The wife and I are getting a few days away without child and dog. Thought we would go to the Lakes, so if any of you wise old owls could recommend the best driving roads or anything else to keep us amused I would be most appreciative.

 

Hardnott pass is good, but don`t expect a fast drive (very tight and steep)

Rob.

 

Where are you staying?

 

Not got anything sorted yet, but probably somewhere around Keswick.

 

I would suggest a circular drive to the west of Keswick taking in Whinlatter Pass, Buttermere and Crummock Water, the over Honister Pass stopping off at the top at Honister Pass Slate Mine.

Another route would be from Ambleside to Elterwater, Wrynose Pass, Hardknott Pass, then depending what the weather is doing you can go south and cross Windermere on the ferry and back to Ambleside.

If you get the chance there's a motor museum near the bottom of Windermere which is 'quaint' but worth a visit.

Whatever you do, don't think 'track-day' but if the weather and the traffic are in your favour you're in for a treat.

Enjoy

 

Cheers Rob. Tight and steep is good.

 

Awesome

 

If your bored with the M6 and want an alternative route to Keswick avoiding the central lakes traffic then assuming you are coming from the south then take J35/A590 to Kendal (if you're keen to miss the traffic in Kendal then take the second turn to Kendal and down the A5284 then the A6 to shap summit and on to Penrith. It's a great road for the S and usually very quiet as most use the M6. Then the A66 to Keswick which is a great drive especially the blind crests on the dual carriageway west of Stainton. You can join the A6 at Shap but you miss the sweeping climb out of Keswick.

 

You're assumption that I'm coming from the south is correct, but it the south side of Glasgow. The info on other roads in the area is appreciated.

 

Ok should have spotted that. In my defence it's been a long day.
The A591 South from Keswick to A592/ Kirkstone pass and up to Ullswater is a good circular with a stop at the Kirkstone Pass inn.