Well I got up to Cark Safely on Friday, after a rather pleasant flight. All the people there were welcoming, and accomodating when I was flying in and out on the Saturday, between their para drops.
Would definately recommend it as a stop if you are in the area. The runway is short, but the DR400-120 has been absolutely fine getting in and out, with two of us on board. Hopefully get up there today and go for a flight up and around the lakes, which I'm looking forward to.
Working my way up the Manchester LLR was a terrifying experience, lol. Not many visual references to follow, and I'm not particularly looking forward to going back down it! I was pretty certain my route took me on the far eastern edge of the corridor, yet the only other ac I saw was reciprocal, same height, even further East than me! It felt good to be out the other end of the corridor, thats for sure!!
Cheers!