r/LakeDistrict

Hello, we are looking for a dog watching service for a few hours (about 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.) while we are ghyll scrambling at Stoneycroft. She is a very calm and sweet golden retriever named Roxy. She wouldn't need to be walked or anything like that during the short ghyll scrambling time. She loves everyone and everyone loves her.

We do have the option to leave her at our accommodations, but we are staying about 20 minutes west of Keswick and almost all the things we plan to do after ghyll scrambling are closer to Keswick. Ideally, we could bring her with us on Saturday and not have to go back to get her.

I don't see any businesses listed on Google in those areas.

Thanks for any help!

Hi! So 2 years ago I brought my partner to Catbells, and they were quite daunted by the first scramble with a tent in the bag. We ended up coming down which was no problem.

Since then, we have hiked up quite a few fells with no scrambles, and gone up snowdon via the pyg track and pen y ghent. We are camping over half term and he would quite like to do catbells again but I'm worried that he will want to come down again as we will need to carry camping gear because we don't drive. How would you rate the scrambles at catbells and are there any EASIER if possible Wainwright scrambles? Don't want him to be disheartened!

(Subject to weather) I’m planning to do the Coledale round later this week. If I was to add on Causey Pike and Barrow, just how difficult would it make it? I understand the ridge is a little narrow - how scary and exposed is this and how difficult is the scramble up causey pike? I am a fairly experienced hiker but don’t like exposed ridges…

I did the Fairfield horseshoe a couple of weeks ago and enjoyed that a lot so I’m planning to do a few more of these.

Any tips would be appreciated!

Hi all! I'll have some spare time on a UK trip next month for a quick Lake District visit. Never been there before, could someone more experienced please roast my plan? My constraints are:

- No car.
- 2 nights.
- Start and end at Windermere train station.
- Staying in Ambleside, but it's cancellable.
- Not keen on hardcore hiking, I just want to walk around and take photos.

Itinerary:

**1st day**: 2-3pm arrive in Windermere. Bus to Ambleside, check-in. Rest of the day: bus trip to Grasmere (just the village) and the White Moss Common - Steps End hike. Take the bus back near Steps End.

**2nd day**: Day trip to Keswick. Full day boat ticket, hop on/off at random jettys around Derwentwater. Walk around town, eat at some point (maybe at a stop around the lake?), bus back to Ambleside.

**3rd day**: Grasmere/Ryland Water in the morning, if not done on first day. Ferry to Bowness, walk around, maybe climb to Orrest Head. Train later in the day, I just need to make it to Manchester eventually. Is leaving luggage at the Ambleside hotel and doing a quick bus round trip to collect it later a terrible idea?

Questions:

- Is this too optimistic? Or why not, too conservative?
- Is this passable for casual clothing? Or will I need to get hiking shoes and ditch the jeans?
- Any other recommendation? What would you do differently?

Hello. I (28f) am trying to plan a surprise visit for my boyfriend’s birthday in September.

We’re from London and have never been. I’m hoping to do a 3/4 day trip and have a few questions.

1. Where is the best area to stay for us as newbies? Hoping to see some beautiful views and do some easy hikes/walks

2. Will I need to drive? Is it easy to get around without a car? What is the cab service like?

3. Any recommendations on fun and interesting things to do?

4. Are the hikes and walks easy to navigate?

5. Is September a good time to go?

6. Anything else I should know.

Thanks in advance everyone

Hey, I am going to a wedding in Kendal and I have booked the Punchbowl Country Inn in Kendal. Can anyone tell me is it decent for a two night stay?

We’re travelling to The Lakes next weekend for the week and I’m looking for some organised swim sessions for my mum and I. You know the kind where you have to pay, there are buoys out and maybe even a lifeguard of some description hanging around. Grateful if anyone knows of any, google isn’t being much help!

Yes, I know you can wild swim in loads of places.

Hi everyone! Looking for advice for a return loop route from Honister Pass to Wassdale Head Inn -

Looking at the maps, thinking its achievable to go from Honister Pass to Great Gable, then summit Scaffel Pike before descending into Wassdale Head?

And then returning via Kirk Fell and Haystacks?

Unsure if this is a super common route used to go from essentially Buttermere or nearer to the Slate Mine - hit a few of the top peaks on the way to the Wassdale Head Inn - stay the night and loop back?

Coming for a 4 night stay on 26th June . Looking for some fun things I can book and also somewhere that does gorgeous food,somewhere upmarket . I’m surprising the person I’m with so ideally would like to book in advance so I have the days planned out,

Looking for all and any recommendations. Staying right near the lake if that makes any difference

Staying in Windermere

Hi everyone!

I have recently moved to Keswick and I love it! I'm looking for people, groups, or activities to photograph. I'm looking to build my photography portfolio, so I'd love the chance to hang around with people or groups that do specific activities or clubs that I can photograph. If you, or someone you know, owns a business that would like some photography done, I'd love to help out. For free, of course.

It'd be cool to hang out with people too. If you live in Keswick and want to get a biweekly movie night going, that'd be really fun. I'm 24, queer, and a smoker, if that sweetens the deal lol

Hi everyone,
My husband and I are planning a day trip tomorrow and want I would like to incorporate a Wainwright in there.
We are both reasonably fit, but looking to improve our hill walking/cardio skills. We are planning to take our older dog with us (13 but still thinks she’s 3 - a Patterdale to boot) but she does have some arthritis in her back legs.
Looking for something that is achievable for the dog, no more than around 4/5 miles, no scrambling, but still with some decent views
Appreciate any suggestions! Thanks

If I was to walk up to the coppermines from the village, what would be the shortest/easiest route up the old man? How many miles/hours would it take?

Helloo!

I’m gonna be in Keswick until the 12th, then in Windermere for 2 nights from the 12th to the 14th.

Looking for any solo hike recs in the area — something scenic and doable on my own. Also, if you’ve already got plans and wouldn’t mind me tagging along, I’d be down for that too.

Cheers!

Hi all 👋 will be spending a long weekend in Ambleside at the end of June for my birthday/anniversary with my partner and we are trying to put together an itinerary and any essentials we might need.

So far we’re looking to visit some lakes for kayaking (we have our own inflatable one), some waterfalls + caves, natural pools for a bit of swimming, as well as some decent hiking routes with great views.

Just looking for some helpful advice or recommendations on where best to visit during our stay. Thanks!