We should have paid more attention - VAN LIFE LAKE DISTRICT UK
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- Опубліковано 11 лют 2025
- This episode was filmed 24th-28th October 2023 from before we decided which Consort Motorhome would be right for us.
Join us, Carol & Ken as we take a break in the Lake District to mull over our options for the new van and visit some friends.
In this episode we enjoy some wild camping, beautiful countryside and a hair raising drive over the Wrynose Pass before returning to Consort Motorhomes in Leeds to pick the actual van we will be having.
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You did very well coming up and going back down those challenging steep roads that would make 99.9 % peoples bottoms pucker LOL, 😅😅 .
It did ours 😅
Wrynose I travelled over taking the continuing the Hardknott pass in 1972 in a Ford Anglia - only ONCE . Never again!
Very wise 😅
We are off to the Scottish highlands again, in our Fiat Talento lwb, fully converted campervan on Saturday. This time with a twist. Instead of staying at a camp site, in the van, it is only costing us £330 for a full week in a large log cabin with all self catering amenities and bedrooms for 5 to stay each night at Invergordon, only two of us going though.
We will use it as a base as we have done before and visit both the west and East coasts from there. Just because you have a campervan, doesn't mean you have to sleep in it every night you are away, just as you stay in hotels, when you want a bit of luxury as well.
Sounds like a good idea for this time of year. At least you can avoid the worst of the weather. Have a great time 🙂
That's what we thought, we can always buy some skis, if the weather turns bad lol.
Hi Ken and carol, another very enjoyable video. Apart from them narrow and steep roads. Talk about bottom clenching and squeaky moments😬 Exciting times waiting for your new van. I know you have it now but I am still catching up. Love Carol's photography and your narrating. I find you both very relaxing to follow and listen to. On to the next😁
Glad you enjoyed it
Great video again guys. Wow that was a steep pass you guys went over for sure.
Just a thought on when your opening the front doors Carol when windy ,if Ken lets the window down it makes it much easier to open then as it's not catching as much wind.
Digital dash is so much easier to read ,it should be easy to change between km and mph.
Another storm comming in here again ,will it ever end?.
Looking forward to the next series and seen what you are both getting up to.
Thanks to you both for sharing .
Thanks for that tip 👍 Stay safe in Storm Debi.
Wow, fabulous, what a drive, beautiful views of the Lake District and the big reveal, your actual new van, how exciting to choose your van from a handful of keys 🗝️ Enjoy your break, looking forward to your new series. In the meantime I will give The Other Windsors, Getaway Geese and Tyler's Travels a try, as well as working my way through your back catalogue 😄🚐❤️ xxx
Thanks in advance. 👍
Well watching on another quiet Sunday morning with a Cuppa tea 🍵 and dunking biscuits 😋 😂 Fish & chios looks delicious 😋 Rolys fudge yummy ❤❤ now that route over Wrynose Pass & Hardknot Pass,has to be up there with the best driving roads in the world 💯👌especially Hardknot with the hairpins terrific 😊😊😊 excellent vlog this as it's my favourite area Carole and Ken! January will soon be here for the new van but i wouldn't recommend you take it over this route 😂😂😂🎉
Yes, think you are right about the drive over the passes. We will have to check the Satnav before we set off if we don’t know the roads when we get the new van 😊
@@LifeistooshortCK yeah definitely as driving a bigger van will lead to it being not quite as agile on narrower roads
5:14 and check that all cabinett doors are loocked. And the toilett is closed😊. I am so glad you choosed the 5,40m long van. Espesially when wintercamping. Not only is this wan easier to warm up, and easyly maintain a good temperature. but when the wan is shorter you get more gripp on the road when it's ice and snow! Buth remember to have t least 16c inside the wan at night and there will not be fungi in the wan.
Thanks for the tips 🙂👍
EXCITING TIMES ,
Beautiful video
Absolutely beautiful countryside ❤️
Great seeing and watching you guys .. next year we are going exploring .. be lovely to meet up and share a coffee 😊
Google Tattershall lakes, we have a lovely place there, for you to come and have a cuppa and a meal on us.. walk around the beautiful lakes.. we have a jacuzzi too.. 😊
Stunning photography, a beautiful area, Well done Ken, magnificent cinematography.
Many thanks!
I love watching your videos. I’m 29 from north east UK and I want to have this life ! Inspiring. You both seem so happy ❤️
@@sophied7369 we wish you well and hope you get to live your dream 🙂
I always keep a pot of cash in the van. A 50E note for emergency fuel and 1,2, and 50c coins for laundry.
