Rowanbank Caravan Park

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Grass pitches
Touring pitch area
Tent pitches
Touring area

  • Peaceful family-run park on the Cumbria coast three miles from Silloth
  • Lake District half an hour's drive; 40 minutes to Carlisle
  • Dog-friendly site with access to a long sandy beach
A west-facing site is a lovely thing, allowing you to spend the evening raising a glass (and/or a sausage from the barbecue) to the colourful sunset unfolding in front of you. The only thing that could make this picture even better? A sea view to go with your sunset… and that's exactly what you can expect at Rowanbank Caravan Park. This peaceful family-run park is on the Cumbria coast, five minutes’ drive south of Silloth and right next to a huge sandy beach that's a popular spot for fishing, dog walks and long coastal strolls. Dogs are, of course, welcome on site as well… You'll be just outside the Solway Coast National Landscape here, so there are plenty more walking options around there, or in the northern parts of the Lake District National Park, which is about half an hour's drive away. Add in a championship golf course, a go-kart track, a wildlife park and several historic sites nearby and you should have a location with something to suit most tastes when it comes to days out. This is a laidback and friendly site with simple facilities in the form of toilets, showers, a washing-up area, an Elsan point and a launderette. Bring a barbecue along and you'll be able to load it with supplies from the small supermarket in Silloth, which is also a handy place to find cafés and takeaways (fish and chips on the beach, anyone?)

Site type

Caravans for hire 2
Tent pitches 53
Touring caravan pitches 3
Motorhome pitches 3
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).
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

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Location
9
Value for money
9
Accommodation
9
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
4

90% would recommend this site to a friend

83% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a quiet, well-maintained campsite with friendly staff and a fantastic location close to the beach. Pitches are generally spacious and well-kept, with good access to water. Facilities, particularly the shower blocks, are noted as dated by some but are consistently described as clean and functional. It's considered good value for money, though dog charges are seen as high by some. Ideal for those seeking peace and proximity to coastal walks.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Very good will return

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8 out of 10
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David P.

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Welcome and good overall condition of pitches and facilities
Position was brilliant for walking along beach right outside site entrance.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The site was perfect for us & very quiet, we were two…

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10 out of 10
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10
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10
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10
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8
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10
Child friendliness
8
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
1
Anonymous

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked The site was perfect for us & very quiet, we were two adults, 11yr old granddaughter & two Akita dogs
If you want the ritz then this place isn’t for you, it’s dated but clean & more than adequate & the grounds are really well kept
We had a touring pitch for our motorhome with awning, we also had electric hookup & again the size of pitch was great (if you can get the end pitch it’s the best one)
Just over the road which isn’t too busy your straight onto the beach(solway coast) which if you have dogs or just like to walk I doubt you’l find a better one when the tides out
We walked into Siloth for fish & chips on the sand which was roughly 70mins steady stroll while our granddaughter found crabs & loads of shells, there is also a pathway if the tides in
Siloth is a lovely town & was very busy
Just a heads up if your booking a touring pitch, there is mostly residential pitches with only 4 or 5 touring pitches which doesn’t bother us as the residents know all the local things to do & where to go but just thought I would mention
All in all we had a great time at Rowanbank so keep up the good work & we’l see you again

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good sized pitch. Quiet site. Easy beach access across the road. Nice…

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8 out of 10
Location
8
Value for money
6
Accommodation
8
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
7
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
5
sarah f.

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Good sized pitch. Quiet site. Easy beach access across the road. Nice sized shower blocks, all recycling, waste disposal etc in one area. Tap by pitch.

Disliked Nice site but £4 per night for a dog is a bit steep, there are no facilities ie dog field, not even a specific dog bin. Bumps the price up considerably if you had 2 dogs or were staying for a few nights.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place to pitch up, walk the beaches and relax in the quiet

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10 out of 10
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Alison M.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked I am thankful I found the review that questioned others’ comments on the loos and chose to book this site. We loved it here. So close to the beach across the road and pitched in a quiet field at the top of the caravan spaces. We could not fault here and encourage others to book. For tents, you turn up and choose where to camp up in a field that is clean, tidy and recently mowed. Beautiful views over Criffel to the West and Cumbrian hills of the Lake District to the East. Double whammie of sunrises and sunsets.
The whole park is pristine and secured by residents keycard to open and close the gate.
The showers were piping hot, plenty of water and housed within a toilet block that was always immaculate and well stocked of tp.
We are lucky to have found a campsite that is quiet and suitable for us and our dogs, so close to our homes. We will be back, simply waiting to see the weather in the next couple of weeks.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place peaceful great walk onto the beach, only a short drive…

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10
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Wifi
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Daniel W.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Great place peaceful great walk onto the beach, only a short drive into the town.

