looking at the trip get the info.

Who's travelling from furthest South on the Friday, if we use that as a starting point we can work out a few 'meeting places' and times along the way :)

[alexwharton]

ill be getting on the M5 at junction 21

[driveforward]

I'll join the M5 at J4 (or 3)

[wooly A2]

Bit of a convoi Exceptionale coming up the M5 ill be joining at Jct 11 Nr Gloucester....
Alex i can meet up with you and then we will collect Ian on the way up the M5
Timing will be fun ......:)

[alexwharton]

any body joining the M6?

[driveforward]

Bit of a convoi Exceptionale coming up the M5 ill be joining at Jct 11 Nr Gloucester....
Alex i can meet up with you and then we will collect Ian on the way up the M5
Timing will be fun ......:)
Make sure everyone has shared mobile numbers etc, it'll be fine :p

Another good convoy tip - make sure everyone has got 2 way radios.. I have a pair so someone could have the other one. Always makes convoys fun :D

[Skipton01]

any body joining the M6?
We'll be getting on the M6 at the M61 interchange at Preston.

Cheers,

Mike

[richard-]

I should be coming along :D So I would be joining the M5 J1.

[wooly A2]

I should be coming along :D So I would be joining the M5 J1.HEY Richard have you put your name on the list for camping
http://www.a2oc.net/forum/calendar.php?do=getinfo&day=2007-7-6;&e=11&c=1
IS Anyone thinking of visiting without camping for the weekend .....

[richard-]

Done if you let me know how much so I can send the money. I also need a tent :p

[SnubNose]

Hi Guys

Sounds like a great trip you have planned for July. We Just had 2 glorious weeks in the Lakes nr Keswick at the beginning of May. The Weather, Walking, Eating, Driving was fantastic - I have no doubt that you will all enjoy.

Here is a link to something that I wanted to do but didn't get round to it...
http://www.kankku.co.uk/as/driving_skills.htm
It's not A2 driving, but they are classic and made of ally!! The company has a nice philosophy on life as well, that should make for a good few hrs out (If you can fit it in!!!)

And don't forget to have a walk on the fells. As you are going to The Stars Cars in Keswick, you could also "do" the Cat Bells, just west of Keswick. It has easy parking, a good, well marked path and super views over Derwent Water and the surrounding area.

Have a great few days, I am sure that you will all enjoy it what ever you get up to :)

[wooly A2]

And don't forget to have a walk on the fells. As you are going to The Stars Cars in Keswick, you could also "do" the Cat Bells, just west of Keswick. It has easy parking, a good, well marked path and super views over Derwent Water and the surrounding area.


Anyone else up for this ,im fully intending spending some time on the fells at some point over the weekend .....

[driveforward]

I'm thinking of taking my bike along too.. anyone thinking the same?

[richard-]

I can take a bike if every one else is

[alexwharton]

I had the same thought but my mrs does nt have a bike so wont be taking mine this time.

[Skipton01]

I can take a bike if every one else is
Like the avatar Richard - A2s do look nice in Brilliant Red.

Cheers,

Mike

(Who shall be bike-less)

[richard-]

I took the pictures this morning, I thought this one looks good

[wooly A2]

I took the pictures this morning, I thought this one looks good
Nice car Richard is that A View from the car park at Cosham .....

[richard-]

Nope those pictures are on the esplanade near to the eastney road, the right bottom side of portsmouth

http://www.a2oc.net/gallery/browseimages.php?c=3&userid=3183

[Johann]

I was wondering about the bike too, but what to do with them with nowhere to lock them proper when we are not biking?! Don't want to drive with it locked to the roof the whole weekend!

As to tents just go to Decathlon. They have amazing 3 second tents with no poles you pitch in... 3 seconds flat!

And another thing on convoy driving: drive with your headlamps on. Marks the convoy out for miles ahead to other people...

I have two way radios and my friend Tobi will have one in his A2 and I will have the other... IF I can find them since I just moved house... EVERYTHING is missing! OR I find the things but can't find the chargers! LOL

See you all camping!

