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 iamsporticus
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Hi

Im in the Lakes having as lovely time as you can have without a bike 🙁

The weather is "challenging" which is fine by me as I have brought my waterproofs
My GF however didnt.....

Mainly as she hasnt got any because shes not the outdoors type but the countryside here and the weather have convinced her the error of her ways

Where would be a good place to look to get some mid range type outdoors kit around Ambleside then please?
There seem to be masses of shops selling at list price and I naturally have a thing for a bargain!

Is there a CCC equivalent nearby??


 
Posted : 05/04/2011 11:43 am
 geoffj
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Gaynors are ok for price. There is a cheaper place Head to the Hills down Compston road.

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Posted : 05/04/2011 11:46 am
 molgrips
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Isn't every other shop in Ambleside an outdoor shop?


 
Posted : 05/04/2011 11:49 am
 chriswilk
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in Gaynors go downstairs as far as you can, or go in from the back road. There lies the discounted section. Some bargains can usually be found.


 
Posted : 05/04/2011 11:59 am
 geoffj
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And if you like discounted Patagucci stuff, head for the mountain factor.


 
Posted : 05/04/2011 12:01 pm
 Teetosugars
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molgrips - Member
Isn't every other shop in Ambleside an outdoor shop?

No.

[i]Every[/i] shop in Ambleside an outdoor shop 😉


 
Posted : 05/04/2011 12:04 pm
 molgrips
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Every shop that's not an outdoor shop being a tea room.


 
Posted : 05/04/2011 12:58 pm
 iDave
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or an outdoor shop with a tea room section....


 
Posted : 05/04/2011 12:59 pm
 Esme
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+1 for Gaynor's Bargain Basement


 
Posted : 05/04/2011 1:02 pm
 bagpuss72
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Depends how far you want to travel there's a few places in Bowness have sales all year round thats not too far you could do a boat trip too have a cream tea.... 😀


 
Posted : 05/04/2011 1:02 pm
 robh
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Also a Rock Bottom (Cotswold Outlet Shop) in Grasmere just up the road.
Often bargains to be had there.


 
Posted : 05/04/2011 1:32 pm
 bagpuss72
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Hawkshead - the big store always has bargains is that still open not been to Hawkshead for years


 
Posted : 05/04/2011 1:42 pm
 Trekster
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Gaynors sales down the stairs, nearly bought a nice Berghaus jacket last week.Luckily it was too small, it was very green or very yellow!!!
Nip up to Keswick there are a few more there, Blacks etc.

iDave - Member or an outdoor shop with a tea room section.... POSTED 1 HOUR AGO # REPORT-POST]

George Fishers in Keswick. Nice soup and huge portion of cake last week 😀


 
Posted : 05/04/2011 2:39 pm
 molgrips
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Wow.. epic bbcode fail.


 
Posted : 05/04/2011 2:40 pm
 missingfrontallobe
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molgrips - Member
Isn't every other shop in Ambleside an outdoor shop?

Agree 😀

I bought a decent waterproof from the Keswick branch of the shop just between Biketreks & the carpark, (is it Mountain Warehouse?) when I packed everyone elses jackets except my own on a Lakes trip last October.


 
Posted : 05/04/2011 3:33 pm
 iamsporticus
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Sorted thanks

Combo of Gaynors and the place in the precinct just round the corner

Thanks for your help


 
Posted : 05/04/2011 3:56 pm
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