Wild Camp under Crinkle Crags (Lake District) in Hilleberg Jannu

Wild Camp under Crinkle Crags using the Hilleberg Jannu

daveswildcamping.com Planned Hike Up Pillar Lake District from Ennerdale Valley 3rd Jan 2011 which didnt go according to plan. Visit and follower my blog www.daveswildcamping.com
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A wild camp at Esk Hause - English Lake District, Cumbria

A wild camp at Esk Hause with friends. A mini adventure taking in Fells such as Great Gable, Great End and Green Gable.

Short film of a wild camp I did on Helvellyn's summit in the Lake District May 2008
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John 'Lofty' Wiseman - FOOD - Aquisition - At The Bushcraft Show No.4

John 'Lofty' Wiseman speaks to visitors at The Bushcraft Show www.thebushcraftshow.co.uk No.4 in the series. Lofty reveals the importance of AQUISITION - FOOD as part of PLAN

John 'Lofty' Wiseman speaks to visitors at The Bushcraft Show www.thebushcraftshow.co.uk No.2 in the series. Lofty reveals the importance of protection and location as part of PLAN
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Holiday Lodges for Sale in the Lake District

Holiday lodges are a popular choice for families who tend to visit the same place once a year or more. One of the most popular places for families to visit in the UK is the Lake District. With its numerous lakes and attractions, not to mention its outstanding natural beauty it is little wonder why so many people choose to buy a holiday lodge in the Lake District.

South Lakeland Parks know that as there are so many elements that make up the Lake District, it makes sense to operate numerous parks in the different types of locations that families might want to visit once a year or more. With two lakeside holiday lodge parks and two countryside holiday lodge parks in some of the best locations the Lake District has to offer, if you are wanting to buy a holiday lodge, you may feel spoilt for choice.

To spoil your choices further, South Lakeland Parks have an impressive range of holiday lodges for sale in the Lake District from top holiday lodge manufacturers such as PEC Homes and Leisure, Pure Reiver and Oak Grove Cabins which have been exquisitely designed to meet the most exacting standards and are finished to the highest specification.

PEC Homes and Leisure use traditional building methods and have an impressive attention to detail.

This allows them to satisfy every customer's needs. Every holiday lodge uses inspired interiors and a sophisticated choice of detail that creates a haven of comfort and style. Whether you are looking for a cosy retreat or the ultimate holiday lodge they are able to suit all your needs.

Pure Reiver has many years experience in timber frame construction. This experience has lead to a superior build quality over and above many other holiday lodge manufacturers resulting in a stronger, warmer and more efficient building. Pure Reiver is a family owned business which prides itself on first class workmanship.

Oak Grove Cabins produce lodges for a wide variety of uses from residential to commercial. All of their holiday lodges are built to the residential standard. Each holiday lodge is custom designed to suit your needs and to your specifications. They ensure all of their holiday lodges provides the style, comfort, luxury and functionality you require.

The holiday lodges for sale in the Lake District have been elegantly designed for customers who have the most exacting standards. There are a varied range of holiday lodges for sale to suit all tastes and budgets but to fully appreciate holiday lodge ownership you must visit them on park.

Meathop Fell Caravan Club Site

Peaceful Meathop Fell Caravan Club Site in pretty Grange-over-Sands is thoughtfully laid out with separate pitching areas attractively divided by shrubs and grass. The caravan park is an ideal base to launch your exploration of North Lancashire and the beautiful Southern Lake District. www.caravanclub.co.uk
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PRA The Lake District: Live with Style

PRA The Lake District is a new stylish concept of residential apartments by the PRA Realty (I) Pvt. Ltd. in Pune. PRA Realty is a well known real estate developer in Maharashtra. PRA Realty works with a vision of “Envisioning tomorrow…Developing today”. It is a residential project that allows you to live in pollution free and less crowded area. There is a beautiful central Lake that gives this project a charm and name.

PRA The Lake District is situated in Kondhwa area of Pune. Kondhwa is a well developed area that has Police Station, a number of petrol pumps, parks, schools, colleges and shopping centers and malls etc. Being a perfect location, buying a space or apartment in Kondhwa can be a smart buy.