That’s a good idea. We have just managed to get some pound coins from the Post Office. Would you believe there is no counter in our local bank for getting change!
Even we know its the last one for a short break would Ken consider doing a film about all the war memorials you have been to since its remembrance month oh loved the latest film as always ❤
Would love to do that one day 🙂👍
That road over the Wrynose and Hardknott passes has to be one of my all time favourites, a real drivers road. You missed the Hardknott fort, that is well worth a look at.
We have visited the Roman Fort on a previous trip there. It is a stunning location and a hair-raising drive 🙂👍
Great video, hope to see you back soon.
Looking forward to watching your travels in your new MH.
I like the little maps . For us on the other side of the world it helps us get a since of where we are . Cool , we have a lot of small roads here also . After that road i bet you were wishing you had ordered the longer van . lol
Thanks for another lovely video with terrific scenery & great music. 🙂
Thanks for watching 🙂
There was a day in 1973 when I drove a minibus full of interesting children up the Wrynose Pass, down it and back again.
We all survived.
Looking forward to the adventures of Medium White.😊
You did well in a minibus 🙂👍
Being 18 and reckless helped!😉
I remember feeling quite proud of myself after driving my old Auto Sleeper Rambler over Hardknott pass , only to discover that the first motor vehicle to do it was in 1913 , a hundred years earlier!
Wow, didn’t know that!
Loved the way you picked your new van with the keys and how excited you both looked sitting in it. Bernie and I would also like to thank you for your company. We had a lovely evening together. 🙂🐕🚙
We had a great time ❤️👍
Great to see your excitement sat in your new (bare) van...👍
Your Lake District journey brought back childhood memories - as my Dad (bravely) drove the five of us over that pass in a 1967 Commer Autosleeper (~50 bhp !)
I still don't know how we made it without burning out the clutch or brakes - but fortunately it was a sunny day, and much less traffic back in those days...
That must have been some adventure 🙂
Very nice roads to drive. Well done in this weather.😅
Rearwheeldrive is better indeed.
Yes indeed!
Brilliant vlog x
Thank you!! 😊
Hi carol and ken, it’s nice to meet you. We are so glad we found a your channel. The area looked fantastic we always enjoy wild camping. We are looking forward to catching up on all your videos 😊 all the best Chelsea and Mike
Thanks for watching, guys. Enjoy your travels 🙂
good luck from Canada ☺🙏
Good morning Carole and Ken I think this was one of your best so far. Kind regards Crawford
Thanks Crawford 🙂
Thanks guys lovely video a trip to the Lake District is always a winner 👍
Exciting times ahead, hope you enjoy your break away from videos for a while.
I knew that would happen eventually Ken at that park up at Elterwater.I was there last month before the sign and one plonker who had a campervan decided to park width ways so only 2 more could park there at best! ( the few spoil it for the rest of us )I also cleaned up a throw away barbecue and used toilet paper and rubbish! It’s getting harder to find places now round the Lake District the locals have had enough although they’re a few pubs that will let you stay if you have a meal or drink . Great video and congratulations on finding a new van . You think driving up Wrynose Pass is bad ,My friend and I rode up it 😅👊👊
Well done for riding up those hills. I often wish we had discovered campervans years ago instead of going for a caravan. Those were the wild camping heydays. 👍
Very best of luck with your new van, and looking forward to seeing you in the future. ❤
Thank you!! 😊
Oh my word that was a scary ride. Glad you made it safely. Looking forward to seeing more videos soon x
Now then guys, you're in my county, Cumbria. See you brought the weather with you 😂. We'll done for getting the van down the Hardknott pass 1:3 hairpins. Scary aren't they ! My son does a cycle sportive in May, that tackles all the major passes in the LD, over a 112 mile route starting and finishing at Grasmere. Hardknott Pass is done the other way, to the way you went, after the 100 mile marker. Most riders struggle on the top hairpins, some topple off, who blames them, it's exhausting, known as one of the toughest cycle events in Europe. My lads best effort is just shy of 7 hrs. The record holder did it in 5hrs 40 odd minutes I think. Crazy eh.
Wow that is some cycle event! We tried cycling up the Wrynose Pass many years ago on electric bikes and couldn’t make it to the top 😂
FYI, the sportive is called the Fred Witton, raises thousands £ for charity. There is a video of it on YT. My sons got a vid on YT, of when he cycled LEJOG as fast as possible, in 2012 for Leukemia Research. My other lad andmyself supported in a van, now that was epic !!!
Grate blog don't see you you gitting a new van. Shower in a van will definitely make it damper . Loads of swimming pools . Regards. Ps ppl git jealous!