[driveforward]

OK.. I won't be taking my bike following the weekend just gone.. I came off when on the Malvern Hills and have fractured my elbow! At the moment I'm stuck at home as I can't drive (gear changes are an issue when your left arm doesn't work!).. fingers crossed I'll be driving again in time for the trip :o

[Darren C]

OK.. I won't be taking my bike following the weekend just gone.. I came off when on the Malvern Hills and have fractured my elbow! At the moment I'm stuck at home as I can't drive (gear changes are an issue when your left arm doesn't work!).. fingers crossed I'll be driving again in time for the trip :o

Ouch!! :(

Speedy recovery Ian!!

[Skipton01]

OK.. I won't be taking my bike following the weekend just gone.. I came off when on the Malvern Hills and have fractured my elbow! At the moment I'm stuck at home as I can't drive (gear changes are an issue when your left arm doesn't work!).. fingers crossed I'll be driving again in time for the trip :o
Having dislocated the same elbow, I can sympathise with you entirely.

If Beckham can do it, I'm sure you can heal dem bones in the next 4 weeks - take it easy.

Cheers,

Mike

[driveforward]

Thanks Darren/Mike.. I'm doing my best.. problem is my shoulder's pretty battered too which means my movement is even more restricted. Fingers crossed once the bruising and swelling subsides I'll have more movement and less pain!

That's the price you pay for coming off at around 20-25mph on a steep downhill section :( Could've been much worse :eek:

[alexwharton]

Take it easy for a while. Any damage to the bike? what bike have you got?

[driveforward]

Take it easy for a while. Any damage to the bike? what bike have you got?
Apart from a few things needing re-adjustment the bike seems fine.. It's a Giant XTC SE with discs and is pretty tough - luckily!

[Johann]

OK guys so injuries and bikes and, and aside... Where do we stand now with the numbers of A2s going camping? When I booked it was 12 or so?

Lets just hope the weather will be better in a month!!!

[ecoangel]

are you guys doing any road trips around Cumbria/North UK?

If so might get time off from work and chance for family to get out in A2 assuming she passes MoT this week!

Cheers

[richard-]

Any one know what time we are setting off... or arriving in cumbria?

[ULP]

Hi All

Hoping to put together a basic itinerary over the next few days based around a BBQ on Friday night, trip to the Cars of the Stars museum on Saturday followed by a drive around the lakes and a trip on either the Eskdale railway or Windermere. Sunday morning provides the opportunity for a wander around Ullswater (for those feeling fit).

What I really need are number of people in each group - could you all PM me please ASAP to let me know as it may have some implications.

None of the trips are mandatory of course, it's just a basic itinerary for the weekend. Accordingly, if people want to come for the day, such as Lukas, then please let me know and we can sort this out.

I will be there on Thursday for anyone who wishes to join us a day early

[alexwharton]

We were thinking of leaving at 9:30 on friday arriving around lunch time so theres plenty if time to get the tent up in daylight. What time are others leaving?

[driveforward]

Alex, I was talking to Carl about this yesterday.. As of yet I'm unsure what time I'll be leaving but it makes sense not to leave it too late. Really depends on if we're travelling in one collective northbound convoy or not.. thus far there's only been a few members responding to such a suggestion..

[Johann]

I took the day off but not sure yet if Tobi is doing the same... so not sure when we are setting off yet from London. Will keep you posted.

Still no reply to my question as to how many people are actually going... :-(

[driveforward]

I think it's around the 10-15 mark :)

[Johann]

Great!!!

Tobi took the day off as well. We aim to arrive around mid afternoon. Not sure how that fits in with any other southerners driving up and wanting to do a convoy...

