Braithwaite Village CCC Site (N54 36'4" W3 11'10") contd..

 Friday, 3rd October 2025

Torrential overnight rain, but, fortunately, dry by daylight, so, I could pack up without getting soaked.

Home via A66/M6/A69, before the forecast Storm Amy.

Braithwaite Village CCC Site (N54 36'4" W3 11'10") contd..

 Wednesday 1st October 2025

Weather forecast from Sunday's Countryfile (the only reason I watch the programme) , completely wrong!, torrential rain for most of last night, and, it continues into the morning.

I had a recommendation for a place called Bassenthwaite Lakeside Station, from my friend Bill, which looked like a good option for a visit, and a lunch. But, hopefully, tomorrow will be a better day to visit.

So, today looks like an "amuse yourself day", which for me means "playing" on the Computer/Internet, and, for Kathleen, cleaning everything in sight. 

Thursday 2nd October 2025

Dull and cloudy, but, not raining!, and reasonably mild 15c.

A leisurely start, out for the 10:45 X5 bus to Workington, but, we get off at Dubwath, for Bassenthwaite Lake Station . It is necessary to cross the busy A66, but, there is a pedestrian refuge, so, not quite. as scary as you might expect.

This was friend Bill's recommendation.

I was not sure what to expect, but, it is an interesting but unusual mixture for Railway buffs, Twitchers, and people who just want to eat!

The place is a restored railway station, from some long since forgotten railway line. 

There is a steam locomotive (none functioning), not a type I have seen before, so, presumably, a mainland Europe type, and, several railway coaches, according to their livery, from the Orient Express.

There is a restaurant area, within the former ticket office area, and, also, in the Orient Express Carriages.

Externally, there is a wild life area, with bird hide.

We spent a pleasant half hour or so, watching the antics of numerous coal-tits and chaffinches as the fed at the bird feeders.

Then we went for lunch, it is the same menu, same price etc in the ticket office or the "Orient Express". We chose the "Orient Express", this is probably as close as we are likely to get to the "real thing". There is an extensive choice of food, including some "small portions", which suited Kathleen. All very good.

X5 bus, to Keswick, a little shopping in Booths, then, Coffee and warm apple pie with ice cream in Bryson's.