A long drive up into southern Scotland was a pleasing way to spend the day. There was no particular agenda so there was no rush. The traffic was bearable and the weather was cooler than it had been so a drive down to Garlieston down by the water seemed a good way to break the journey. The Harbour Inn was welcoming and the beer was good. A win win as […]
One of the things I look forward to on my cake and coffee hunting trips is finding somewhere that not only has the pre-requite good coffee and wonderful cake but as a bonus has a big window that I can sit by and watch the world go by.
If you venture to the southern end of Lake Windermere you’ll find yourself at Lakeside pier and next to it is the terminus of The Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway. It’s a preserved line, running over part of the track bed that used to connect Lake Windermere with the rail route to Lancaster and Barrow in Furness. In it’s full glory it would have been a fantastic tourism asset as well […]
And hello from the Cumbrian gem that is Kendal. I’m on my travels with a mix of train and bus, so that should make for an exciting day, what with railway troubles, heatwaves, possible meteor strikes, alien invasions etc. So before any of the above kick off I am currently sat outside Farrar’s coffee house enjoying coffee and cake while being serenaded from across the road by a very good […]
Being the solitary Hobbit that I can be I’ve got into the habit (alliteration?) of going out for Sunday lunch. Yes there’s some people who will say that I’ve been out to lunch for years now but 😝 to them. Today I am in the Cheshire village of Knutsford, trying not to lower the tone of the place while having a very excellent Ploughman’s in the wonderful Cheese Yard. If […]
I haven’t been to Maryport in a while, passed through, passed by etc. While I was in Carlisle I took the opportunity to ride down on the train, it’s only about forty five minutes and Dona catch up. I couldn’t have picked a better day. As I walked up from the station the streets were thronging with people because it was the day of the Community Carnival and parade. People […]
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