KENDAL TO KESWICK - DRIVING MOST SCENIC ROAD IN ENGLAND 4K
Driving Car Most Scenic Road in England. Start From Kendal (A591) Trough Windermere To Keswick . Lake District.
Bowness and Windermere, Lake District in England
0:55 Bowness town
7:37 pubs & restaurants
9:53 Windermere town
15:14 lake walk at Millerground
18:09 west side of Lake Windermere
19:46 hike to Sawrey
23:36 Ravenglass and Eskdale Miniature Railway
24:50 Burn How Hotel
The town of Bowness in the Lake District is a great base of operations for heading out to see the other lakes in the district and enjoying some detours as will be showing you here. There are actually two towns joined together here as one got Windermere, about a mile to the north and Bowness-on-Windermere along the shores of the Lake. Each center has its cluster of shops and restaurants but the main focus is down at Bowness, which has most of the hotels and has that special setting along the water.
Properly called Bowness-on-Windermere, the town really is a quaint and charming place even though it's got a lot of competition with the lakes and the mountains and the other villages nearby, which is where you want to spend most of your time, but it's always nice to come home to Bowness. It really is an ideal kind of an English country town even though it is touristic. But when you're here in the off-season as we are, visiting in May, it's really not crowded at all, and it's got that hilly atmosphere and winding streets. There are some little back lanes and a lot of restaurants to take care of you.
There are some bars and walkways along the waterfront. Bowness on Windermere really does embrace the Lake. The little beach in town always has a lot of geese and ducks and swans looking for food.
You’ll need to spend at least several nights in the area this to really get a chance to see the charming countryside, explore some towns, do a little shopping, and perhaps enjoy some fine dining on offer here in Bowness and Windermere.
We’ll also take you on some hikes along the lake shore and up in the hills hear Sawney, and then on a ride on a miniature train.
Best of British: Lake District
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Lake District, The Complete Tour, England
The Lake District in northwest England is a very popular holiday destination, famous for lakes, forests, mountains and quaint villages. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2017. We are staying in Bowness-on-Windermere for several days of fun excursions.
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Four of the top activities are exploring the towns, taking boat rides, do a little nature walking, and take a driving tour of the region to see the other nearby lakes and quaint villages. Most of our program takes place during a van tour of the lakes that visits 10 different lakes, including Brotherswater, Derwent Water, Grasmere, Ullswater and Windermere. On the van ride we also take a walk in the village of Grasmere, famous for William Wordsworth. You will be amazed by Castlerigg Stone Circle, 4500 years old, one of the area’s historic gems. Then we take a lunch stop in Keswick, whilst exploring the traditional Lakeland market town. We also do a Lake Cruise, enjoying uninterrupted views of the Lakeland fells from Derwent Water.
You can pick from a variety of kinds of excursion boats on Lake Windermere: you can have a one-hour cruise or go for an all-day expedition. You could enjoy a cruise with dinner, there are hydrofoils, rowboats or sailboats for rent -- all kinds of nautical activities exist here on the shores of Lake Windermere.
By the end of the 18th century the region was already becoming popular with visitors and this has steadily grown to the point where today nearly 20 million annual visitors enjoy the beauties of this special place. This huge amount of tourists can be a challenge to deal with in your visit, but you will find the beauties of the natural landscapes make your efforts quite worthwhile. In this show we have useful suggestions to help your planning.
Summer season is obviously most crowded and brings with it the best weather with least chances of rain, so take your chances, but we suggest the shoulder season, like the visit shown here which was during May, a perfect time to visit. We never felt inconvenienced by any crowds. After all, facilities like hotels and restaurants are able to handle the peak crowds of summer, so if you are here in May, with proper reservations at a decent hotel, you will have no problems. Of course the summer is when everybody wants to be here but we find that May is ideal.
You’ll need to spend at least several nights in the area this to really get a chance to see the charming countryside, explore some towns, go shopping, and perhaps enjoy some fine dining. This is actually two towns joined together as one: Windermere is a mile to the north and Bowness-on-Windermere lies along the shores of the lake. Each center has its cluster of shops and restaurants, but the main focus is down at Bowness, which has most of the hotels and that special setting along the water.
The town of Bowness is a good base of operations for heading out to see the other lakes in the district and enjoying some day tours as we will be doing.
Windermere is the largest and the longest lake in the British Isles, about 10 miles long with a 24-mile circumference, and there are several villages along the shores of the lake. We see Lake Windermere the easy way, on a boat ride.
We are travelling in mid-May and ran into some great weather. And actually it’s quite pleasant the temperature here is in the low 70s there is a slight breeze on the lake but not terribly windy. a most pleasant day.
