First camping trip

DaveM · 08-24-2008, 08:11 PM

Just got back from my first camping trip on the bike. This is really why I wanted to get back into biking so was really looking forward to it. My lad, Alex, proved to be an excellent pillion and loved the trip despite the weather.

Got everything we needed into a tank bag and small rucksack on the back, with tent strapped on. Weather was a bit miserable when we left Sunderland, but we lost the rain as we entered Cumbria. Found a campsite at Thirlspot, with a pub that does good food right next to it.

Had a wander around Keswick and the Lake before setting off down Borrowdale for Honister Pass.

Good one of me with my eyes shut

This was my first Lakeland pass on the bike. The steepest part is at the bottom as you leave Seatoller. Very steep also as you start the descent to Gatesgarth, but an ice cream stop to look forward to. From there we went along to Buttermere and past Crummock Water before turning right to take the Whinlatter pass back toward Keswick. Great little ride, with lots of fantastic scenery and idyllic places to stop and enjoy the view.

The campsite turned into a mud bath overnight with non-stop rain. Pitching the tent right up the field away from the track was not the best idea

. Anyway got to the road in one piece and came back over Hartside.

The cafe was very busy, but the run down Weardale was a real pleasure. Sun shining and relatively clear roads.

Hope you like the pics.

grotbag · 08-24-2008, 08:24 PM

It looks brill Dave, wouldn't have been the same without a bit of mud though!

Spree · 08-24-2008, 08:29 PM

Nice one Dave - good practice for the forum meet next weekend?

jonnywombat · 08-24-2008, 08:34 PM

looks like you had fun, and it could of been a lot wetter...

FirestormMike · 08-24-2008, 08:39 PM

Were you at Hartside today ? I was there at about 12:30 after riding up through Weardale

Cracking bit of road.

Statham · 08-24-2008, 08:46 PM

Nice one mate...this is one of the things I'm really looking forward to trying once my bike arrives.

DaveM · 08-24-2008, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FirestormMike

Were you at Hartside today ? I was there at about 12:30 after riding up through Weardale

Cracking bit of road.

I think we left just before then Mike so probably passed you on the way down

FirestormMike · 08-24-2008, 09:20 PM

It looked like it had only just dried up as we rode up there, If you saw a red SP1, black GSXR1000 and a red and black GSX1400, that was us.

lady clara · 08-25-2008, 08:04 AM

Looks great Dave; We were visiting relatives staying on a site at Keswick yesterday and it was like a bog in many of the tent areas. They's been advising people not to come because of the conditions. Quite a few biker there though. Hope its a bit drier next week for us!

DaveM · 08-25-2008, 08:37 AM

Saturday's looking good

08-24-2008, 08:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
DaveM Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sunderland Posts: 116	First camping trip Just got back from my first camping trip on the bike. This is really why I wanted to get back into biking so was really looking forward to it. My lad, Alex, proved to be an excellent pillion and loved the trip despite the weather. Got everything we needed into a tank bag and small rucksack on the back, with tent strapped on. Weather was a bit miserable when we left Sunderland, but we lost the rain as we entered Cumbria. Found a campsite at Thirlspot, with a pub that does good food right next to it. Had a wander around Keswick and the Lake before setting off down Borrowdale for Honister Pass. Good one of me with my eyes shut This was my first Lakeland pass on the bike. The steepest part is at the bottom as you leave Seatoller. Very steep also as you start the descent to Gatesgarth, but an ice cream stop to look forward to. From there we went along to Buttermere and past Crummock Water before turning right to take the Whinlatter pass back toward Keswick. Great little ride, with lots of fantastic scenery and idyllic places to stop and enjoy the view. The campsite turned into a mud bath overnight with non-stop rain. Pitching the tent right up the field away from the track was not the best idea . Anyway got to the road in one piece and came back over Hartside. The cafe was very busy, but the run down Weardale was a real pleasure. Sun shining and relatively clear roads. Hope you like the pics.

08-24-2008, 08:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
grotbag Moderator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Near Hornsea,on the East Yorkshire coast Posts: 8,142	Re: First camping trip It looks brill Dave, wouldn't have been the same without a bit of mud though!
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08-24-2008, 08:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
Spree Administrator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton Le Willows Posts: 3,162	Re: First camping trip Nice one Dave - good practice for the forum meet next weekend?
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08-24-2008, 08:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
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08-24-2008, 08:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
FirestormMike Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Stockton on Tees Posts: 1,269	Re: First camping trip Were you at Hartside today ? I was there at about 12:30 after riding up through Weardale Cracking bit of road.
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08-24-2008, 08:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
Statham Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Swindon, Wltshire Posts: 60	Re: First camping trip Nice one mate...this is one of the things I'm really looking forward to trying once my bike arrives.

08-24-2008, 09:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
FirestormMike Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Stockton on Tees Posts: 1,269	Re: First camping trip It looked like it had only just dried up as we rode up there, If you saw a red SP1, black GSXR1000 and a red and black GSX1400, that was us.
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08-25-2008, 08:04 AM	#9 (permalink)
lady clara Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Co. Durham Posts: 1,453	Re: First camping trip Looks great Dave; We were visiting relatives staying on a site at Keswick yesterday and it was like a bog in many of the tent areas. They's been advising people not to come because of the conditions. Quite a few biker there though. Hope its a bit drier next week for us!
	Lady Clara

08-25-2008, 08:37 AM	#10 (permalink)
DaveM Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sunderland Posts: 116	Re: First camping trip Saturday's looking good

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