Eskdale Spring Dubfest 17/18/19th April 2015

Some time mid-afternoon I hope ....

 

We aim to set off after early lunch - about 1pm - aiming to get there by 4pm - or be waiting for BYT somewhere along the way.

 

I'm only 1/2 hour away so probably set off early afternoon.

 

Scafell? Possibly... Will bring walking boots!

 

Which is best way - off at J36 then A590 through Newby bridge and head up to Eskdale, or go further up to A591 and through Windemere and Ambleside?
It'll be around 4.30 when I get to J36

 

what route are you planning on, avoid windermere and don't go over hardknott. i think it may take you more than 2 hours but we'll save you a space.
can't remember how long it took @bernjb56 last year he may have a better idea of time it will take

 

@davek aim for Ravenglass, then up to Eskdale, seems the longer way but more van friendly. We should be getting there about midday.

 

Thank you ladies

We're on grass no hook up - if someone could save us a space for van and large awning that'd be absolutely super

Katies looking forward to seeing everyone again - and so am I of course

 

get the kettle on then, we hope to be there not long after you. then again i don't have to drive half as far as most coming up................my engine will just be getting upto temperature.

 

It took an age

 

Looks like Katie might have a dental appointment at 1 o'clock then ;-)

 

Trying to work out the best route from sunny Leeds...

 

I was told to avoid the upper route that goes through Windemere and Ambleside and do the lower route that goes via Newby Bridge and through Broughton-in-Furness.

 

Yep. Thinking A595 way

 

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My chauffeur hopes to have me there by Thursday at 8ish

 

is it first one there gets the beers in...................................

 

Well there's no chance that'll be me so yes, first one gets the beers in

Oh and a diet coke for Katie please

 

Yes - C&CC advise that you must go via A590 and Newby Bridge - or you will end up on Wrynose and Hardknott pass - which would be a bit of a drive to say the least.
After Newby Bridge turn right onto A5092 towards Broughton and then A595 up the coast to Ravenglass and Holmbrook before turning right to Boot - careful not to take the earlier turn right just past Broad Oak as this is rather twisty.

 

My route finder suggested I turn right at Broughton and headed along Smithy Lane - looks a lot shorter than going along A595?

Any reason not to go that way?