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Old 19-07-09, 03:21 PM   #1
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Default Camping on my own, bit of advice please

Ok, I am off work for a week at the end of the month & am thinking of getting away from the same old, same old, on my own
I am looking at a few days in the Lakes, so can take in some nice roads, or just chill in my tent if I dont want to ride.
Can anybody recommend any cheap camp sites in and around the Lakes. I don't want clubs etc as i dont really drink, just a field with clean showers & toilets really.
I haven't been away on my own, I have always had the kids with me, so it is going to be something quite a bit different, just hope I can see it through.
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Old 19-07-09, 03:30 PM   #2
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http://www.siteseeker.co.uk/aspx/det...one&priority=1

That was a nice campsite when I stopped at it last and it wasn't that long ago power showers and a decent little shop on it as well.

http://www.fishergroundcampsite.co.uk/ thats a nice campsite as well but no shop IIRC. There both in a nice place, fairly close to hardknott pass if that interests you.
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Old 19-07-09, 03:40 PM   #3
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Camping you say? no problem Col... try this


http://www.travelodge.co.uk/search_a...p?hotel_id=350
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Old 19-07-09, 04:04 PM   #4
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Camping you say? no problem Col... try this


http://www.travelodge.co.uk/search_a...p?hotel_id=350
Do you think they will let me pitch my tent in the foyer?

Pat, thay both look exactly what I'm after, many thanks

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Old 19-07-09, 04:17 PM   #5
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Have a look at this one

http://www.parkcliffe.co.uk/

Me and the missus stoped there earlier this year. The staff were very friendly and helpfull. There is a small shop for milk, matches, gas refiles etc and there is a pub . The facilities were absolutely spot on, they looked brand new they were that clean. Showers were hot and you could even hire a bath room for a tenner deposit! Its about 5 minute drive down the road from bowness. Only minor problem is that he tent pitches are on the side of a slope but with a little nosey you can find a flat bit. There is also a car park for you to put the bike and you can keep an eye on it from the tent.

HTH.

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Old 19-07-09, 05:00 PM   #6
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Have a look for 'The Quiet Site' just above Ullswater.

It's nice and quiet (oddly enough), pretty, with good facilities including a nice cosy bar with a big log fire and a decent shop.
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Old 19-07-09, 09:33 PM   #7
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Have a look for 'The Quiet Site' just above Ullswater.

It's nice and quiet (oddly enough), pretty, with good facilities including a nice cosy bar with a big log fire and a decent shop.
+1 for this - spent one of my best Lakes holidays on this campsite a few years back.
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Old 19-07-09, 10:20 PM   #8
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stick to the paths and stay off the moors
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Old 19-07-09, 11:52 PM   #9
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Do you think they will let me pitch my tent in the foyer?
i think thats generally frowned upon
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Old 20-07-09, 07:17 AM   #10
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Thanks people, I'm going to see what the weather is up to mid week, then go & take in some lovely scenery before making my way to Anglesey on Friday to watch Flymo & a couple of mates racing
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