Arriving at KESWICK CAMPING & CARAVANNING club site - LAKE DISTRICT - Sept 2020

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  • Опубликовано: 3 окт 2020
  • Welcome to my Channel - We start our 14 day tour of the Lake District in Cumbria & also Dumfries & Galloway, In this video we arrive & take a walk around Keswick Camping & Caravanning club site where we stop for 4 nights before moving up to Dumfries & Galloway in Scotland.
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  • @andrew-karens-adventures
    @andrew-karens-adventures  3 года назад +5

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  • @steve1962
    @steve1962 2 года назад +3

    Keswick is fab..........I spent three very happy years there as a boarder at school (Lairthwaite school 1976 -79)......can't beat the Lakes!!
    Steve

    • @andrew-karens-adventures
      @andrew-karens-adventures  2 года назад

      Yes must agree Keswick & The lakes are beautiful, Thanks for watching 👍

    • @stevezodiac491
      @stevezodiac491 2 года назад

      the West Coast of the Scottish Highlands and Skye is much better.

  • @NatureAndOther
    @NatureAndOther 3 года назад +1

    Wow, the view on the lake and mountains is wonderful !

  • @unowhotravelchannel
    @unowhotravelchannel 3 года назад +1

    Nice part of the Lakes to stay and set up, looked a popular site, amazing views!😎👍

    • @andrew-karens-adventures
      @andrew-karens-adventures  3 года назад

      Yes it was busy but on the other hand it was quiet as well, absolutely stunning views

  • @G.J..Journeys
    @G.J..Journeys 3 года назад +1

    What a lovely site. Nice views of the mountains. Great to have decent Wi-Fi in such a busy site. 👍 Graeme.

  • @thecaravanaddys
    @thecaravanaddys 3 года назад +1

    That view is stunning 😍 going to have to try that site . Thanks for sharing it 😊

    • @andrew-karens-adventures
      @andrew-karens-adventures  3 года назад

      You should its so close to all the shops & bars in Keswick - Thanks for watching

  • @strinesiansaleanian
    @strinesiansaleanian 3 года назад +1

    We're visiting for the first time tomorrow. Thanks for the vid, very helpful.

  • @jenniferbailey44
    @jenniferbailey44 3 года назад +1

    What a lovely location. We feel inspired to go to this site, perhaps in low season. Fabulous views and so close to Derwent Water, beautiful. I totally agree with you about the relatively poor Wi-Fi service with caravan and motorhome club. The outtakes made us laugh!! 😂

    • @andrew-karens-adventures
      @andrew-karens-adventures  3 года назад

      You should - Yes it was busy but on the other hand it was quiet 10 minutes walk & your into Keswick centre

  • @MrSbpool
    @MrSbpool Месяц назад +1

    Thank you.
    Great video. I agree about the wifi in the other club. Mostly rubbish 😂😂
    I can feel the tension/excitement about pitch allocation. I never seem to get the good ones.

    • @andrew-karens-adventures
      @andrew-karens-adventures  Месяц назад +1

      Thanks for watching, we did move pitches a couple of days later 👍

    • @MrSbpool
      @MrSbpool Месяц назад +1

      @@andrew-karens-adventures well done, not easy with a caravan and awning 😒. Going on Sunday and really hope for a sunny one by the lake 🤞. Hugs to both of you 😘

  • @waltersherriff1129
    @waltersherriff1129 Год назад +1

    A very informative clip, thank you so much.🥂

  • @richardharris9536
    @richardharris9536 3 года назад +5

    If you stay on the main road to the next junction ( a roundabout) you come out at the mini roundabout, it saves going through town centre.

    • @andrew-karens-adventures
      @andrew-karens-adventures  3 года назад

      Thanks for watching & the directions, I'll remember that for the next time we visit

  • @bernardscott1783
    @bernardscott1783 3 года назад +1

    Have had the 2am knock at the door a few times before we got flooded out. Great video mate

    • @andrew-karens-adventures
      @andrew-karens-adventures  3 года назад

      Wow that's an early morning call, yes I bet the site floods really easy when there's a few days of heavy rain - Thanks for watching and commenting

  • @johnsprocket2022
    @johnsprocket2022 3 года назад +1

    Hi Andrew, Great video and some beautiful views - just comes to an abrupt end! We were actually at that camp site last and had a pitch with the lake view too - very nice. I agree the C&MC Club should learn from the competition. Have a good time.

