29 April 2021 Harrogate

We are on the move again and have spent 2 days up at Troutbeck head campsite Nr. Keswick the Covid rules were good with the toilet block open for 2 toilets and 2 hand sinks. I was surprised at the amount of small campers with no shower facilities fitted on site and did see one person body washing in the toilet block. One major issue was the sanitizer fluid containing the rubber bands froze up this morning good job I have done an ice axe breaking course. The small Peugeot  Expert Van next to us. Had that many doors that were opened and closed about 10 times a minute for a while was disturbing and a source of entertainment as the guy had moved pitches once but failed to leave the electrical problem (it came with him) after about 30 minutes the warden came to check but all was well with the electrics next morning he moved again to a new pitch. I can imagine it failing its MOT on worn out doors. The electric problem is still about and has attacked another motorhome. Due to people using all their own facilities they run the heating, boiler, television, microwave and kettle all at once and don’t understand the maths…..Volts  X Amps = Watts. …

Had a cycle down to Threlkeld coffee shop to meet some friends coming back was uphill into the wind and the first hills for nine months and a bit of a struggle? Had a couple of walks during the afternoon and nearly had to send for mountain rescue as I got crag fast on top of a speed ramp on the campsite road (yes I know WHIMP) but these are the first hills we have come across and it’s a bit scary for us oldies.

Good drive down today took the long route down through the Lakes to see the impact was with us all been allowed to travel. Got here about 1300 and booked in now to meet some friends for coffee and a bit of shopping for tea.

Freedom camping on site below

A really good day out….