The Lake District

Members from Mallow, Kilshannig and Boherbue joined with others to travel to the Lake District with O Callaghan Coaches Killarney on a 4 night trip recently.We travelled from Killarney via Dublin Port across Wales and up the west of England to Kendal in Cumbria where we stayed for the 4 night in The Riverside Hotel.We were very pleased with the accomodation meals and staff.This hotel was built on the site of an old woolen mill and in the style of a mill. On the 1st day we went on a walking tour of the town, a lovely old town with cobbled streets and little alleyways. Later we got a tour of the surrounding district by coach.We had time to visit the shops or the pool later before dinner at 7. During our stay we visited Windermere and went on a cruise on Lake Windermere, also we visited Dove Cottage home of William Wordsworth and his family.During our day out each day we stopped  at little villages for coffee lunch or ice cream.John our driver and Seamus our guide were marvellous and knew all the best spots.They were also very helpful with regard to getting on and off the coach , helping with luggage etc.On another day we travelled up the Cumbrian mountains to Kirkstone Pass where  there are wonderful views.We held our breaths while John negotiated the narrow mountain roads. We rolled down the other side to travel on a steam boat on Ullswater.We then travelled on toGlenridding and Penrith.We had a lovely group on the tour from Cork Kerry and Limerick. We made many friends and met some old ones too.On the 5th day we travelled home and only then did it rain! We had such fabulous weather all the time we were there.There are certain advantages to travelling by ferry. No passport control,no weight restrictions, no restrictions with regards to fluids, no waiting for 2 hours at the airport or security screening.All in all we had a very enjoyable holiday and a very pleasant ferry crossing. And of course the shopping was very good too!

On Lake Windemere

Dove Cottage

Cumbrian Mountains from Kirkstone Pass

On Ullswater