The Old Post Office Campsite
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- Quiet site on the western edge of the Lake District National Park
- Bordered by the River Irt for swimming and salmon or trout fishing
- Scenic picnic benches; dogs welcome; café 10 minutes' walk away
Site type
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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).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
- Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Showers cost 50p for approximately 10 minutes.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
10 
Electric hardstanding and grass campervan pitch
6 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 6.5m width × 6m depth (39m²)
Arrival daysFrom £77
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Electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £77
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Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 6.5m depth (45.5m²)
Arrival daysFrom £77
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Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch (super)
8 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 9m depth (54m²)
Arrival daysFrom £77
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 4m width × 5m depth (20m²)
Arrival daysFrom £77
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Reviews
90% would recommend this site to a friend
86% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a beautiful, peaceful riverside campsite with clean, modern facilities. Pitches are well-maintained and spacious, with many enjoying the proximity to a pleasant pub. Staff are consistently praised for their friendliness and helpfulness. Some minor issues like shower charges and occasional road noise were noted, but the overall experience is highly positive, with many visitors planning a return.
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Will return. Have stayed five times already.
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Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked The location in the West Lakes is superb. 15 minutes from Wasdale but also 15 minutes from the coast. The river running past the site is very beautiful and the Bridge Inn is a great place for a drink.
Disliked Not much. A small site but well looked after. It has all we needed.
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review!
We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay at The Old Post Office Campsite.
We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
We loved this site. So clean…
Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch (super)
Liked We loved this site. So clean and rhe staff were friendly and accommodating. We had a warm welcome when we arrived.
The pitch sizes we very good and it was a nice touch having the picnic benches.
Disliked Just a few little things
My partner had problems with shower 1.
I had problems with the door handle to the loo. I had to push it down really hard on a few occasions.
I think they need extra showers and toilets or separate wash cubicle, so you can have a private wash.
But these are only small things
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review!
We are glad to hear you enjoyed the site, I can only apologise for the shower we are fully aware of the problems that keep happening and intend to have it rectified as soon as possible.
All the doors on site are newly fitted and are working absolutely fine They may be just a little stiff with them being new.
We will take onboard your other points and look to improve this in the future.
We look forward to you visiting the site again in the near future.
Superb site, great location and setting is great.
Electric hardstanding and grass campervan pitch
Liked The setting was fantastic listening to the sound of the stream. The pitches are generous and good hard standing. The staff are fabulous and very welcoming. Pot wash and facilities are good, 50p for the showers last 10 mins which is plenty enough.
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you for your great review!
We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay at The Old Post Office Campsite, and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
I would definitely stay here again
Electric hardstanding and grass campervan pitch
Liked The location by the river
Disliked Pay for showers
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From the manager: Thank you for your great review!
We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Lovely clean site, added bonus having…
Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch (super)
Liked Lovely clean site, added bonus having the river for fishing and a pub on the doorstep, staff very helpful and friendly.
Disliked Unfortunately there was a large group of people congregating around their vans, seemed to be together, took over the site which spoilt what could of been a lovely peaceful weekend, perhaps next time we would return out of season.
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From the manager: Thank You for your lovely review!
We can only apologise for the large group that was on site during your stay, we do not allow group bookings on site as per our terms and conditions, the site is very much for couples and small families, however we were unaware that this was a group booking until they had all arrived on site. I hope this didn't disrupt your stay too much, and we will be keeping a very close eye on bookings in the future as this is not something we cater for.
We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
Camp sight was in a beautiful…
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Camp sight was in a beautiful setting however you need to remember your bug spray being near the river. We all had a great time on the river. We didn’t mind paying for a showers.
Disliked Only one problem. We all thought staff could be rude at times. One example was, we asked about a tight space for a friend that was arriving. He replied with I’ve not even got a caravan and I could drive with one better than any of you. We had a driller and a bus driver with us. And both thought the space was tight for a caravan.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review!
I was exasperated and truly saddened to see your overall review of your stay at The Old Post Office Campsite.
We were extremely surprised when your extended family of 6+ caravans arrived on site. On our terms and conditions it states that group bookings are not permitted on site and bookings of two or more units travelling together are not permitted, however we were unaware that you were a group travelling together until you all arrived, we took the risk and decided to let you stay with it being a bank holiday weekend and the likelihood of you being able to book anywhere else at short notice would be very unlikely.
