Thanks Sue that's lots of good information.

I recognise what you say about the cost of living in th District. We have cycled around Skiddaw from Keswick - a bit of a challenge but well worth the effort.

Is the pub the one that makes it's own beer? We havesampleda few of them and enjoyed the vintage motorcycle rally that gathers, I think, on Whit Monday.

We have enjoyed the Old Dungeon Ghyll, usually at the end of a hike and have seen posts for sessions there.

We stay with our caravan on the site by the Lake and out of complete selfishness fancy a session in Keswick we can walk to. The two events mentioned above look good and well worth support. Do you know any more about the one at the Skiddaw Hotel?

Cheers

Les