:-j

[richard-]

I will be travelling up from south, so my route is as follows, on the friday:

A34 - 9AM
M40 - 10AM
M42 - 11AM
M6 - 12PM

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=&saddr=portsmouth&daddr=CA10+2NS&sll=54.162434,-3.647461&sspn=11.441016,29.619141&ie=UTF8&z=6&om=1

I will be setting out around 8.30AM - I should be there around 2PM

[driveforward]

I'm thinking a good place to meet would be at some services on the M6 just north of Birmingham - i.e. where everyone coming from the M5, M1, M40 etc would be able to meet..

Obviously, others can meet earlier along their similar routes, but this is a point many will be passing.. All we'd need is a time to be there for.

Opinions?

[richard-]

Yeah that's a good idea. I defiantly will stop around the midlands

[wooly A2]

I May be going up a day early so will see u all there on Friday ...

[tdiman]

I'm thinking a good place to meet would be at some services on the M6 just north of Birmingham - i.e. where everyone coming from the M5, M1, M40 etc would be able to meet..

Obviously, others can meet earlier along their similar routes, but this is a point many will be passing.. All we'd need is a time to be there for.

Opinions?

Might I suggest Forton services near Lancaster or the next one up the M6 handy for most people from darn sarf

[wooly A2]

I Phoned the Campsite today as i have extra people coming with me
and they said that theres plenty of room next week if anyone would
like to join us in the Lake District .......
So its not to late to book if you are thinking of coming ......;)

[ULP]

Hi All, it's time for the itinerary of what's happening. Naturally, people can choose not to get involved with these things or only do some if that is their preference.

Friday

People will be arriving at different times so the plan would be to have a BBQ for around 8pm - if people want to eat earlier because or later because of kids/ arrival time then not a problem. I have been unable to source a semi oil-drum for this so please bring your own disposable BBQ and of course the food!

Saturday

An early start over to Keswick to the Cars of the Stars museum for their 10am opening - they have kindly offered us the group discount of 10% and therefore this will cost £3.60 per adult and £2.70 per child

Then a drive down past Thirlmere (driving round the back) following the road down to Grasmere where we can stop for some Gingerbread (I'd be a dead man if we didn't!), past Rydall Water, Coniston and then down to Lakeside at the base of Windermere.

You can't visit the lakes without a trip on a Ferry! We'll start at Lakeside, this is likely to be the 3:45 ferry, depending on how long we take to get there, returning for about 5:40.

This return journey is £8 for adults and £5.40 for children (£22.25 for family's which appears to be 2 adults and 2 children)

From Lakeside, we can either take another trip out to a pub if anyone knows one, or a saunter back to the camp site via Kirkstone Pass - I really want to see those remaps! In fact, from memory there is a pub up the top of Kirkstone Pass so lets stop there either to eat or just a drink.

Sunday

An ideal opportunity to have a walk or see some of the Northern Lakes (Loweswater, Crummock Water and Buttermere) before departing in the afternoon.

I hope that doesn't sound to precise for everyone, but I though a basic plan would look useful and we can always play it by ear when we get there.

Please anybody contact me if there is an issue, and the Camp Site have confirmed that a few of us can stay the Thursday night so if you wanted to come up a day early then it wouldn't be a problem.

Cheers

Chris

[wooly A2]

Sounds great to me Chris , I Think at some time over the weekend people maybe want to go and do there own thing so thats a great program you have made up for the weekend .. Any chance of a long range weather forcast from our resident Metoroligist (Darren C) I Think if we get half this done we will all have a very memorable weekend ......... ;)

[ULP]

Hi Carl

It's a basic plan but people might not be up for doing some of the bits (any of it!)

I forgot to mention, Saturday night is quiz-night with prizes going to the winning team...

[Darren C]

Greetings Campers!!

Unfortunately some recent domestic issues will mean that I will regrettably have to pull out of the forthcoming trip.

I had been really looking forward to the break and catching up with some 'old' faces and some 'new' ones too and talking all things 'four rings and aluminium'.

Chris, (ULP), has been masterful at organising what looks like a spledid event and agenda and despite not being able to personally enjoy his efforts; I would like to extend my gratitude to him for his work ethic and what will undoubtedly be a success.

