MancWanderer Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Want to do it before the steroid injection wears off in my toe and stops me walking. First decent weather on a Saturday in Feb and I’m on it Anyone here done it and any recommendations? Where to park? Which route? Only definite no-no for me is I’m not parking in Keswick and getting the ferry over Ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamiwhite Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 7 minutes ago, MancWanderer said: Want to do it before the steroid injection wears off in my toe and stops me walking. First decent weather on a Saturday in Feb and I’m on it Anyone here done it and any recommendations? Where to park? Which route? Only definite no-no for me is I’m not parking in Keswick and getting the ferry over Ta Text us tomorrow mate, my mum does Catbells all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancWanderer Posted January 21, 2020 Author Share Posted January 21, 2020 End of the week mate when I’m back from down south Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted January 21, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted January 21, 2020 Might be worth messaging fishbulb. He does lots of running and walking in such places- may be able to give some pointers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peelyfeet Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 https://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/visiting/things-to-do/walking/mileswithoutstiles/mws33 The car park is small, very busy on a saturday, you'll have to get there early or a weekday is best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morizio Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Park in Portinscale and then walk around the lake anti clockwise until you come to it. Bars and eating places in Portinscale for when you come back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darwen_white Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Done it a few times and the quietest and shortest way is from Littletown. You probably won't see a soul till you're at the top, when you'll see the crowds coming up from Keswick. The Littletown Guest House has car park (£2 approx) and you can get a beer in there too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancWanderer Posted January 21, 2020 Author Share Posted January 21, 2020 Cheers all. I’d seen that the car park was small. Looked like only room for about 8 cars. I’ll start from Portinscale or Littletown. Both sound good to start from. Ta for the info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morizio Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Forgot to put Portinscale is free parking on the roads http://thechaletportinscale.co.uk/ Good food and drink here as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 I've been hammering the Peak District in the last few weeks - can highly recommend for some great walks as an alternative to the Lakes. Beautiful scenery. Some challenging hill climbs. Stunning views. Etc. Pick a clear day with blue skies and its the best place on the planet. Done Mam Tor twice - once from Edale with Lose/Win Hills and then from Castleton as a circular with Lose Hill. Dovestone Reservoir (up to Chew Res). Derwent Edge (Ladybower Res). And last Sunday with Andy D, managed to do Kinder Scout from Edale. Hoping to get up to the Lakes in the coming weeks and months though and fancy Cat Bells for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted January 21, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted January 21, 2020 Loads of attractive places to go to really. Used to do plenty, not so much now, but anywhere from cockerham to clitheroe! North lancs has loads to offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevieb Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Where is doable with a pram? Been doing a few flat walks with the family the last few weeks but need to venture out a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted January 21, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted January 21, 2020 5 minutes ago, stevieb said: Where is doable with a pram? Been doing a few flat walks with the family the last few weeks but need to venture out a bit. What sort of pram- we had an all terrain job and went everywhere. Is yours up to a bit of rough stuff, or just flat paths. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamiwhite Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 6 minutes ago, stevieb said: Where is doable with a pram? Been doing a few flat walks with the family the last few weeks but need to venture out a bit. Bright Meadows is a very popular walk for pram people with slight inclines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevieb Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 3 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: What sort of pram- we had an all terrain job and went everywhere. Is yours up to a bit of rough stuff, or just flat paths. It's not all terrain, it's a buggy with a bigger rear wheel so can handle a bit more than a flat path but nowt too rough. Plenty of space underneath the pram for 3l of frosty Jack's for the bright Meadows walk too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted January 21, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted