Riverside Lake and Leisure

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  • Peaceful adults-only holiday park 10 minutes' drive from Ramsey
  • A half-hour drive to Ely; 20 minutes to Decoy Lakes coarse fishery
  • Fishing on site, either in the lake or on River Nene
Which is better – lake fishing or river fishing? Decide for yourself at Riverside Lake and Leisure, a Cambridgeshire holiday park that has both right there on site. As you may imagine for a site in the Fens and on the banks of the River Nene, it’s all rather scenic around here – and it’s pretty peaceful too, as this is an adults-only site (although you're welcome to bring dogs along). It all makes for an excellent setup for a break centred around fishing, in which you’ll be free to merrily meander between lakeside and river shore as you wish (and if that’s not enough, take an outing to Decoy Lakes, one of the UK’s leading coarse fisheries, 20 minutes’ drive away). That’s not to say that it all has to be about the fishing though: this site is equally well set for rural rambles or bike rides, or for days out in Ely and Cambridge. Closer to home, the local town of Ramsey (10 minutes’ drive) has two golf courses, and there’s another in Pidley (20 minutes) along with a bowling alley. Between all those local towns and villages (along with bigger Huntingdon and Peterborough, 15 miles away) you should be all sorted for restaurants, pubs and takeaways, plus supplies for picnics or for evenings by the barbecue back on site. A bathroom block on site has separate male and female toilets and showers (but please note that unfortunately these are not wheelchair-friendly).

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 14
Motorhome pitches 14
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Open now
Opens 13 March
Please note
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • Please note that the site is adults only, however the owners live on site with their children.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 13 Mar to

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Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 154 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

This adult-only campsite is consistently praised for its exceptional cleanliness, peaceful atmosphere, and spacious, level pitches. Guests highlight the immaculate toilet and shower facilities, often described as hotel-standard, and appreciate the on-site fishing lake included in the pitch fee. The friendly and helpful owners contribute to a relaxing stay. While the remote location ensures tranquility, it necessitates driving for amenities. Minor criticisms include the condition of surrounding roads and occasional lack of Wi-Fi signal.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Very good site with lots of open space

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8 out of 10
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Frank C.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch (XL)

Liked Very quiet and plenty of room.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovley little gem of a site. Peaceful

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10 out of 10
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Tina W.

Electric grass touring pitch (XL)

Liked Lovley gem of a site. Quiet and peaceful. Showers spotless.

Disliked nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic site for a relaxed weekend away while hubby goes fishing

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8 out of 10
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Sally-Anne R.

Electric grass touring pitch (large)

Liked Spacious grass pitch with electric. Short stroll across the green there is a small lake to fish. All fishing is included in pitch price
Showers & toilets were immaculate. Showers were nice & hot.
Washing up area is good with washing up liquid supplied
Disappointed that we couldn’t walk along the river. The only part you can walk along or fish is the length of the campsite.
We took a walk out and found the fenland light railway close by. We didn’t go in but if you’re looking for something to do instead of fishing this is an option.
Friendly owner greeted us upon arrival

Disliked No access to walking along river

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campsite and owners ,fishing wasn't…

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Electric grass touring pitch (large)

Liked Great campsite and owners ,fishing wasn't that good due to bad weather (not owner fault) but sure would be another better once it warms up.
Will definitely be going back

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site

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10 out of 10
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John M.

Electric grass touring pitch (XL)

Liked Spacious pitches, great facilities, friendly owner and a lake with a fabulous view. What more do you want?!

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet , clean well looked after…

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8 out of 10
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Anonymous

Electric grass touring pitch (large)

Liked Quiet , clean well looked after

Disliked No we’re to sit in shower cubicles

Recommend to friends Visit again

very good and would use again

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10 out of 10
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David F.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch (large)

Liked Nice open site, v good facilities, lovely location

Disliked nothing - its rural, so would probably need a drive to shops/pub

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent pitches, facilities, well kept site and a warm welcome.

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10 out of 10
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Karin P.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch (large)

Liked Spacious pitches. Toilet facilites 1st class and site very well maintained. Beautifully kept lake with picnic tables. Will definitely visit again.

Disliked Not applicable. Maybe nicer weather next time :-)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will go again

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8 out of 10
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Value for money
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Jonathan S.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked The hard standing level ness clean and tidy amenities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very clean and quiet…

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Electric grass touring pitch (large)

Liked Very clean and quiet

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

Riverside Lake and Leisure

Mereside Drove

Ramsey Mereside

Ramsey

Cambridgeshire

England

PE26 2UE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.48937°N
0.08624°W

Nearest transport

Coach
9 mi Queensgate Bus Station
9.2 mi Park Gates
9.2 mi Park Gates
Rail
4.4 mi Whittlesea Rail Station
8.9 mi March Rail Station
9.1 mi Peterborough Rail Station
Ferry
27.2 mi West Lynn Ferry Landing
27.2 mi King's Lynn Ferry Landing
Airport
22.3 mi Cambridge Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Fishing for some more wildlife-geared activities? Then, you’ll be in a good place to do so, as the Lattersey Local Nature Reserve (20 minutes' drive) has a good load of animals and plants and the Raptor Foundation has a birds of prey display (25 minutes). For more of the actual fishing, if you haven’t already had your fill on site, Decoy Lakes coarse fishery (20 minutes) is a short drive away. Onto some new horizons… it may be a little further out, but Cambridge (an hour) has all the makings of a good afternoon out, from college tours to punting on the river or browsing through the Fitzwilliam Museum. Ely Cathedral (half an hour) is another of those good historic sites, and there’s another cathedral in Peterborough (half an hour), along with a greyhound track and the Nene Valley Railway. That’s one heritage railway, but there’s another at the Fenland Light Railway (five minutes’ walk), which has a narrow-gauge steam train and locomotives. Once you’ve had a good look at the world of the railways, Ramsey Rural Museum (10 minutes’ drive) will move you onto countryside life in the 17th century.

Must see

Peterborough Cathedral 8.7 mi

Ely Cathedral 16.1 mi

Burghley House 18.7 mi

Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial 19.8 mi

Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve 20.1 mi

National Trust

Houghton Mill 11 mi

Peckover House and Garden 15.8 mi

Lyveden New Bield 19.8 mi

Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve 20.2 mi

Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill 22.2 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

NENE WASHES (INDICATIVE BOUNDARY ONLY) 6.2 mi

Wimblington 7.3 mi

March 7.9 mi

ABBOTS RIPTON HALL 8.2 mi

PETERBOROUGH MINSTER PRECINCTS 8.6 mi

Local events

  • Burghley Horse Trials (Thursday, 3 September 2026 – Thursday, 3 September 2026)

    Stamford, Lincolnshire 19.2 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Riverside Lake and Leisure have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Riverside Lake and Leisure dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Riverside Lake and Leisure? Fishing for some more wildlife-geared activities? Then, you’ll be in a good place to do so, as the Lattersey Local Nature Reserve (20 minutes' drive) has a good load of animals and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Riverside Lake and Leisure?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12:30 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.

    Please call 20 mins prior to arriving.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Riverside Lake and Leisure? From £26 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.