[Closed] Moving to Cumbria?

Been to one in the cavern that was fun

If you want any advice, I live just outside keswick, email in profile. Good luck with the move!

boxelder mikewsmith maybe you should try a 4x4 .... gets us across the 66 no worries in shitty make that snowy weather with cars some times abandoned by the road side, only my opinion chaps, never been stuck yet but I suppose there's always a first time.

I was there through the last hard winter, didn't bother getting out past Penrith on the 66 but never got the transit stuck. Considering most of the population manage just fine without one i'd not really say it's up on the essential list....

grum - Member

Ulverston has culture - nowhere else in Cumbria does really I don't think?

It's superb; "the small town with the big heart"

You won't need a 4x4 either, as you'll never have to travel. Ulverston has everything (apart from an Aldi) you'll ever need.

Oh i think you'll find that it's the '[b]l'al[/b] town with the big heart' a sign which makes me vomit in my mouth every time I pass it. That said it's not a bad old place.

[i]Yes would make sense to rent for 6 months, but with finances and mortgages it just might not be practical! Looking at around Cockermouth, for a semi-rural place. There are a few around in our budget so its all looking good at the moment! [/i]

You may get lucky and get the right house in the right place, but if you don't you'll look back and remember this post...

I'm a bit confused though of why it [b]wouldn't be practical[/b], if you haven't sold yet then you will be paying additional bridging costs and if you have sold you've money in the back and no interest payments to service.

Congratulations on the new job.

I've lived in Cumbria all my life and a 4*4 isn't essential at all. Fair enough if you were properly in the sticks.

Moved to Keswick last September and don't regret it for a minute. Took early retirement from the NHS, so it "cost" me a few quid and a 3 bed semi cost more than a 4 bed detached in leafy North Leeds but it's the best decision we've ever made - see lifestyle choice.
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