Its a very memorable drive on that pass great video Lake District in all its rainy wet glory.
It is indeed!
That drive over the Wrynose pass reminds me of a road we took in Iceland once. Beautiful scenery, but very scary road. How exciting to see your new van for the first time. It’s about the same size as mine, which is considered a very small rv by US standards. I wouldn’t want to try driving mine in Kent. Some of those roads are very cramped.
Yes, it will be interesting to see how we get on in a bigger van on those small country roads 😁
This must have been so exciting getting to see your new vehicle before it’s being prepared. You had 🤩! I will patiently wait for the France series. Take all the time you need. 😘
It was very reassuring to actually see the van we will be getting. Not long to wait now 🙂
Have a nice rest from vid's, standing-by for your next ones 👍
Can't wait for your next adventures in your newly converted van.
So exciting!
Love it ❤
great watch thank you
Cheers Mike 👍
We did that hardknott Pass last week in our automatic Transit custom campervan, it was a challenge, drive like you stole it and don't stop! 😂
Wouldn’t want to do it in the busy summer season 😱
Oh it’s the other windsors - love their channel.
So do we 🙂👍
That pass road looked like a experience!! Great vid😊
It was a challenge! Thanks for watching 🙂
Congratulations on your new va n. The lake District is so beautiful.
HOLY HAIRPINS! Love the new van!
Cheers 🙂👍
That winding road was breath taking. I gasped in several places. You definitely had your big boy brave pants on to drive that in bad weather. Congrats on your new van!
Yes it was and the pants helped 😅
What a joy that video was and so lovely to see the Lake District. Impressive driving over the Wrynose Pass too!
Glad you enjoyed it!
OMG I wouldn’t have wanted to drive that road Ken! So exciting for you getting a new van x
good vid thanks lee
Cheers Lee 🙂👍
Don't worry about us. Can watch old video's again. Looking forward to your adventures in the new van next year. Think I will start with the first video again.
Thanks Padraig 🙂👍
And I thought the roads in Ventnor were steep!
Sorry I had a total hip replacement last Monday so just got home from hospital so I have a lot of catching up for do. When they did a chest X-ray they found a 5mm cancerous lump on my left lung so have a long road ahead to get over both of these incidents. I will be watching all to catch up as I go along. Thanks.
Wow Larry that must have been a shock. Sorry to hear this but good job they found it. We both wish you a speedy recovery. Rest and recover Larry. ❤️
@@LifeistooshortCK thanks guys.
Oh that was a lovely surprise for us watching, seeing the other Windsors, I felt like we were with you seeing old friends, amazing what UA-cam can do when we've never met. 😂 thanks for lovely video.
We have met some lovely people thanks to UA-cam 😍
Its so beautiful as you drive ❤
Glad you met Trev and Debz from Tyler's Travels. Great channel and I love Trev's music. Can't wait to see your adventures in your new Consort.
Yes, they are a lovely couple 🙂
We'll be missing you!
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Great video thanks for sharing 😊
Thanks for watching 🙂
I spent many weeks in The Lakes through the winter of 2021. Free parked all the time, no bother. Parked in car park of that pub and had lunch. I think it is the highest pub in UK or England.
Hello carol& Ken great vid enjoyed 😁☔ Have a nice break and will catch your France trip 😁
Well done on the pass guys, that looked pretty steep! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Elterwater the village where you tried to park. My dad came from there. He was a pastor of the church there which has now been demolished. He went all over country preaching & met my mum at Sutton-in-Ashfield which is where I live. & he obviously decided to make it his home.
There's a national trust car park down in the village. Also a national trust park further down into langdale. Side of dungeon ghyll hotel. Think it's £10 night.
Thanks for the tip. I wonder if you can sleep in your vehicle overnight there 🤔
@@LifeistooshortCK yes you can certainly park at the dungeon ghyll car park. And toilets next door at hotel
Not sure about one in Elterwater
Wow what scenery , amazing.
Love the little sign I could do with a few of those I'm a compulsive list maker 😊 great entertainment as usual thanks 😊
It was a great gift from Stew & Jane @getawaygeese
Hardknott Pass is a real challenge... well done
By golly, I wouldn’t be able to do that in my van! Well done little red camper!
Really enjoyed.
Those roads looked scary well done ken
Fish n chips looked delishious just missing mushy peas 😊
And it is here! So quickly!!! Very exciting. I hope you have GREAT fun and I am excited to see what you have in store to show us on your return. Arrivederci!