    • @andrew-karens-adventures
      @andrew-karens-adventures  3 года назад +1

      I know I should have done another outro, it had not recorded correctly & was corrupt, never mind as long as you enjoyed the video, yes stunning views it will be on our list for a return visit

  • @helensparks7631
    @helensparks7631 3 года назад +1

    Nice video. We are staying here late May next year. Looking forward to it.

  • @Clyde7709
    @Clyde7709 3 года назад +1

    Nice view of my caravan opposite you. Hope my kids were not too noisy. School hols were not quite over. Lovely site. Particularly enjoyed the ferry from Keswick and walk up Catbells. My at the time 3 year old just about managed it in his wellies.

  • @yorkshiremotoroamers
    @yorkshiremotoroamers 3 года назад +1

    Great video Andrew, really enjoyed that. Looks a lovely site. We haven’t really explored the lakes yet. Totally agree with you about CAMC WiFi, I too pay the annual fee, very poor in most sites. Thanks for sharing. 👍🚐

    • @andrew-karens-adventures
      @andrew-karens-adventures  3 года назад

      Thank you, Really enjoyed our stay there, yes it's a big site, we found it to be fairly quiet & perfect position to walk into Keswick, thank you for watching 👍😁

  • @colinmortimore218
    @colinmortimore218 Год назад +1

    My favourite place in the whole world ❤

    • @andrew-karens-adventures
      @andrew-karens-adventures  Год назад

      Yes we love Keswick, the site is perfectly placed as well, there's so much to do & ideal for visiting the surrounding area, Thank you for watching

  • @andrewflint8509
    @andrewflint8509 3 года назад +1

    Looks a nice site must add it to my ones to stay at

  • @johnwilliamson3190
    @johnwilliamson3190 3 года назад +1

    Looks amazing.hope you have a lovely stay, best wishes. John an sue .

    • @andrew-karens-adventures
      @andrew-karens-adventures  3 года назад

      Thank you kindly - It's a month ago since we were there, a little behind on the videos, but really nice site

  • @bernardscott1783
    @bernardscott1783 3 года назад +1

    We had a walk to it this Xmas and it was flooded and it happens really quick.

  • @saraht-ds1ml
    @saraht-ds1ml Год назад +1

    Awesome

  • @BEACHLIFE78
    @BEACHLIFE78 3 года назад +1

    Nice video cheers for sharing 👍

    • @andrew-karens-adventures
      @andrew-karens-adventures  3 года назад +1

      Thank you for watching

    • @BEACHLIFE78
      @BEACHLIFE78 3 года назад

      @@andrew-karens-adventures your welcome look forward to viewing more.Please have a look at my little channel if you get time.Have a great week 🙂👍

  • @stewartridley7930
    @stewartridley7930 3 года назад +1

    at least your honest great vlog

    • @andrew-karens-adventures
      @andrew-karens-adventures  3 года назад

      I try to be, I take it you mean about the WIFI, What else can you ask for its free & you can steam videos

  • @Motorhoming_Fun
    @Motorhoming_Fun 3 года назад

    Off here today quick watch to check site out.👍

    • @andrew-karens-adventures
      @andrew-karens-adventures  3 года назад

      Have a lovely time, hope the weather improves 👍😁

    • @Motorhoming_Fun
      @Motorhoming_Fun 3 года назад

      @@andrew-karens-adventures glorious weather here just arrived . Feel free to watch my current 6 site tour on RUclips 👍🙏😎

  • @CaravanningwithourWesties
    @CaravanningwithourWesties 3 года назад +1

    Loved the views from site and it looked to be quite busy! Not Caravanned in the Lakes yet! TYFS. Best wishes Sue, Brian and The Westies.👍🐶🐾😀

    • @andrew-karens-adventures
      @andrew-karens-adventures  3 года назад +1

      Thanks for watching! - It's a definite for a visit, we will return again, yes was a busy site but quiet

  • @Peakwanderer
    @Peakwanderer 3 года назад +1

    10:12 That always puts me off for some reason, I'm so used to pulling onto a CL and not having to even see someone for a few days or when it is time to go home and pay. Still a nice site, more sun and better views than the CC Manesty site but no doubt more expensive.

