A weekend (back in November) where we stayed with friends, did a buggy run, had a very snowy walk, were given an amazing hospitality experience in Ambleside and eventually escaped the snow 20 hours later than expected.

We got stuck in traffic near Ambleside and managed the abandon car in Ambleside itself, then were given tea and bubbles by uni students, then plentiful food, blankets and more tea at the parish centre.

We slept in the church, with the luxury of heated floors, kneelers, duvets and a single sleeping bag and camp bed.

Thee next morning, breakfast and pastries were provided, before we heard the road was passable and we made our slow exit from the Lakes.