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BB1810
: Three Men In A Boat
Thursday
5th April 2018
Due
to the absence of our more adventurous BOOTboys,
only Martin, John and Tony were available for Thursday's
walk. Martin suggested we act like tourists and
take the boat from Glenridding on Ullswater to Howtown
and take a leisurely stroll back to Glenridding - a
walk of about 7.5 miles and about 1,200'.
John
and Tony considered this for about a nano second before
reaching unanimous agreement.
The
weather was spectacular with brilliant sunshine, snow
covered tops and bright blue skies albeit quite cold
early on. Travelling over Kirkstone pass the roads were
slush covered and treacherous with cars actually sliding
backwards down the Struggle.
We
arrived safely and boarded the boat at 10.05 for the
35 minute trip to Howtown green with envy that Martin
had secured a massive discount being a MyCumbria
card carrying member.
On
reaching Howtown we were shocked to see a car driving
alongside the boat - yes actually in the water!! It
was an Amphicar 770 the world's first commercial amphibious
car. Powered by two propellers, it can cruise
through water at 8 mph. Apparently only 3,878 were ever
made.
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We
weren't sure if the occupants were the owner's family
or he was charging for trips round the bay.
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Click
on any of these pictures below to see the video of the
car turning into a boat as it takes to the water.
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Strolling
gently on around the water (it's not a lake),
about dead on 12 we came upon the small
converted barn cafe
that looked inviting but as we had butties
with us we walked on about 50 yards, ate
our lunch then returned for drinks and cake
(beautiful homemade victoria sponge).
Unfortunately
John couldn't finish all his as he nearly
made himself sick on the marshmallow on
his hot chocolate.
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As
it was school holidays, the walk back was quite busy
with visitors but uneventful and although the distance
was relatively short by our usual standards it was still
well after three when we finally arrived back at the
car on the Glenridding jetty. To round off a thoroughly
enjoyable day we called at Kirkstone Pass Inn for a
relaxing pint.
Tony,
Thursday 5th April 2018
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Comitibus
: Martin, Tony, John
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Mike B:
Great
sartorial co-ordination!
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Map
: Anquet 1:25k
| STATISTICS
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BB1810
: Three Men In A Boat
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| Date:
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Thursday
5th April 2018
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| Features:
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Ullswater
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| Distance
in miles:
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7.5
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| Height
climbed in feet:
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1,250
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| Comitibus:
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John, Martin, Tony
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