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
Campground type
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4
20
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
Power optional gravel motorhome site
6 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Gravel
Site size: Max 7m width × 7m depth
Calculated area: 49m²
Arrival daysFrom GBP 20 (GBP 20) 1 night, 2 adults
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Power optional concrete and grass motorhome site
6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Concrete and grass
Site size: Max 6m width × 5m depth
Calculated area: 30m²
Arrival daysFrom GBP 23.50 (GBP 23.50) 1 night, 2 adults
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Powered grass tent or trailer tent site
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 6m width × 7m depth
Calculated area: 42m²
Arrival daysFrom GBP 30 (GBP 30) 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Overall rating from 282 Pitchup.com customers 
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87% would recommend this campground to a friend
87% would stay here again
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Power optional concrete and grass motorhome site
Liked Super plek
Disliked alles was prima
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Lovely if you are lucky enough to be only camper.
Power optional gravel motorhome site
Liked Excellent, clean facilities, peaceful location. Good spot for start/end of Hadrians Wall walk. Pub/cafe nearby. Good value
Disliked Couldn't find a bin for rubbish or recycling. In high season the site might feel cramped as hard gravel pitches quite close together so ok for 1 or 2 nights.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Facilities very clean. Everyone was helpful and a great atmosphere.
Power optional gravel motorhome site
Liked Close to start/ finish of the Hadrian's Wall path.
Various historic things to see and learn about close by.
Good facilities.
The food from the Bistro was excellent, we had breakfast, lunch and dinner on various days and was the best food we have eaten out in a very long time and was very reasonably priced.
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Noisy, unfinished. Unpleasant staff ( exception of young barman)
Power optional concrete and grass motorhome site
Liked New, clean toilets/showers
Nice view to the front - to the rear was a construction site
Disliked Expected a peaceful, relaxing break. Woken by the strident tones of a forklift truck repeatedly reversing, followed up by a log splitter and loader and a cement mixer! Unable to upload a video which would demonstrate how loud this was. Staff less than sympathetic and not particularly polite when I expressed my displeasure. Manager/cook insists that pitch up description forewarns of building works (it doesn’t), then changes tack to “pitch up must have taken it off”
Food in on site bistro extremely poor quality. Cheap reconstituted chicken burgers and “plastic cheese” served with greasy, flabby chips and onion rings. The photograph of the steak pie is sufficient description.
We left a day early and stayed elsewhere.
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Great site especially for Hadrians Wall walkers. Warm welcome and so friendly…
Power optional concrete and grass motorhome site
Liked Great site especially for Hadrians Wall walkers. Warm welcome and so friendly throughout. Fantastic clean facilities with lovely showers
Recommend to friends Visit again
Excellent small site in a historic village.
Power optional gravel motorhome site
Liked What an atmospheric site - compact and very much part of the historic village. Very peaceful and incredibly friendly and helpful. The facilities are brand new and scrupulously clean.
Disliked Nothing!
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Loved this site the remoteness for us was perfect as was the site
Powered grass tent or trailer tent site
Liked Beautiful site. Facilities were immaculate. Pitching area was flat and well kept.
Bistro on site food was fresh and delicious and well priced.
Gym was also well equipped.
Disliked Not a dislike but would have been handy to have a little print out of opening hours for shop pub etc. Where bins were and anything helpful like nearest supermarket etc
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Very clean. Good restaurant and bar. Friendly staff.…
Powered grass tent or trailer tent site
Liked Very clean. Good restaurant and bar. Friendly staff.
Disliked We tried to cancel due to heavy rain and winds. Or change date but was told they won't do this.
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Lovely quite, clean and well equipped site with food and drink,
Powered grass tent or trailer tent site
Liked Lovely welcome and very helpful polite staff, the bistro and bar are brilliant just to unwind after the adventures of the day. The toilets and showers are very clean and well equipped. The site is small making it perfect for the little ones to play safely and gives a cosy feel because it's not crowded.
Disliked Not a particular dislike but more of a side note to assist others. I feel it could benefit from a clearer sign to the campsite, I drove past it and I understand others have too, also I think it could benefit from a play area for the younger ones
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Nice quiet, small site with good clean facilities
Power optional concrete and grass motorhome site
Liked Location, Amenities
Disliked Nothing really
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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 Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups 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 yearThemes
Remote location Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allonby | 24.9 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Southerness | 26.1 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Sandyhills | 33.6 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | Poor | Poor |
| Rockcliffe | 38.5 km | Estuary | N/A | Poor | Poor | Poor |
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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see site type section for details
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? 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?
Read moreCamping 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. - How much does it cost to stay at Bowness on Solway Camping and Glamping? From $41.90 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.