The temperature is pleasant enough that it’s comfortable to sit outside, After all you want the view -- that’s why we’re enjoying this boat ride, to have a look at this charming rolling countryside along the shores of the lake of Windermere.
Some of us decided to get off the boat at Ambleside which is one of the main small towns here in the Lake Country. There's a level nature trail from the boat dock to Ambleside town passing first through an open meadow with some Roman ruins visible, and then along beautiful stream. We also get to see the sheep frolicking around. The walk only took about the walk only took about 30 minutes.
We came upon foundations of ancient Roman buildings. From such forts the Romans could control hundreds of square miles. the army was staffed in part by Roman soldiers and mercenaries, some of them from Yugoslavia. Roman rule began in Britain back in A.D. 43. A massive army of 40,000 soldiers quickly conquered most of the island and Romans remained in control for the next 300 years.
When the path follows along the stream it becomes so beautiful, lined with wildflowers, that you feel you stepped into some kind of movie or dream. Those few minutes became one of the top highlights of the three-week tour of the British Isles. A simple walk through the woods could provide a transcendental experience.
Manchester to Lake District (travel) (Vacation)(United Kingdom)
The Lake District is located entirely within the county of Cumbria. All the land in England higher than 3,000 feet (914 m) above sea level lies within the National Park, including Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England. It also contains the deepest and longest bodies of water in England, Wast Water and Windermere.
General
The location of the Lake District, shown in white, within Northern England
Settlement
The Lake District is one of the most highly populated national parks. There are, however, only a handful of major settlements within this mountainous area, the towns of Keswick, Windermere, Ambleside, and Bowness-on-Windermere being the four largest. Significant towns immediately outside the boundary of the national park include Millom, Barrow-in-Furness, Kendal, Ulverston, Dalton-in-Furness, Cockermouth, Penrith, and Grange-over-Sands; each of these has important economic links with the area. Villages such as Coniston, Threlkeld, Glenridding, Pooley Bridge, Broughton-in-Furness, Grasmere, Newby Bridge, Staveley, Lindale, Gosforth and Hawkshead are more local centres. The economies of almost all are intimately linked with tourism. Beyond these are a scattering of hamlets and many isolated farmsteads, some of which are still tied to agriculture; others now function as part of the tourist economy.
Communications
Roads
The A591 road as it passes through the countryside between Ambleside and Grasmere
The Lake District National Park is almost contained within a box of trunk routes. It is flanked to the east by the A6 road which runs from Kendal to Penrith (though the extension approved in 2015 is east of the A6). The A590 which connects the M6 to Barrow-in-Furness, and the A5092 trunk roads cut across its southern fringes and the A66 trunk road between Penrith and Workington cuts across its northern edge. Finally the A595 trunk road runs through the coastal plains to the west of the area, linking the A66 with the A5092.
Besides these, a few A roads penetrate the area itself, notably the A591 which runs north-westwards from Kendal to Windermere and then on to Keswick. It continues up the east side of Bassenthwaite Lake. The A591, Grasmere, Lake District was short-listed in the 2011 Google Street View awards in the Most Romantic Street category. The A593 and A5084 link the Ambleside and Coniston areas with the A590 to the south whilst the A592 and A5074 similarly link Windermere with the A590. The A592 also continues northwards from Windermere to Ullswater and Penrith by way of the Kirkstone Pass.
Some valleys which are not penetrated by A roads are served by B roads. The B5289 serves Lorton Vale and Buttermere and links via the Honister Pass with Borrowdale. The B5292 ascends the Whinlatter Pass from Lorton Vale before dropping down to Braithwaite near Keswick. The B5322 serves the valley of St John's in the Vale whilst Great Langdale is served by the B5343. Other valleys such as Little Langdale, Eskdale and Dunnerdale are served by minor roads. The last of these is connected with the first two by the Wrynose and Hardknott passes respectively; both of these passes are known for their steep gradients and are together one of the most popular climbs in the United Kingdom for cycling enthusiasts.[16] A minor road through the Newlands Valley connects via Newlands Hause with the B5289 at Buttermere. Wasdale is served by a cul-de-sac minor road, as are Longsleddale and the valleys at Haweswater and Kentmere. There are networks of minor roads in the lower-lying southern part of the area, connecting numerous communities between Kendal, Windermere, and Coniston.
High Lindeth - Bowness-on-Windermere
We are sure that High Lindeth will be the focal point of many happy family holidays in The Lake District and if you are looking for a spacious and comfortable base for your Lakeland visit this really could be the one for you.
Dating back over three hundred years this converted farm and attached barn oozes character combined with 21st Century comforts and facilities.
