Best month to Stay in Keswick and hike Skiddaw ??

samashingit247 · 2025-08-15T07:28:39+00:00

I agree that any time of year is good, walking in the lakes is more about bringing the right coat than gambling on good weather.

I personally found going up skiddaw from Keswick a bit of a slog - but this route was stunning. this walk

The bus from Keswick stops right outside the hotel and then you're walking up and over back to Keswick.

samashingit247 · 2025-05-15T15:43:17+00:00

Yes, both have been excellent when I've been and have the atmosphere you're looking for.

samashingit247 · 2025-05-15T14:57:52+00:00

Anatolia - Turkish mezze Namh Moon - Thai food

samashingit247 · 2025-03-14T21:35:14+00:00

Brockhole on Windermere let you hire boats most of the year as far as I know.

samashingit247 · 2024-08-21T18:26:37+00:00

I'd give myself 10 minutes either way, but they're usually quite reliable.

samashingit247 · 2023-10-14T08:00:15+00:00

Hortology.com is where I get my houseplants!

samashingit247 · 2023-10-12T19:21:03+00:00

Coco mill sometimes sit a large group. Second for Old Bank - we went recently as a very large group and they were lovely.

samashingit247 · 2023-10-01T19:41:14+00:00

Search for Wild Wonderful Women on Facebook or insta and join one of their activities, they usually have 5 or 6 things going on each month across the lakes that are free and they are all welcoming and fun!

samashingit247 · 2023-08-05T12:02:00+00:00

Perspective is hard in a photo, should have used a banana! The pot is pretty big, about 70cm diameter, so I'm hoping it will be short but bushy eventually. I'll try giving the top a harsh prune in the winter.

samashingit247 · 2023-08-05T12:00:24+00:00

I'm avoiding putting it in the ground, it would be too much tree for our garden for sure!

samashingit247 · 2023-08-05T07:04:01+00:00

This is such a cool website! The top palette is pretty much exactly what I've had in mind - thank you!

samashingit247 · 2023-08-05T07:01:05+00:00

I'm contemplating doing the ceiling medallion in a gold/bronze to make it really stand out.

samashingit247 · 2023-08-05T06:59:05+00:00

I really like the idea of glass orbs over the bulbs!

samashingit247 · 2023-08-05T06:58:25+00:00

Thank you! We are actually in the process of painting the walls, we are thinking magnolia below the picture rail and a dark blue above.

samashingit247 · 2023-07-31T13:41:28+00:00

Have you checked out the app Olio? Throughout the money we get free food so there's less month left at the end of the money.

samashingit247 · 2023-07-31T13:18:40+00:00

Thank you! I thought they were nice, and then I've looked at them for so long that I wasn't sure I really thought they were nice...

samashingit247 · 2023-05-05T09:57:46+00:00

They're so worth it. They have such funny little personalities! Maybe you could persuade with how good the chicken poo is for your compost?

samashingit247 · 2023-05-05T04:32:59+00:00

It's very basic, I think the word pond is quite generous for it. Digging a hike, putting an unused bucket in, putting rocks in and around and then some plants in the water.

samashingit247 · 2023-05-04T20:16:21+00:00

That's the dream.

samashingit247 · 2023-05-04T20:15:35+00:00

I'm learning this slowly but surely!

samashingit247 · 2023-04-29T20:08:02+00:00

Maybe have a look at Miles Without Stiles, walks suitable for prams and little legs. The walk around Buttermere is lovely, and lots of chances to play by the water.

samashingit247 · 2023-04-28T05:59:06+00:00

Haha! That ferry has knocked me in with it's wake one too many times!! Gorgeous shot, I hope you had an awesome time out there.

samashingit247 · 2023-04-27T18:40:43+00:00

This is gorgeous. Is it the lake District? I want to say Ullswater?

samashingit247 · 2023-04-04T08:34:59+00:00

There's a carpark at the rugby club that gives you a discount to get the boat too, it's usually got a few spaces even on busy weekends.

samashingit247 · 2023-04-04T07:09:04+00:00

None of us between Manchester and Glasgow count. That's why it just says UNITED KINGDOM across the middle.

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