Like the inclusion of the friction buffer stop at Windermere station, as a youngster visiting the lakes I vaugly remember a train going through the end wall there.
To the best of my knowledge that happened a couple of times. Windermere had a really interesting method of running the engine around the train. Once all the passengers had departed the train, the carriages were pulled out of the station and up the slope by a pilot engine, leaving the engine that pulled the train to move out of the platform and onto the turntable to turn around. The carriages would then be returned to the station, and on busy days this involved them free-wheeling down the slope to the platform, the manouvre controlled by the guard, who would apply the brakes to bring the train to rest. On a couple of occasions this manouvre was not successful, and the coaches ran beyond the platform anbd through the wall. There was also an occasion when a train failed to stop at the buffers and crashed through the wall.
Always a good day when one of your videos pops up Eric. I hope that you are well? Thank you for the interesting video although if I'm honest it's and area I try to avoid as it is so busy these days. Fortunately it's still possible to find a quiet haven on the hill (if you look hard enough!😁). Cheers.
Thank you. I haven't given up on hills, where, as you say, it is always possible to find peace and quiet. My inspiration for this video was a trip to Bowness and seeing the sight of lots of people walking around peering into their smartphones, and asking local workers (such as the boat workers) what else there is to see and do. I looked on YT and found that the local tourist authorities, the folk that are supposed to promote the area, have not, after 20 years of opportunity, placed a simple guide to any of the local towns online, or at least if they have they are well hidden. So I thought I'd have a bash at doing it myself. Was quite fun to do, although not as much fun as hill walking.
Hi Eric, another great video! Even though I'm Scottish, I love the Lakes and have done many of the walks on you channel. Hope you're back among the Fells soon!
Thank you. Being Scottish is no bar to enjoying great scenery. I'm planning a bit of a mix of videos, some on the fells, and some about more 'touristy' things. I might even venture out of the Lakes. I'm told the Yorkshire Dales is very pretty.
Thank you. I'm plodding along nicely. The great thing about this region is the lack of change. I was looking at pictures I had taken in 1970 a few weeks ago, and everywhere was instantly recognisable to an 8 year old child who lives in the area - although he did think the cars looked funny!
Just returned from here last week. Beautiful town. Most importantly dogs are welcomed and made a fuss of in shops pubs. The magic roundabout did a lovely breakfast and coffee. The pub almost opposite does an amazing roast dinner!! Would recommend Windermere to everyone ❤
Thank you. Yes, I like the way that dogs are welcomed into most shops. The Magic Roundabout must be one of the few eateries actually on the side of a roundabout, albeit a mini one. It always seems busy when I pass by. I think the pub you mean is the Albert Hotel. I freely admit to having had some very nice evenings in there over the years!
Great to hear and see another video from you. Your content always entertains and educates as well as inspiring me and my partner to get out and about in The Lakes. We are looking forward to the next one. Thanks.
Thank you. I think your plan to visit beyond London is an excellent one. The Lake District is lovely, as is Yorkshire, particularly the dales. The Peak District is also very nice, with towns like Bakewell and Matlock particularly pleasant. Oxford has a rich history, as does Cambridge, and York and Chester still have their original Roman walls in place. Plus you mustn't forget the west of England - Glastonbury is quite unique, and Cheddar Gorge, although not large, is lovely. Wherever you visit, have a lovely time.
Great to see you back Eric. I’m off back up in the lakes next month. Can’t bloody wait. Great vid as always mate. Hope you are keeping well! All the best .
Thank you, yes. I'm good. Hope you enjoy your visit. Not a lot has changed but the wet winter seems to have made the scenery just a little bit greener. (or it could just be my eyes!)
Hi Eric, Like so many before me, nice to see you back on our screens. Hope you and your family are well and enjoying your retirement. Do you have any plans to do more of your traditional type reviews? Cheers Graham
Thank you Graham. Yes, although I have to admit that the reaction to this one has been better than I thought. I think it is fairly certain though that I won't be doing Striding Edge! But, as you know, there are lots of lower hills and interesting topics to cover. So, as ever, it is watch this space!
