Anyone planning to stay in Bowness or Windermere, who watched the end of this video: don't go thinking you can walk out of your accommodation in the morning and just jump on the Ravenglass & Eskdale railway. Despite the implication of it featuring in this particular film, Boot, the nearest point on the railway, is almost 20 miles away from Bowness-on-Windermere. There are no links to it via public transport, and it would take about an hour to drive there. It is accessible on foot, as everywhere in The Lake District is, but the 'stroll' down there from Bowness would take you about seven hours, and is no 'amble' as the route goes via Ambleside and takes in the climbs over both Wrynose Pass and Hardknott Pass.
Hi Dave, thanks for the detailed directions to the little train ride, but I did not suggest "you can walk out of your accommodation in the morning and just jump on." Instead I included the ride as an option at the end of the program, saying: " That's about as far as we're going in the walk and there's a sign that's pointing to Ferry Hill. That must be leading us back to the ferry, so that's where were going - through the gate, across the field, along a few more trails and heading downhill. We are done with the hike, but we do have one more interesting attraction to show you. We’re going to take you on a train ride on a miniature train powered by steam. It's the Ravenglass and Eskdale Steam Railway." Then I show the train ride. Thanks again for explaining its actual location.
Agreed. As someone who has lived here all his life, I'd agree that Winter brings it own attractions. The vistas take on a different but still amazing perspective......
I love this. I walked all that on my two month long visits to my aunt's home in Windermere. At that time the restaurant in Bowness, Porto was still the Porthole. Owned by my Aunt and uncle. Judy and Gianni Berton. I loved seeing it and the tiny balcony circled. I spent tons of time in there.
I have watched your video 4 times now and shared with all my family. I saw the Porthole in your split screen, earlier video. I am in Texas. Born in the U.K. but only had the 2 visits back. I love your video!!!
You are one hell of a salesman. I live just down the road, and I don't normally go near the place because it's too busy, but your voice-over made me want to go....... If you're a tourist, Bowness and Windermere are nice enough, but the real gems are elsewhere. Try Cartmel Sticky Toffee pudding or Grasmere Gingerbread....... Windermere Lake is scenic for sure, but as a local I prefer Coniston Water or Bassenthwaite Lake. DON'T rent a room for the night in a busy pub. You won't be able to get any sleep until the early hours...... One thing you must get used to in the Lake District is the weather. Here, we have Winter followed by 6 months of bad weather. And I'm not sure I agree with the "plenty of parking available" bit. There never is whenever I go.... And it's not *Lake* Windermere. It's just Windermere....
Not sure I agree with not visiting in the winter! As a regular visitor to the lakes, the Lake District is beautiful in the winter with the snow capped mountains and cozy pubs, of course it a lot less busy which is also a bonus.
Great video, thanks for sharing Dennis. I'm a regular visitor to the lakes and sometimes it's easy to take things for granted so it's great to see it through your eyes, hopefully you'll be back soon
A pretty good film Dennis,you have taken the trouble to get to know the area .On the subject of sheep; The local Herdwick sheep came over with the Vikings and the thought of removing them is appalling.
Beatrix Potter would have been outraged, because as one of the Lake District's leading sheep breeders, she used to have Herdwicks on the 13 hill farms and 4000 acres of the Lake District she owned.....
Great video! We just booked a trip for the last few days of April then going on to Edinburgh. So excited! A couple questions: 1. Will the scenery be green by that time? I read that spring starts in March but wanted to be sure. I’m okay with chilly/rainy as long as everything isn’t still brown. 2. We’ll be staying in Lakeside, across the lake. Is it easy to get to the hotspots at Bowness and Windermere?
There are some limited public bus routes but I doubt you could easily see "the entire Lake District" that way. Better to drive, or take a tour as we did with companies like Mountain Goat. They take care of all the travels in various day trips, with the skilled guide doing all the driving and explaining. That's why staying in Bowness is effective, as they are based there. You can get to Bowness by train.
Dennis Callen for future reference you said in this film that you was going to walk along lake Windermere. One thing might be useful for you to know is that mere is old English for Lake so by saying your going for a walk along Lake Windermere you are effectively saying lake twice in the name, ie lake Winderlake which as you can see sounds odd. Just a little thing to think about! Otherwise great film
I used to live in Bowness IT was a great time
Thanks for IT IT bring good memories 🥰😎
I visited Windermere three years ago and it’s one of the best places. It must be awesome if I could live there
Hi same here I'm from Cumbria but I live in Essex now because I married a Philipo living there but I want to go back to Cumbria
I love Windermere what a beautiful place as is the Lake District
"Avoid Winter time" ? It's one of the best times to see and appreciate the beauty of the Lakes!
OK. Maybe that's my bias, as I live in Hawaii where it's always warm.
Amazing Bowness and Windermere
Fantastic narration
Lovely. The split screen really adds to the video! Thanks.
Been there in 2017.......it will be always close to my heart !
Thank you for always sharing your travel videos. Very informative and helpful. I live vicariously through your videos. Keep up the good work.
Anyone planning to stay in Bowness or Windermere, who watched the end of this video: don't go thinking you can walk out of your accommodation in the morning and just jump on the Ravenglass & Eskdale railway. Despite the implication of it featuring in this particular film, Boot, the nearest point on the railway, is almost 20 miles away from Bowness-on-Windermere. There are no links to it via public transport, and it would take about an hour to drive there. It is accessible on foot, as everywhere in The Lake District is, but the 'stroll' down there from Bowness would take you about seven hours, and is no 'amble' as the route goes via Ambleside and takes in the climbs over both Wrynose Pass and Hardknott Pass.
