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 National Landscape, 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.
  • 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

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Reviews

8.7

Overall rating from 316 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

87% would recommend this campground to a friend

87% would stay here again

What customers say

Bonza little spot, dead quiet with top-notch, clean facilities. Staff are legends, and the bistro's food is grouse and won't break the bank. Cracking location for Hadrian's Wall, walks, and the beach. A bit of building noise sometimes, but no worries.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great value for money. Best site I've stopped at so far.

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Steve B.

Power optional concrete slab motorhome site

Liked Great set up. Hardstanding was flat and level. Electrics close by. Shower block brand new, clean and tidy. 2 showers and 2 WCs in male plus presumably the same in the female. Also oncluded a laundry/wash room with other accessories. On site bar and bistro completes a marvellous package.

Disliked The bistro can get booked up, so book early.

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The location was ideal - not…

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Anonymous

Power optional concrete and grass motorhome site

Liked The location was ideal - not in the middle of nowhere but off the beaten track - back roads to get there but easy driving. Pitch was good, fab shower blocks and excellent restaurant with home made food and really helpful and friendly staff.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

3rd time at the site and will definitely be returning.

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Ian J.

Power optional gravel motorhome site

Liked The staff, the food, the shower/utility block

Disliked Not a good wi fi signal on the hard standing pitches.

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Super welcoming campsite. The lady that…

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Michele C.

Power optional gravel motorhome site

Liked Super welcoming campsite. The lady that showed us where to go was really friendly. Very quiet. Great little bistro. Really good toilet and shower facilities. Very clean.

Disliked No complaints

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Lovely area for cycling. Really nice site. Well maintained.

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Anonymous

Power optional gravel motorhome site

Liked Location, shower/toilet area and cafe.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Showers and facilities exceptional extremely clean and tidy.

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Dale P.

Power optional gravel motorhome site

Liked Everything.the staff there are brilliant.food is beautiful.setting is brilliant.dog friendly nothing was another to them.its a must stay place.will definitely be going back there without a doubt..keep up the brilliant work you all do.

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Anonymous

Power optional gravel motorhome site

Liked Location, facilities, friendly team, weather

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Lovely peaceful spot. Really helpful…

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Helen T.

Power optional gravel motorhome site

Liked Lovely peaceful spot. Really helpful with our arrangements. Fabulous showers.

Recommend to friends Visit again

good place if your plassing or wanting to do the start of Hadrians wal

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Martin P.

Power optional concrete and grass motorhome site

Liked pitch was spot on. water, Elsan, all there.
Toilet and Shower block very clean.
Laundry and pot washing good.
Nice added Micro wave, toaster and Kettle if needed, nice extra.
Bistro looked nice but did not use it, so no comment on that.

Disliked only dislike is paying for a Dog which seems to be the norm these days and i dont understand it.

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Lovely. Ate at restaurant. All great.…

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Anonymous

Power optional concrete and grass motorhome site

Liked Lovely. Ate at restaurant. All great.

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 GMT (GMT+00:00)

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.

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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? Yes 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:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8:30 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 $36.09 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.