Castlerigg Farm Camping and Caravan Site

Ariel view of castlerigg farm camping & caravan site

Located in a wonderful position on the edge of Keswick. Castlerigg Farm provides spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and Lakes. A family run site suitable for families, couples or singles. The site rule of Silence From 10.30pm is in keeping with the tranquil location and provides visitors with a quiet nights sleep. Modern facilities include showers, toilets, laundry room and shop. There is a footpath that takes you through the woods into Keswick. This takes around 25 minutes. We are also on a bus route(555).

Site type

Open all year

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

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

Baby-changing facilities 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge 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

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet

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 nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Castlerigg Farm Camping and Caravan Site

Rakefoot Lane

Keswick

Cumbria

England

CA12 4TE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.59214°N
3.11133°W

Route directions

If arriving from the A66 from Penrith... PLEASE NOTE: Our location may not be correct on the map. We are located 1.5 miles from Keswick, our post code is CA12 4TE. Follow the signs for Keswick. Do not enter the town, but take the A591 sign posted Windermere. After approximately 1 mile, nearly at the top of the hill, turn right up the lane, sign posted Castlerigg Farm Campsite. There are 2 sites on the lane, we are located on the LEFT. If arriving on A591 from Windermere. As you drop down the hill towards Keswick, turn left up the lane , sign posted Castlerigg Farm Campsite. There are 2 sites on the lane, we are located on the LEFT.

Nearest transport

Coach

1.4 mi Bus Station

10.3 mi Lakeside House for Dove Cottage

10.3 mi Daffodil Hotel for Dove Cottage

Rail

14.5 mi Aspatria Rail Station

14.9 mi Penrith North Lakes Rail Station

16.5 mi Wigton Rail Station

Ferry

1.2 mi Keswick Ferry Landing

1.5 mi Ashness Gate Derwentwater Ferry Landing

1.8 mi Nichol End (Derwentwater) Ferry Landing

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

The ancient monument Castlerigg Stone Circle is a 25 min walk from the site. The lovely town of Keswick is also a 25 min walk and provides shops, pubs, theatre, cinema, pencil museum and many other attractions. Castlerigg Farm is located at the foot of Walla Crag which provides immediate walking access to the mountains and a 40 min walk takes you to the shores of Derwent Water where visitors can hire rowing boats or enjoy a cruise around the lake.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Allonby	17.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Seascale	20.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
St Bees	21.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Silecroft	27.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Southerness	27.6 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Castlerigg Stone Circle 0.9 mi

Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 3.7 mi

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 4.7 mi

Ullswater Steamers 7.5 mi

Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 10.2 mi

National Trust

Grasmere and Great Langdale 11.2 mi

Wordsworth House and Garden 11.4 mi

Townend 14.8 mi

Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 15.1 mi

Coniston and Tarn Hows 15.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Castlerigg Stone Circle and St John's in the Vale 1 mi

Keswick, Portinscale and around Derwent Water 1.2 mi

Friar's Crag, Derwent Water 1.2 mi

Keswick Launch - Hawes End - Cat Bells - High Spy 1.2 mi

Keswick, Walla Crag and Ashness Bridge 1.3 mi

Local events

Kendal Calling (Thursday, 30 July 2026 – Thursday, 30 July 2026)
Penrith, Cumbria 15.9 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 Castlerigg Farm Camping and Caravan Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Castlerigg Farm Camping and Caravan Site dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near Castlerigg Farm Camping and Caravan Site? The ancient monument Castlerigg Stone Circle is a 25 min walk from the site. The lovely town of Keswick is also a 25 min walk and provides shops, pubs, theatre, cinema, pencil … Read more