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    SPRING INTO THE LAKES

    Feb 20, 2020 6 minutes
    ‘With stunning views over Derwentwater, we wasted no time in setting up’

    Being snowed in at Christmas last year in the Lake District was truly magical. However, the short winter days and treacherous conditions meant we could not safely attempt the mountain summits that beckoned from afar.

    To rectify this, we decided to book a return visit to this wonderful region at Easter, when we would divide our stay between two campsites: the Camping and Caravanning Club site at Keswick and the Caravan and Motorhome Club site in Coniston.

    Perfect hiking conditions

    Weather conditions for our Easter trip were the polar opposite to those we experienced in winter. On our arrival at our first site, the wardens presented us with a long-term forecast that predicted a break from the persistent rainfall, giving way to incredibly balmy weather throughout our stay.

    With stunning uninterrupted views over the shores of Derwentwater, backed by the imposing heights of Skiddaw and Blencathra (also known as Saddleback), we wasted no time in setting up.

    We headed to nearby Keswick – the main town in

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