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24/8/2006 at 4:31pm
 Location: Kendal
 Outfit: Vermont L and a big trailer!!
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Hi can anyone recommend or suggest a site in the Lakes for 2 families of 2 adults and 2 kids each that may have tent pitches left available for the weekend coming (Sat & Sun), within walking distance of a family friendly pub if there is any chance!!

Hopefully

JK



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24/8/2006 at 5:00pm
 Location: South Shields Tyne & Wear
 Outfit: Coleman Coastline 4 Deluxe
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A friend got booked up at Park Foot (Nr Pooley Bridge) this morning.

Worth a try ?



24/8/2006 at 5:06pm
 Location: Kendal
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Thanks Fatlad, tried them got an email saying they were full at lunchtime

JK



24/8/2006 at 5:27pm
 Location: somerset
 Outfit: Eurohike Tent
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normally would say Langdale NT site but to be honest you need to get there friday afternoon to get a spot so def no chance there, however Chapel Stile farm site just before then takes all the overflow that cant get in there, its a pretty good site, generaly always space, not sure if they take bookings but worth giving them a call to find out.


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24/8/2006 at 5:27pm
 Location: somerset
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http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/sites/results3.asp?search=chapel+stile&by=sitename

heres the link



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24/8/2006 at 5:39pm
 Location: Lake District
 Outfit: Outwell Nebraska
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hi jk have you tried sykeside camping park(brotherswater) has its own pub on site ,its between windermere and ullswater on the A592 ,tel.017684 82239 worth a try,good luck. regards clare

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24/8/2006 at 5:46pm
 Location: Kendal
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Just spotted Sykeside, claretta thanks very much, looks very nice.will try now!!


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24/8/2006 at 7:36pm
 Location: surrey
 Outfit: Abbey Impression520L 2003
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We have just come back from the camping and caravanning site in Keswick which was brilliant.  Right on the lake and only a 10 minute walk into the town.  I would recommend it


25/8/2006 at 9:17am
 Location: Kendal
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I have sent out a few emails and made several phone calls, all to no avail. Do you think there is a likely chance of spaces if we turn up on the Saturday morning on spec. We only live in Kendal so even if we have spent the day driving round the lakes and find nothing we can always come back home and pitch in the back garden.

JK



25/8/2006 at 9:58pm
 Location: South Shields Tyne & Wear
 Outfit: Coleman Coastline 4 Deluxe
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I would give that a go, definately.

There is always a load of no-shows on Bank Holiday weekends, so it must be worth it.

Who knows, you may end up on the site of your dreams !!!!!!



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25/8/2006 at 10:16pm
 Location: None Entered
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I rang Castlerigg Farm a couple of weeks ago to ask how to bag a pitch for the bank holiday weekend.  The lady was very nice and suggested arriving at about 8.00am and waiting for a pitch.  In the same area you've got Castlerigg Hall, the Camping and Caravanning Club site in Keswick and Scotgate plus others (I think) where you could do the same thing if you get there early.  Good luck.


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31/8/2006 at 12:10pm
 Location: Kendal
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Well we went from Kendal to Threlkeld, through Keswick and down past Thirlmere, Grasmere and Windermere. Lovely drive but not a pitch in site, we ended up in the back garden of a friend of a friend in Troutbeck Bridge (the lower one). Huge garden, with private lake access, and although it thundered and lightened and chucked it down most of the weekend, we had a fab time.  Even spotted a couple of great looking sites to try on quieter weekends than August bank holiday!

Thanks to all who replied with ideas.

JK



31/8/2006 at 2:47pm
 Location: Cumbrian coast or behind you !
 Outfit: Outwell Vermont XL and Montana 6
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What about Fisherground at Eskdale? Or the Seacote Park in St Bees? Right on the beach and a short walk from the Seacote Hotel.


31/8/2006 at 2:48pm
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Quote: Originally posted by JKSara on 31/8/2006

Well we went from Kendal to Threlkeld, through Keswick and down past Thirlmere, Grasmere and Windermere. Lovely drive but not a pitch in site, we ended up in the back garden of a friend of a friend in Troutbeck Bridge (the lower one). Huge garden, with private lake access, and although it thundered and lightened and chucked it down most of the weekend, we had a fab time.  Even spotted a couple of great looking sites to try on quieter weekends than August bank holiday!

Thanks to all who replied with ideas.

JK


I wish I would read things properly . Here I am giving you suggestions and you`ve already been!



31/8/2006 at 5:10pm
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Jacqui,

Thanks anyway, rang Fisherground on saturday morning and they chuckled down the phone at me when I asked if there was any chance of 2 pitches. Still had a great weekend and will try your suggestions before the winter arrives for real.

JK




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