Hi Dave, thanks for the detailed directions to the little train ride, but I did not suggest "you can walk out of your accommodation in the morning and just jump on." Instead I included the ride as an option at the end of the program, saying: " That's about as far as we're going in the walk and there's a sign that's pointing to Ferry Hill. That must be leading us back to the ferry, so that's where were going - through the gate, across the field, along a few more trails and heading downhill.
We are done with the hike, but we do have one more interesting attraction to show you. We’re going to take you on a train ride on a miniature train powered by steam.
It's the Ravenglass and Eskdale Steam Railway."
Then I show the train ride. Thanks again for explaining its actual location.
i live in winderemere and i know all the places you covered because i go to those places nearly everyday when i go on daily walks
joeecc joeecc my aunt lives in Windermere and I’m going on Saturday this week
joeecc joeecc here cause Taylor Swift made a fantastic song on it
You are indeed lucky
I prefer winter when the weather's bad and no one's there. Perfect
Agreed. As someone who has lived here all his life, I'd agree that Winter brings it own attractions. The vistas take on a different but still amazing perspective......
I love this. I walked all that on my two month long visits to my aunt's home in Windermere. At that time the restaurant in Bowness, Porto was still the Porthole. Owned by my Aunt and uncle. Judy and Gianni Berton. I loved seeing it and the tiny balcony circled. I spent tons of time in there.
yes, I greatly enjoyed my meal sitting on the balcony at 2:12 with a view of pedestrians below
I have watched your video 4 times now and shared with all my family. I saw the Porthole in your split screen, earlier video. I am in Texas. Born in the U.K. but only had the 2 visits back. I love your video!!!
You are one hell of a salesman. I live just down the road, and I don't normally go near the place because it's too busy, but your voice-over made me want to go....... If you're a tourist, Bowness and Windermere are nice enough, but the real gems are elsewhere. Try Cartmel Sticky Toffee pudding or Grasmere Gingerbread....... Windermere Lake is scenic for sure, but as a local I prefer Coniston Water or Bassenthwaite Lake. DON'T rent a room for the night in a busy pub. You won't be able to get any sleep until the early hours...... One thing you must get used to in the Lake District is the weather. Here, we have Winter followed by 6 months of bad weather. And I'm not sure I agree with the "plenty of parking available" bit. There never is whenever I go.... And it's not *Lake* Windermere. It's just Windermere....
Those Windermere peaks look like a perfect place to cry
- Taylor Swift: folklore
Trying to find somewhere to park your car will leave you in tears.....
what a cozy video :-)
These vids deserve much more attention. So so informative and really easy viewing! Thanks!
Thanks Dennis! Great video. I just opened a small hotel in Bowness (The Berry Boutique) and will forward your video to incoming guests 😁🙏🏻
Your little hotel has a great location, right on the edge of "downtown" good luck.
@@denniscallan Thanks Dennis!! ☺️☺️🙏🏻
So this is what taylor ment when she wrote the lakes, everytime i sing this song im going to imagine this place 🥺
great video thanks. off on thursday for 3 nights
Anybody came here because of Taylor Swift's song??
Me lmao
I thought I was the only one 😂
ME!
no
Not sure I agree with not visiting in the winter! As a regular visitor to the lakes, the Lake District is beautiful in the winter with the snow capped mountains and cozy pubs, of course it a lot less busy which is also a bonus.
Winter is certainly a good time to visit.....
Exactly John. I was astounded when he suggested avoiding Winter!
かわいいお店がいっぱい
こんな街に住んでみたいな
WONDERFUL
Great video, thanks for sharing Dennis. I'm a regular visitor to the lakes and sometimes it's easy to take things for granted so it's great to see it through your eyes, hopefully you'll be back soon
Great travel guide video!!! Thanks! (Better than Rick Steve's ones as exact travel details are not disclosed to this extent).
Очень красивый фильм , спасибо
A pretty good film Dennis,you have taken the trouble to get to know the area .On the subject of sheep; The local Herdwick sheep came over with the Vikings and the thought of removing them is appalling.
Beatrix Potter would have been outraged, because as one of the Lake District's leading sheep breeders, she used to have Herdwicks on the 13 hill farms and 4000 acres of the Lake District she owned.....
Great video! We just booked a trip for the last few days of April then going on to Edinburgh. So excited! A couple questions: 1. Will the scenery be green by that time? I read that spring starts in March but wanted to be sure. I’m okay with chilly/rainy as long as everything isn’t still brown. 2. We’ll be staying in Lakeside, across the lake. Is it easy to get to the hotspots at Bowness and Windermere?
Thanks for the video. I was wondering if it's possible to travel by bus across the entire Lake district?
There are some limited public bus routes but I doubt you could easily see "the entire Lake District" that way. Better to drive, or take a tour as we did with companies like Mountain Goat. They take care of all the travels in various day trips, with the skilled guide doing all the driving and explaining. That's why staying in Bowness is effective, as they are based there. You can get to Bowness by train.
Bold was the waitress on our three year trip
Getting lunch down by the lakes
She said I looked like an American singer
Dennis Callen for future reference you said in this film that you was going to walk along lake Windermere. One thing might be useful for you to know is that mere is old English for Lake so by saying your going for a walk along Lake Windermere you are effectively saying lake twice in the name, ie lake Winderlake which as you can see sounds odd. Just a little thing to think about! Otherwise great film
I have no sound
Erm excuse me but there is only one lake in the Lake District but there is plenty of tarns
Meres and waters to be precise.....