Bassenthwaite Sailing Club - Information about the sailing club based at Bassenthwaite Lake in the Lake District. Facilities are available to visiting members of the RYA, or RYA Affiliated Clubs.
Horse Hire Holidays - The Skiddaw Trail - A four day horse trek with accommodation and backup in the Northern Fells of the English Lake District. Details and photo gallery.
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We have art to save ourselves from the truth.
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