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Lake District lunch stop
- Moffat Woolen Mills, 01683 2201, www.visitmoffat.co.uk on A701 or the Blacksmith’s Cottage at Gretna Green, 01461 338441, www.gretnagreen.com, just over the border are potential stops on the way to Edinburgh.
- Could do lunch stop in Grasmere to see Lake Windermere and the Lake District. Adds a good two hours.
Grasmere
On approaching the village of Grasmere (A591) point out Dove Cottage on the right, behind a group of cottages, but visible, opposite Grasmere Lake and the Hotel. Turn left for the village.
Coach Park
On right, toilets (fee) and telephone.
Facilities in the village
Cashpoints – Currently only one is available in the Post Office.
Lots of places for lunching & shopping
Sites
St Oswald’s Church (Wordsworth Family Plot in graveyard)
Sarah Nelson Gingerbread Shop (through churchyard follow aroma!)
Dove Cottage (warn group to take care when crossing the busy A591)
Daffodil Hotel opposite Dove Cottage nice for a cup of tea and a warm up.