PRA The lake District is offering a wide variety of 1.5BHK, 2BHK, 2.5BHK & 3BHK apartments.
In 1.5 Bedroom apartment, PRA The Lake District has 1.5BHK and 2 Toilets in a well designed area of 784 sq.ft.
In 2 Bedroom apartments, The Lake District is offering (i) 2 BHK and 2 Toilets in a planned area of 967 sq.ft.; (ii) 2BHK and 2 Toilets in a well planned area of 979 sq.ft.

and (iii) 2BHK and 2 Toilets in a planned area of 1050 sq.ft.
In 2.5 Bedroom apartments, Lake District offers 2.5 BHK and 2 Toilets in a planned area of 1278 sq.ft.
In 3 Bedroom apartments, The Lake District has 3 BHK and 4 Toilets in a well planned and designed area of 1578 sq.ft.

PRA The Lake District offers enviable range of amenities and features such as Large Central Park with beautiful Botanical Garden, Club House, Swimming Pool, Retail Mall, Shopping Center, Hospital, International School, Jogging Track and much more.

PRA Realty is a land acquisition and real estate development company having its offices in Mumbai, Pune, and Chicago. The company was formed in 2005 to take advantage of several historic secular trends in India. They take sufficient time and energy thinking about the needs and demands of the future. When they develop a land they do it with a vision of “what tomorrow needs today”. They never begin a project without a firm understanding of the development’s market, its population growth, ecological and climatic impact and changes, and environment-friendly living conditions. They are dedicated not only to delivering a brilliant end product, but also to providing our investors with a complete understanding of the nuances of the projects.

Lake District - June 2008

Camping at Park Cliffe, Windermere. Walks up Haystacks and Cat Bells

Taken with Nikon D3100 Kit Lens Non VR Im new to DSLR's but feel free to ask questions and i will answer the best i can

"Camping Lake District 2009 "Barno Bro Tours" Paul & Allison....

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Wild Camp At Haweswater

I did a wild camp at haweswater the sound on the video is a bit over taken with the wind I could have done a voice over but it takes too long hope you enjoy and please leave your thoughts on my film cheers

EN GEDI DAVID STREAM & WATERFALLS - ISRAEL

En Gedi nature reserve located near the dead sea. The David stream is a sweet place with fresh water pools and waterfalls . A Good place to be refreshed in the desert.

2009 - Lake District camping trip

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Wild Camp on Helvellyn using the Hilleberg Jannu

Volcanic rocks in the Lake District

To the casual visitor, fell walker or rock climber it is this scenery associated with the Borrowdale Volcanic rocks which typifies the hotels in the lake district . Starting from the southwest fringe where volcanic rocks encircle Black Coombe , the outcrop extends as a broad strip in a northeasterly direction to include most of the fells, high plateaux and high mountain peaks of the central Lake District. In the Coniston Fells many of the mountain tops are above 2,500 ft and include Coniston Old Man, Dow Crag , Swirl Howe  and the broad saddleback ridge of Wetherlam.

Here the varied assemblage of volcanic beds is responsible for a landscape of contrasts. The undissected plateau tops such as that of Brim Fell leading up to Coniston Old Man tends to be gently rounded with a few bare rock outcrops projecting through a superficial cover of broken rock fragments which the short tufty grasses have only partially colonized.

The Old Man itself represents a rocky tor dominating the end of the ridge.
From its top the view eastwards lies across Coniston Water to the beveled plateau surface of the Furness Fells, composed of Silurian flags, shale's and grits. To the west and within a stone's throw, across the deeply set darkened hollow which encloses Goat's Water, lie the great rock buttresses of Dow Crag.

Although slightly lower than the Coniston Old Man, the sheer face of the crag rising out of its own screes is one of the finest in the whole Lake District. The rock wall is broken in places by great gullies or rakes which have been etched out along narrow zones of shattered rock. The volcanic rocks, with their regular joint planes, are particularly prone to shattering in this way, and where weathering and stream erosion have exploited the weakness the massive rock is broken up into great slices. The main gash on Dow Crag is only a few feet wide, but looking down from the top it forms an almost vertical 'chimney' descending to the dark placid surface of Goat's Water.

Some of these gashes are formed where dykes of intruded rock weather more easily than the surrounding volcanic beds. The wide cleft of Mickledore which separates the twin peaks Scafell and Scafell Pike is associated with a dyke of less resistant rock passing through it. On Dow Crag the effect of the development of clefts has been to give it the appearance of a number of tarlike rock masses rising abruptly out of the general level surface of the narrow ridge crest. Around lie a mass of broken angular boulders reminiscent of the clitter* slopes which encompass the Dartmoor granite tors.

