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daveyw Lifetime member
Joined: 06 Feb 2015 Posts: 42 Location: Lancashire
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Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2015 18:21 Post subject: Lake district |
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Hi we want to try a weekends camping in the lakes with the dog. We have a drive away awning and wanted to pitch that and sleep in the bus which hasn't been converted or anything but we have loads of camping gear. I've been having a look online but all or most of the sites I've come across sound as though they won't allow either the awning or the bus for different reasons. Does anyone know of a decent campsite around the lakess that both dog and Delica friendly? Doesn't matter where we just want to get away for a couple of nights. I don't understand why they wouldn't be Delica friendly but sounds like quite a few sites don't want you unless it's a real camper, has anyone else had this trouble? Thanks in advance for any tips. |
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Fostlongstrider Lifetime member
Joined: 03 Mar 2008 Posts: 2590 Location: Hedon, East Yorks
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Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2015 20:16 Post subject: |
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We've used the Great Langdale campsite and had another two Delis there with us.
Andyman should be along soon as he was with us and he is based locally.
Big advantage is the Old Dungeon Ghyll pub is within walking distance for food and drink. _________________ Ian.
All the best from the East Riding of Yorkshire.
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daveyw Lifetime member
Joined: 06 Feb 2015 Posts: 42 Location: Lancashire
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Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2015 20:22 Post subject: |
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Just had a quick peek at their website. Is the site just for tents or will they let me park the bus onsite and pitch the awning connected to it? Looks nice there, thanks for the tip. Any more advice is much appreciated |
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andyman
Joined: 08 Dec 2012 Posts: 5602 Location: Penrith
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Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2015 22:49 Post subject: |
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Hi Daveyw, the Langdale NT site I believe requires you to park vehicles on hard standing, which I guess is just about possible if you park your Deli right at the edge of it and the grass. The only other camp site I have used is Coniston Hall which is large and fairly informal/bohemian and can be quite noisy - find your own space, but I think dogs are tolerated if kept under control/well behaved. It is actually nicely positioned on the shores of Coniston, about half a mile south of the town, worth a look. Ring first to check if you can book, they may just say turn up and take your luck. You can park outside the barrier, wander round to see if you like the place or can find a suitable gap (no formal pitches) before paying and getting your swipe card barrier pass. There is also a well serviced site at Braithwaite, just off the A66 near Keswick which I looked at as a suitable venue for a Lakeland Delica meet. _________________ Andy C L300 Super Exceed - over 100 smiles per gallon! |
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daveyw Lifetime member
Joined: 06 Feb 2015 Posts: 42 Location: Lancashire
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Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2015 23:36 Post subject: |
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Thanks andyman that gives me a few things to go at, I'll get on the phone tomorrow and see what they say. Its our first time out camping in the Deli and was beginning to get a bit worried that we wouldn't get in anywhere cause most are saying it isn't a proper camper. I happy to stop
Anywhere but the other half wants a proper campsite, for the first time at least. Thanks again for the info. |
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Deker
Joined: 08 Mar 2008 Posts: 3833 Location: Borehamwood
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Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2015 18:26 Post subject: |
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I'll back up Andy on the Coniston Hall site
Thanks to him I spent a night there, with him and another Delica owner (was it last year ----- Andy )
What Andy did not state, there is a Fish N Chip shop just outside the site, very easy walking distance, good grub too
Andy sez "and can be quite noisy" but the site is quite large, I think it should be possible to find a quiet spot.
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daveyw Lifetime member
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Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2015 21:50 Post subject: |
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That's settled it then, coniston it is. Good chippys are getting harder to find so how could I refuse. Thanks for the advice guys, much appreciated. |
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daveyw Lifetime member
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Posted: Tue Aug 11, 2015 9:42 Post subject: |
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Thanks for the tip on Coniston hall. Had a great time up there. |
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