.. Any chance of a long range weather forcast from our resident Metoroligist (Darren C) I Think if we get half this done we will all have a very memorable weekend ......... ;)

Carl,

Couldn't disappoint - though my official title has long since disappeared!!

Thursday 5th - Showers / Max 13'C - Min 8'C
Friday 6th - Showers / Max 14'C - Min 8'C
Saturday 7th - Partly Cloudy / Max 15'C - Min 8'C
Sunday 8th - Scattered Showers / Max 14'C - Min 8'C

... how often are forecasts correct anyway... ;)

All,

I sincerely hope you all have a fantastic time and despite the forlorn weather prediction, I hope it stays dry at the very least. Enjoy!! :cool:

Best wishes to all,

Darren & Family

[Johann]

Sounds great to me. Really looking forward to going now... :-j

[driveforward]

OK, there seems to be a good few people interested in convoying to the campsite. The best way to maximise numbers and convenience for this is to meet somewhere on the M6 once everyone travelling North has joined from M5/M1/M42/M40 etc.

May I propose that we meet in the carpark of Hilton Park motorway services on the M6 Northbound just after the m54 junction and just before the M6 Toll junction.

The location of the services is just under 3 hours from the site, so may I suggest that we meet at the services between 11.30 and 12.00?

If you have any comments on this, or will be joining the convoy please indicate this by posting below.

The location of the services, and a google estimate of the route is shown at the following link:
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=&saddr=stafford+m6+motorway+services&daddr=CA10+2NS&sll=52.646006,-2.05616&sspn=0.011873,0.029182&ie=UTF8&z=7&om=1

For those travelling from further South please feel free to meet up beforehand, but bear in mind that for the sake of making good time we will probably have to make tracks dead on 12 midday.

For those joining the M6/starting their journey further North, it may be a good idea for us to have a stop-off point near the Manchester area where others can meet up with us, therefore feel free to make suggestions. One thing I am keen to avoid though are lots of stop-offs as from experiences I know this can be a nightmare!

Thanks,

Ian

[SnubNose]

Hi Guys

Just reading your plans for the weekend and thought I’d give a few pub/eating suggestions.

Over at Coniston there is a nice tea room on Yew Tree Farm. This farm was filmed and featured as Beatrix Potter’s home in Miss Potter. They didn’t use her actual home of Hill Top.

Wainrights in Chapel Stile has nice food, reasonably priced and lots of it.

The Queen’s Head in Troutbeck (this is the one near Ambleside not Ullswater) is a very nice pub, food can be a bit dearer but it’s lovely.

The Drunken Duck at Barnsgates nr Hawkshead serves great food and had an extensive menu. It is very quaint inside but can be £17 for dinner.

Lucy’s in Ambleside – she has taken over the place with a deli/tea room with fantastic home made cakes, a Tex Mex across the road and a wine bar.

If you fancy good food in Keswick we can recommend The Pedlar Wholefood shop, they serve freshly prepared vegetarian food. Don’t be put off, it’s really good especially the Three Bean Buritos and the Chilli. Try their hot chocolate, it’s brilliant.

For those of you that walk the Catbells, a detour to Swinside on your way home (it’s very close) is worth it. The Swinside Inn has great staff, service is efficient, the ales are good and usually has a guest on tap. The food is good, big, hot, tasty and they will put anything with anything… if you want mash instead of chips with your steak and ale pie, not a problem. The vegetables are cooked just right and not soggy. They do a great Sunday Roast and the Lamb Henry is fantastic.

To aid parking in the towns the Cumbria Highways County Council have free parking dics. Without one you will get a ticket unless you pay and display elsewhere. These discs allow you to park for an hour or so at roadside parking spaces. They can be picked up in most eateries, shops, etc.

