Holidays 2024

[Dr Gloom 21850]

I’ve driven the tioga pass in California. Anything is a piece of piss compared to that 

[Meenzer 15440]

15 minutes ago, Dr Gloom said:

I’ve driven the tioga pass in California.

 

[Meenzer 15440]

(sorry )

 

 

[Renton 21400]

Gloomy soon regrets thinking Hard Knott pass was a piece of piss. 

 

 

Edited April 3, 2023 by Renton

[Dr Gloom 21850]

12 minutes ago, Meenzer said:

(sorry )

 

 

Not all, it was low hanging fruit  

[Monkeys Fist 42138]

34 minutes ago, Meenzer said:

I remember you trying to sell Hardknott to me several years ago when I was planning a hire car trip to the Lakes having driven once in the previous 14 years or so. That was a nope then and it'd probably still be a nope now even with a bit more experience under my belt.  

Meh, it’s not that bad. 
 

This bloke does the whole thing in reverse! 

[Alex 34929]

Done Pavey Ark a couple of times but have given Jack’s Rake a wide berth on both occasions.  Langdale is very beautiful as has been said but I would NOT equate climbing Bowfell with Catbells  if you want a magnificent view with very little effort try Orrest Head. You can park for free at Booths supermarket at Windermere. Slightly more challenging but still easy is the walk from Ambleside to the top of Wansfell Pike via Stock Ghyll Force. Great views again from there. 

Edited April 3, 2023 by Alex

[Monkeys Fist 42138]

47 minutes ago, Renton said:

 

There's a pattern emerging here. My friend rolled his car over on Hard Knott pass.

 

This was my view from the top of Jack's rake, the first time on the scramble I could actually get the camera out my hands were shaking that much!

 

 

Renton’s autobiography is just out. 

[Alex 34929]

Hardknott / Wrynose pass is not to be sniffed at but a canny bit easier coming from Eskdale side. However you’d be starting the other way, gloom. 
By the way, if you fancy climbing a ‘proper mountain’ with kids I would give the Old Man of Coniston a go. Coniston isn’t far from where you’re staying. And there’s a big free car park on the Walna Scar road. From there it’s less than 3 hours up and down. On a clear day the view is amazing 

[Renton 21400]

3 minutes ago, Alex said:

Hardknott / Wrynose pass is not to be sniffed at but a canny bit easier coming from Eskdale side. However you’d be starting the other way, gloom. 
By the way, if you fancy climbing a ‘proper mountain’ with kids I would give the Old Man of Coniston a go. Coniston isn’t far from where you’re staying. And there’s a big free car park on the Walna Scar road. From there it’s less than 3 hours up and down. On a clear day the view is amazing 

 

One of the few I've never done as it happens. Keep meaning to but usually based in the North Lakes so its not well situated for me. Never climbed Sca Fell either (Scafell Pike's sister peak I mean). 

[Alex 34929]

20 minutes ago, Renton said:

 

One of the few I've never done as it happens. Keep meaning to but usually based in the North Lakes so its not well situated for me. Never climbed Sca Fell either (Scafell Pike's sister peak I mean). 

I did Sca Fell from Eskdale via Slight Side. I think that’s called the Terrace Route. Old Man of Coniston is a doddle in relative terms. Especially if you miss out the tedious climb from the village itself and park where I mentioned.

Edited April 3, 2023 by Alex

[Christmas Tree 4711]

1 hour ago, Dr Gloom said:

 

already booked it!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

for the days you're not there 

 

 

The Segway hire at Grizedale might be fun for the kids as well.

 

Btw, don’t forget I KNOW WHAT YOU LOOK LIKE  THERE WILL BE NO ESCAPE

 

 

 

[Monkeys Fist 42138]

4 minutes ago, Christmas Tree said:

 

 

The Segway hire at Grizedale might be fun for the kids as well.

 

Btw, don’t forget I KNOW WHAT YOU LOOK LIKE  THERE WILL BE NO ESCAPE

 

 

 

Gloomy, you’ll see him well before he sees you. 

[Christmas Tree 4711]

Also don’t forget the paddle boarding on Windermere from the National Trust site (far end).

[Dr Gloom 21850]

50 minutes ago, Christmas Tree said:

 

 

The Segway hire at Grizedale might be fun for the kids as well.

