Planning Derwentwater for 60th Bday

[Mandelised]

Hi all , i turn 60 next year and planning a stay near Derwentwater (walking, cycling, canoeing, climbing) Id like to do an overnight or longer Bushcraft night. Any recommendations nearby or advice, ideas , help etc etc appreciated. Aslo looking for a place for up to 6 people to stay so family can join us as and when (my Dad will be 90 at the same time) if anyone has advice on that also appreciated.

 

[Pattree]

Given that you have a year to plan, you should be able to book a camp site for yourself and Hotel / Self catering for your family but I’d do it soon. Loads of information on line.

In addition to your exertions may I recommend high tea at Brysons for your fathers birthday (but BOOK!)
And
Look at what’s on at Theatre on the Lake if you like theatre. We always enjoy the pre-Christmas performance.
We will be in Keswick again this December and booked last year.

It’s beautiful country and a great little town but you’d better be a patient driver. The roads in the hills thereabouts can get crowded and slow. Even the crags can get over popular.

Good luck.

Edited to add:
We too travel from Telford.

If you or your family want lunch on the way I’d recommend Low Sizergh Farm on the Kendal by pass. The cafe is up a flight of stairs - can’t remember a lift.
Nothing posh but good grub.

 

[C_Claycomb]

Grange camp site. Hollows Farm.
Grid Ref: NY 24921 16759
Lat, long: 54.54051, -3.16196

 

[Mandelised]

Place to stay sorted, timings Dad 90 dec 30th me 60 june 22nd , shepherds crag rock climbing. time on holiday .. last two weeks june (ish) thanks for the replies