Wasdale head Inn bans campervans

[barryd]

It just seems to be getting worse in the Lake District. I don't think it will be long before they start imposing restrictions in the park and not just for motorhomes and campervans. Day trippers in cars have caused all sorts of problems lately.

I have fond memories of that place from the early 90s.

Lake District pub Wasdale Head Inn bans 'arrogant' camper van visitors

A Lake District pub and hotel says some motorhome users have left mess and threatened staff.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Moonraker 2]

One of the reasons I have only been to the lake district once in my van. Also a good reason to belong to A certain club who had a temporary holiday field just outside Kendle at £10 per night when I did go.

 

[mistericeman]

Too 'peoply' for me.....

Drove through once.... And not bothered since, nice section of the M6 though.

 

[barryd]

Lake District has always been a second home to me I don't live far from it. It's fabulous if you time it right and know where to stay. I'm surprised way out at Wasdale they have had so much bother though.

Covids to blame imo

 

[Pudsey Bear]

It just seems to be getting worse in the Lake District. I don't think it will be long before they start imposing restrictions in the park and not just for motorhomes and campervans. Day trippers in cars have caused all sorts of problems lately.

I have fond memories of that place from the early 90s.

Lake District pub Wasdale Head Inn bans 'arrogant' camper van visitors

A Lake District pub and hotel says some motorhome users have left mess and threatened staff.

www.bbc.co.uk

I had a night on black bess there when a few mates and I camped up there with our bikes in the 70s, too.much black boss I spent most of the night talking to this lovely sheep, but I knew it could never work, she was too good for me.

 

[r4dent]

Used to tow my boat to Windermere a lot, but stopped after the speed limit was introduced..

Went to Keswick a lot when The Theatre by the Lake ran on a repertory basis and you could see 4 or 5 shows in a week.
They changed to long runs of each show, so longer go.

So from 20-30 nights a year I have reduced to no visits.

 

[mariesnowgoose]

Too 'peoply' for me.....

Drove through once.... And not bothered since, nice section of the M6 though.

Ditto

Was great when I was a kid back when the dinosaurs were alive and you could hike to the top of Helvellyn, Scafell Pike and so on and barely meet a soul on the way up or down. Now I wouldn't fancy it at all. Folks crawling all over the place.

I really do prefer far from the madding crowds.

 

[barryd]

I had a night on black bess there when a few mates and I camped up there with our bikes in the 70s, too.much black boss I spent most of the night talking to this lovely sheep, but I knew it could never work, she was too good for me.

I did slightly better when I pulled in there in 1990 on my Honda 650 on a ride out and the hotel and bar was full of young Swedes. I didn't leave until the following day.

 

[Robmac]

Used to tow my boat to Windermere a lot, but stopped after the speed limit was introduced..

Went to Keswick a lot when The Theatre by the Lake ran on a repertory basis and you could see 4 or 5 shows in a week.
They changed to long runs of each show, so longer go.

So from 20-30 nights a year I have reduced to no visits.

I towed my little cabin cruiser to Windermere many years ago and we had a fantastic week on the lake.

I love Cumbria and will always revisit. To me it is our most spectacular county.

 

[barryd]

I towed my little cabin cruiser to Windermere many years ago and we had a fantastic week on the lake.

I love Cumbria and will always revisit. To me it is our most spectacular county.

Absolutely. 100% agree. I'm probably biased though. Just so many memories my entire life.

 

[YeoBlade]

Was my planned stop to walk up the big hill nearby next year . need to re-think now.

 

[barryd]

Was my planned stop to walk up the big hill nearby next year . need to re-think now.

Looks like there is an Aire now at the other end of the lake. You can still park for the day at the top end I think.

Tarn View

Details for Tarn View a CAMpRA Aire Wasdale, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, CA20 1ET

tinyurl.com

You used to be able to stop at various points along there but not anymore I dont think.

 

[Fisherman]

I find it surprising that a national broadcaster like the BBC reckons that a pub banning motorhomes warrants a mention. I have read the article and as much as I agree it is balanced it still paints us in a poor light. People won’t note that the vast majority were decent, all that will stick in their minds is raw sewage, double parking, awnings and a barbecue close to a gas cylinder, not to mention our abuse of staff.

I totally avoid the Lake District apart from the winter when head for the CCC site Braithwaite village. The Lake District in summer, spring, and autumn is a nightmare and motorhomes play a tiny part in this. It’s a part of England which mirrors Scotland, but with millions of people with cars, and problems parking them. We did Catsbells one summer, I have seen less people in Glasgow city centre. I remember looking up the path at the start of the walk, and the path was full of people all the way to the top. You were never more than 50 feet away from someone on the way up. And we got to the top there must have been more than a hundred up there. Sorry but for nine months of the year the Lake District is a no go area, so the fact that the Wasdale Head Inn has shut us out and it is deemed national news, sadly does not surprise me. No wonder we are frowned upon by many with articles like this, no wonder abuse towards us is on the up, and yet this abuse towards us is not national news.

 

[Robmac]

Sorry but for nine months of the year the Lake District is a no go area,

I have to disagree with this Bill, we've been to the lakes many, many times over the years at all times of year and can find places without people by staying away from places like say, Windermere at the height of the season.

To be honest, as you know I love Scotland but I only ever venture up there in Winter especially since the NC500 started up.

 

[barryd]

I find it surprising that a national broadcaster like the BBC reckons that a pub banning motorhomes warrants a mention. I have read the article and as much as I agree it is balanced it still paints us in a poor light. People won’t note that the vast majority were decent, all that will stick in their minds is raw sewage, double parking, awnings and a barbecue close to a gas cylinder, not to mention our abuse of staff.