Lovely video as always and nice to see you back again. You have been missed! Windermere and Bowness is a great place. I was there a couple of months ago with my wife. Quick question Eric. Are your excellent little walking books still available anywhere or from you? I have 2 of them ( all walks completed) but was hoping to get hold of the others. Can’t find them anywhere. Look forward to more videos 😊
Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it. With regard to the walking books, I'm afraid that publication ceased in 2020. They were available at some selected hotels, and online, so won't be in any bookshops anywhere I'm afraid. Having said that, the New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel bought extra copies in 2019, knowing that they were to be discontinued. They may have some stock left. Hopefully the instructions will be up to date. In the past, each re-issue had to be edited as routes changed. Simple things like stiles becoming gates, or paths renewed or re-routed, however, if you are walking and relying on the instructions to keep you safe and on the right track then what appears a small change can actually make quite a difference. I hope you have some luck. If you let me know which ones you have, I can also have a mooch around in my old office stuff to see if there are any copies gathering dust. Many thanks. Eric
@@jonathancraigguides Thank you Eric. I will try the NDG next time I’m in the Langdales. I have Walks around Ambleside and Walks in the Langdale Valley. If you find any of the others lying around your office I would love to buy them. Best wishes Alan
That depends where you have parked, and whether your being overdue has been spotted by the relevant authorities, but I would have thought that it would be in the region of £60 - £200 pounds. Some of the car parks have a pay by phone option, so you may be able to use that if you run overtime. If you are parked on the street then it will depend upon whether the traffic warden sees your vehicle.
Thanks ❤
Please you enjoyed it.
Like the inclusion of the friction buffer stop at Windermere station, as a youngster visiting the lakes I vaugly remember a train going through the end wall there.
To the best of my knowledge that happened a couple of times. Windermere had a really interesting method of running the engine around the train. Once all the passengers had departed the train, the carriages were pulled out of the station and up the slope by a pilot engine, leaving the engine that pulled the train to move out of the platform and onto the turntable to turn around. The carriages would then be returned to the station, and on busy days this involved them free-wheeling down the slope to the platform, the manouvre controlled by the guard, who would apply the brakes to bring the train to rest. On a couple of occasions this manouvre was not successful, and the coaches ran beyond the platform anbd through the wall. There was also an occasion when a train failed to stop at the buffers and crashed through the wall.
Nice to have you back again and great video.
Thank you.
Fantastic to hear your voice again.
Thank you. My mother, God rest her soul, used to say that I could natter for England!
Great to see you back here hope theres more to come🤞
Thank you. Yes, I've got another new camera!
Always a good day when one of your videos pops up Eric. I hope that you are well? Thank you for the interesting video although if I'm honest it's and area I try to avoid as it is so busy these days. Fortunately it's still possible to find a quiet haven on the hill (if you look hard enough!😁). Cheers.
Thank you. I haven't given up on hills, where, as you say, it is always possible to find peace and quiet. My inspiration for this video was a trip to Bowness and seeing the sight of lots of people walking around peering into their smartphones, and asking local workers (such as the boat workers) what else there is to see and do. I looked on YT and found that the local tourist authorities, the folk that are supposed to promote the area, have not, after 20 years of opportunity, placed a simple guide to any of the local towns online, or at least if they have they are well hidden. So I thought I'd have a bash at doing it myself. Was quite fun to do, although not as much fun as hill walking.
great to have you back, hope you've got some walks planed :)
Thank you. I have. My old boots may be worn, but they are not ready for the bin quite yet.
Hi Eric, another great video! Even though I'm Scottish, I love the Lakes and have done many of the walks on you channel. Hope you're back among the Fells soon!
Thank you. Being Scottish is no bar to enjoying great scenery. I'm planning a bit of a mix of videos, some on the fells, and some about more 'touristy' things. I might even venture out of the Lakes. I'm told the Yorkshire Dales is very pretty.
Wonderful to hear your voice, and great video, as always.
Thank you Kris. Hope you are keeping well.
Very useful, thank you.👍
Thank you.
Great to have you back, really missed your guides
Thank you.
Nice to have you back Eric, Hope you are keeping well. This video reminds me of past visits to the area.
Thank you. I'm plodding along nicely. The great thing about this region is the lack of change. I was looking at pictures I had taken in 1970 a few weeks ago, and everywhere was instantly recognisable to an 8 year old child who lives in the area - although he did think the cars looked funny!
