Dimron Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 Wife's sister has invited us to come up to their rented holiday cottage next month. It is in Ambleside, we spent a lot of time in the Lakes but mainly in the North West bit stopping in Keswick and Portinscale, twenty years ago. We always avoided Ambleside as we thought it was too crowded and too touristy... can anyone make any suggestions about where I should: 1 Go during the day 2 Eat and drink 3 Avoid people You need to know I can be a right cantankerous and argumentative fkkr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted July 26, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted July 26, 2021 23 hours ago, Dimron said: Wife's sister has invited us to come up to their rented holiday cottage next month. It is in Ambleside, we spent a lot of time in the Lakes but mainly in the North West bit stopping in Keswick and Portinscale, twenty years ago. We always avoided Ambleside as we thought it was too crowded and too touristy... can anyone make any suggestions about where I should: 1 Go during the day- top of a mountain. 2 Eat and drink- take a picnic to the top of a mountain. 3 Avoid people- stay at the top of a mountain. You need to know I can be a right cantankerous and argumentative fkkr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimron Posted July 26, 2021 Author Share Posted July 26, 2021 3 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: I recall there is a big hill at the back of Glenridding that wasn't that well trekked with some interesting disused mine workings. I want to stay away from the well tramped hills. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted July 26, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted July 26, 2021 Many years since I stayed in the lakes, and I've not done much up there. Once drove over Cartmel fell, which seems away from crowds, and the views were excellent. Could Google the walk type you're after, or buy am os map and work one out that's away from the busy areas. I always get my maps from dash4it.co.uk as they're cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Carlos Posted July 27, 2021 Moderators Share Posted July 27, 2021 Went one day, as soon as we were able to leave the house. Absolutely no fucker about, parked up and had a mooch round there and Grassmere. Once in a lifetime chance to avoid the crowds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancWanderer Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 On 25/07/2021 at 20:33, Dimron said: Wife's sister has invited us to come up to their rented holiday cottage next month. It is in Ambleside, we spent a lot of time in the Lakes but mainly in the North West bit stopping in Keswick and Portinscale, twenty years ago. We always avoided Ambleside as we thought it was too crowded and too touristy... can anyone make any suggestions about where I should: 1 Go during the day 2 Eat and drink 3 Avoid people You need to know I can be a right cantankerous and argumentative fkkr Spent loads of time in Ambleside in recent years Walks - we always head out to Grasmere, Rydal Water or Elterwater. Plenty of walks of different grades. You just need to spend time googling to find one suitable. You'll struggle to find anywhere without folk around at this time of year Eat/drink - never had a bad meal at Jintana Thai in Ambleside. If you like Mexican and/or tapas try Bar eS. Went there in June and it was amazing. Boozer-wise they are all pretty much of a muchness. Decent ale but everywhere will be busy in August Back up there at the beginning of September to make a second visit to Lake Road Kitchen Lake Road Kitchen Not for everyone as it's hugely fucking expensive (£90 per head for the 8 course menu). My last bill with food, beer and wine was £300 for me and Mrs. Rather than being deterred I couldn't wait to try a different menu. It's a once every few years type place but fuck me I've never tasted owt like it. Genuinely worth every penny if you really like your food Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolton va va Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 Ambleside is nice & even though it does get a bit busy, it's bearable because nearly all of the people are pleasant, & there's a good choice of pubs & cafes. For walking, Langdale is only a 10 min drive away & though you'll never find complete solitude, you can find walks that are quite peaceful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonk Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Just remember, if somebody nods and says hello, tell them to fuck off and walk away briskly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimron Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 19 hours ago, MancWanderer said: Lake Road Kitchen Not for everyone as it's hugely fucking expensive (£90 per head for the 8 course menu). My last bill with food, beer and wine was £300 for me and Mrs. Rather than being deterred I couldn't wait to try a different menu. It's a once every few years type place but fuck me I've never tasted owt like it. Genuinely worth every penny if you really like your food Thanks for the tip and I would normally give it a whirl but I can taste fuck all at the moment 😞 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimron Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 3 hours ago, Gonk said: Just remember, if somebody nods and says hello, tell them to fuck off and walk away briskly. That's my usual style 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimron Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 20 hours ago, MancWanderer said: Spent loads of time in Ambleside in recent years Walks - we always head out to Grasmere, Rydal Water or Elterwater. Plenty of walks of different grades. You just need to spend time googling to find one suitable. You'll struggle to find anywhere without folk around at this time of year Is that trout fishery on Esthwaite Water still there? You used to be able to rent fishing rods and catch your own... could be a good outing away from the crowds with a supper attached. Hopefully it'll be mizzly and I can go for a walk and not get bothered by the bucket & spade brigade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Carlos Posted July 30, 2021 Moderators Share Posted July 30, 2021 13 minutes ago, Dimron said: Thanks for the tip and I would normally give it a whirl but I can taste fuck all at the moment 😞 Thinly veiled I've got Covid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimron Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 1 minute ago, Carlos said: Thinly veiled I've got Covid. Off the beer too... Greene King & Guinness sitting unopened... they should list that as a symptom on the app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 49 minutes ago, Dimron said: That's my usual style 😉 Same I hate people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tshape Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 Last time we walked up Red Screes from Ambleside we didn't see another person. Had the summit to ourselves. Might have got lucky there though. Had a meal at The Old Stamp House in October. Excellent food and drink. It's got a Michelin star and it can get pricey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Actually really like it in Ambleside. Plenty of walks and runs you can do from there. Fairfield Horseshoe is a good route. As is Red Screes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimron Posted August 5, 2021 Author Share Posted August 5, 2021 What do I do? I am no longer isolated but the Mrs has caught it and is now isolating. Therefore I can now go to Ambleside and lodge with her younger sister in Ambleside while the Mrs stays at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Site Supporter Alf Hartigan Posted August 6, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted August 6, 2021 2 hours ago, Dimron said: What do I do? I am no longer isolated but the Mrs has caught it and is now isolating. Therefore I can now go to Ambleside and lodge with her younger sister in Ambleside while the Mrs stays at home. I'm avoiding the obvious reply to this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little whitt Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 son is a Chef there some great boozers up north Rd ...the Unicorn decent pint in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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