Impressive though the precipice of Dow Crag is, it is in the Scafell area that the Borrowdale Volcanic Series gives rise to the most rugged and wildest scenery . Had the eighteenth century etchers been able to penetrate this innermost recess they surely would have chosen the sheer rock buttress of Great End  or Lord's Rake rather than the Jaws of Borrow¬dale or the Bowder Stone , their more usual subjects. Not only is this the highest part of the Lake District but it is also the great knot at the center of a series of radiating valleys. Seen from many of the surrounding low peaks both Scafell and Scafell Pikes stand out unmistakably.

This is country far away from the roads where the fell walker can thread his way through the upper valley sections, up the rock strewn slopes to his goal of the twin summits separated by the col of Mickledore. The volcanic rocks of the Scafell region form part of a great syncline or downwarp in the strata. In character they consist of a variable suite, ranging from the coarsest brecciate of broken rock fragments down to the finest volcanic dust. Many of the rock types present are flinty in character and these resist erosion.

This is particularly true of the thick ash bands which have been altered and hardened by heat. Some of the ash bands have escaped this alteration and it is in these beds that the workable slates are found. In the past they have been extensively quarried in a broad band which runs from Walna Scar , through the slope below Coniston Old Man  past Tilberthwaite, and the Elterwater area , and then across to the valleys of south¬east Lake District like Kentmere and Long Sleddale. Only a few of these areas still produce workable slates at the present time.

Geology and Scenery of the Lake District

At a time when the hotels in the lake district was beginning to attract visitors in ever increasing numbers in the early years of the nineteenth century, it was perhaps both fortuitous and appropriate that a local guide, Jonathan Otley, should publish the first scientific account of its geology in 1820. From his house at Brow Top in Keswick, where he carried on a small business as a watchmaker, he would occa-sionally take time off to wander across the fells or by the lake edge noting the various types of rocks and the way in which they influenced the scenery. This familiarity with the district and his fund of local knowledge soon led to a reputa-tion as a guide and scientific authority. Both George Airy, the Astronomer Royal, and Adam Sedgwick, the Professor of Geology at Cambridge, sought his views and advice.

Sedgwick, in particular, born not far away at Dent on the Lakeland fringe, became a close friend of Otley and on various occasions paid tribute to his pioneer work on the geology of the area.

Shortly before Oley's death in 1855 Sedgwick wrote of him as 'the teacher on all we know of the country'. He had good reason to be grateful for, although his relationship was that of able professional to gifted amateur, he was able to build upon the founda¬tions of geological knowledge so painstakingly worked out by the Keswick guide.
Jonathan Otley was fifty-five before he published the results of his geological observations.

As a true amateur he chose the pages of the local Lonsdale Magazine to expound his views in a short paper with the title 'Remarks on the succession of rocks in the District of the Lakes'. In this account he set out, in his own clear informative style, the basic tripartite division of the slatey rocks of the central core area. In the north, forming Skiddaw, Saddleback and Grasmoor, he recog¬nized a variable group to which he gave the name clay slate.

Not only did he suggest that these were the lowest beds and therefore the earliest rocks of the whole Lake District, his knowledge of the area was such that he noted that a similar outcrop formed the mountain of Black Coombe, in the extreme southwest. His middle group of rocks, the Greenstone, in his own words 'comprehends the mountains of Eskdale, Was dale, Ennerdale, Borrowdale, Langdale, Grasmere, Patterdale, Martindale, Mardale and some adjacent plains, including the two highest mountains of the district, Scafell and Helvellyn, as well as the Old Man of Coniston'. Today this group, lying athwart the highest central part of the Lake District as Otley noted, is referred to as the Borrowdale Volcanic Series, to take account of their very vari¬able nature.

The third division, the most variable of all, consists of beds of lime¬stone, shale, slate and flags,  and was grouped by Otley as the Greywacke forma¬tion. In its distribution it is restricted to the southern Lake District where it forms the lower plateau country bordering on Morecambe Bay. At its base is the thin but persistent bed of Coniston Limestone, which Otley traced across country for forty miles from Broughtont northeastwards across the head of Windermere and thence through the upper ends of the vales of Trout beck, Kent mere and Long Sleddale . It is a tribute to his observant eye and willingness to explore the remote corners of the southeastern fell country, that enabled him to map the outcrop of this thin though important bed which divided his Greywacke formation from the underlying volcanic rocks.

Much of the content of this preliminary essay in the Lonsdale Magazine was later incorporated by Otley in his guide book for tourists, first published in 1823. This ran to no fewer than eight editions, the last in 1849. In the intervening period Sedgwick was carefully adding the details within the framework pro¬vided by Otley. Some of the results were published in a series of papers which he prepared for the newly founded Geological Society of London between 1831 and 1855. Perhaps better known is the account which was written by Sedgwick for Wordsworth's Complete Guide to the Lakes published in 1842.