    • @andrew-karens-adventures
      @andrew-karens-adventures  3 года назад +1

      Yes it can be off putting if you only stop at CL sites, but it was our first visit, an excellent position & location easy access to Lake & Keswick 👍😁

  • @russfinn4602
    @russfinn4602 3 года назад +1

    lovely sight we stayed there two years ago just don't like where you can't pick your pitch lovely walks around lake area and into Keswick Only downside we had was wife being poorly half the week otherwise beautiful area

  • @keithwhite1478
    @keithwhite1478 2 года назад +1

    It all seems very crowded but I guess it would be in Keswick. I would give up such Caravan Club Sites and head for somewhere a little more spacious.

    • @andrew-karens-adventures
      @andrew-karens-adventures  2 года назад +1

      We are, it was around 4 years ago since we went there, we now us more independant sites or smaller CL / CS sites now, thanks for watching 👍

  • @buffplums
    @buffplums 3 года назад

    We turned up there and the place was heaving, motorbikes everywhere and the pitch they gave us for our caravan was surrounded by Luther units with a narrow access and the pitch wasn’t level. It was horrible and we decided we weren’t going to stay.

    • @andrew-karens-adventures
      @andrew-karens-adventures  3 года назад +1

      When we visited it was out of school holidays, we found it quiet with pleasant surroundings, the video I created was for info only, I cannot be blamed for the busy periods when other people visit. I suppose it's the time of year & staycation this year where everyone wants to holiday here due to the travel restrictions

  • @sandywilson7068
    @sandywilson7068 Год назад +1

    You came in the most difficult way. You should have approached the town from the other direction

    • @andrew-karens-adventures
      @andrew-karens-adventures  Год назад

      Yes I know now, this video is a few years old, was following a normal sat nav so took me this way 👍

  • @grahammoss2812
    @grahammoss2812 3 года назад +1

    Hi everyone just wondering on site electric hook ups can you use a electric kettle

    • @andrew-karens-adventures
      @andrew-karens-adventures  3 года назад +1

      Hi Graham, do you mean this site or sites in general, we have never used an electric kettle we use an old type whistle kettle either on the gas ring or hot plate on cooker if hooked up to electric, we do use an electric toaster if that helps 👍

    • @grahammoss2812
      @grahammoss2812 3 года назад +1

      @@andrew-karens-adventures hi just got a motorhome which site's do you recommend in the lake district

    • @andrew-karens-adventures
      @andrew-karens-adventures  3 года назад

      @@grahammoss2812 Most of the sites we have stopped on have videos I have a playlist on my channel for site arrivals & another for site tours. Sites we have stopped at are Keswick C&CC site, Castle Rigg Hall Keswick (independant site) Waterfoot Park Ullswater (independant site), Coniston Park Coppice C&MC site, Troutbeck Head C&MC site, hope this helps 👍

  • @stevezodiac491
    @stevezodiac491 2 года назад

    lovely place but when I was there the pitches were ridiculously narrow for a campervan and awning, even worse because they don't let you extend onto the grass apart from 1/2 metre. More than what their job is worth.

  • @durhamcaravaners
    @durhamcaravaners 2 года назад +1

    Hi Andrew , i know it’s an old vlog but we have been looking at this site and was pleased i found you and karen had done a vid. How did you find your stay and how far from the town is it plz.. Dave.

