Senior Citizen Skinnydips In The Ice Cold Water Of Sty Head Tarn, Half Way Up To Scafell
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Camping overnight in Millican Dalton's cave can be a strange experience for a solo camper. However, the addition of a bottle of whisky and a pile of chicken kebabs makes the night much more comfortable! You can learn more about Millican Dalton and buy his biography at www.mountainmere.co.uk
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Lucy and I decided to head to the Lake District for a few days in June for a little break. We ended up camping at Park Foot campsite at the north end of Ullswater lake in North West England. We got lost in the stunning scenery and beautiful sunshine as we walked around much of the lake. I don't think I've ever been so relaxed on any holiday ever. One i'll remember fondly for a good long time. I would highly recommend a visit to this place, every memory is like a picture postcard. Nick :)
John 'Lofty' Wiseman speaks to visitors at The Bushcraft Show www.thebushcraftshow.co.uk and shares his thought on FEAR and PAIN!
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Summer in the North 2007
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Hovercrafting the Sleeping Bear National Lake Shore, Camping and traveling the Lake Michigan Shore of North West Michigan. Sevtec Surveyor Homebuilt Hovercraft
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When booking a self catering holiday one of the key things to bear in mind is whether there are places to buy food from or places to eat out nearby. The Lake District is full of shops that sell the very best local produce and is also home to some incredible places to eat.
Like many areas of the UK which have traditionally relied on farming as one of the main industries, the Lake District is blessed with great food products. The producers range from small, local artisan operations with a small-scale enterprise to brands that are known nationally and internationally, like the famous Kendal Mint Cake.
South Lakeland Parks operate three self catering holiday parks in the Lake District, White Cross Bay, Fallbarrow and Limefitt, each with on-site eateries and shops and are not too far away from local shops and restaurants.
White Cross Bay is home to a newly refurbished restaurant and lounge bar, The Flying Boat.
There is also a fast food takeaway with a full range of meals to cater for your every need as you unwind as the day draws to an end. There is also a shop within the park grounds where you'll be able to pick up the essentials.At Fallbarrow you'll find The Boathouse restaurant as well as a takeaway, not to mention an ultra stylish licensed Café and Deli serving locally produced items along with a fully stocked shop selling fresh local produce.
Limefitt offers a cosy Lakeland pub, The Haybarn that offers a superb range of meals and a selection of Cumberland ales served for your enjoyment.
There is also a small shop at Limefitt that stocks everyday essentials.Both White Cross Bay and Fallbarrow are close to Bowness where you'll find a range of restaurants, cafés and shops so however long you're staying for, you'll have plenty of choice. Limefitt is near to Ambleside where again you'll find a wide range of restaurants, cafés and shops.
If you're thinking of booking a self catering holiday in the Lake District, then look no further than the self catering holidays available at the holiday parks operated by South Lakeland Parks.
After a treacherous time of Mrs Oakwood recovering from her gunshot wound when The Culprit shot her. Mr and Mrs Oakwood go on a camping trip out in the Lake District to get a way from all of their problems. But then they get a phone call... Directed by: Scott Gibson. Starring: Kirsten Fraser, Mitchell Fraser, Pearce Gibson and Scott Gibson. Scottproduxions Website: scottproduxions.webs.com
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Another video diary of wild camping taking in some of Englands highest peaks and best scenery. This is the first part of a 3 day adventure in fantastic weather. Shot in May 2011.
The curiosity is the main feature of any healthy human mind. A mind which has no curiosity cannot be judged as general people. We all have certain taste for looking into the unknown domains. We all remember our childhood somehow; the best part was to do those stuffs which we were not asked to do. Our parents never allowed us to do certain things. Those are our most beloved area of curiosity. If somebody in our house asked us not to go to a certain place in the residence, you always tried to go there. It gave immense pleasure to us when you could make up to that place.
This all made our thirst for that places knowledge get quenched. A child's favorite game is to hide into that corner of the house where he is never allowed to. This nature of human beings has made it possible to invent new things and derive upon new theories.
Man has always the tendency to ask questions. There have been many incidents in the history of mankind that this feature of man has benefited the whole of human race and made us proceed towards a bright future.Like everything else this feature of us has never lost its charm in human mind. Is we live on a certain place for quite a long period of time it becomes a part of our life. There are many places in this world which have a huge population or rather such places that need to have a portal of their own. Lake District a popular tourist destination of northwestern England is one of such place. If you are thinking about going over there and staying for our next vacation you must know about the jobs Lake District. This is only possible when a genuine portal dealing with the city comes to the scene.
There are many things that define a whole city, the information related to any place or city makes that stay in the mind of the people for the rest of the eternity.
