Howburn Farm Caravan Site

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Drone shot of the site
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Caldbeck duck pond
Touring pitch
Lambing time
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Caldbeck Fells
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Caldbeck duck pond
Touring pitch
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  • Small touring site in the north of the Lake District National Park
  • A 10-minute drive to Caldbeck and 15 minutes to Bassenthwaite Lake
  • On the route of the Cumbria Way, opposite High Pike and Brae Fell
Gather the family, bring your dogs, get a little group of friends together, and get set for a quiet break in a particularly spectacular part of the country. Up at the northern edge of the Lake District National Park, about 10 minutes’ drive from Caldbeck, Howburn Farm Caravan Site is a small and peaceful site with glorious views across the surrounding landscapes from its touring pitches. All are welcome at this stripped-back farm site, but it's a particularly good spot for those who like to hike, as it’s on the route of the Cumbria Way and close to lots of the area’s famed Wainwrights – High Pike and Brae Fell are directly opposite the site, for starters. Heading further into the national park, you can reach Bassenthwaite and its lake with a 15-minute drive, or get to Keswick and Derwentwater in half an hour. The hardstanding pitches have water and electric hook-ups, and there’s access to a chemical disposal point but please note there are no guest toilets or showers. It’s a laidback spot with a generally peaceful atmosphere and often some great stargazing; you’re able to bring along a barbecue or hire a firepit on site to keep you warm in the evenings as long as you keep the flames sensibly under control.

Campground type

RV & Motorhome sites 8
Caravan sites 8
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This campground/park has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.

Safety

  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

Reception

  • Reception is unmanned after 8:30 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.

Dogs

  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.4

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80% would stay here again

What customers say

Great little spot for a quiet getaway with awesome views & stars. Pitches have power/water. Owners are legends. Access is a doddle. Sheep on site, so dogs on leads. Bit close for comfort between pitches & patchy phone service for some.

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Amazing site. Peaceful area, beautiful scenery and just wow stargazing

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Paul T. 1 review

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked This is a lovely little site in an idyllic location with a fantastic view and a beautiful local area, stargazing at night was just amazing too.

Based in the middle of the commons this site is pure peace with very little traffic, very little noise and very few passers by. Just sheep and lovely views.Absolutely lovely.

Visits from resident dog Tess added to the enjoyment, our dogs loved saying hello and she's just a little sweetheart.

Site was gravel and grass, with large pitches, hookup, water on your pitch, and a chemical waste disposal point with refuse bins/recycling. The owners say hello on arrival, then leave you to it unless you need them which adds to the peace and quiet.

It's a lovely drive to the site, and the drive from A66 should be no problem for vans, motorhomes and towing vehicles. Be sure to take the scenic route, its really a lovely place to pull over and enjoy the scenery.

We recommend visiting oddfellows in caldbeck during your visit for food or a drink, short drive away, or walk if you feel like a longer stroll, but the food is very worth it.

We will absolutely be back to horburn farm. We loved every minute! Thank you for a lovely stay.

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Beautiful, peaceful and a welcome last…

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Anonymous

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Beautiful, peaceful and a welcome last minute stop over on our long journey home. The owners were very accommodating despite the short notice, as were the sheep! 😊

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What a wonderful location!! Easy access…

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stevie C. 1 review

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked What a wonderful location!! Easy access to Fells on the doorstep and lovely friendly owners to welcome you on site.

Use the location pin on Pitchup and you’ll get straight to the site - it wasn’t a challenge to find. Decent value as long as you don’t mind using your onboard facilities…

Disliked Just be aware that there are sheep everywhere - so if you have a dog that’s ’sheep keen’ they’ll need to stay on a lead for their walks!

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Great place..quiet and few people..thank you…

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 TOMASZ M. 1 review

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Great place..quiet and few people..thank you

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Small, tidy site, courteous greeting from…

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Sally B. 14 reviews

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Small, tidy site, courteous greeting from owner, pitches were level, on the small side not a lot of privacy between each pitch, luckily we were the only ones on site. Water and electricity on each pitch, views of surrounding hills,, the best tv signal we have ever had, probably due to the the very visible tv mast on the hill.

