has anyone been to the lake disterict lately

chav1 · 15-02-2007, 14:29

was thinking of going up to the lakes some time but was wondering if they still had those little chug along boats that you take out on to the water

been over 10 years since i have been up there , i didnt hire the last boat so not sure if you needed a driving license or somthing but they were only little things

anyone been and hired one lately ?

Mick · 15-02-2007, 14:34

Not been for a while but have a look at this link

http://www.windermere-lakecruises.co.uk/RowBoats.htm

chav1 · 15-02-2007, 14:40

cheers

just rang and the boats dont go back on teh water until march 31st

slinky · 15-02-2007, 15:29

I went to the lake district last summer!!

Beautiful place...and hope to go sometime this summer.

We didn't get to go on the boats as it was quite late afternoon, as we didn't even intend on going to the lake district. But this summer I will deffo be going out on the boats.....beautiful scenery.

magpie · 15-02-2007, 15:30

could always make your own boat Chav .... I go up to the lakes at least six times a year off up there in a few weeks.... its a great place to go:

WillowTheWhisp · 15-02-2007, 17:09

When people say "The Lakes" do they mostly mean Windermere? It's the most commercialised. I always find Wastwater to be rather gloomy and sinister. Ullswater I like.

Anybody have a favourite lake? Brotherswater is lovely as you come over Kirkstone Pass.

mickmc · 15-02-2007, 19:03

I agree with Ullswater - avoid the crowds of Windermere, beautiful scenery, nice picnic areas and yes hire boats too, = if you want one of the most beautiful views you'll ever see walk up to Lantys Tarn from Patterdale, not too taxing and then go towards the headland overlooking Ullswater - its a view you'll only ever see on a chocolate tin

SPUGGIE J · 15-02-2007, 19:03

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Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp

When people say "The Lakes" do they mostly mean Windermere? It's the most commercialised. I always find Wastwater to be rather gloomy and sinister. Ullswater I like.

Anybody have a favourite lake? Brotherswater is lovely as you come over Kirkstone Pass.

I think of it as the entire park not just the well known parts. Only ever travelled through in the past 20 years which is a disgrace, shame on me. It is a beautiful place to visit.

entwisi · 15-02-2007, 19:10

I prefer the lake at Keswick. We used to go there in a caravan. We loved our time there.

I took a group of bikers round there a few years ago. most of them city dwellers. A few of them almost crashed as they were too busy admiring the scenery.

Tarn Hows is lovely(Just outside Hawkshead)

flashy · 15-02-2007, 19:44

yeah chav they have loadsa them boats for hire, i was up there the other month

grego · 15-02-2007, 20:39

I agree Keswick is nicer and quieter than Bowness, more to do at Bowness though.

flashy · 15-02-2007, 21:04

ah but hawkshead is even nicer

grego · 15-02-2007, 21:06

Haven't been to Hawkshead will have to pay it a visit.

WillowTheWhisp · 15-02-2007, 23:25

I like Ambleside - it's got that cute little house and a rock shop. I love rock shops.

slinky · 15-02-2007, 23:25

I love Amble side. We also drove through Kendal which looked just as lovely.

I wouldn't recommend going into the cafe for a light lunch on lake windermere though

4 sandwiches,( just normal egg mayo) 2 coffee's and 2 cans of pop £23

if you do go!! ask your bank manager for a nice loan.