Welcome to one of the most unspoilt areas in the Lakes. Ennerdale
Lake is a couple of miles from Kirkland and is scenic and dramatic,
surrounded by conifers and steep mountains - there is a public
footpath around the lake if you have the energy or inclination
to explore! Loweswater lies alongside the C2C route a little further
along and is more pastoral but (as is the case with this beautiful
section of the C2C) equally scenic.
The
Shepherds Arms Hotel - Ennerdale Tel/Fax: 01946 861249
The Kirkstile Inn at Loweswater
is maybe half a mile off the route and in the words of one C2C'er
is worth the extra half milet. Not
only were their lunches promptly served and unusually good, with
tasty and non-conventional salad garnishes, but the beer was brewed
on the premises!'
Birkett Fencing & Garden Centre
Cafe - Chapel Row, Rowrah - tel: 01946 863028
Less than 3 minutes off the track at milemarker 9. Open 7 days
a week from 9.30-5pm weekdays/ Saturdays as well as 10.00-3.30pm
Sundays.
We serve a fantastic range of home-made cakes & scones, hot
and cold sandwiches, jacket potatoes, full breakfasts as well
as packed lunches for you to take away.
The nearest cycle shop is back in Cleator Moor I am afraid!
Ainfield Cycle Centre
- Jacktrees Road, Cleator Moor tel:01946 812427
The route reaches Kirkland 1 mile
after leaving the Whitehaven to Sheriffs Gate traffic free cycle
path and is the start of the scenic section passing alongside
the outskirts of the Northern Lakes. This section has stunning
views of Ennerdale Lake before travelling onwards and running
alongside Loweswater before skirting Crummock Water. All in all
a wonderful part of the C2C route either on traffic free paths
or delightful minor country roads with all that scenery thrown
in for nothing!
If you have found a cafe, eating place, cycle shop or anywhere you might like
to recommend to other C2C'ers then send it in for inclusion into The
C2C Guide
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Please try to book accommodation
in advance and give as much notice as possible if you
have to cancel the booking so the room can be re-let
otherwise your deposit may be forfeited. Also if you
are going to be late arriving at your accommodation it
is always a good idea to ring and let the proprietor
know so they can keep your room open for you.
Remember to double check all details with the establishment as this guide
cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies or omissions nor for
any loss arising as a result.
When booking accommodation
please mention the C2C Guide website.
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Kath Leck,
Waterend Farm, Loweswater, Cockermouth Cumbria CA13 0SU
tel: 01946 861465
e-mail: penny.leck@btopenworld.com
website: www.lakelandcampingbarns.co.uk
rooms .... 18 beds
months open .... all year
secure cycle parking .... yes
non-smoking .... yes
distance from route .... on route
pub .... 1.25 miles - hotel 100 yards
Very basic need everything
you would normally take camping except tent. 2 flush toilets -
2 showers - 18 matresses. 4 individual sleeping areas on raised
wooden platform. Electricity in all areas - 1 plug socket. Use
of heater in cooking area.
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