jef Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 (edited) Just back from Basinthwaite after a couple of nights in the caravan. I couldn't believe the weather, the forecast was bad however we were delighted to have bright sunshine for the important times. Visited Muncaster Castle yesterday and it was well worth the money. Owned and lived in by the Pennington family, with 70 acres of gardens. On the way home we spotted a wee road on the map that would take us over the Cumbrian Mountains, if you've been over it you'll know which one I mean. Does anyone know if it has a name or the history behind it? JF ps I've goy a photo but I can't upload it for some reason Edited April 14, 2012 by jef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskymac Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 (edited) Could be the Hardknott pass, nice route in decent weather. Edited April 14, 2012 by whiskymac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricko Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 Whinlatter Pass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vole Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 (edited) Hardknott Pass ? Wrynose ? Bassenthwaite is a quieter venue and all the better for it . Close to the wonderful Jennings brewery in Cockermouth . I used to fish " Bass Lake " as a kid for little Perch . Got Osprey there now , go abroad and they are common as crows but they deserve the attention . Glad you had a good time in Cumberland . Edited April 14, 2012 by vole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenntay Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 Could be honister pass did you see the slate mines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgguinness Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 Beautiful place, I love it there. Whinlatter forest is worth a look as they have a decent orienteering trail etc. Jonathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 If it took you back through Glenridding it may have been the Kirkstone Pass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jef Posted April 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 (edited) Up the pass JF Edited April 15, 2012 by jef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 Love the Lake district but going up or down those steep roads absolutely scares the Hell out of me :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphin Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 Up the pass JF hi jef if you passed a pub on the left about 1/2 a mile before you stopped for photo and a telephone box on the right just before the bridge at the bottom of the fell it is hardknott pass if you go trough again stop 3 quarters of the way up to see the remains of the roman fort including the bath houses beautiful place to stop just remember to put your handbrake on :lol: atb dolphin ps the pub is called the woolpack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alastair0903 Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 it must have ben hardknott pass if you came from Muncaster castle and ended up at amblside ? correct it is the woolpack my mothers family used to own it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millomite Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Try doing it on a pushbike!!! Scary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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