Day 6 – Saturday 2nd January

Corran Lighthouse

We left Bunree mid morning in beautiful sunshine, popping around to the ferry slip to take some more snaps then headed for home via Glasgow. Our overnight stop would be at Richmond as on the way up. The roads were not too bad, more stunning scenery following the A85 then the A82 passing Loch Lomond and through Glasgow in rain and sleet.

A82 Rannoch Moor.

We stopped near Gretna Green for a late lunch then continued south turning off the M6 at Penrith to follow the A66 to Scotch Corner to arrive at Deepdale about 5.30. The wind became quite strong with snow drifting across the road at exposed spots then all came to a halt just before Brough where the road was closed.

After half an hours plotting we turned around, drove back to the M6 and headed south to Kendal. Our plan, based on our map, was to follow the A684 through the Yorkshire Dales National Park which would bring us back to our overnight stop close to the A1.

Dales Map

Well I am surprised we actually made it to Deepdale. The road from the M6 was fairly narrow but covered with a fair amount of snow. After Sedbergh through to Hawes there were many occasions when the road surface was invisible. A couple of cars came up behind us after a short time so we let them through at the first opportunity which made the visibility a little easier as we could keep up with them, well at 15 – 20 mph its not difficult and follow in their tracks. Less than a  handful of vehicles came towards us in over thirty miles. Street Lights lit the way at Catterick Garrison and we arrived at Deepdale about 8.45. Again the only ones on site. We were too late for food at The Farmers Arms so after a couple of pints we retired to the van for a home made pasta delight.

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Bunree – Corran Ferry.

Bunree Caravan Club Site.

After hooking up at the Bunree site we photographed the sunset and views from the foreshore then headed off to explore the surrounding area. Friends had rented the lighthouse across the water this week but did not travel because of a family bereavement. It would have been difficult getting across to see them though as the ferry was closed for the New Year.

Across the main road we found the Four Seasons Bar & Restaurant, although the lights were on there was no service until after six o’clock. With an hour and a half or so to kill we crossed the road again and walked up to the ferry. We were tipped off last night at Culloden that there was a small bar next to the ferry which we found at the rear of the building adjacent to the Bunkhouse backpackers hostel. An entertaining few drinks talking with the barman and then back to the Four Seasons. It was bitterly cold outside now and we were really pleased to secure a table in the restaurant next to an open fire. We had a reasonable meal with drinks for about £35. Not too busy but good atmosphere.

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