I totally avoid the Lake District apart from the winter when head for the CCC site Braithwaite village. The Lake District in summer, spring, and autumn is a nightmare and motorhomes play a tiny part in this. It’s a part of England which mirrors Scotland, but with millions of people with cars, and problems parking them. We did Catsbells one summer, I have seen less people in Glasgow city centre. I remember looking up the path at the start of the walk, and the path was full of people all the way to the top. You were never more than 50 feet away from someone on the way up. And we got to the top there must have been more than a hundred up there. Sorry but for nine months of the year the Lake District is a no go area, so the fact that the Wasdale Head Inn has shut us out and it is deemed national news, sadly does not surprise me. No wonder we are frowned upon by many with articles like this, no wonder abuse towards us is on the up, and yet this abuse towards us is not national news.

Its a local BBC Cumbria article Bill. It was in a few others also.

I have to disagree with your other comments though. The Lake District is fabulous in spring and Summer, you just need to avoid the hot spots that everyone flocks to. That trip we had for a couple of weeks in May 2024 was fantastic. I think I just banged on about on the Bikers thread though. I certainly wouldn't consider it a no go area. You just need to know where to go!

We might have a week up there next week on the way home but the weather will dictate that.

 

[Fisherman]

I have to disagree with this Bill, we've been to the lakes many, many times over the years at all times of year and can find places without people by staying away from places like say, Windermere at the height of the season.

To be honest, as you know I love Scotland but I only ever venture up there in Winter especially since the NC500 started up.

Its a local BBC Cumbria article Bill. It was in a few others also.

I have to disagree with your other comments though. The Lake District is fabulous in spring and Summer, you just need to avoid the hot spots that everyone flocks to. That trip we had for a couple of weeks in May 2024 was fantastic. I think I just banged on about on the Bikers thread though. I certainly wouldn't consider it a no go area. You just need to know where to go!

I can only assume that I am used to wandering about my hills, lakes, glens, forests and hardly meeting another person, the Lake District is to busy for my liking. The description I gave of Catsbells was not exaggerated, hundreds were heading up at the one time. I also did your highest mountain Scaffel Pike in the Lake District and it was heaving with people.
Sorry guys the Lake District in terms of the actual environment is stunning, but it is far too busy for someone who thinks nothing of spending hours climbing a munro and hardly meeting another person. Even our busy hills, are no where nearly as busy as those in the Lake District. We will be there in January or February, but no way in the warmer busier months. As for only visiting Scotland in winter Rob, sorry but there is far more to Scotland. You can remove the NC 500, Skye, Glencoe and the other honey pots and you will find loads of places were you will be able to enjoy a peaceful unspoilt environment devoid of hordes of people, and they are not difficult to find.

 

[Robmac]

sorry but there is far more to Scotland. You can remove the NC 500, Skye, Glencoe and the other honey pots and you will find loads of places were you will be able to enjoy a peaceful unspoilt environment devoid of hordes of people, and they are not difficult to find.

As you can in the Lakes Bill, but bear in mind it is a county not a country.

But take your highest mountain and that will be teeming with people even in the Winter - it is a Honeypot as are parts of the lakes, but there are hundreds of Mountains/hills/fells in the Lakes, if not thousands and many will be deserted at any time of year.

 

[Fisherman]

Ditto

Was great when I was a kid back when the dinosaurs were alive and you could hike to the top of Helvellyn, Scafell Pike and so on and barely meet a soul on the way up or down. Now I wouldn't fancy it at all. Folks crawling all over the place.

I really do prefer far from the madding crowds.

I did Scaffel Pike on April 2012 Marie. We stayed in a B&B at Wasdale Head, and went up the corridor route. I remember well starting off saying good morning to fellow walkers only to be ignored. As the walk developed I soon realised why. There were hundreds heading up that day, so saying good morning to everyone in Glasgow city centre would get me the same response. It was a good hill, with lovely views but simply ruined by the procession of people heading up and down at the same time. We came to a section where we had to queue to get to the next section.

 

[barryd]

I can only assume that I am used to wandering about my hills, lakes, glens, forests and hardly meeting another person, the Lake District is to busy for my liking. The description I gave of Catsbells was not exaggerated, hundreds were heading up at the one time. I also did your highest mountain Scaffel Pike in the Lake District and it was heaving with people.
Sorry guys the Lake District in terms of the actual environment is stunning, but it is far too busy for someone who thinks nothing of spending hours climbing a munro and hardly meeting another person. Even our busy hills, are no where nearly as busy as those in the Lake District. We will be there in January or February, but no way in the warmer busier months. As for only visiting Scotland in winter Rob, sorry but there is far more to Scotland. You can remove the NC 500, Skye, Glencoe and the other honey pots and you will find loads of places were you will be able to enjoy a peaceful unspoilt environment devoid of hordes of people, and they are not difficult to find.

You kind of made my point for me though Bill. Catbells and Scafell Pike are where everyone flocks to hike just like they flock to Bowness on Windermere, Keswick and Ambleside. Of course its busier than remote parts of Scotland but its tiny in comparison and all of it is stunning, not just the places tourists mostly flock to. I have heard similar stories about Ben Nevis to be fair. Isn't there some famous quote about tourists complaining there was no pub or McDonalds at the top? You can lose yourself in Scotland or the islands far easier I agree but its most certainly still possible in Cumbria.

 

[barryd]

I can assure you Rob and I are not in the same room. We keep saying the same thing at the same time