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Wow, what a drive. I’m a scaredy cat and would have closed my eyes if we attempted that in our Reef and it would have been a mistake if we ended up there!!! Our infotainment system has the van dimensions so hopefully we will never experience that but well done you🙂. How cool that you actually got to choose your van. You will be traveling in luxury soon!!!
Very soothing video, I like it😊
Good luck with your new van ! Waiting to watch the first video in the new van
Have a good holiday, you deserve it. We’ll be here when you’re back. 😊
Thank you! You too!
Well done looking forward to seeing new van ✌️
Coming soon we hope! 😀
Ive just found your channel. Ive got to say. You two are wonderful! Cant wait to watch more videos!
Awww. Thank you 🙏 ☺️
Hari OM
Ye gods... I have driven some sheep track roads here in the Bonny Land that have curled the toes and tightened sphincters... but that one is right up there in the yikes percentile!!! Beautiful scenery, even in the rain. And loved seeing all the Herdwick sheep! See you when we see you. YAM xx
It was a hairy drive for sure 😱
Well driven 👌🏽👌🏽
Take care, looking forward to your new Vlogs
Thank you! You too!
This was a fantastic video, mainly because it brought back some fantastic memories of our many holidays in the lakes, the only downside I wish you would have got to our favourite place of Keswick. I think you were very brave tackling Wrynose pass, it’s a nightmare in summer, Kirkstone pass is easy, I note the pub seems closed at the top. Honister is more challenging, Whinlatter pass is a delight especially to view the Osprey visiting centre and the red squirrels darting in front of you. I am looking forward to seeing you in your new van, you will have that much space and home comforts that it will seem like you have arrived in a five star hotel. I wish you all the best in your journey in the next stage of your life.
You can check out our series called The Trip That Beat Us. We visit Keswick in episode 11 and also drive over the Honister Pass in a previous episode. We also went to Keswick on our very first trip in the little red camper - NV200 camper car first UK trip part 3 🙂
Over the years, I've driven up and down all the passes in the Lake District many times. Think the most challenging journey was during the 1970s in a Reliant 3 wheeler van with 5 adults crammed inside it. We all had figures like Twiggy in those days, but the engine was only about 800cc. Fortunately, no one had to get out and walk up the Hardknott Pass 😂😂, but it was definitely touch and go as to whether or not the Reliant would make it to the top.
You certainly did well in a three wheeler with five people inside 🙂👍
Les payasages sont magnifiques même dans la pluie et la brume.
Merci 🙂
Another fantastic video. We have only ever whizzed through the Lake District on our way to Scotland. We definitely need to slow down and fully enjoy every step of the way. Looking forward to the new series and hope any ailments have passed.
Wrynoss pass and Hardknott pass, wow, not easy on a wet day 😅
Well done Ken. 👏 👏
See you soon 👍🐸
It was a challenge ☺️
I was just in the mood for this one on a Saturday morning. Thank you, Carol and Ken.
Congratulations on the choice of your new van! 🇦🇺🦘
Our pleasure! Thanks for watching 🙂
Aww absolutely loved this video hope you both enjoyed the trip and you got to see your new van 👍can’t wait till you are back see you soon carol and Ken take care 👍
Thanks so much! 😊
So much excitement coming in January or February! Can’t wait!
Wow them roads looked hairy !
Really really excited for you guys and the new van!
That shot of that heavy fog looking down the valley with the road ~ beautiful! That countryside was so beautiful! I think I would have liked the road to be dry, however! ☺
So would we! 😊
@@LifeistooshortCK 😊
" miles and kilometres " 👍
Wrynose and Hardknot are quite sporty in the rain...!
Yes you can do it in a 6 meter Van as i found out by following sat nav 🧐
Well done 👍
I once took my parents for a drive over the Wrynose and Hardknott passes when on holiday in The Lakes and my mum had nightmares about it for years afterwards. Looking forward to more adventures in your new van.
Wow, not good for your Mum! We enjoyed it for the experience and beautiful scenery.
This is exciting, a new new van and more adventures to come. I look forward to your videos each week . Thank you.
Our pleasure!
Best of luck with the new van, can't wait to see it kitted out❤
Thank you 🙂
Hi both. Lake District looks lovely. We’ve always been a little put off by the feeling that it’s busy and there aren’t that many good wild park ups. Would be interested in your experiences. Nice to see the new van in real life. How exciting. Cheers x
We love the Lake District outside the busy summer season. It is difficult to find park ups within the National Park but we always manage to find somewhere on the outskirts.
That certainly was a steep road. Wouldn't like to try it when it's frosty or snowy.
No way!
@@LifeistooshortCK have a lovely weekend Let's hope we don't have too much rain.