    • @andrew-karens-adventures
      @andrew-karens-adventures  2 года назад +1

      It's around 10 minutes walk into centre of Keswick Booth's supermarket is near the site, perfect position for Keswick, & Derwent water 👍, it did feel a little crammed in on our appointed pitch as our next door neighbour had kayaks, canoes & sailing dingy, we asked to move to another pitch the following day (advantage of MH) which was more open, with it being C&CC they take you to a pitch if your not happy ask them for another as its harder to move caravan once set up, remember, you are a customer & paying to stay there 👍

    • @durhamcaravaners
      @durhamcaravaners 2 года назад

      @@andrew-karens-adventures cheers.. ye i agree some sites do have the less desirable pitches. Thanks for taking time to reply… Dave.

  • @simapark
    @simapark 3 дня назад +1

    Regarding your comment about people having to be off the site by 12, not 2.30, how do you know they haven't left a day early ? We do that all the time as we use tents and porches and like to decamp leisurely, not scramble around to be away by 12. Helps to dry the tent off too .

    • @andrew-karens-adventures
      @andrew-karens-adventures  3 дня назад

      OMG this video is over 4 years old and one of my first arrival videos, it was just a general comment between me and my wife, I was just stating what I saw & it says on the arrival instructions for the site, put it this way with the cost of sites now if I had paid for the pitch I wouldn't be leaving a day early 👍

    • @simapark
      @simapark 2 дня назад +1

      @@andrew-karens-adventures
      We all live and learn about jumping to conclusions

    • @andrew-karens-adventures
      @andrew-karens-adventures  2 дня назад

      Yep

  • @Woodlandbill
    @Woodlandbill 3 года назад

    Hi great vid, what were the toilet shower facilities like for tent camping

    • @andrew-karens-adventures
      @andrew-karens-adventures  3 года назад +1

      Very good toilet facilities, we were there with restricted access due to the covid, but toilets & showers were spotless 👍

    • @Woodlandbill
      @Woodlandbill 3 года назад

      @@andrew-karens-adventures brilliant thanks, I've herd read some horror reviews on the area where people camp in tents, what's your view on the area please? I know your in a camper van but you must of had a little walk around, thanks again

    • @andrew-karens-adventures
      @andrew-karens-adventures  3 года назад +1

      @@Woodlandbill less than 10 minute walk to Keswick centre, Booths supermarket 5 minutes away, Derwent water cruises again about 10 minutes walk away to get to Cat bells or lake cruise 👍

    • @Woodlandbill
      @Woodlandbill 3 года назад

      @@andrew-karens-adventures thanks Andrew but you must of miss read my reply, it was about the tents camping area on the same site thanks

    • @andrew-karens-adventures
      @andrew-karens-adventures  3 года назад +1

      @@Woodlandbill there was a family in a tent next to us had all the outdoor stuff, yacht, blow up canoes, bikes, Etc took up quite a lot of space but seemed to have been there for a long time, not sure what else I can say 👍

  • @Daveindurham
    @Daveindurham 3 года назад

    Hi, if you have not already been to their other site in Keswick, only 100 yards further up the road, it is much better than this site. This is way too big and noisy for us. The other site is only 55 pitches, doesn’t have a lake view but in my opinion far better.

    • @andrew-karens-adventures
      @andrew-karens-adventures  3 года назад

      Hi David, thanks for the info, it was our first time there, last time we were at Keswick in 2014 we stayed at Castle Rigg, we quite enjoyed the site, yes it was big but we found it not to be noisy at the time of our stay, may have to try the other site next time we visit the area 👍😁

  • @saraht-ds1ml
    @saraht-ds1ml Год назад +1

    Andrew is a Scottish name

  • @elaineagar6128
    @elaineagar6128 3 года назад +1

    Are you from Barnsley?

  • @Martin-oz6lr
    @Martin-oz6lr 2 года назад

    Awful Awful Awful. Looks like a council estate on wheels with all those motor homes. I much prefer camping, it looks more natural and in keeping with nature. Thanks for the upload 🙏

    • @andrew-karens-adventures
      @andrew-karens-adventures  2 года назад +1

      Yes must admit there was not much room on this site but was really handy to walk into Keswick & Derwent water

  • @jasongrozier8277
    @jasongrozier8277 Год назад +1

    It's Derwent water not lake Derwent lol