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Next Outing:-
BUS PASS ADVENTURE GROUP
OUTING TO GRASMERE/AMBLESIDE
DATE: WEDNESDAY 22nd JULY
TIME: 9.45 am
The next outing of the u3a Bus Pass Adventure Group will be back to the Lake District but this time to Grasmere or, if you prefer, Ambleside.
We will catch the 9.45 X5 bus from Penrith bus station for Keswick where we will change on to the 555 bus to Grasmere and Ambleside.
Proposed timetable:
Penrith dep 09.45
Keswick arr 10.30
Keswick dep 11.00
Grasmere arr 11.28
Ambleside arr 11.45
If getting on at Penrith bus station please be there at least 10 minutes before the bus departure time. Alternatively, if it is more convenient you are welcome to catch the bus anywhere en-route to Keswick. If you intend to do this, please LET US KNOW.
At Keswick bus station the X5 comes in at stand 1 and the 555 goes out from stand 2 and we have plenty of time so members should be able to make use of the facilities at Booths supermarket eg toilets, coffee, etc.
Members are free to do what they want in Grasmere and/or Ambleside however below are some possibilities:
OPTION 1: Visit Dove Cottage and/or Allen Bank in Grasmere.
OPTION 2: Visit the Armitt Museum in Ambleside.
OPTION 3: There are innumerable walking opportunities in this locality. One is from Ambleside to Grasmere or vice versa. The most popular route is via Loughrigg Terrace and this is a little under five miles but could be shortened by stopping or starting in Rydal. If interested in doing a walk please LET ME KNOW.
There are many cafes in Ambleside and Grasmere. Alternatively, you could take a packed lunch especially if you are planning on going on a walk.
Buses back from Ambleside are at xx.22 and xx.52 from Kelsick Road and xx.09 and xx.39 from Grasmere and the buses from Keswick are every half hour.
PLEASE EMAIL DrKeithWalton@aol.com IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN COMING ON THIS OUTING OR IF YOU WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION.
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With many thanks
Keith
drkeithwalton@aol.com
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Future Programme of Outings 2
Wednesday 8th July. KESWICK via POOLEY BRIDGE
11.30 509 bus from Penrith Bus Station. A round trip stopping en-route at Pooley Bridge or Aira Force or spending time in Keswick.
Wednesday 22nd July. GRASMERE/AMBLESIDE
9.45 X5 bus from Penrith Bus Station changing at Keswick on to the 555 bus for Ambleside. A visit to Ambleside or Grasmere to visit Dove Cottage and/or Allan Bank or walk from Ambleside to Grasmere or vice versa.
Wednesday 5th August. SILLOTH
9.32 104 bus from Penrith Bus Station changing at Carlisle on to the 400 bus for Silloth. A round trip with a lunch stop in Silloth, returning via Workington.
Monday 17th August. BOWNESS-on-SOLWAY
9.32 104 bus from Penrith Bus Station changing at Carlisle on to the 93 bus for Bowness. A visit to Bowness on the Solway with time to have lunch and see the sights of Bowness.
Wednesday 2nd September. WINDERMERE
10.50 508 bus from Penrith Bus Station. A trip out over the Kirkstone pass to Windermere to go shopping or a cruise on the Lake. There are also many opportunities to get off en-route and do a walk.
Monday 21st September. MARYPORT
9.45 X5 bus from Penrith Bus Station changing at Workington on to the 300 bus for Maryport. An outing to Maryport with a possible visit to Senhouse Roman Museum or just to look round.
Further details of each of these will be posted nearer the time.
If you are interested in any of the above please email:
Past program of outings :-
Thursday 9th April. AMBLESIDE
9.45 X5 bus from Penrith Bus Station changing at Keswick on to the 555 bus for Ambleside. Options in Ambleside include alighting at Rydal for Rydal Hall and walking to Ambleside, visiting the Beatrix Potter Exhibition at the Armitt Museum, visiting Hayes Garden Centre or just looking around Ambleside or walking out to Stock Ghyll Force.
Monday 20th April. HEXHAM/CORBRIDGE
9.32 104 bus from Penrith Bus Station changing at Carlisle on to the 685 bus for Corbridge. It is possible to get off anywhere en-route eg Brampton, Haltwhistle or Hexham. In fact, one could get off in Brampton to see the Burne-Jones stained glass windows in St Martins church then catch the next bus on to Hexham or Corbridge to see the sights or visit the shops there.
Saturday 9th May. GRETNA
9.32 104 bus from Penrith Bus Station changing at Carlisle on to the 79 bus for the Gretna Shopping Village. In addition to shopping one can also visit sites such as The Old Blacksmiths Shop or walk a mile or two of the King Charles III England Coast Path.
Monday 18th May. BUTTERMERE
9.15* X4 bus from Penrith Bus Station changing at Keswick on to the 77A bus for Buttermere via Honister. In Buttermere one can walk part or all the way round the lake or have a leisurely lunch. Alternatively, one can stay on the bus and alight at Lanthwaite Green to go see the Rannerdale bluebells.
( *note start time is before Bus Passes are operational. This is so we can connect with the 77A bus for a round trip. This will entail paying the £3 fare.)
Tuesday 2nd June. HADRIAN’S WALL
9.32 104 bus from Penrith Bus Station changing at Carlisle on to the HW1 bus for Hadrian’s Wall. Options here include Lanercost Priory, Birdoswald, Greenhead or Walltown and the Roman Army Museum. The bus from Carlisle is a smaller vehicle so it is essential that we know the size of our party beforehand.
Wednesday 24th June. MIREHOUSE
10.15 X4 bus from Penrith Bus Station for Mirehouse
or
9.45 X5 bus from Penrith Bus Station changing at Keswick on to the 554 bus for Mirehouse.
Although the house is not open until 1.30 the grounds, riverside walk and Tearoom are open from 10.00. A walk up Dodd is also an option.
Further details of each of these will be posted nearer the time.
If you are interested in any of the above please email: