Camping weekend in the Lakes

I have just got back from a lovely weekend camping in the Lake District. After a few weeks of working hard we decided that a mini weekend break was due to relax so we booked to go camping. Even though all of my childhood memories of holidays are on campsites, I usually stayed in our caravan so it was fun to be staying in a tent! We stayed at the Great Langdale National Trust campsite and even though it was fully booked, it was nice and peaceful. It was in the middle of the countryside and had hills surrounding it, extremely quiet with beautiful scenery! 

On Saturday morning we woke up early and headed to Grasmere for a little wander about and to visit the famous gingerbread shop. We of course bought a packet and indulged in some whilst sat in the daffodil garden. It was definitely worth the trip! Afterwards we made our way to Ambleside to meet up with some friends who I know from university, one of them actually lives in Ambleside so it was cool to have a wander round after lunch and see some stuff we probably wouldn't have gone to see. We had a wonderful long lunch at the giggling goose cafe and because of the beautiful weather we were able to sit outside. In the late afternoon we wandered back to the campsite and sat outside relaxing before having a mini bbq. It was really refreshing to have no electricity, no television, no internet or phone signal, basically no distractions.

On Sunday morning we ventured to Bowness for a wander around and for breakfast before we headed back home. The weekend was so much fun and really relaxing. Just what we both needed! I absolutely love the Lake District and cannot wait to return!