Cumbria is a great place for dogs. Wherever you go, you see visitors and pooches touring the Lake District. Whether it’s racing up the fell, tugging the lead through town, running for the lake - always carrying an infeasibly large stick – or sitting nobly waiting for leftover sandwiches, this is dog country.
Locals love dogs, too. I can guarantee you’ll see several sheepdogs leaning fearlessly into turns on the back of a tractor or quad bike, possibly whilst keeping one paw on a sick lamb. Every farmer has an invisible lead attached to a faithful hound or two, following him everywhere.
A vast amount of self catering lake district cottages are pet friendly. If you want to take them out to the pub, too, there are plenty of places to welcome you. Many of which are within walking distance of these cottages
The Boot Inn in Eskdale is a great pub in lots of respects – friendly company, great food, real ale and a proper dog-friendly policy. This oak-beamed, traditional pub has a bar, conservatory and snug with board games, TV, darts and pool. The Boot Beer Festival is held in June. Take the pooch!
The Woolpack Inn in Eskdale is happy to accept dogs on a lead in the bar. The Woolpack is home to the Hardknott Brewery, so a selection of real ales is guaranteed.
The Wasdale Head Inn, in Wasdale, welcomes well-behaved dogs in Ritson’s bar. In a county full of great views, the Wasdale Head Inn still has something to shout about, with a wonderfully remote location at the foot of the Scafell range. It’s cosily decorated, with oak settles and a warming fire. It serves real ales and wholesome bar food.
The Screes Inn in Nether Wasdale is happy to accept dogs. Their real ales and wide selection of whiskies are best enjoyed sitting by their roaring fire, after a long day’s walking.
The Strands Hotel in Nether Wasdale is another Lake Distict pub with a fine microbrewery. A great place to spend the evening after a long walk, the Strands has those real ales, a cosy open fire and a games room with darts, a pool table and table football. They hold a Beer Festival in May.
The Gosforth Hall Inn in Gosforth is a fabulous, seventeenth-century, Grade 2* (ie. better than normal grade 2) listed building, full of original feaures including an inglenook fireplace, a stone spiral staircase and a concealed priest’s hole. Serves real ale from the Lake District's Hawkshead Brewery and a wide selection of home-made pies. Dogs are welcome in the bar and lounge.
The Black Cock Inn in Broughton-in-Furness is run by dog-owners who are happy to welcome visiting dogs. This is a traditional Lake District pub, with an honest, hearty menu. An excellent choice after a day’s touristing.
The Blacksmith’s Arms in Broughton Mills, near Broughton-in-Furness is an attractive doggy pub. Built as a farmhouse in 1577, it has atmospheric panelling, slate floors and oak beams. Serves the Lake Districts own Jennings’ and guest beers from local microbreweries.
The Newfield Inn is a dog-friendly pub in Seathwaite in the Duddon Valley. It has a large garden and fabulous views. The Newfield serves traditional local food, with tasty seasonal specials.
The Shepherd’s Arms in Ennerdale Bridge is a familiar, traditional Lakes former coaching house with white-washed walls and big sash windows. It’s located on the main junction for passers-by – although, nowadays, those passers-by are likely to be walkers on the coast-to-coast walk. The Shepherd’s is dog-friendly and has real ales and hearty, home-cooked food.
The Wheatsheaf Inn in Low Lorton welcomes dogs on leads in the bar. It’s a seventeenth-century building, with an open fire, book-lined walls and an enclosed beer garden, serving Jennings’ and a selection of guest beers. The views here are second to none, looking out on to Whinlatter, Hobcarton, Hopegillhead, Whiteside and Grassmoor.
The Kirkstile Inn is the pub of choice for lunch in Loweswater for both two-legged and four-legged visitors (dogs are not allowed in the bar between 6pm and 10pm). CAMRA’s pub of the year is dog-friendly, serves great beer, fab food and a great welcome in a traditional Lake District setting.
The Middle Ruddings Inn at Braithwaite, near Keswick, is a rambling Edwardian building with a lovely garden and open views to the Skiddaw range. They welcome dogs in the bar, where you can choose from their selection of very hearty meals.
The Sun Inn in Bassenthwaite is just the sort of place to collapse in after a long walk with the dog. It has a great ambience and delicious food. There’s a scenic beer garden, with doggy bowls topped up with fresh water.
The Dog and Gun in Keswick is well-known amongst locals and visitors alike for welcoming dogs, and you can be sure there will be several there at any time of day. It’s a very attractive pub, with log fires, slate floors and low ceilings, serving unpretentious, filling grub.
The Scafell Hotel in Rosthwaite, Borrowdale is fantastically located near the foot of Great Gable, in the centre of the valley. Just right for a pint and a bite in the middle of a day’s walking. Dogs are very welcome here.