 

Btw, don’t forget I KNOW WHAT YOU LOOK LIKE  THERE WILL BE NO ESCAPE

 

 

 

[Holden McGroin 6544]

8 hours ago, Renton said:

How are people feeling about the cost of holidays nowadays? We use packages because they're just easier and have better insurance coverage. But family holidays that used to cost about 3k just 3 years ago are now costing 7k upwards. I'm just talking about 10 days in a decent hotel in Malorca here, its mental. Honestly don't understand how people can afford it nowadays. I hear the prices in the US are also mental when you get there. 

 

I was looking at a week in Majorca for half term (End of May) and they were ridiculous. However, end of Aug time you can get them for around £3k. Thats for a family of 4.

[Renton 21400]

2 minutes ago, Holden McGroin said:

 

I was looking at a week in Majorca for half term (End of May) and they were ridiculous. However, end of Aug time you can get them for around £3k. Thats for a family of 4.

 

Yeah, that's probably what I'm doing. Means they're going to miss a day at school but saves about 2k so fuck it. 

[Dr Gloom 21850]

2 hours ago, Alex said:

Hardknott / Wrynose pass is not to be sniffed at but a canny bit easier coming from Eskdale side. However you’d be starting the other way, gloom. 
By the way, if you fancy climbing a ‘proper mountain’ with kids I would give the Old Man of Coniston a go. Coniston isn’t far from where you’re staying. And there’s a big free car park on the Walna Scar road. From there it’s less than 3 hours up and down. On a clear day the view is amazing 

old man of Coniston sounds a more realistic for us. just reading into it. Did you do the steeper/quicker Low Water Route (heading north from Walna Scar) or the longer/flatter Goat's Water Route (heading west from Walna Scar)?

[Monkeys Fist 42138]

We’re going to Holland  ( the delights of having a ginger kid- no hot places)

 

Ferry from Shields to Ijmuden, an hour down the coast to a chalet. 
Trips to Amsterdam, Utrecht, bike rides, dope and whores, the usual 

Then 2 nights in Bruges. 

I’ve heard it’s a shithole but it’ll do for me and my cunt kids. 

[Holden McGroin 6544]

Bruges is lovely. 
 

I went to Amsterdam last week. One of the best cities I’ve been to.  Stay clear of the space cakes though…

[Alex 34929]

18 minutes ago, Dr Gloom said:

old man of Coniston sounds a more realistic for us. just reading into it. Did you do the steeper/quicker Low Water Route (heading north from Walna Scar) or the longer/flatter Goat's Water Route (heading west from Walna Scar)?

I’ve actually done both as I’ve climbed it about 5 or 6 times. But I’d say do the quicker route, heading north via Low Water

[Dr Gloom 21850]

22 minutes ago, Monkeys Fist said:

We’re going to Holland  ( the delights of having a ginger kid- no hot places)

 

Ferry from Shields to Ijmuden, an hour down the coast to a chalet. 
Trips to Amsterdam, Utrecht, bike rides, dope and whores, the usual 

Then 2 nights in Bruges. 

I’ve heard it’s a shithole but it’ll do for me and my cunt kids. 

cunt kids

 

tell me about it 😬

[Alex 34929]

21 minutes ago, Monkeys Fist said:

We’re going to Holland  ( the delights of having a ginger kid- no hot places)

 

Ferry from Shields to Ijmuden, an hour down the coast to a chalet. 
Trips to Amsterdam, Utrecht, bike rides, dope and whores, the usual 

Then 2 nights in Bruges. 

I’ve heard it’s a shithole but it’ll do for me and my cunt kids. 

Go to the Rijksmuseum. Everyone goes to the Van Gogh one. It’s good but unless you’re there before it opens it’s  heaving. At the Rijksmuseum head for the Nightwatch Gallery. Bruges is class but look out for the alcoves 

[wykikitoon 19985]

Wryonse is fucking awful as the road is fucked. 

[Monkeys Fist 42138]

Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam aye? 
 

Last time I was there, just me and Mrs. F. we went to the Van Gogh. 
 

Never been so fucking bored in my life- there was an entire floor given over to his multiple feckin studies, painted in predominantly brown, of bowls of potatoes. 
 

Ewerk would’ve loved it mind.