The setting is rural yet less than five minutes short drive into the centre of Bowness where you will find lake cruises, cafes, restaurants, shopping and local attractions including the famous World of Beatrix Potter.
High Lindeth is reached up a long private drive and has a wonderful feeling of relaxation much needed in our busy world - a place to unwind with friends and family away from the crowds.
There are walks and rambles to be enjoyed from the door and quiet country lanes ideal for cycling and dog walking.
Windermere Golf Club is just up the road and welcomes visitors both on the course or just in the clubhouse.
CUMBRIA.. TRAIL BIKES
This video is about CUMBRIA.. TRAIL BIKES
6 Feniscowles and through Witton Park to Buncer Lane
Heading straight on, watch for the cycle route signs on the approach to Cherry Tree. Take The Crescent on the left and follow it as it bears right. The track is tucked away at the end and leads off to the right over the railway on a pedestrian bridge,
The woodlands are passable at low speed as they have been covered with a fine aggregate. There are some sharp slopes to watch for, but once in Witton Park the tracks become much better. Pass the cycle centre and keep heading straight on until coming out on Buncer Lane at the High School.
Recorded with a Polaroid XS100 HD Professional Action Camera.
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Mountain Bike Tour Of Skiddaw Lake District
17 mile ride around the base of Skiddaw in the Lake District. Wild and Beautiful
A Motorcycle Ride Around the Lake District, in England
A life long car and motorcycle enthusiast.
Three bikes - one road... Yorkshire Dales
Nice ride out...
ACAB: The Movie - Cycling from England to Ireland in 6 days
2 men, 3 countries, 6 days, 467 miles and one bag of frozen sweetcorn.
On the 30th May 2010, Matt and I set off from the Garden of England, cycling to Co. Tipperary, Ireland on our trusty Giant Defy road bikes; carrying nothing but the essentials we may need along the way.
No team support vehicles here kids.
Why? A very personal pledge to raise money for Cancer Research UK and the Irish Cancer society, and for the adventure of course.
The limited footage and images we took have been taking up space on my hard-drive for far too long, asking to be collated together into some kind of 'coherent' sequence; so I thought it was finally time to do so, eight years on...
Enjoy, always wear a helmet and use chamois cream liberally.
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Please note: The footage in this feature was originally shot on a Nokia N95 'smart-phone'
and whilst every attempt has been made to preserve and enhance its appearance,
you can't polish a turd! There are some glitches and sync issues, but so what...
The Most Beautiful Trail in the World -{ Kloosifier }-
Welcome to the fat biker. This episode I take a solo ride on Kloosifier in Invermere B.C.
This could easily be the most beautiful mountain bike trail in the world.
50 miles through the Yorkshire Dales
Highlights of a 50 mile ride through the Yorkshire Dales, south to north. I started the Go-Pro just after I had ridden through the villiage of Coinstone Cold and finnished at The Tan Hill Inn, passing through the villages of Malham, Gayle, and Hawes, and crossing over The Buttertubs Pass on the way. I picked a route that was mostly single teack country lanes that cuts through some of the best scenery the UK has to offer.
Lake District Road Cycling Easter 2013
Road cycling in the Lake District during Easter 2013.
Thixendale / Kirkham Priory bike ride, #2 in my recommended N Yorkshire cycle rides
Looking for some great cycle routes in North Yorkshire? If jaw-dropping views, incredible scenery, medieval ruins and even a ruined medieval village are your thing, then this 33-mile circular bike ride has to be amongst THE MOST SPECTACULAR of all Yorkshire Wolds cycle rides. With an elevation gain of 2466 there are some hefty climbs but they’re well worth it for the awesome views, believe me – you feel on top of the world!! Also, would you believe this is a WARM, SUNNY SATURDAY in the school summer holidays – yet it’s so quiet! And cycling in the Yorkshire Wolds wouldn’t be complete without freewheeling down the spectacular Water Dale to Thixendale which was almost deserted.
This cycle ride is #11 in Nick Cotton’s book ‘Cycle Tours North York Moors’ – ‘South from Malton to Kirkham Priory and Thixendale’ - the only change being that I started at Barton-le-Willows and cut out Malton and Norton-on-Derwent by taking a cheeky detour along a bridleway.
Starting at Barton-le-Willows, just off the A64 between York and Malton, the anti-clockwise circular bike ride takes the following route: Howsham Hall, Leavening, Water Dale, Thixendale, Fairy Dale, Wharram Percy Medieval Village, Wharram-le-Street, Duggleby, Duggleby Wold, Settrington (doesn’t go into the village), bypassing Norton-on-Derwent, Menethorpe, Kirkham Priory, Crambe and back to Barton-le-Willows. Includes part of the Yorkshire Wolds cycle route.
