In reply to stevemarkperry:
Hi Steve,
Up by the tarn between the edges is spot on!
If you're up and moving before 7, them you might get the edge to yourself!
Failing that, the Glenridding one is a better option. It was quieter and the pub is good if that interests you? Parking was expensive at the main car park and there's yellow lines everywhere including the lane by the church in Patterdale. I parked for free on the lane behind the main car park in Glenridding.
Skol.