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I've got a weekend free at the end of October (Halloween as it happens) and I thought rather than sit at home pretending I'm not in whilst small children demand sweets I might go for a camp out somewhere. Usually do the Peak 'cos it's local but I fancy something different.
I was thinking maybe Wharnscale Bothy or Priest's Hole but I imagine they'll be quite busy, so any suggestions? Will probably be tent rather than bivvy and walking rather than biking.
Pick a hill, any hill, millions of options in the Lakes.
I've had some nice bivvy nights at Sprinkling Tarn and Styhead Tarn over the years
Pick a hill, any hill, millions of options in the Lakes.
Fair point. Got a few ideas
Surely a nice quiet pub in a valley with an open fire and a few beers at that time of year ? Or is that just me ?
If you fancy a ride in and out, the back of Ullswater near Glenridding has a few lake shore spots that are lovely. This can be combined with a ride of High Street...
That sounds interesting Matt. I'm not really set up for bikepacking at the moment, but that's not to say I can't bodge something together.
How about the Howgills?
They're much, much quieter and if you're lucky you'll have some ponies for company in the evening.
Hmm, interesting thought ElShalimo. I know nothing of the Howgills but I'd certainly have no qualms in finding out more. Quiet is good. Closer too (coming from 'Ull). Any suggestions?
You can walk into the Glenridding spots - or hire a canoe. 😀
Once you're up high you'll probably have the whole place to yourself.
If you're on the bike get up to The Calf via Winder and Arant Haw then choose your spot.
If you're not on the bike, the northern end is quieter than The Calf and easy to reach on foot. I reckon anywhere near Simon's Seat or Uldale Head area is ideal.
we did the ennerdale round and camped above green gables , very good, don't know if the days might be getting a bit short though.....
I'm quite a fan of getting leathered in a nice country boozer and then heading out on a whim - make sure you get fresh batteries for your headtorch mind - sometimes pitching takes a bit longer than expected !
Just look at any OS Map, pick a valley and head up there, will be plenty of spots if you look around.
We have an absolutely bl**dy amazing wild camp spot in the Lakes, nicest, most beautiful place I've ever camped, super quiet, flat and dry ground next to a bubbling stream and in full view of the mountains but I'm bu**ered if I'm going to reveal it on here, otherwise next time we head there, there might be several other tents in place. We found it using the look at OS map and thinks 'that's got potential' method.
Yep... same story here. First night Mrs Gti and I ever spend together, skinny-dipping in the tarn and camping. We found it by looking at a map and I ain't telling where it is!
At the side of any high level tarn tbh. Red Tarn, Blea Tarn, Sprinkling, Styhead etc etc.
One nice wilderness walk is up the river esk from Brotherilkeld and camp at Great Moss under Scarfell (I think we camped under Cam Spout Crag somewhere). then maybe up the Scarfells in the morning and return.
Not sprinkling tarn like every other DoE / group
Angle Tarn above Hartsop (near Glenridding) would be nice
Head up past Warnscale bothy (or don't drop down to it) and over towards Haystacks, some beautiful spots for camping by Innominate Tarn, possibly my favourite spot in the lakes for it.
Cheers all, some really useful suggestions there (and I totally understand those who aren't so keen on sharing). I'm quite happy looking at a map but I don't know the Lakes so a prod in the right direction never goes amiss.
I've emailed you.
How about the Howgills?
They're much, much quieter
So are the fells in the Lakes after 5pm. Was wandering around the Wasdale fells the other week and after 5pm there isn't a sole within view on any hill.
Shoe sole?
I was thinking more the fish...