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Dec 2021
12:44pm, 15 Dec 2021
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Velocirappingpaper
Ooooh  (Not an option for us, I've already promised the local ED that if I'm not working I'll go along all tinselled up and volunteer.)
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Dec 2021
12:58am, 16 Dec 2021
20,195 posts
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flanker
Tempted, but without the knee-deep mud it won't be the same. It's also a long journey just to be beaten by an octogenarian
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Dec 2021
10:14pm, 22 Dec 2021
28,686 posts
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HellsBells
Quick question from me - we’re looking at booking our next week of Wainwright bagging and want to tick off Scafell and pike this time before MrHB gets much older. Where’s there closest village/town/hamlet to look for a cottage? It’s not obvious to me that there’s anywhere closer than Keswick
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Dec 2021
10:26pm, 22 Dec 2021
2,069 posts
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runnyeyes
Is there anything in Eskdale that suits you? But I guess the best area rather depends on the paths you might take. Any thoughts on routes? |
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Dec 2021
11:06pm, 22 Dec 2021
55,595 posts
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Velocirappingpaper
We once stayed in a little cottage by the church at Wasdale Head, within easy walking distance of Scafell Pike, Scafell, Yewbarrow and several other must-do peaks. It's a bit remote, but there's a little shop and a pub.
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Dec 2021
8:17am, 23 Dec 2021
28,687 posts
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HellsBells
Sorry, I fell asleep last night. there’s a couple of routes I’m looking at, both of which start from Wasdale Head. I wasn’t finding any accommodation near there, but will keep looking. Thanks
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Dec 2021
8:38am, 23 Dec 2021
43,766 posts
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Hark the Herald Angels Synge ♪♫
HellsBells there was a bit of chat around a similar request from WW which started on p415 of the thread.
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Dec 2021
9:07am, 23 Dec 2021
5,324 posts
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Windsor Wool
I was just coming back to type that Synge, thanks! Looked at a few spots along the coast that provide good access to that SW in general. Decided on a place in Gosforth in the end though, I don't think it's the most scenic spot but defo convenient. There are some lovely looking but pretty remote looking bits of accommodation in Eskdale and Wasdale if you are looking for something quieter / a bit closer in. |
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Dec 2021
9:29am, 23 Dec 2021
28,688 posts
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HellsBells
I think my main objective is to avoid having to drive over Wrynose any more than is absolutely necessary
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Dec 2021
9:34am, 23 Dec 2021
55,598 posts
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Velocirappingpaper
It's a nice drive in from Cleator Moor.
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