Just returned from here last week. Beautiful town. Most importantly dogs are welcomed and made a fuss of in shops pubs. The magic roundabout did a lovely breakfast and coffee. The pub almost opposite does an amazing roast dinner!! Would recommend Windermere to everyone ❤
Thank you. Yes, I like the way that dogs are welcomed into most shops. The Magic Roundabout must be one of the few eateries actually on the side of a roundabout, albeit a mini one. It always seems busy when I pass by. I think the pub you mean is the Albert Hotel. I freely admit to having had some very nice evenings in there over the years!
My favourite guide to the lakes , it's been a while but worth the wait cheers and all the best 😃
Thank you, that is much appreciated. More to come, when the rain stops!!!
Great to hear and see another video from you. Your content always entertains and educates as well as inspiring me and my partner to get out and about in The Lakes. We are looking forward to the next one. Thanks.
Thank you. Thankfully the weather is improving, and my new camera needs to be mastered!
So good to see you back xx
Thank you.
Best guide for the lakes, watched them all.
Thank you.
Really informative videos, really easy to listen to. Loving your videos Jonathan 👍
Thank you.
Brilliant that Eric... looking forward to another low walking one perhaps 🤔.. Take care from Ontario Canada 👍🙏
Thank you Kenny
I love your videos Jonathan. From my home in the US, I am using them to plan a trip beyond the traditional London.
Thank you. I think your plan to visit beyond London is an excellent one. The Lake District is lovely, as is Yorkshire, particularly the dales. The Peak District is also very nice, with towns like Bakewell and Matlock particularly pleasant. Oxford has a rich history, as does Cambridge, and York and Chester still have their original Roman walls in place. Plus you mustn't forget the west of England - Glastonbury is quite unique, and Cheddar Gorge, although not large, is lovely. Wherever you visit, have a lovely time.
HI Joanthan, great to see you back, hope you are all well.
Cheers
Dave
Thank you Dave. Yes, all well, but yet to find a cure for ageing!
i am happy to see you again... best wishes and a big thank you for all of your hiking tipps and videos... stay healthy!!!
Thank you. I keep plodding on.😃
Great to see you back Eric. I’m off back up in the lakes next month. Can’t bloody wait. Great vid as always mate. Hope you are keeping well! All the best .
Thank you, yes. I'm good. Hope you enjoy your visit. Not a lot has changed but the wet winter seems to have made the scenery just a little bit greener. (or it could just be my eyes!)
Hi Eric,
Like so many before me, nice to see you back on our screens. Hope you and your family are well and enjoying your retirement. Do you have any plans to do more of your traditional type reviews?
Cheers
Graham
Thank you Graham. Yes, although I have to admit that the reaction to this one has been better than I thought. I think it is fairly certain though that I won't be doing Striding Edge! But, as you know, there are lots of lower hills and interesting topics to cover. So, as ever, it is watch this space!
Great to see your return
Thank you Graham. Not my usual type of video, I know, but actually I thoroughly enjoyed doing it.
Lovely video as always and nice to see you back again. You have been missed! Windermere and Bowness is a great place. I was there a couple of months ago with my wife.
Quick question Eric. Are your excellent little walking books still available anywhere or from you? I have 2 of them ( all walks completed) but was hoping to get hold of the others. Can’t find them anywhere.
Look forward to more videos 😊
Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it. With regard to the walking books, I'm afraid that publication ceased in 2020. They were available at some selected hotels, and online, so won't be in any bookshops anywhere I'm afraid. Having said that, the New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel bought extra copies in 2019, knowing that they were to be discontinued. They may have some stock left. Hopefully the instructions will be up to date. In the past, each re-issue had to be edited as routes changed. Simple things like stiles becoming gates, or paths renewed or re-routed, however, if you are walking and relying on the instructions to keep you safe and on the right track then what appears a small change can actually make quite a difference. I hope you have some luck. If you let me know which ones you have, I can also have a mooch around in my old office stuff to see if there are any copies gathering dust. Many thanks. Eric
@@jonathancraigguides Thank you Eric. I will try the NDG next time I’m in the Langdales.
I have Walks around Ambleside and Walks in the Langdale Valley. If you find any of the others lying around your office I would love to buy them.
Best wishes Alan
How much the fine if we used more longer time for park ?
That depends where you have parked, and whether your being overdue has been spotted by the relevant authorities, but I would have thought that it would be in the region of £60 - £200 pounds. Some of the car parks have a pay by phone option, so you may be able to use that if you run overtime. If you are parked on the street then it will depend upon whether the traffic warden sees your vehicle.