Be sure to check out my bike ride videos and the other (mainly Yorkshire) cycle ride segments - ideal for use at the gym on an indoor trainer, exercise bike, treadmill, cross trainer, etc! Most are in Yorkshire, but some are in Lancashire, Devon, Dorset, Somerset and Derbyshire.
Most of my newest cycle ride videos are (almost) uncut which makes them ideal for following on an indoor trainer or exercise bike on rainy days or in the winter, which is what I use them for - so you get the climbs and all.
DISCLAIMER: I am not responsible for, and expressly disclaim all liability for, damages, injuries or losses of any kind arising out of use, reference to, or reliance on any information contained within these videos. In other words, I accept no responsibility for things like accidents, etc that happen to anyone who decides to try out these rides for themselves. You do it at your own risk.
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Harry Shaw's Memorial
Harry Shaw Born June 14th 1929 (flag day) He always said they raised the flags when he was born.
I hope everyone enjoys remembering my dad, I know I will.
My father was such a great guy who worked hard to support his family. By all accounts but he did have a great life. He was so much more than a great dad, sibling, husband, neighbor and friend. He did so much for everyone who new him. He was a loving husband who cared for my mother for over 63 years, . My dad was such a hard worker. He served his country in the air force. He worked as a postal worker for over 30 years and at the same time owned his own business. . My mother had the great taste but my father was the sensible one. I guess they kept each other in check. He always had a smile on his face and loved to tease any kids around him. He once told my cousin Scotty he would flush him down the toilet and scotty was scared of him for a while after that, kids just didn't know what to make of him. Dad was a gentle sole who never liked conflict, Im guessing mom won a lot of disagreements.
When he was young he was quite a little trouble make. He once put tacks under his uncles car because he wasn't allowed to go with them, he also decided to treat his dad convertible as a trampoline with not very good results. He was an avid boater for 40 years or more and had many adventurers on the seas, He took up golf later in life and spent some great times on the golf course with his wife, friends and family. He loved to cook for everyone. He also love to buy a new car later in his life. It seemed like every few years he a had a new one. He enjoyed many cruises and spent many family vacations down at the beach with his brother and cousin. He loved playing card games and doing puzzles. He enjoyed taking care of his yard and just puttering around out there. Only 2 months before he passed and knowing he might only have a few months left, he made my brothers help him paint the garage when I asked him why he was doing that he said he had extra paint. He had to stay busy. He loved his dog dairy and treated her like a queen. He lost dairy just a few months before his own life ended and missed her so.
He loved my mother and he took such great care of her when she got sick. I admired their relationship so much. I think all us kids did. They made it look so easy.
These are some of my favorite memories of my father: The many card games we had with mabel and ernie and sue and bob. I often loss all my money early on and someone in the group gave a few dimes. Many great trips on the boat, playing golf, working with him at his shop, teaching me how to drive, to cook. to water ski and to ride a bike. Easter Sundays at our house with the whole family for brunch. The holidays he and mom came up and stayed with me. The many times we went down to MB.
I will miss my fathers laugh and smile, his hugs, seeing my parents holding each others hand, Playing golf with just him and me. I will miss getting his help with fixing things. He knew about so many things. All the great meals he cooked. I will miss christmas mournings, Seeing him with his sister, brother and his sons, daughters, and grandsons. The list could go on forever because I will miss everything about my dad.
Dad you were so much to so many people. I hope he knew that and how much he was loved. My family will miss him so much and we will try to carry on his tremendous love of life.
if I had advice to anyone who still have their parents in their life, cherish the time you have because it ends so quickly, and you always think you have more time...
Daddy, if tears could build a stairway,
And memories a lane,
I'd walk right up to heaven
And bring you home again.
WOOLTON ROAD, LIVERPOOL, BEING RESURFACED 23 MARCH 2019
But like spreading jam on a piece of bread makes it look nice and interesting and very smooth, the large yellow LGV, just seems to be spreading a water based emulsion and fine grit, leaving a strip down the side, and just filling the many deep ruts and potholes, which are still there, eg not dug out and refiled, or the road surface planed .
As the emulsion is put on the road, it raises the height, so some grids are sunken, and will need to be re surfaced to the level of the road , eg dug up and reset.
While i cant fault the workmanship and signage done, its improved the road no end, and is a quick and easy method of road maintenance without the noise and disruption caused by planing the road down a few inches .The road just needs properly segregated cycle lanes reinstated along with enforcement of parking regulations
Finally at the start of the video the chap behind me said it was ok to ride on this road, as it was drying quite quick, didnt seem to get any sticking to the bike.