Fisherground Campsite

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Fisherground Campsite is set right in the heart of Eskdale, one of Cumbria's loveliest valleys. Here on the West side of the Lake District we get less rain and more sun than our famous cousins the other side of Scafell. In this quiet valley there is still the Peace and Tranquility that should be Lakeland - but rarely is in the bustling centres. Here there are still more sheep than people. Peace is the watchword on the Campsite too. We are a quiet family site and eve ry effort is made to ensure silence after 10.30pm. As we don't take bookings, except for the electric hook ups, we look forward to welcoming you when you arrive.

Site type

215

Languages spoken

English

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

D. of E. 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

Budget/backpacker

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Fisherground Campsite

Fisherground Farm

Eskdale

Cumbria

England

CA19 1TF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.3914°N
-3.2828°W

Route directions

How To Find Us (from the south) From the M6 motorway leave at junction 36 for Kendal/Lakes. Follow signs for Barrow. Before you reach Barrow, turn right to Workington (A5092) three miles beyond Newby Bridge. Follow this road for about 10 miles. Beyond Broughton in Furness you need to turn right at the traffic lights towards Ulpha. After 4 miles turn left in Ulpha village to the steep hill signed Eskdale. Follow the fell road to King George IV pub (6 miles). Turn right. Fisherground Campsite is 300 yds on the left. (from the north) From the M6 motorway leave at junction 43 towards Workington/Cockermouth on the A595. Follow signs for Workington/Whitehaven and Cockermouth. Stay on the A595 to Cockermouth then turn off onto the A5086 to Cleator Moor and Egremont. Rejoin the A595 to Egremont. Pass Egremont and pass Gosforth and drive through Holmrook. Turn left after the Texaco garage to Eskdale Green. Follow the road to the next junction and turn right to Eskdale Green. Go through Eskdale village to the King George IV pub. Turn left to Boot. Fisherground Campsite is 300 yds on the left. Please do not be tempted to use your sat-nav's as they will bring you over Hardknott Pass - not a road I would want to drive by choice!!

Nearest transport

Coach

11.6 mi Daffodil Hotel for Dove Cottage

11.6 mi Lakeside House for Dove Cottage

13.1 mi Kelsick Road opposite Library

Rail

5.7 mi Ravenglass Rail Station

6.6 mi Drigg Rail Station

8.1 mi Seascale Rail Station

Ferry

8.9 mi Torver (Coniston) Ferry Landing

8.9 mi Coniston Ferry Landing

9.1 mi Waterhead Hotel (Coniston) 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

Within walking distance Scafell Pike - England's highest mountain Wastwater - England's deepest lake Hundreds of riverside, valley and mountain walks and climbs Ravenglass & Eskdale Miniature Railway: www.ravenglass-railway.co.uk Muncaster Castle, with its azaleas, rhododendrons and Owl Sanctuary: www.muncaster.co.uk & www.owls.org Hardknott Roman Fort & Ravenglass Roman Bath House Eskdale Corn Mill - still working with its waterwheel Ravenglass fishing village Fold End Art Gallery Eskdale Golf Course - open by appointment. Visit www.eskdalegolf.co.uk for further details. Stanley Ghyll waterfall Fishing on river or local stocked pools (day permit available from Holmrook Garage). The village shop at Eskdale sells a comprehensive range of goods, including groceries, fresh fruit and vegetables, food to go, alcohol and newspapers, as well as outdoor clothes and equipment: www.eskdalestores.co.uk. 5 pubs in the valley - please visit www.kinggeorge-eskdale.co.uk (200 yards), www.brookhouseinn.co.uk or www.bootinn.co.uk for the three of the nearest pubs

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Seascale	8.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Silecroft	12.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Haverigg	14 mi	Sea	Poor	N/A	N/A	N/A
St Bees	14.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Walney West Shore	18.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway 5.6 mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery 11.4 mi

Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 11.5 mi

Rydal Mount and Gardens 12.6 mi

Hill Top 12.8 mi

National Trust

Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 3.5 mi

Gondola' 8.8 mi

Coniston and Tarn Hows 9.3 mi

Grasmere and Great Langdale 11 mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery 11.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Eskdale Green - Muncaster Fell - Muncaster Head - Eskdale Green 1.7 mi

MUNCASTER CASTLE 4.9 mi

The Coniston Heights: The Old Man to Swirl How 7.8 mi

Langdale Valley - Bowfell - Crinkle Crags - Red Tarn - Stool End Farm - Langdale Valley 8.2 mi

Seathwaite - Scafell Pike - Seathwaite 8.5 mi

Local events

Kendal Calling (Thursday 1 August 2024 – Thursday 1 August 2024)
Penrith, Cumbria 27.1 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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Does Fisherground Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Fisherground Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Fisherground Campsite? Within walking distance Scafell Pike - England's highest mountain Wastwater - England's deepest lake Hundreds of riverside, valley and mountain walks and climbs Ravenglass & Eskdale Miniature Railway: www.ravenglass-railway.co.uk Muncaster Castle, with … Read more