The Tithe Barn in Cockermouth welcomes dogs. It’s a Jennings’ pub – not surprisingly, given the brewery is located in Cockermouth – and it serves home-cooked food in its bar and restaurant.
Needless to say, this list isn’t exhaustive! Sometimes pubs change their dog-friendly policies, especially if they change hands, so if it’s critical to your enjoyment, please contact the pub to make sure before you go. There are plenty of lake district cottages which would make a great base for you and your dog to explore these wonderful establishments. Just follow the link.
Photos of a 3 day hike & wildcamp starting out from the Langdale valley. Highlights including an excellent traverse across the Crinkle Crags to Bowfell ridge. A breathtaking hike enjoyed in favourable conditions in March 2012.
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Photos of my backpacking trip to the Lakes 25th-31st March 2012
I few slides as a nice memory of some of the wilderness camping trip over the years. Locations : Low wray lake district, Thetford forest and Norwich I really miss the camping, I might combine a few hobbys and go on my Armstrong loaded up with camping gear and radio equipment for a good mixture weekender. Thanks for watching Mark - 2E0RKY - KD8MGW
Now that all the fuss of Christmas and New Year is over we can get back to the proper business of being on the fells!
Why not try something different this year and head out after dark. January and February offer some of the best opportunities for a moonlit walk with this time of year having the highest luminosity. The Lakeland fells take on a whole different character once the sun has set and look utterly spellbinding in moonlight, it truly is a sight to behold. You can even take your trusty pooch with you, apparently most of them have quite good vision in the dark. Unfortunately my dog Moss is actually afraid of the dark so I’ll probably have to leave him at home on this occasion.
Choose a fell you are familiar with and one that does not have sheer edges you can walk off! Latrigg, Barrow, Binsey and Dodd are excellent starter hills and easily accessible from several dog friendly Lake District cottages in the area.
The Italian lakes district is found at the Northern region of Italy, right below Switzerland. These lakes have been a popular holiday destination since Roman times. Because of the destinations attractions and beautiful scenery, the area still attracts numerous visitors every year for Italian lakes holidays. Beginning in Milan, Italy, the lakes boast many attractions for tourists as well as native Italians. Many celebrities are spotted there every year as well!
Lake Como and Lake Garda are definitely the touristiest lakes, with Lake Maggiore coming in at a close third (and Lake Lugano at fourth). Regardless of this fact, if you are a first time visitor, they are all lakes that have to be seen. Some of the other smaller Italian lakes worth checking out are Lake Iseo, Lake Orta, Lake Trasimeno, Lake Bracciano, Lake Bolsena, and Lake Vico.
Traveling to the lakes district for your vacation is not difficult due to the availability of easy transportation from nearby airports.
The most convenient airports to land in to get to the Italian Lakes are the Milan Malpanesa, Milan Linate, and Orio al Serio Airport. You can also fly into Swiss airport at Zurich, Switzerland, and head south from there.When traveling in the lakes district, there is plenty of food to enjoy, wine to drink, sights to see, and items to purchase. The cuisine in the lakes district is delicious, along with the wide assortment of available wine, just like throughout the rest of Italy. The shopping, which ranges from discount bargain shopping to high fashion boutiques, is one of a kind. Try to find your way to a weekly street markets that pop up throughout the district. Perfect for browsing and finding souvenirs for friends and family back home, the street markets are a favorite for travelers on a budget.
You will also get a chance to practice your haggling skills. Remember: don't ever pay more than half of what their initial sale price is!If you are more interested in outdoor activities, many tourists come to swim and hike the exciting trails for their Italian lakes holidays. In fact, hiking is one of the most popular activities to be done around the Italian lakes because of ability to view the magnificent glacial lakes (with Lake Como offering some of the best hiking areas on Earth!). There are also numerous water activities at the lakes including boating, swimming, water skiing, jet skiing, kite surfing, and more! The district also boasts museums, art and architecture, design centers and prehistoric relics, which should all be seen on your trip.
A couple of days walking from Byrness to Wooler in the most remote part of England and Wales, alongside the border with Scotland.
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An introduction to a selection of gear we are currently testing through www.testedoutdoors.com including the MSR Micro Rocket, MSR Fury, Cookset, Mammut Sleeping Bag, Marmot Plasma 15 Sleeping Bag, Thermarest Neoair pads etc .. find us on twitter at www.twitter.com/outdoorgearmag
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With the fells to bursting point with seasoned walkers and newbie's alike, the beauty of this region is truly being appreciated. Cumbria was also extremely lucky and to have been given the destination for hosting the Radio 1 Big Weekend in May. The value to the tourism industry in Cumbria was thought to be somewhere in the region of £3 million to £4 million during the 3 day weekend and for many visitors, their first experience of this beautiful county.
