Bowness on Solway Camping and Glamping

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  • Modern and accessible holiday park on the Solway coast, near the M6
  • A half-hour drive to Carlisle or the Lake District National Park
  • Bistro, bar, well-equipped gym and tuck shop on site; dogs welcome
Coast, countryside and city time are all easily accessible from Bowness on Solway Camping and Glamping… and this Cumbria park is also just a short way from the M6 and the England/Scotland border, making it a handy spot for a stopover on long journeys north or south too. This smart modern complex (part of the Hunter Leisure Group) is within the Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, about 20 minutes’ drive from Wigton. The location is an excellent one for days out along this quiet stretch of coast, visits to the city of Carlisle or time spent exploring the northern stretches of the Lake District National Park. Facilities at this park have been particularly well thought out… there’s a well-equipped gym that guests can use for an extra charge, and a bistro and bar where you can undo all the good work you’ve just done. If you don’t need a full meal, steer instead to the tuck shop to pick up ice creams, soft drinks, slushies and alcoholic drinks. Everything has been set up to be accommodating to as wide a range of guests as possible – facilities are accessible for less mobile guests, and those travelling with dogs are welcome (they even sell doggie ice cream in the shop…)

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Motorhome pitches 28
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Vehicles must be registered promptly on arrival when checking in (staff will assist with this). Failure to do so may result in a parking fine which cannot be reversed once issued. The site is undergoing some construction work so there will be machinery on the campsite.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

8.9

Overall rating from 320 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

88% would recommend this site to a friend

87% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a well-regarded campsite praised for its immaculately clean and modern toilet and shower facilities, as well as its friendly and accommodating staff. Visitors frequently highlight the excellent on-site bistro offering delicious, reasonably priced food. Its stunning location, close to the beach and ideal for Hadrian's Wall walkers, is also a significant draw. While some reviews mention ongoing construction, most found it non-disruptive. It's considered a peaceful and welcoming site, with many expressing a desire to return.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Really well located.

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Nicola T.

Electric optional gravel motorhome pitch

Liked The facilities are fantastic. The shower room and loos are great. There’s even a gym if you want to pay a small fee to use it.
Well located too. Really interesting place and I caught the bus into Carlisle from just across the road.
Lovely people too.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We have been before and will be back again

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Jen W.

Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Very clean site, good toilet/shower block, friendly staff, nice walks, WiFi signal wasn't great (which is a positive for me to switch off from online).

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect site with very clean facilities. Staff were very helpful.

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Alaw J.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked There was nothing to dislike about this spot. Staff were very helpful, facilities were very clean and had everything you could need. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, great pitches, facilities are spotless. Great value £

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Although we only had one night camping at Bowness House Farm, we fell in love with the place. We watched the beautiful sunset at the point of the beginning / end of Hadrians wall. (5 mins walk away) We walked around the village and chatted to the friendly locals, and were given a lovely background history, by a local lady, of the stunning church, and the stories of a couple of residents in the graveyard!!! Had a great evening meal in the restaurant and a couple of G&T’s on the Terrace….

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Nice location, but we wouldn’t return to this site

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Goutham C.

Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Calm and clean site with good facilities. We stayed as a group for just one night. It was a busy weekend with many people. As advertised, the site is small

Disliked I generally do not say anything negative, but the entire staff and the team was so hostile to our group. Restaurant food was not worth it at all. Sorry Michelle and team for calling this out, I don’t want others to have a poor experience like us

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site, good facilities, walks from site.

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Janette C.

Electric optional hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked Nice hard standing spot with grass overlooking the field. Toilets and showers very good and clean with another room for washing up and even a washing machine. Great customer service. Had my questions answered promptly. Friendly staff. Nice bistro and bar and outside seating. Short walk to the beach., great for dog walking. Overall, had a lovely stay.

Disliked Nothing

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Actually nothing

Disliked Restaurant staffs are not friendly. Bad food. Site itself just like a backyard of someone's house.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything!! Would definitely recommend. We used the…

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Anonymous

Electric optional gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Everything!!
Would definitely recommend.
We used the gravel area with electric hook-up for camper vans. £55 for 2 nights with electric hook-up up. But from observation there were many other ways to stay.
The bar/restaurant is clean, service was excellent, menu was extensive and when delivered was plenty and hot, as eat in or take away to your own camper etc.
The toilet/shower block was clean, showers were hot, hairdryers worked.
The utility area had sinks to wash pots, drink water, microwave, kettle and washer/dryer.
We loved the peaceful surroundings.

Disliked Nothing!!

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Toilets spotless.

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Hugh M.

Electric optional hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch

Liked Location and Michelle

Disliked Need to make up your minds whether to have a camp site or a wood yard!

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Will definitely be back thank you

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Gillian C.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Freedom.of space awesome site friendly staff especially jackie
First night there was noise but was sorted next day apart from that couldn't fault the staff,amenities, and kids loved the chickens 😀 clean shower and toilets

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

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

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Remote location Walkers' paradise

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)

Location

Bowness on Solway Camping and Glamping

Bowness House Farm

Bowness-on-Solway

Cumbria

England

CA7 5AF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.95292°N
3.21424°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3.1 mi War Memorial
3.1 mi War Memorial
3.1 mi Market Square
Rail
2.9 mi Annan Rail Station
6.8 mi Gretna Green Rail Station
8.8 mi Wigton Rail Station
Ferry
24.8 mi Nichol End (Derwentwater) Ferry Landing
24.9 mi Keswick Ferry Landing
25.8 mi Hawes End Derwentwater Ferry Landing

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

If it’s the wilder side of the coast that attracts you, take your binoculars along to see what you can spot at RSPB Campfield Marsh nature reserve (five minutes’ drive). More of a sandy stroll and paddling type? Aim for beaches in Allonby or Silloth (both half an hour), both long sandy beaches with good waves for watersports action. To see some bigger animals, head off for hands-on sessions at Walby Farm Park (half an hour) or get to know gibbons, zebra and snakes at the Lake District Wildlife Park (40 minutes). If history's more your thing, a day out in Carlisle (half an hour) should provide plenty of fodder in the form of the castle, cathedral and Tullie House Museum. If you’ve not got kids in your party, tours and tastings at The Lakes Distillery (35 minutes) and Annandale Distillery (45 minutes) might be on the cards. Or how about surprising the folk back home by coming back with a little something from Gretna Green (half an hour), that well-known elopement destination?

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Allonby 15.5 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Southerness 16.2 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Sandyhills 20.9 mi Sea N/AN/APoorPoor
Rockcliffe 23.9 mi Estuary N/APoorPoorPoor

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

World Famous Old Blacksmith's Shop Centre 7 mi

Carlisle Castle 11.4 mi

John Paul Jones Cottage Museum & Visitor Centre 15.3 mi

Robert Burns Centre 17.8 mi

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 21.4 mi

National Trust

Wordsworth House and Garden 20.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Hadrian's Wall Part 1 - Bowness-on-Solway to Carlisle 0.1 mi

CAMPFIELD MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 14/11/2006) 1.6 mi

Burgh Marsh and the Edward 1 Monument 6.7 mi

Battle of Solway Moss, 1542 10.5 mi

DALSTON ROAD CEMETERY 11.7 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 Bowness on Solway Camping and Glamping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Bowness on Solway Camping and Glamping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Bowness on Solway Camping and Glamping? If it’s the wilder side of the coast that attracts you, take your binoculars along to see what you can spot at RSPB Campfield Marsh nature reserve (five minutes’ drive). More of … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Bowness on Solway Camping and Glamping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Bowness on Solway Camping and Glamping? From £18 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.