January 21, 2020 1 minute ago, stevieb said: It's not all terrain, it's a buggy with a bigger rear wheel so can handle a bit more than a flat path but nowt too rough. Plenty of space underneath the pram for 3l of frosty Jack's for the bright Meadows walk too. For somewhere not too far to travel, any of the local reservoirs. Also Phillips park-drinkwater park. Plenty of tracks, a bit of mud in places but not too bad. Can mooch alongside the river, and look out for kingfishers darting about. A bit further, parts of the Preston guild wheel; along the Ribble and around Brockholes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevieb Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 2 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said: For somewhere not too far to travel, any of the local reservoirs. Also Phillips park-drinkwater park. Plenty of tracks, a bit of mud in places but not too bad. Can mooch alongside the river, and look out for kingfishers darting about. A bit further, parts of the Preston guild wheel; along the Ribble and around Brockholes. Did Brockholes last week and Entwistle the week before. Will have a look at the others you mention cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Winchester White Posted January 21, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted January 21, 2020 1 hour ago, stevieb said: It's not all terrain, it's a buggy with a bigger rear wheel so can handle a bit more than a flat path but nowt too rough. Plenty of space underneath the pram for 3l of frosty Jack's for the bright Meadows walk too. You can go along the side of the resi's up Rivi no worries. There is always Haigh Hall 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted January 21, 2020 Moderators Share Posted January 21, 2020 Any dog friendly south lakes hotels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MancWanderer Posted January 21, 2020 Author Share Posted January 21, 2020 2 hours ago, Smiley said: Dovestone Reservoir (up to Chew Res). Dovestones Skyline Walk is my “go-to” local walk if I don’t fancy a long drive. Up the side of the reservoirs, climb up the waterfall, walk along the ridge on the other side of the reservoirs and back down the tarmac road to the car park. About 4 hours 1 hour ago, stevieb said: Where is doable with a pram? Been doing a few flat walks with the family the last few weeks but need to venture out a bit. Again Dovestones Reservoir. Fairly flat track up the reservoirs on a gentle incline. Great scenery. See a lot of families with these more robust prams. Take you an hour up and an hour back to the car. Decent walk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted January 22, 2020 Site Supporter Share Posted January 22, 2020 Also the option of taking the flagged path up and across smithills moor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobster Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 13 hours ago, Casino said: Any dog friendly south lakes hotels? Hillthwaite Hotel at Windermere decent food and short walk to Bowness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 13 hours ago, MancWanderer said: Dovestones Skyline Walk is my “go-to” local walk if I don’t fancy a long drive. Up the side of the reservoirs, climb up the waterfall, walk along the ridge on the other side of the reservoirs and back down the tarmac road to the car park. About 4 hours Again Dovestones Reservoir. Fairly flat track up the reservoirs on a gentle incline. Great scenery. See a lot of families with these more robust prams. Take you an hour up and an hour back to the car. Decent walk We did that skyline walk in reverse to you, coming back down the hill from the monument just passed the waterfall. Then a quick drive into Holmfirth for a cream tea! Would recommend Dovestone for a flat walk with a pram for sure. And Derwent/Ladybower reservoirs in Peak District - that place is stunning. Park up at Fairholmes Visitor Centre. https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUserReviews-g499572-d2323881-r402709185-Ladybower_Reservoir-Bamford_Hope_Valley_Peak_District_National_Park_England.html Would also recommend investing in one of these. https://www.littlelife.com/products/child-carriers/ranger?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_fqa3JyX5wIVxbTtCh3FvA9VEAQYAyABEgI8ifD_BwE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunnerFan Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 19 hours ago, Casino said: Any dog friendly south lakes hotels? Have stayed at Brantholme B&B and Regent Hotel in Ambleside with ours both good. Lamplighter Dining & Rooms Windermere also good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted January 22, 2020 Moderators Share Posted January 22, 2020 6 hours ago, Nobster said: Hillthwaite Hotel at Windermere decent food and short walk to Bowness. 49 minutes ago, RoadRunnerFan said: Have stayed at Brantholme B&B and Regent Hotel in Ambleside with ours both good. Lamplighter Dining & Rooms Windermere also good. Cheers Not altogether sure the dog, or me, are ready for this! Previously we have just rented a cottage Where does he sleep What happens when he's covered in mud Where dies he go while we eat/drink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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