Carlisle Trip - A Question

[Suffolk Shrimper In Dorset]

Help please for any useful hints.

No. 1 Junior Suffolk Shrimper and me are going to travel up to the Lake District the day before and camp there, returning back to Suffolk on Sunday. On the 'permission slip' for getting the prodigal off school for a day I sold it on the idea of it being an educational trip.

Thought we'd make a 'father and son' weekend of it, what with it being mid April so its bound to be good weather. Not really used to this camping lark, but got a tent and a camp stove from Argos today so sorted in part.

Anyway, ideal spot to camp would be:

- not too far from Carlisle but still in Lake District
- on a site with excellent 'tourist Lake District-type' views
- the camp site to have some decent washroom facilities but no hi di hi club necessary
- and be close to an excellent country pub with a wide selection of real ale (Junior Suffolk Shrimper can watch me drink), maybe with a spot of live music
- somewhere to pitch our SUFC flag
-maybe some fellow Shrimpers on site too to celebrate our success with in the eves over a few jars

Also on the list of requirements are:

- excellent weather
- no traffic queues on way up or back
- a 5-0 win for us

So, anyone got any ideas of a suitable camp site, tips forstaying up in that area, or anything else you think we might find helpful?

Cheers,

Suffolk Shrimper

 

[CC51DAS]

A box of matches....

 

[Boreham Shrimper]

Why not check out the National Trust place in the Langdale valley? I stayed there with some friends last September and we had a great time. There are a few pubs dotted along the valley and one that's about 10 minutes' walk from the campsite itself. I'm not too sure exactly how far away it is from Carlisle (it's not too far from Lake Windermere so you could probably find somewhere a bit closer) but in terms of campsites, it's one of the best that you'll find in the Lake District with superb views and decent facilities.

Hope you enjoy yourself whatever you decide to do!

 

[Boreham Shrimper]

Oh yes, I forgot. Expect the unexpected from the Lake District weather. My mate's heavy duty tent was half blown down one day when we were up in the mountains walking and on the last day, we were on the verge of having to swim to the car because there had been so much rain and the rivers surrounding the site were bursting their banks!

 

[Jam_Man]

So, anyone got any ideas of a suitable camp site, tips forstaying up in that area, or anything else you think we might find helpful?

Cheers,

Suffolk Shrimper

Im going up there in June and staying here : http://www.parkcliffe.co.uk/

Its by Lake Windermere and an hour from Carlisle.

 

[Lester Bangs]

For your perusal i've submitted a map of the lake district:-

Personally the 2 times I've stayed in the lake district I've used Ambleside as a base (in a hotel and NOT under canvas) and spent the time between Windermere and Kendal.

Its rather southerly to Carlisle itself but I think its worth the journey (about an hour away). i have however heard that the Keswick area is rather spectacular aswell and thats not so far from Carlisle.

By the way I've got my fingers crossed for good weather for you as it can be beastly up there, here's hoping for no more snow.

Here's a link to some good hotels in the area:-
http://www.hotelsofthelakes.com/ambleside.htm

 

[Sean 2]

Try UKcampsites.com like.

 

[mattytheshrimper]

Help please for any useful hints.

No. 1 Junior Suffolk Shrimper and me are going to travel up to the Lake District the day before and camp there, returning back to Suffolk on Sunday. On the 'permission slip' for getting the prodigal off school for a day I sold it on the idea of it being an educational trip.

Thought we'd make a 'father and son' weekend of it, what with it being mid April so its bound to be good weather. Not really used to this camping lark, but got a tent and a camp stove from Argos today so sorted in part.

Anyway, ideal spot to camp would be:

- not too far from Carlisle but still in Lake District
- on a site with excellent 'tourist Lake District-type' views
- the camp site to have some decent washroom facilities but no hi di hi club necessary
- and be close to an excellent country pub with a wide selection of real ale (Junior Suffolk Shrimper can watch me drink), maybe with a spot of live music
- somewhere to pitch our SUFC flag
-maybe some fellow Shrimpers on site too to celebrate our success with in the eves over a few jars

Also on the list of requirements are:

- excellent weather
- no traffic queues on way up or back
- a 5-0 win for us

So, anyone got any ideas of a suitable camp site, tips forstaying up in that area, or anything else you think we might find helpful?

Cheers,

Suffolk Shrimper

not really asking for a lot are you. :stunned:

 

[steveo]

what with it being mid April so its bound to be good weather

is that a typo? good weather = raining

 

[Suffolk Blue]

Andy

I understand the delightful little town of Barrow-in-Furness might meet all of your criteria; it'll probably exceed the percentage per capita of ASBOs that you might have expected from such a quiet area too.

Glad to have been of help
Andy
:)

 

[Benfleet A1]

I am going up on friday and heading for this site.

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/details.asp?revid=4110

Presses all the right buttons and there is a pub only 1 mile down the road. If you decide on this place then look out for Billy No-mates with a black Citroen C4 parked by his tent. He likes real ale as well.

 

[Csboy]

You can always pop across the border into Scotland and stay in Gretna, plenty of camp sites there. Its a strange place wherethe locals don't seem to know if they are English or Scottish.

 

[weststander]

Have you considered the YHA ? At least that way you can be assured of a nice(ish) warm(ish) bed and a roof over your head, looking at the weather it can still be rather chilly and its expected to go as low as freezing on monday tuesday and wednesday nights

 

[Irate Ian]

Barbour jacket. It's literally saved many peoples lives in extreme conditions of weather and of course your wellies [in case of lightening strikes] + a wind up torch.

Who could say SUFC supporters are not intrepid ?

See you there [at ground that is]

 

[Lester Bangs]

Maybe camping is the future, I hadnt considered it.

I think I may well be up for slinging a tent, some super noodles, an old camping stove and 12 bottles of Speckled hen into the boot of the car.

Sounds like a party waiting to happen. I may have to think about this more............

 

[Suffolk Shrimper In Dorset]

THanks folks for all the suggestions etc............think I will steer clear of your ASBO relatives in Barrow Andy.

Genial, your suggestion does look good, may well see you there? What info have you got on the pub?

Defiler, you thinking of it too?



Cheers,

Suffolk Shrimper

 

[Suffolk Shrimper In Dorset]

Just looked at the 5 day forecast - Thursday is sun all the way and a muggy 2 degress at night.

Its looking good for the SUFC camp expedition.:)

 

[rowhst101rhall]

Sleep in the car in Southwaite Service area, use the truckers shower facilities, and breakfast in th4e Little Thief, invest the money saved in camping gear and site fees in new shirts next season for the pair of you.