Ever been to lake windemere?

Well done – I’m glad that question wasn’t against the clock. 🙂

It is sometimes said there are sixteen lakes in the Lake District (and countless tarns), but you will see that only Bassenthwaite is called a lake:
1 Bassenthwaite Lake
2 Buttermere
3 Coniston Water
4 Crummock Water
5 Derwent Water
6 Devoke Water
7 Ennerdale Water
8 Esthwaite Water
9 Grasmere
10 Haweswater Reservoir
11 Loweswater
12 Rydal Water
13 Thirlmere
14 Ullswater
15 Wast Water
16 Windermere

Anybody want to say where there is a little cockup in the Lake District?

Answers by the end of February ??

Did they ask this Question on QI? The answer is either 0 or 1. They’re all waters or meres. Is it Bassenthwaite?

And the winner is…… :D:D:D

There are some tarns too, but you’re close enough.

ahhh…trick question

Can anyone tell me how many lakes there are in the Lake District?

Did they ask this Question on QI? The answer is either 0 or 1. They’re all waters or meres. Is it Bassenthwaite?

Ya canna beat the English county side

Dunno, Steve, some bits of Scotland are really nice, too! Had some stunning views up in the Pentlands from the back of an Icelandic horse a couple of years ago! (Still quite a way down from a Clydesdale, though!)

i do believe he hasnt been yet guys…and

are there 7 lakes ??

Not in the Lake District, no.

i do believe he hasnt been yet guys…and

are there 7 lakes ??

I was in the general area of The Lakes at the start of the month. Very quiet (off-peak) and, on a good day, fantastic scenery.

From our cabin at Brockwood Hall

As seen from horseback:

(These were taken after a very wild and windy Saturday – and taken with a crappy, bottom-of-the-range digi-cam, too!)

Ya canna beat the English county side

How did the trip go?

And did you count the lakes? 🙂

How did the trip go?

… he’s a great guy, gave my wife and I a personal tour, he even opened his storage area. for us.

He certainly is – really genuine too. His Bond car collection is superb, I think he once told me he had 40 cars and motorcycles from the Bond films – way more than he can show in Keswick. And no doubt he has hold of most of the Quantum of Solace stuff already.

Pondskater, i’m staying in white cross bay yeah 🙂

You lucky young fellow. Did you know that is where Short Brothers had their Windermere Works in WWII. They built 35 Sunderlands there are refurbished another 25 or so. The concrete foundations of the factory, roads and slipway were left behind after the war and the caravan site was built to make use of them. Most of the concrete is covered over but the layout of the factory can still be followed.

This is the slipway in 1942:

As for photos, by all means try your new filters but see what you can do with the natural light you get in the lakes, especially early morning. These were all taken unfiltered and, as somebody on Blackadder once said, my medium is light:

Derwentwater, between rain showers creating an almost black and white effect. I love the way the cloud peels back off the mountains.

Borrowdale in Winter:

Near Ambleside in the mist:

Path at Loughrigg near Ambleside. That is really great wall, the combination of age and moss and that unique way of attaching the fence posts mean you can’t walk past it without taking a photo:

Frosty mornings:

Just take advantage of whatever conditions are offered and experiment.

Now, tell GA how many lakes there are.

Allan

Thanks for all the comments everyone 🙂 Really appreciated.
The photo’s look brilliant!!

Pondskater, i’m staying in whit cross bay yeah 🙂 I’m looking more forward to it by the day! Thank the Lord it’s christmas beforehand … have to add camera filters to my list :diablo:

Thanks again all! 🙂

How d’you manage that? Peter was my dentist for many years and I never got to sit in a car – you lucky man. 🙂

I own a car he is interested in… he’s a great guy, gave my wife and I a personal tour, he even opened his storage area. for us.
In it was a BD-5 fuselage used for the stuidio shots of the flying through the hangar stunt.

And I got to sit in Magnum’s Ferrari…

How d’you manage that? Peter was my dentist for many years and I never got to sit in a car – you lucky man. 🙂

Cars of the Stars is a small building but a large, unique and fascinating collection of cars. The only “recreations” that I’m aware of are James Dean’s Porsche (for obvious reasons) and the James Bond underwater Lotus. Peter collected a number of Lotii from Pinewood studios including one bare bodyshell which was supplied for use on the film. The obvious thing was to add fins instead of wheels and make the underwater car. There’s a great story behind every car – pick your favorite two or three and ask the staff about them.