Would definitely stay again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly welcome and given all the info we needed. Great pitch…

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8 out of 10
Location
9
Value for money
8
Accommodation
8
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
1
Anonymous

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Friendly welcome and given all the info we needed. Great pitch size with easy access to water.
Good location for beach and on cycle routes.

Disliked As others have stated, shower block could do with modernisation or at least the removal of spiders and webs etc before it has to be used by campers.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site. Very well kept. Very quiet, and peaceful.

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10 out of 10
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10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
5
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
1
Anonymous

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Peaceful, spacious and lovely pitches, with a great location.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything was perfect. On reading previous reviews about the toilet and shower…

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10 out of 10
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10
Value for money
10
Accommodation
10
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
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10
Wifi
1
Gaynor H.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Everything was perfect. On reading previous reviews about the toilet and shower blocks, I found nothing wrong. They were clean and nothing like the what the previous reviews said. I would go again. Friendly helpful staff.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loads of space, welcomed by warden. Very clean toilets and shower block.…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Loads of space, welcomed by warden. Very clean toilets and shower block. Very close to the beach

Recommend to friends Visit again

Not many people, lots of field, allowed fire pits, didn't charge for…

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
6
Value for money
8
Accommodation
No rating
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5
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
1
Paul I.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Not many people, lots of field, allowed fire pits, didn't charge for extra cars or tarp. Near the beach and clean facilities

Disliked No shop and have to drive to get one

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Beach access 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 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

Peaceful 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 Public transport nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Level site, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

Rowanbank Caravan Park

Beckfoot

Silloth

Cumbria

England

CA7 4LA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.83406°N
3.41126°W

Nearest transport

Coach
12 mi Fairfield Junior School
12.1 mi Gallowbarrow
12.1 mi Market Square
Rail
6.1 mi Aspatria Rail Station
9.1 mi Maryport Rail Station
9.9 mi Wigton Rail Station
Ferry
19.4 mi Nichol End (Derwentwater) Ferry Landing
19.8 mi Keswick Ferry Landing
20.2 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Allonby beach: 10 minutes' drive - West Coast Indoor Karting: 15 minutes - Lake District Coast Aquarium: 20 minutes - Moorforge Viking Settlement: 20 minutes - Senhouse Roman Museum: 20 minutes - National Trust - Wordsworth House and Garden: 25 minutes - Lake District Wildlife Park: half an hour - Carlisle: 40 minutes - Whinlatter Forest Park and Go Ape: 45 minutes - Buttermere: 55 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Allonby 4.7 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Southerness 8 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Sandyhills 12.8 mi Sea N/AN/APoorPoor
Rockcliffe 15.5 mi Estuary N/APoorPoorPoor
St Bees 25.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

John Paul Jones Cottage Museum & Visitor Centre 8.1 mi

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 15.9 mi

Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 17.8 mi

Robert Burns Centre 18.1 mi

World Famous Old Blacksmith's Shop Centre 18.2 mi

National Trust

Wordsworth House and Garden 11.9 mi

Buttermere and Ennerdale 21.7 mi

Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 28.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Carsethorn - Powillimount - Arbigland 8.9 mi

CAMPFIELD MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 14/11/2006) 9.8 mi

MERSEHEAD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 04/11/2003) 10.7 mi

Caerlaverock Castle and Nature Reserve 10.7 mi

Hadrian's Wall Part 1 - Bowness-on-Solway to Carlisle 11.4 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Rowanbank Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Rowanbank Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Rowanbank Caravan Park? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Allonby beach: 10 minutes' drive - West Coast Indoor Karting: 15 minutes - Lake District Coast Aquarium: 20 minutes - Moorforge Viking Settlement: 20 minutes - … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Rowanbank Caravan Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Rowanbank Caravan Park? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.