This took the form of three letters describing the various rock types present and the way in which they influenced the scenery. This latter aspect had been foremost in Otley's mind when he wrote of the Borrowdale Volcanic Series that 'all our fine towering crags belong to it and most of the cascades among the lakes fall over it. There are indeed some lofty precipices in the first division (the Skiddaw Slates), but owing to the shivery and crumbling nature of the rock, they present none of the bold colossal features which are exhibited in this.'

Top 10 attractions in the Lake District

You will be spoilt for choice when looking for top attractions in the Lake District, but the ten  of the best include:

1.Windermere Steamer tours

Enjoy a trip across England´s longest lake on a Windermere Steamer. Gliding across Windermere allows you to see the land from the lake, and also enjoy the incredible scenery surrounding the water. You can either cruise across the lake for an hour or two, or spend a whole day hopping on and off the boat. Combine a boat trip with a walking tour. For more information see: www.windermerelakecruises.co.uk

2.The Abbot Hall Art Gallery in Kendal

The Abbot Hall Art Gallery attracts thousands of visitors every year, and it is housed in a Georgian villa on the banks of the River Kent. The Hall offers visitors two galleries, and plenty of other attractions. This is the perfect place to view local and national art, and the setting is stunning.

For further information: Telephone: 01539 722464. Fax: 01539 722494. info@abbothall.org.uk Web: www.abbothall.org.uk

3.Blackwell the Arts and Crafts house Bowness and Windermere

Blackwell the Arts and Crafts House comprises an incredible range of architecture in this beautiful family home. The house has special features including: stained glass windows, and rare wall hangings. The house is open with no roped off areas. Blackwell is situated just 1.5 miles south of Bowness. For more information:Telephone: 015394 46139. Fax: 015394 88486 Email: info@blackwell.org.uk Web: www.blackwell.org.uk

4.The Muncaster Castle Attraction

Muncaster Castle offers a great day out for all age groups. Enjoy the World Owl Centre, fine arts and antiques and award winning gardens, comprising of a tricky maze, to keep the kids entertained. Muncaster is said to be haunted, and has been home to the Pennington family since 1208. Take a look at the Tapestry Room, where plenty of spooky goings on have occurred. For further information contact: 01229 717614 or check out www.muncaster.co.uk. E-mail: info@muncaster.co.uk


5.Steamers at Ullswater

Ullswater Steamers are famous throughout the country, and visitors come here year after year to enjoy these great boats,  which have been sailing on the lake for 150 years. Now powered by modern engines, the steamers provide a great way to see the lake. The landscapes around Ullswater inspired famous Lake District residents, including William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter.  For more information about trips on the Ullswater Steamers, check out: www.ullswater-steamers.co.uk

6.Honister Slate Mine and The Via Ferrata

If you are feeling energetic, climb to the top of the Honister Slate Mine via the Via Ferrata, which is a cable system, allowing you to experience the climb while being firmly attached to a harness. You can also climb along ladders, cross a narrow iron bridge and explore the old mineshaft tunnels. The trip will take you to the top of Fleetwith Pike, which will give you a great insight into the early days of the slate miners in the Lake district boutique spa hotel. For more information, go to: www.honister-slate-mine.co.uk.

7.The Kendal Mountaineering Services

The Kendal Mountaineering Services offer a great range of sports, adventure activities for all ages and all levels of fitness. The level of difficulty you choose is up to you, and the experienced and skilled instructors will ensure your safety. Activities include: rock climbing, caving and a wide range of water sports and outdoor pursuits. Take a look at:www.kendalmountaineeringservices.co.uk or call: 01539 737332.

8.The Sheepdog Experience

Practice your skills as a sheep dog handler at the Sheepdog Experience. You can learn about the dogs and the work they do at the Sheepdog Experience, and be taught by an experienced dog handler, who will help you work your dog around the course. The farm is situated between Eskdale, Langdale, Coniston and Broughton in the Duddon Valley and the courses need to be pre-booked. For more information call:  01229 716235 or check out: www.lakedistrictsheepdogexperience.co.uk.

9.The Lakes Aquarium

Enjoy a trip around this fascinating attraction, which includes a South American species tour. See the diving ducks, seahorses and local Lake District species, plus enjoy an interactive adventure with virtual crocodiles and a charging hippo. This attraction is perfect for all the family, and also boasts the world´s first virtual dive bell. For more information, see: www.lakesaquarium.co.uk. Or call: 015395 30153.