GA – nobody is being drawn into answering the question about the number of lakes. We’ll have to post clues.

I’ve been there. Are all those cars the genuine article?

Most are…though most movie cars have doubles for stunts and the like.

His Chitty Chitty Bang Bang was one of 2-3 used in the film, very impressive up close. I got a thrill out of seeing Emma Peel’s Elan (watching the Avengers as a child was a key point in my becoming an Anglophile).
I also got to examine the original Munster’s Coach (the ones in the US are later replicas) built by the man who later built one of my cars.

And I got to sit in Magnum’s Ferrari…I’m the same height as Tom Selleck (and much more handsome) and there is a reason why the targa top was always off…

Yes, film cars are not always what they appear to be (the Chitty car has a Capri engine)…but they’re fun and a part of growing up and our shared entertainment culture.

Great place…reminds me of a cross between Scotland and the Pacific Northwest (Washington state, Idaho, British Columbia) of North America.

While you’re there, pop over to nearby Keswick and see my friend Peter Nelson’s Cars of the Stars Museum…great fun.

I’ve been there. Are all those cars the genuine article?
He sells autographs too doesn’t he?

As for Windermere, there are several easily walkable (No severe walking / climbing gear needed) trails to some of the low peaks. Pictures from up there will be good, unless the weather is bad………in which case wait 10 minutes!
Bowness on Windermere is a nice town and you can catch the paddle steamer from there (The “Teal” I think it’s called).
There was also a Steam powered boat on the lake.

If you go to Bowness, have a meal/pint in the Belsfield Hotel, and then work out how they cut the massive hedge on the Front lawn. It’s 4 feet high…..but 60 feet thick. (I know how they do it).
I believe it is presently snowing there, not sure of the forecast for the weekend, I’m nearly 300 miles away and our local news doesn’t carry Lake district news. The present snow was mixed with sleet and has caused flooding, hope you are alright for the weekend.

I don’t know where you live now, but the lake district has the softest water on the planet. I’m from the North of England, and I was blessed with having Lake District water “On tap”. No limescale, nice taste and no fabric conditioner needed in the wash. Here in the South, the water tastes like battery acid and puts limescale on everything. (I’ve bought a gizmo that fits in the pipe and stops 95% of the limescale…it works too).

Not you, Pondskater!!! :p

Spoil sport – my fingers were on the keyboard answering before I’d even finished reading the question. 🙁

So I shall just tell you about the Japanese tourist who went to the information centre at Bowness and asked where Peter Rabbit was buried.

Hi all,
I was just curious to see if anyone has ever been to lake windemere (lake district)…

No. I’ve stood on the shore of Windermere, though. :p

Can anyone tell me how many lakes there are in the Lake District?

Not you, Pondskater!!! :p

Robbie,

You should have a good time. Where are you staying – not White Cross Bay by any chance?

I live in Windermere and there is plenty to point your camera at. Tarn Hows is an excellent starting point but my preference is for the more dramatic mountain scenery for which you should head for Ullswater or Borrowdale. I think Ullswater Steamers still run their winter service. There is a nice trip on the boat to Howtown and then walk back along the southern shore of the lake to the pier and the car park. Nice day out that one.

Every valley in the lakes has a different character but, IMHO, they are all best viewed from just a little way up the fells, so take you walking boots and go for a gentle stroll.

You are going at the best time. In the summer it is unbearably crowded.

That very much depends on where you go – follow the sheep and you’ll be with the herd. I could take you a walk from Windermere to Bowness on a Bank Holiday and see only a couple of dozen people – yet the front at Bowness will be heaving. Of course, if you want to go to the front at Bowness, that’s fine but accept you will be sharing it. And conversely, I bet I could find a crowd in the Winter on a nice clear Sunday afternoon 😉

Anyway, the right thing is to ask people in advance where all the best places to go might be.

A lot depends on the weather (call 0870 055 0575). Treat the fell tops with respect in winter but the day after rain is often very clear – see Daz’s pics for proof of that!

The tourist board’s site – www.golakes.co.uk includes events and is a good general guide.

And enjoy it

Allan