It's the little things that are contributing to the Lake District appeal. For food lovers then the local produce in Cumbria the Lake District is hard to beat. Cumberland sausage gaining its protected status has further cemented this region on the culinary map. With Cumbrian produce being popular in London such as at Borough Market to orders being placed by Japanese companies for the famous Grasmere Gingerbread and Hawkshead Relish.
www.stuartforester.com Cold Rain Stomp performed by Stuart Forester. An original song played on Appalachian mountain dulcimer. The message being to enjoy and make the most of life while you're here and alive in the real world because we have no idea what comes after all this. There's a good chance of nothing so you better get busy living instead of praying! The end instrumental section was written whilst camping at Lake Coniston in the Lake District of England.
Montane Men's Superfly Mountaineering Jacket - Climbing and Walking eVent waterproof jacket. www.webtogs.co.uk The Montane Men's Superfly Mountaineering Jacket is an all round walking and climbing jacket built for the British hills. Whilst the video whirrs along, let's find out what Montane have to say about the boogilicious Superfly! "The descendant of the first eVent shell from MONTANE. Built for the British mountains, from the Lake District to the Cairngorms, the Super-Fly was developed to work hard in pouring rain or to provide complete protection from a powerful snow storm. Features comfortable hand-warmer pockets clear of a rucksack hip belt, a large OS map pocket and a full coverage mountain helmet hood. The Super-Fly is super light for a mountain shell and has the critical features required for mountain walking and climbing." FEATURES Exceptionally waterproof and breathable eVent Lightweight 3 Layer Fabric Microtaped seams throughout to increase breathable surface area Articulated arms for reach high movement and tailored specifically to reduce hem lift Fully adjustable helmet compatible mountain hood with three point adjustment and wired peak Internal tab to lock down and roll away the hood in windy conditions Two deep hand-warmer pockets with YKK Aqua Guard zips positioned well clear of backpack or climbing harness belt Map-sized Napoleon chest pocket for easy access to essentials whilst on the move Internal zipped mesh security pocket Full length, reversed and ...
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The Lake District might not be the first place you think of when deciding to book a family holiday, but there's so much going on for the whole family as well as there being some top notch accommodation at the holiday parks operated by South Lakeland Parks.
South Lakeland Parks own and operate three family holiday parks in the Lake District including Fallbarrow, Limefitt and the popular White Cross Bay.
Each family holiday park operated by South Lakeland Parks has a range of accommodation to choose from, ranging from standard caravan accommodation through to super deluxe holiday lodges.
You will find everything you need in your holiday accommodation for your comfort and enjoyment. All you will need to bring are your toiletries, washing up items, consumables and holiday luggage.The three family holiday parks to choose from have a range of facilities to keep the whole family entertained. White Cross Bay boasts an indoor swimming pool, a family lounge bar with beer garden, a children's play area, an arcade, a shop, a take away, woodland walks and so much more. Fallbarrow features a children's play area, family lounge bar and beer garden, a shop with a deli counter selling the very best local produce, a take away, cycle hire and lots more. At Limefitt you'll find pony trekking, fell walks, a children's play area, a family bar and beer garden, a shop, cycle hire and an arcade.
With so much to do at each of the parks, you may forget that there's also a lot going on outside of the park too.All three parks are close to everything that the Lake District has to offer. Fallbarrow is a stone's throw away from Bowness where you'll find a multitude of local shops, bars, restaurants and family attractions including the World of Beatrix Potter. White Cross Bay and Limefitt are close to Ambleside where you'll find a wide range of restaurants, bars, family attractions and local shops.
As family holiday destinations go, you can't go wrong with a family holiday to the Lake District, especially if you're staying at one of the family holiday parks operated by South Lakeland Parks.
The varied sequence of older rocks which makes up the heart of the Lake District gives way to a series of younger and for the most part softer rocks on their margins.luxury themed boutique hotels in the lake district The Carboniferous and New Red Sandstone rocks form an incomplete encircling rim breached only by the penetrating estuaries of Morecambe Bay in the south. Where harder beds occur, like the compact and massive Carboniferous Limestone, they give rise to a series ofinfacing escarpments. Faulting has isolated the limestone into tabular blocks and in the country southwest of Kendal they rise abruptly from the marshes and estuarine meadows of the Gilpin and Winster. Scarps like Whitbarrow and Underbarrow are impressive landscape elements, with the harder beds standing out as scars and the whole of the lower slope covered with rubble screes.
On top, bare limestone pavements with deep grooves or grykes occur in a few places like Farrer's Allot¬ment on Whit barrow, but they are not nearly so extensive here as on Hutton Roof to the southeast.
