I`m Pete. A Cumbrian bloke from just outside the Lake District National Park. I love to explore both at home and abroad, usually by cars, planes, trains, and ships. I make videos about things that interest me personally, and try not to get too concerned with the RU-vid algorithm (It`s a minefield). All content is filmed and edited by myself, and all opinions are my own. I don`t have any links to any corporate sponsors, and It`s my aim to keep the channel independent. I`m not going to say anything good (or bad) about anything unless it`s a genuine opinion. Thanks for reading this, and a special thank you for clicking on my vids. They take lots of work to produce, and it`s a genuine thrill for me when you watch them. Cheers, Pete
Ahhhh what a beautiful city! It feels like a second home to me, since I've spent my whole summers there when I was a little kid! Always love coming back - great video!
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I've often toyed with, (for: 'often toyed with' read: 'meticulously planned and scheduled') the Idea of doing a flying visit to the south central lakes (Windermere/Rydal/Grasmere as a day trip from Hull on the East Coast, just to prove I could do it in less than 24 hours. The big problem is that I don't drive, (and even if I did I don't have a car!... and if I did, I'd probably fall asleep at the wheel on the way home! 😟) so it would have to be totally by public transport and shanks's pony, but then of course, that would make it more of an achievement! I'd estimated that if the trains were all basicaly OK and not far off their scheduled timetables, and if I managed to set off from Hull Paragon at about 6am, Changing at Manchester Piccadilly for a train to Windemere (either direct or with another change at Oxenholme,) I could do Orrest Head (for photographs,) then take the 599 bus to Grasmere, (to get gingerbread for my missus. She loves it!) Then a walk down from Grasmere to explore Rydal Cave, (more photographs!) then along and around the Rydal Water shoreline to Rydal & Rydal Hall ('The Grot' there and its 'beautifully framed' waterfall is something I've always wanted to visit, so obviously even more photos!) then back on the next 599 bus as far as Waterhead; catch a boat across Windermere to Low Wray, and then do the (level) walk from there down the west shore of Windermere to the ferry, stopping off at Claife viewing station for even more photos of the lake. A walk into Bowness, a wander around the Glebe, the town and the shops & pubs, with hopefully, time for a swift pint, then on the 599 bus again, back to Windermere station and then to Manchester, and (eventually,) home to Hull around midnight. HOWEVER!!!! 1) Since I planned it all out, my wife's disability has gotten more serious, (by the way: she's disabled; didn't I mention that?) so I'd be relying on one of our daughters, (neither of who live with us,) to stand in as temporary carer from 6am until midnight, (or beyond,) and that might be a bit much to ask of either one of them. 2) The trains from Hull now go to Manchester Victoria and don't go to Manchester Piccadilly anymore, (except for the ones around midday - no use to me,) so I'd have to change at Leeds on the way! - Changing at Leeds and then at Manchester Piccadilly just increases the chances of possible delays. (also the same problem coming home!) 3) The queues at Sarah Nelson's gingerbread shop are notoriously long, so waiting to get served there could cause major problems to my schedule, (and I can't miss out that particular visit - She'd kill me! - That's my wife, not Sarah Nelson!!) 4) All (or any of) these problems could well lead to me being stranded in Manchester, with no available trains to the East coast until the early morning, defeating the idea of "Hull to the lakes and back IN A DAY!" (Not to mention leaving my defenceless wife alone and panicking for a few more hours!!) One day, perhaps....
Oxenholme to Kendal is a (manageable) walk into Kendal. From there you could join the Stagecoach Cumbria Service 555 - that would have got you to Keswick for just two quid!!! (There might even be a bus stop for the 555 on the road from Oxenholme to Kendal: at Helsington perhaps - I'm not sure!)
Of course you could have taken a train from Carlisle to Penrith, then a bus to Pooley Bridge, then another down to Glenridding, and you'd be in the heart of the East Central lakes (and the bus services once you've got that far are excellent!)
Wow that river! Scary stuff but a very beautiful view from the top! Loved the hyper-lapse on the way out and your little smile I could tell how much you were loving it! 🥰 thank you for sharing xxx
Questions: We are looking at the 13 day "In Search of the Northern Lights" trip - I guess that was it? What month did you go? How many times did you see the northern lights? On the "Viking Vela" ship, there are "Deluxe Veranda" cabins and "veranda" cabins. They are the same size but Viking claims one is better than the other. "More amenities" - but they won't be more specific! I do see that the "deluxe" cabins are generally higher up and towards the middle of the ship - that's probably important in terms of comfort in heavy seas. Where on the boat did you stay?
Hi. Yes, it was the Northern lights trip. We saw the lights 3 times on separate nights, and they were spectacular each time. With regard to the cabins, the V and DV are basically the same cabin. The perks you tend to get with higher category are restaurant reservations and earlier access to excursions. We stayed on deck 3, which is better than higher up in heavy seas. We took this trip in March and got some really heavy seas. Being on the lowest passenger deck did not stop the moment being severe at times. Hope that helps.
Update. Feb 2024. The £2 bus fare scheme has been extended until December 2024, and includes most services in Cumbria. Bus operators such as Blueworks, Cumbria Classic Coaches, Kirkby Lonsdale Coach Hire and Stagecoach Cumbria and North Lancashire will be taking part in the fare cap extension
Ahhhhh Pete!!!! What a lovely hike and those views are incredible!!! Lovely to see you back out, fab video and loved the drone footage, I’m assuming it’s the HoverAir x1? Such an amazing bit of kit!! 😍😍
Hi K. Thanks so much for that. Glad you liked it. It was so nice to be out even though I was huffing and puffing a bit. Yeah its the X1. Managed to get out of the wind a bit and use it.
I love the Lake District! Keswick is my favourite town in England. Beautifully clean with great shops restaurants and pubs, and just a few minutes walk to beautiful Derwent Water.
We are really enjoying exploring your channel Pete. Lots of variety and great travel content. We look forward to future 'on the move' and have subscribed to see more 👍
It certainly is. The videos you work hard to produce and edit on subjects you think will truly engage and entertain people can sometimes attract little attention. Then you film lots of pictures of food on a cruise ship, and thousands tune in!! Persevere is our most encouraging advice. But also watch the work of others for tips and ideas, and remember to hashtag all your video descriptions so people can find your work easily. Good luck sir.....and keep on the move, moving 👍 @@peteonthemove
A very welcome breath of fresh air and open space watching you guys take that walk. And nice to have those facts for context of where you were and a bit of history.
Not sure that 'Pigeon's on a plane' has the same movie pulling power as "Snakes on a plane", but it was weird to see them make themselves at home there. A really interesting way to display aircraft. Its rare to be able to get that view of under the fuselage.....and that wing walk, wow! This is a totally new city not known to us at all. Really interesting to see it all through your eyes and lens Pete.
Hi. Yeah it was fine size-wise. Location wasn't great though. It was right underneath the stage in the lounge. It was super noisy up until midnight most nights.
Great walk. Good on the bike too. Lots of edible sea plants on that route. Amazing with seafood. Call and say hello next time you pass my office. I'm on the corner on the cnc job. You walk past it every week when you're doing laps on site. 😂