I watched your entire group of 6+ caravans arrive at the entrance causing humorous carnage and chaos blocking main access and attempting to manoeuvre into pitches big enough for a caravan and its towing vehicle, all while reversing into hedges, driving over and hitting large white painted stones and blatantly driving over the grassed areas. My comment was not meant to be rude, it was based on what I had seen.
Please understand that any "jesting" between the male members of your group and myself was received and taken in the kind and light hearted manner to which it was given and received throughout your stay.
I spent numerous amounts of time out of my maintenance schedule to show 2 children within your group various fishing spots and correct fly techniques to help them out. We lent a body board to another child within your large group, and when another member of your group had a hosepipe burst and spring a leak I pulled out a spare for them to borrow (for which they were truly appreciative). On the 2nd day of your stay another member of your group complained about insect bites to his lower legs, I offered and supplied a bottle of Jungle Formula (insect rep) which was never returned. My colleague also accommodated another two members of your group to stay, without booking and at very short notice.
To make you aware, we still have outstanding balances for 2 awnings and an extra nights stay from members of your "extended family". Customer service 3/10 ?
Moving forward we will be paying particular attention with regards to individual bookings travelling, arriving and holidaying together. In future to protect customers on site and staff we will be referring to and enforcing our terms and conditions.
Friendly staff. Good location for walks…
Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch (super)
Liked Friendly staff. Good location for walks and the pub. Lovely pitch next to the river. Facilities clean with hot showers.
Disliked Having to pay extra to use an awning ( have already paid for the pitch).
50p for a shower.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review!
We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and the facilities at The Old post office Campsite
The pitch booking is for 2 Adults and your unit i.e. one caravan/motorhome, Awnings are not included in the price and are clearly stated on all our booking platforms as an extra.
We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
Good sized pitches, very clean, well…
Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch (super)
Liked Good sized pitches, very clean, well laid out.
Disliked .
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review!
We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay at The Old Post office Campsite.
We look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
A perfect base for a weekend of walking.
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked What an amazing site! The location is stunning - right next to a crystal clear river with a lovely pub just metres away and 19mins drive from the start of the main Scafell route. We had a good swim with wetsuits. Also recommend The Sawmill a few mins drive away for incredible brunch.
The toilets and showers are immaculate. It was quiet, but friendly. We will definitely be back.
Disliked Honestly, nothing.
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review!
We are glad to hear you had a great stay at The Old Post office campsite and took full advantage of the lovely river running through it.
We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future for another great stay.
Lovely site
Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch (super)
Liked Very clean site. Staff friendly, keep grounds looking nice. Pitch's are spaced out well, excepts caravan, RV, tent's. Quite but in a good location as not much is far away eh local store's, the lakes or surrounding stunning views. Toilets very clean, cleaned every day. Mix of electric and serviced pitches place to park car by outfit.
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review!
We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay at The Old post office campsite.
Hopefully we will see you again soon in the near future.
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitchesThemes
Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Medium (26-50 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Tourer storage facilities Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
The Old Post Office Campsite
Santon Bridge
Wasdale
Holmrook
Cumbria
England
CA19 1UY
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.4021°N
3.371°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seascale | 4.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| St Bees | 11.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Silecroft | 12.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Haverigg | 15.1 mi | Sea | Poor | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Walney West Shore | 19.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway 3.5 mi
Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 14.6 mi
Beatrix Potter Gallery 15 mi
Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 15.7 mi
Rydal Mount and Gardens 15.9 mi
National Trust
Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 1.7 mi
Buttermere and Ennerdale 10.5 mi
Gondola' 12.5 mi
Coniston and Tarn Hows 12.9 mi
Grasmere and Great Langdale 14.2 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 2.1 mi
MUNCASTER CASTLE 3.3 mi
High Gillerthwaite - Red Pike Ridge Traverse - High Gillerthwaite 8 mi
Seathwaite - Scafell Pike - Seathwaite 10.1 mi
The Gables from Honister Pass 10.2 mi
Local events
- Kendal Calling (Thursday, 30 July 2026 – Thursday, 30 July 2026)
Penrith, Cumbria 29.8 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 The Old Post Office Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Old Post Office Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Old Post Office Campsite? Pull on your comfiest boots and walk yourself to merriment around these Cumbrian parts: just over five miles away in Wasdale is one of Britain’s tiniest churches, St Olafs, with its timber … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Old Post Office Campsite?
Camping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. From 27 October to 29 March arrivals are only permitted until 5pm.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at The Old Post Office Campsite? From £77 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.