22-23 October 2026 KESWICK
Bad rain for the last 2 days so today 23 October decided to do some shopping in Penrith managed cake and coffee despite the rain.
Glad I am not at the campsite below in Norwich would need my swimwear.
As you all know this campsite in Keswick floods and managed to make a drawing one day its very famous. CLICK IMAGE FOR BIG
A washing day as I am stuck in doors. XX
20 October 2026 KESWICK
Having an awful time finding a good coffee shop in Keswick lots are shut Monday Tuesday tried one I have been using for years The Chalet used to not allow dogs but does now.
Ordered coffee but could not see an attractive cake and I am a cake expert Boo Hoo . Meeting up with a friend for coffee this afternoon so will try again a new café in The Moot Hall.
Met a friend in the afternoon at the Twisted Willow a new for cafe in the old information centre at the moot hall nice coffee and at last a piece of cake to die for.
The below looks a funny picture FULL?
21 October 2026 KESWICK
Had a drive down to Hayes Garden centre at Ambleside to look at the Christmas display and a coffee.
Had a couple of walkabouts in Keswick then in the afternoon drove up to Kirkstone pass bad weather for the rest of the afternoon UGH!
18 October 2026 KESWICK
Very cold in the van today woke up and saw this cool dude in the car.
Usual walkabout in town to busy for a coffee
19 October 2026 KESWICK
Coffee in Keswick no way Costa is horrible as usual so drove up to Penrith for some shopping Costa in Penrith waiting time to be served 9 minuets UGH
In the evening a drive up to The Cow (Opps) Stone circle
Then drove over to the base of Halls Fell Ridge I used to run from the summit to the road in 11 minuets can’t do it now new speed limit sign there. Ha Ha
17 October 2026 KESWICK
Last night a drive up to Skiddaw car park hopping for a good sunset again.
Market day in Keswick today everywhere busy so up to Threlkeld for a coffee
In the afternoon a drive round through Mosedale and Calbeck and back to Keswick very lucky not much traffic took about an Hour and to think we used to cycle this? The views were FAB.
Passed all the boulderers and the above …below.
Walk into Keswick at tea time Ouch busy and traffic every where.
15 October 2026 KESWICK
Coffee as usual then met up with an old friend then in the afternoon had a drive down St Johns in the Vale.
In the evening a lovely sunset.
16 October 2026 KESWICK
This morning a drive down to Ambleside for coffee one of the best costa coffee in england.
Had a walk about then drove back up to Keswick via Grassmere.
Like the name before it was changed.
These coloured things in the sky are all over the Lakes at the moment !
14 October 2026 KESWICK
Had a drive up to Penrith for a walkabout and coffee and pick up some shopping.
Walkabout in Keswick then after tea took Bonney M for a walk up to the Stone circle he loved it.
12 October 2026 KESWICK
Still bumping into friends and having good walkabouts in town coffee and cake very expensive here. Had a coffee in Threlkeld with cake £8.75
13 October 2026 KESWICK
Drove round the lake today out to Cockermouth had some work done on the van for the MOT. Drove up Winlatter tonight.
While walking in town they have put the Christmas lights up on this pub already. Met a friend just going to leave for The Himalayas
The weather last night was awful wind and rain also today showers all day.
Must take my new friend up here he will like it.
11 October 2026 KESWICK
Walk about in town this morning for coffee had a chat with a good friend, the weather is a lot better as you can see
also some of the witches for Halloween have arrived early in town.
3 shops all in a row all empty?
Called to see some friends I haven’t seen for a couple of years what a great afternoon fab. XXX
10 October 2026 KESWICK
Walk into Keswick first thing had a coffee cost Ugh £9.60 argh####
a lot more boots have appeared.
Hope park new addition toy diggers.
Bad rain all night but showers today so not bad lake high after all the rain.
In the afternoon called in to see a friend for a couple of hours.
Strange boat below.
9 October 2026 KESWICK
Awful weather overnight and this morning and leaves from the trees UGH! have put this site on my banned list.
A good drive up to KESWICK through the lakes stopping at THE COUNTRY HAVESTER for an expensive carrot cake and tiny coffee £8.20 2 1/2 hours with the stop but lovely drive through Ambleside and the lakes.
On arrival picked my car up to make travelling around the area a bit easier.