Gemmill 44868 Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 My mam's just bought a static caravan at the site in Keswick. Need to get myself a weekend booked in there to do the Renton heritage tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15525 Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 31 minutes ago, Ayatollah Hermione said: Cheers chaps, Keswick sounds good to me. And since you mentioned scran: the last time I ate in Keswick was at a pretty decent tapas and craft beer joint (I know I know, usual forum mockery incoming ) called Bar eS, just off the main burn. Recommended if you fancy a change from lakeside fish&chips and locally sourced cute baby lambs one night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30607 Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 1 hour ago, The Fish said: Going to Mauritius for a wedding in August. Bride's family has a full week of activities as options. A picnic up a mountain, a day on a yacht, a barbecue at their place etc. Or we can just lounge at our hotel for the duration. Can't wait! Unless the bride is from Mauritius that's taking the piss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21921 Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 56 minutes ago, Meenzer said: And since you mentioned scran: the last time I ate in Keswick was at a pretty decent tapas and craft beer joint (I know I know, usual forum mockery incoming ) called Bar eS, just off the main burn. Recommended if you fancy a change from lakeside fish&chips and locally sourced cute baby lambs one night. English tapas? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15525 Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 I'm surprised it took that long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 13863 Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 2 hours ago, Gemmill said: My mam's just bought a static caravan at the site in Keswick. Need to get myself a weekend booked in there to do the Renton heritage tour. Is she interested in renting it out on the cheap sometime in September? Asking for a friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 13863 Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 2 hours ago, Meenzer said: And since you mentioned scran: the last time I ate in Keswick was at a pretty decent tapas and craft beer joint (I know I know, usual forum mockery incoming ) called Bar eS, just off the main burn. Recommended if you fancy a change from lakeside fish&chips and locally sourced cute baby lambs one night. Everything has to be with an eye on decent veggie menus since I’ve, somehow, ended up with a defective one so I’ll be staying away from the gorgeous, tender meat, slathered in delicious gravy for one weekend and tapas sounds like a good shout to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44868 Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 12 minutes ago, Ayatollah Hermione said: Is she interested in renting it out on the cheap sometime in September? Asking for a friend Between her and my sister constantly staying there, I can't find a free few days. So you've got nee chance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15525 Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 8 minutes ago, Ayatollah Hermione said: Everything has to be with an eye on decent veggie menus since I’ve, somehow, ended up with a defective one so I’ll be staying away from the gorgeous, tender meat, slathered in delicious gravy for one weekend and tapas sounds like a good shout to me. You have my sympathy. Keswick even has a vegetarian hotel (...apparently this is a thing), if you can allow yourself to get over their repeated use of the word "suppliment". http://www.theheightshotel.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 7025 Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Ive rented a 72 VW Campervan and we are doing the West Coast of Scotland/Highlands for 4 days. Trossachs Glencoe Fort William Glenfinnan Isle of Skye Eilean Donan Loch Ness Cairngorns etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 35079 Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 53 minutes ago, Kid Dynamite said: Ive rented a 72 VW Campervan and we are doing the West Coast of Scotland/Highlands for 4 days. Trossachs Glencoe Fort William Glenfinnan Isle of Skye Eilean Donan Loch Ness Cairngorns etc. The distances are fucking massive up there because of the actual distances and the roads. If it’s only 4 days I would limit it and concentrate on where you really fancy otherwise it’ll be totally trashing. To put it in perspective you’d barely scratch the surface of Skye in that time. An itinerary like yours is literally getting out for five minutes and back on the road. Yours to Ft William in a camper van is probably 7-8 hours driving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 7025 Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Itinerary is sorted. Van gets picked up in Falkirk at 10am so almost in the Highlands. Max travelling of 150miles per day, 2 or 3 stops. Should be manageable. We aren't touring all of Skye, just getting the ferry over and walking to point of sleat beach before heading back over the bridge to eilean donan castle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 35079 Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 It’s lush up there, have a nice time. But honestly 150 miles per day is more akin to driving to London from Newcastle every day on motorways. Not trying to be a know all or to put a dampener on it, just trying to offer up advice as I’ve driven up there a fair bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4725 Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 As Alex says, not a chance in 4 days. Done most of that many a time in a camper van and you’ll either not do it or miss so much, such as stopping off at the monument on the road to Skye and watching the steam train climb the hills. Also, stop at Ullerpool, right on the beach, build a fire and watch the best sunset you’ll see in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10857 Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 22 hours ago, ewerk said: Unless the bride is from Mauritius that's taking the piss. She is, aye. He's a good mate (Usher at mine), but there's no way we'd be going if this was some random spot on the map they'd chosen. Got a really good deal in the end, flights and very nice hotel for a reasonable price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 42428 Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 On 25/07/2018 at 20:34, Christmas Tree said: As Alex says, not a chance in 4 days. Done most of that many a time in a camper van and you’ll either not do it or miss so much, such as stopping off at the monument on the road to Skye and watching the steam train climb the hills. Also, stop at Ullerpool, right on the beach, build a fire and watch the best sunset you’ll see in the UK. I’d also recommend doing this at Ullapool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 42428 Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 Also, I’d take Alex’s advice, KD. I’ve covered some ground up there by road and, whilst it’s stunning scenery, it’s full on exhausting driving any great distance. 150 miles a day, in a VW camper, is mental. You’ll be in 2nd (or 3rd if find a straight), gear most of the time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerosum 234 Posted July 26, 2018 Share Posted July 26, 2018 off to the very top of la manga next week. super quiet and choice of 2 seas really need this fortnight tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 33185 Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Holidays? I remember them, think I quite used to like them. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15525 Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 12 hours ago, zerosum said: off to the top of la manga 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44868 Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 good luck with not singing that in your head the whole 2 weeks. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerosum 234 Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44868 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Flew back from two weeks in Umbria today. Fucking gutted to be back. Was in the queue to get on the plane and noticed a fat cunt a few people ahead of me in a Panama hat. It wasn't until he took the hat off to reveal a rose tattoo up the back of his neck and skull that I realised he was a bit too classy to be CT. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerosum 234 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 5 hours ago, Gemmill said: Flew back from two weeks in Umbria today. Fucking gutted to be back. Was in the queue to get on the plane and noticed a fat cunt a few people ahead of me in a Panama hat. It wasn't until he took the hat off to reveal a rose tattoo up the back of his neck and skull that I realised he was a bit too classy to be CT. Nice. Any places you went that stood out? Been to Florence a couple of times, visited San Marino, Rimini and Venice.. but not been further down toward there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 7025 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 Got back from a long weekend in the Highlands. We did: Glencoe Fort William South Coast of Skye Eilean Donan Fort Augustus\Loch Ness Pitlochry Highlight was spending half a day hiking to the southern most point of Skye. The views and beaches down there are unreal 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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