10.The Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway

This unique railway was first used for transporting slate down from the hills, and is now one of the major attractions in the Lake District. The miniature steam train transports visitors along the valley from Ravenglass to Eskdale, and to Boot Station. For more information, see:www.ravenglass-railway.co.uk or phone: 01229 717171.
Wherever you stay in the Lakes, you will find a vast range of things to see and do to suit all ages.

Lake District Camp 2008

Every year we take a group of around 15 youths both abled bodied and disabled people to Lake Coniston for a water sports camping trip. For more information view our website which is maintained by members of the centre. www.stocksbridgeyouthcentre.co.uk
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Wild camp and walk to blea water in the lake district England 24 jan 2011
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Camping Around Lake Wallenpaupack Poconos

Lake Wallenpaupack located in the majestic mountains of Northeast Pennsylvania minutes from New York and New Jersey and boosts some of the most amazing camping around. Lake Wallenpaupack was created in 1926 by PPL, the Pennsylvania Power & Light Company, for hydroelectric purposes. It is located near Hawley, on the border of Pike and Wayne counties in northeastern Pennsylvania. Named Wallenpaupack from the Lenape Indian that lived in the area a name meaning "The Stream of Swift and Slow Water " this manmade lake encompasses - approximately 5,700 acres. PPL maintains five areas for camping around the lake, each with its own director who oversees the area. Campers have access to electricity, coin-operated washing machines and clothes dryers, and hot showers. Each area has a small general store, dock rentals, launching ramps and picnic areas.

Although pets are not allowed there are many kennels nearby. Caffrey Camping Area This is the smallest of all camping area and has only 29 tent and tent-trailer sites in both field and wooded settings. Best for a quiet and relaxing camping experience with modern connivances like toilet, shower and laundry facilities. The hiking trails at PPL's Shuman Point Natural Area are nearby. The area is popular for boating, and slip docks and gasoline for boats are available for anyone staying at this site. Ironwood Point Camping Area This area is best for families it offers a children's play area and picnic pavilion. With sites for 49 tents and trailers, as well as 13 scenic lakefront sites for walk-in camping this beautiful camp ground is situated on a wooded hill overlooking the lake. Close to Burns and Kipp islands and to the Ledgedale Natural Area with its hiking and nature-study opportunities. Toilet, shower and laundry facilities, and a free dumping station for registered campers are available as well as gas for boats, and when available, boat slips can be rented. Ledgedale Camping Area This camp ground, located in a quiet setting at the lake's southern tip, includes wooded sites for 70 tents and trailers. Perfect for the avid hiker due to its proximity to an 80-acre natural area that offers two miles of hiking trails. Toilet, shower, laundry facilities, and a free dumping station for registered campers are available as well as gas for boats, and when available, boat slips can be rented. This camp ground offers a children's playground and game room. Wilsonville Camping Area PPL's largest lakeside camp ground includes 160 tent and trailer sites located just off Route 6. Complete with toilet, shower, laundry facilities, and a free dumping station for registered campers as well as gas for boats, and when available, boat slips can be rented. This camp ground offers a children's playground, game room, and nearby hiking trails at Shuman Point. An adjacent public swimming beach is operated by Palmyra Township, which charges admittance. Five Mile Point Group Camping Area Five Mile Point is an additional recreation site for group camping only, reserved for supervised youth organizations. This area can accommodate two large groups of six to 26 people. You can boat in or take a several-hundred-yard walk off the road to the scenic lakefront sites. Complete with sheltered picnic tables, hand pump for drinking water, food storage cabinets, fireplaces and toilets. Where ever you choose to stay you can be sure that you will enjoy the natural beauty of lake Wallenpaupack.

Wild Swims in the Lake District #2; from Troutbeck CCC Campsite

More wild swim ideas for the Lake District, taken whilst staying at Troutbeck Camping and Caravaning site. For more films like this, please see www.trekandrun.com and for more information about wild swimming in the Lake District, please see www.golakes.co.uk
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daveswildcamping.com Visit and follower my blog Wildcamp at Lingmell Back from Scafell Pike Part One
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Lake District, Lanefoot Farm Campsite

Odds and ends taken at Lanefoot Farm on our last day there

notquitetouchingthevoid.blogspot.com Early morning video I shot at Haweswater Reservoir in the Lake District after a nights wild camping at the southern end. We walked in from Hartsop near Brotherswater and set up camp near the shoreline, next to the Riggindale Beck inflow. For more information and pictures of this trip, click notquitetouchingthevoid.blogspot.com
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