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…)

Campground type

Tent sites 20
RV & Motorhome sites 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 campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. 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.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • 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

Polish

Russian

Site types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

8.9

Overall rating from 292 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

87% would recommend this campground to a friend

87% would stay here again

What customers say

Top-rated campsite with super-friendly staff. Guests loved the spotless, modern loos and showers, plus the tasty grub at the bistro. Great spot for Hadrian's Wall treks or a quiet, scenic escape. A bit of minor building work was mentioned, but overall, a ripper, highly recommended stay.

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Would definitely stay again

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Elizabeth S.

Power optional concrete and grass motorhome site

Liked Nice new shower block which are very modern and immaculately clean, nice bistro and bar on site, lovely little village with nice local pub

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would highly recommend this site, loved our weekend break here.

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Helena C.

Powered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Comfortable, friendly campsite. Shower/toilet/kitcchen block 10 star, spotlessly clean & beautifully done. Cute little bistro/bar, delicious food, lovely staff. Owner Ian & his family were super friendly & lovely. Even the grass was comfy & well kept. Beautiful view overlooking a church etc. Property is under construction in places however this didn't bother us at all. Chef was lovely. Overall everyone couldn't do enough for us to make our stay as enjoyable as possible, nothing was too much trouble. Very relaxed atmosphere about the place. Will definitely return. 💯

Disliked 10am check out time, we booked an extra night just so we didn't have to rush to pack up as we hate having to pack up too early. Would prefer noon or 1pm check out.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant camping site with great facilities.

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Keegan B.

Powered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked One of the best places I’ve been camping. Clean toilets and showers along with a kitchen to use. The staff are friendly. I will definitely go back again.

Disliked Could do with a shop that sells items such as cooking oil but this was my fault for forgetting to bring some. The village is so scenery and the locals are friendly. The Internet is poor signalbut again that’s nothing to do with the company.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely set up with great facilities. Food in Bistro on…

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Shaun B.

Power optional gravel motorhome site

Liked Lovely set up with great facilities. Food in Bistro on site was very good and pub is less than 50m away. The bus to Carlisle stops right at entrance if you are walking Hadrians Wall wall as we were.

Disliked Roosters crowing in the morning may not be to everyone’s taste but they were funny and the young chicks walking around site were very cute!!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site, excellent facilities

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Anonymous

Power optional concrete and grass motorhome site

Liked Lovely area. Small but well kept campsite. Toilet and showers were amazing. Lovely restaurant on site

Disliked Extremely tight and difficult entry for a motorhome to get into site. Made worse by car park

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wonderful place pub restaurant lovely staff very friendly shower and toilets very…

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Clare A.

Power optional concrete and grass motorhome site

Liked Wonderful place pub restaurant lovely staff very friendly shower and toilets very clean would stay again

Recommend to friends Visit again

Hidden away in a small village setting down country lanes on a…

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Tracy R.

Power optional concrete and grass motorhome site

Liked Hidden away in a small village setting down country lanes on a National cycle route and only a few minutes walk to a beach overlooking the Solway Firth. Surrounded by nature reserves. Tents, campers, small motor homes catered for, EHU optional. Modern clean facilities block. Bar/restaurant on site which is popular with locals. Small cafe a few minutes away open at weekends. Pub nearby too but we didn’t use it. Don’t be put off by what looks like building work, the site is expanding but there was no work taking place during our stay. Some noise from the road but it is the only road through the village. Perfect for a getaway from it all.

Disliked Lack of recycling facilities. Some of the camping is in carpark areas.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Hope to visit again

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IRENE D.

Power optional concrete and grass motorhome site

Liked Spotless new toilet and shower block and level pitches.
Bistro served very good meals.
Interesting area.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely quite site, the toilet block with nice and clean. The food…

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Anonymous

Power optional concrete and grass motorhome site

Liked Lovely quite site, the toilet block with nice and clean. The food was lovely both times i eat.
On arrival I went to check in before parking up, the guy who checked me in came out to help park me up, which was great for my first solo time away

Recommend to friends Visit again

Weekend away or Great place to start Hadrians wall walk from.

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Heather M.

Power optional concrete and grass motorhome site

Liked Great hardstanding with grass pitches. It was quiet when we went so very peaceful. Amazing toilet block, very well thought out. Lovely on site pub and restaurant with nice meals.Great washing up facilities and washer dryer. Super friendly staff. Great little museum about the area. Lots of info boards around the village describing history. Shepherd huts looked lovely. If doing the hadrians wall path make sure to stamp your book at the official start. Worth a look around the little church next door. The most perfect place for a lazy weekend away.

Disliked Don't let the first impression of a bit of a building site put you off as its just work in progress and not an issue. Hope the toilets stay as pristine as they are. Could do with mops in there to mop shower spills. A microwave, kettle and toaster would be a great addition in the kitchen room maybe.

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 Laundry 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 Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Location

Bowness on Solway Camping and Glamping

Bowness House Farm

Bowness-on-Solway

Cumbria

England

CA7 5AF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.95292°N
3.21424°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4.9 km War Memorial
4.9 km War Memorial
4.9 km Market Square
Rail
4.6 km Annan Rail Station
10.9 km Gretna Green Rail Station
14.1 km Wigton Rail Station
Ferry
40 km Nichol End (Derwentwater) Ferry Landing
40.1 km Keswick Ferry Landing
41.5 km 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 24.9 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Southerness 26.1 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Sandyhills 33.6 km Sea N/AN/APoorPoor
Rockcliffe 38.5 km Estuary N/APoorPoorPoor

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

World Famous Old Blacksmith's Shop Centre 11.3 km

Carlisle Castle 18.4 km

John Paul Jones Cottage Museum & Visitor Centre 24.6 km

Robert Burns Centre 28.7 km

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 34.5 km

National Trust

Wordsworth House and Garden 33.7 km

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 km

CAMPFIELD MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 14/11/2006) 2.5 km

Burgh Marsh and the Edward 1 Monument 10.8 km

Battle of Solway Moss, 1542 16.9 km

DALSTON ROAD CEMETERY 18.8 km

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 campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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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? No 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 caravan
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 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 $36.91 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.