Have a wonderful trip, enjoy the scenery and drive carefully :)

[wooly A2]

Thanks for the thumbs up Snubnose on the Eateries
im sure we will find time for some Pints and some eats
on our trek around the lakes .........;)

[robin]

Hi Ian
I will try to make it for 12.00 at Hilton Park motorway services as maddy and i are working on thu night and don't finish till 06.00 on fri but if i miss you we will catch you up:D
cheers
Robin

[tdiman]

Latest Met office weather update

Outlook for Friday
The overnight rain will clear throughout the start of the day. The region will be left with brighter weather with some sunny spells but also some showers. There will be a fresh westerly breeze at first but this will become light by the evening. Visibility will generally be good but will fall in any showers.

Outlook for Saturday
The region will see variable cloud with some sunny spells. There will be some showers breaking out throughout the afternoon, however, although most of these should be light. Winds will be light or moderate. Visibility will generally be good but will fall in any showers.

Outlook for Sunday
It will be a fine start to the region with sunny spells. As the day progresses, however, showers will gradually break out and some of these may be heavy and prolonged. Winds will be light but locally moderate.

[alexwharton]

im hoping to have already pasted those services by then

[richard-]

Can someone message me there mobi numbers and I will send back mine because I don't have any bodies numbers ... or leave a message here and I will message you.. And before I forget can someone blow up my airbed with there car pump.

[Mark Brigg]

Wishing all going to the Lakes a super weekend. Hope the weather forcasts are all wrong and that there is a sudden heatwave!

There are lots of great pubs and cafes so I'm sure that everyone will more than fine. May try to sneak over myself but junior has a big cricket weekend comming up...

[tdiman]

If anybody wants top loan an airbed I have 4 spare, please let me know & I will bring them with me, also if anyone wants to use my airbed fast up pump please advise.
Cheers
Mike

Further met office update, looks like we may keep mostly dry

Forecast for daylight hours for Friday
Weather
Overnight rain will linger across the region through the morning, gradually clearing by early afternoon. The afternoon will be brighter with some sunny spells, but there will be a risk of some isolated showers.
Visibility/cloud base
Moderate or poor visibility at first, with hill fog. Becoming good by the afternoon, but moderate in any showers. Cloud base will be broken at 300m across the region at first, gradually lifting during the morning to become scattered at 1200m during the afternoon.
Wind/temperature/freezing level
West to northwesterly wind 25- 35mph. Temperatures around 10-12 Celsius. Freezing level will be well above peaks at around 3000m.


Outlook for Saturday
A dry and bright start to the day with some good sunny spells . The afternoon should also remain dry, though there is a small risk of an isolated shower later in the afternoon. Winds will be light to moderate westerly.

Outlook for Sunday
Sunday should start dry and bright, with some good sunny spells. However, showers and more general rain will affect the region during the afternoon. Winds will be generally light westerly, becoming moderate during the afternoon.

Outlook for Monday
A cloudy start to the day, with some light patchy rain at first, then a bright morning. Showers, occasionally heavy will develop across the region by early afternoon. Winds will be moderate westerly.

[alexwharton]

I have a spare 3 person tent but would need to if some one wishes to borrow it before 9am tomorow or i wont bring it.

[driveforward]

Given the lack of response to the convoy proposal I will be making my own way there.. Robin - give me a call when you're on your way and I'll let you know where I am!

See you guys tomorrow

[Johann]

Hi there... I would have loved to do the convoy. But we will be two A2's and two mountain bikes on the one's roof and will only leave London around 11:00... So won't make it to the Hilton for 12:00!!! :-)

See you all late tomorrow afternoon. Drive safe!

:-j

[richard-]

I will be at hilton park services tomorrow around 11-12PM ...

[Skipton01]

We're setting off about 1pm from home, so should get onto the M6 at Preston for about 1.45pm, which'll be about right to meet up with folks setting off from Hilton Park at Midday.

If push comes to shove though, see you all at the site!

Cheers,

Mike

[robin]

Hi IAN will ring you befor we leave i am now off to bed for a kip
Robin