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Cark is a fine village as is allithwaite, cartmel has the scene tax but it’s a nice spot. Few of us used to meet from the engine in Cark.
If i wasn’t where I am then I’d be back in Cark in a heartbeat
We are FULL look elsewhere
I'm sure I remember you moved there not that long ago. Bloody incomers 😛
I’m sure I remember you moved there not that long ago. Bloody incomers
It's the people moving into an area who tend to be noisiest about preserving what they have bought
what do your kids like to do, any acitivities, clubs sports they take part in now?
In different pats of the county there are some excellent sports clubs if thats a priority.
what do your kids like to do, any acitivities, clubs sports they take part in now?
In different pats of the county there are some excellent sports clubs if thats a priority.
both MTB eldest also does basketball and rugby, youngest also climbs and capoeira
Would say both enjoy their sports and are good at them they are not future world champions. Clubs are important I see that Kendal has a MTB club and rugby club as well as an indoor climbing wall. While Penrith has rugby and climbing.
Lots of good rubgy clubs across cumbria, Kendal also has a pool if thats of use.
Whinlatter has an excellent MTB academy for juniors, but has a long waiting list to get in, climbing club in keswick as well. Kendal climbing centre very good as well.
Was going to say Kirkby Lonsdale, but someone has beaten me to it. Not Lakes, not Dales, but some bloody brilliant pubs.
Also a very active rugby club (and a brewery).
Bit of an update we have decided to move. So it looks like we will be moving to Penrith some point in the spring. It was the transport links, cost of housing and really friendly bike shop sold it to us.
Now just need to sort.
Selling a house, buying a house, maybe renting a house not that they are any for rent, Schools. Packing etc
Congratulations!
Great tea rooms...
I would add some more advice: wellies
My advice would be: snorkel
I would add some more advice: wellies
Finest rubber boots!
For all that frightfull mud and omska
Penriths a great Lal spot. Even though they do talk funny.
Congrats! I was in Penrith recently and the centre is smart - it's a nice mix of the traditional and more modern shops/cafes etc and not as hideously touristy as much of the lakes.
There's an arts company there I've worked for who organise the Winter Droving which is pretty cool also.
'Lancaster ranked as the second most rainy city, seeing an average of 152.3 days of rainfall a year and 1048.8mm of rain annually.'
Thanks all
‘Lancaster ranked as the second most rainy city, seeing an average of 152.3 days of rainfall a year and 1048.8mm of rain annually.
Always thought it was Glasgow after Cardiff As a native to the west cost I'm sure I will be fine.
I would add some more advice: wellies
My advice would be: snorkel
I would be lying if I said the flooding hadn't influenced our specific chosen location
Great news. We moved from Southampton to Keswick 17 years ago. Live just outside the town so not too bothered by tourist influx and kids now 12 and 13 very happy here. Penrith is ideal for a family and houses better value. Hope your move is a success, happy to meet up in Keswick area if you would like a chat or bike ride?
If you value your kids well being, don't make them move mid term or during exams. Wait till they move from primary to secondary school, or school to college.
As above, the best thing about the North West is Booths! Although the one in Keswick was a bit down class Waitrose when I went in during the summer
Great news. We moved from Southampton to Keswick 17 years ago. Live just outside the town so not too bothered by tourist influx and kids now 12 and 13 very happy here. Penrith is ideal for a family and houses better value. Hope your move is a success, happy to meet up in Keswick area if you would like a chat or bike ride?
That would be great as will need some help finding all the trails. Do your kids ride? as mine will be looking for some riding buddies.
If you value your kids well being, don’t make them move mid term or during exams. Wait till they move from primary to secondary school, or school to college.
Why? I thought moving before the summer holidays was a good thing so they could make friends before the holidays. Both are not at exam age so that part shouldn’t be a problem