Quote Originally Posted by Travs View Post
My first ever holiday to the Lakes was in the shadow of Loughrigg Fell.... staying at Neaum Crag, which i think was just off the Coniston Road, and if i remember correctly was a very short walk from Skelwith Bridge.

I'd never even heard of fellrunning back then (circa 1998)
Neaum Crag is straight up the steep little hill behind the bus stop shelter from Skelwith Bridge - a nice spot with good access to the fells, and of course to Chesters cafe - great for takeaways. Pre Covid I used to pop in there several times a week. They are now vegetarian.