Southern Lake District Good FREE Stops

[RAW]

Run out in new old Van next Mon/Tues - Overnight Monday and looking for somewhere nice/quiet and hopefully with good views or easy walks in Southern Lake District if anyone can recommend anything.
THANKS

 

[Minisorella]

Worth checking out the POI map on the menu bar above... it'll give you an idea of possibilities around the area

 

[caledonia]

Run out in new old Van next Mon/Tues - Overnight Monday and looking for somewhere nice/quiet and hopefully with good views or easy walks in Southern Lake District if anyone can recommend anything.
THANKS

What new old van did you get?

 

[RAW]

Worth checking out the POI map on the menu bar above... it'll give you an idea of possibilities around the area

I have downloaded the POI map App on this Chromebook and will do also on my phone at some time
Was just wondering about any folk with First Hand experience.

See you are in Horsham, my youth was spent in Chichester, not a million miles away

 

[RAW]

What new old van did you get?

Talbot Express Talisman (think it's a Talisman LOL) 1987 !!
Not got any good pictures of her yet as not collected, but have viewed and driven; getting her on Monday.
This one might give you an idea though

 

[caledonia]

Good luck with your new van and enjoy your travels

 

[jagmanx]

Just be aware

Many Lake District roads are narrow and twisty.
There are loads of rocks willing to jump out and ambush you.
Beautiful area not easy in a car but more difficult in a wider vehicle...

Simply not wishing you any mishaps on your first trip when you are inevitable not fully aware of you vehicles dimensions etc

Take care !

 

[Minisorella]

I have downloaded the POI map App on this Chromebook and will do also on my phone at some time
Was just wondering about any folk with First Hand experience.

See you are in Horsham, my youth was spent in Chichester, not a million miles away

Yes, I often get to Chichester... lovely town

I went to the Lake District a couple of years ago and stayed for the best part of a week in a lane just outside Keswick for the Mountain Music Festival. I think i the POI is called Portinscale. It was a fabulous spot - an easy stroll into town - and I'd go there again like a shot but I heard that the local council were trying to stop wildcamping there. Last I saw, it's still open but I just didn't want to raise your hopes if it had been closed. Someone may know for sure.

 

[RAW]

Many Lake District roads are narrow and twisty.
There are loads of rocks willing to jump out and ambush you.
Beautiful area not easy in a car but more difficult in a wider vehicle...

Simply not wishing you any mishaps on your first trip when you are inevitable not fully aware of you vehicles dimensions etc

Take care !

Thanks for the heads up

Yes driving will likely be a bit of a challenge. Many roads round where I live, the Pennines, are similar.
:ditto:

 

[wildebus]

The Lakes are lovely. But a first trip in a new-to-you van? I would stick to some place much more local to you (and you live in a lovely area with loads of nice spots as a bonus).

 

[RAW]

Yes, I often get to Chichester... lovely town

I went to the Lake District a couple of years ago and stayed for the best part of a week in a lane just outside Keswick for the Mountain Music Festival. I think i the POI is called Portinscale. It was a fabulous spot - an easy stroll into town - and I'd go there again like a shot but I heard that the local council were trying to stop wildcamping there. Last I saw, it's still open but I just didn't want to raise your hopes if it had been closed. Someone may know for sure.

That's really helpful, thank-you. I will look it up.
I am probably down your way around Easter, might go to Bimble (Solar retailer) near Lewes as well as visit Parents in Chichester.

 

[winks]

Have a look at the John Ruskin School in Coniston or the Coniston Football Club. I think the school operate an honesty box type thing during school holidays. The footy club might want a few quid but there are showers etc.

Cheers

H

 

[r4dent]

I think i the POI is called Portinscale.

Closed ... overuse and overstaying!

Try Swinside Inn

 

[Herman]

An easy one for the south lakes is on the Barrow coast road out of Ulverston at Bardsea, just as the road joins the coast loads of parking places with a good view across the bay (not on POI) and the walk up hode hill to the lighthouse style monument is worth the walk. Birkrigg common is a nice stop as well with it's stone circle.

 

[RAW]

The Lakes are lovely. But a first trip in a new-to-you van? I would stick to some place much more local to you (and you live in a lovely area with loads of nice spots as a bonus).

The Lakes are not that Far and would be a nice tester for the New old van I feel

 

[RAW]

An easy one for the south lakes is on the Barrow coast road out of Ulverston at Bardsea, just as the road joins the coast loads of parking places with a good view across the bay (not on POI) and the walk up hode hill to the lighthouse style monument is worth the walk. Birkrigg common is a nice stop as well with it's stone circle.

Looks like this could be the one, thanks Herman :camper:

 

[Canalsman]

Closed ... overuse and overstaying!

Re: Portinscale, this is not correct. There is an 'advisory' notice to discourage overnight parking ...

 

[Deleted member 48021]

Yes, I often get to Chichester... lovely town

I went to the Lake District a couple of years ago and stayed for the best part of a week in a lane just outside Keswick for the Mountain Music Festival. I think i the POI is called Portinscale. It was a fabulous spot - an easy stroll into town - and I'd go there again like a shot but I heard that the local council were trying to stop wildcamping there. Last I saw, it's still open but I just didn't want to raise your hopes if it had been closed. Someone may know for sure.

Definitely not an option now, loads of no overnight parking signs all along the cul-de-sac. Best option if Theatre by the Lake car park where you can stay overnight 7 till 7 for 1 gbp.

 

[Maggi]

Thanks. I am hoping to get up there next week. Hope these are still current.

 

[TravellingGuys]

Re: Portinscale, this is not correct. There is an 'advisory' notice to discourage overnight parking ...

Was also looking at this POI for a trip in September. What is meant by "advisory" notice, by that I mean how does it read....is it actually advising people not stay but they allow it or do you mean it says along the lines of "no overnight parking" but they can't enforce it?