Disliked I was expecting the roads to be narrow and difficult but in fact they were ok for our motorhome. What we found challenging was the lack of signage, the site needs a sign and some additional signage on approach roads. The site is not listed on google maps so needed to rely on directions from booking confirmation. No phone signal

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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 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

D. of E. 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

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

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Level campground, no steep slopes Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Howburn Farm Caravan Site

Ellerbeck

Caldbeck

Wigton

Cumbria

England

CA7 8HD

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.72158°N
3.11438°W

Route directions

On the B5299 from Caldbeck heading for Uldale, turn off left t the signpost for Fellsdie, Branthwate and Greened. After a mile, when you reach Green Head, turn off right onto the no through road, and taken your second turn off on the right.

Nearest transport

Coach
13.5 km Bus Station
17.6 km Gallowbarrow
17.6 km Fairfield Junior School
Rail
12.4 km Wigton Rail Station
14.6 km Aspatria Rail Station
16 km Dalston (Cumbria) Rail Station
Ferry
14.2 km Keswick Ferry Landing
14.3 km Nichol End (Derwentwater) Ferry Landing
15.9 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

You probably won’t complete the whole of the Cumbria Way while you’re here (it is 70 miles long, after all), but you can certainly tramp along part of the waymarked trail for a taste of what it offers. And you’ll have great access to the area’s Wainwrights too – not just High Pike and Brae Fell but also Binsey, Knott, Great Sca Fell… Skiddaw (half an hour’s drive) and Blencathra (35 minutes) might also be on your tick-list of trails if you’re feeling adventurous. If not, try easier trails like a gentle waterside stroll at Bassenthwaite Lake (20 minutes) or a jaunt along the Threlkeld Railway Path (half an hour). When you’re ready to give your boots a rest, plan an outing to one of the other local attractions – perhaps the Lake District Wildlife Park (15 minutes), Lakes Distillery (15 minutes) or Lowther Castle & Gardens (40 minutes). Keswick (half an hour) is also a good bet, with the Derwent Pencil Museum, The Puzzling Place and Theatre by the Lake, as well as watersports and boat trips.
(within 10 km)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park and Zoo (within 16.1 km)

Food and drink

  • Mae's Tea Rooms and Gallery Restaurant 3.3 km
  • The Lion Pub 4.9 km
  • Oddfellows Arms Pub 5 km
  • The Old Crown Pub 6.1 km
  • Sun Inn Pub 6.9 km
  • Castle Inn Hotel Pub 8 km
  • The Odfellows Arms Pub 8.8 km
  • Sun Inn Pub 9.5 km
  • Sour Nook Inn Pub 9.7 km
  • Lakes Distillery Restaurant 10 km

Parks and play

  • The Green 5 km

Family days out

  • Lake District Wildlife Park Zoo 8.9 km
  • Mirehouse Visitor attraction 9.9 km
  • Isel Hall Castle 12.9 km
  • High Head Castle 13.6 km
  • Knox Wood Wildlife Centre Zoo 14.5 km

Public transport

  • Village Green (W bound) 3.4 km
  • Village Green (E bound) 3.4 km
  • Bus Shelter (N bound) 4.6 km
  • Ireby Crossroads (S bound) 4.9 km
  • Village Green 6 km
  • Bassenthwaite Village 7.6 km
  • Bewaldeth Road End 7.7 km
  • North Lakes Caravan Park (S bound) 7.7 km
  • North Lakes Caravan Park (N bound) 7.7 km
  • Bewaldeth Road End (N) 7.7 km

Local services

  • Caldbeck Surgery 5.1 km

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Must see

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 9.9 km

Castlerigg Stone Circle 13.3 km

Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 14 km

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 21.6 km

Carlisle Castle 22.4 km

National Trust

Wordsworth House and Garden 17.6 km

Grasmere and Great Langdale 32.1 km

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 34.1 km

Buttermere and Ennerdale 34.1 km

Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 36.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

High Pike, Fellside 2.1 km

Ullock Pike - Longside Edge - Skiddaw 8.8 km

Dodd Wood under Ullock Pike 9.9 km

Bassenthwaite Osprey Walk 10 km

Mungrisdale - Bannerdale Crags 10.4 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 Howburn Farm Caravan Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Howburn Farm Caravan Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Howburn Farm Caravan Site? You probably won’t complete the whole of the Cumbria Way while you’re here (it is 70 miles long, after all), but you can certainly tramp along part of the waymarked trail for … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Howburn Farm Caravan Site?
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Howburn Farm Caravan Site? From $47.16 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.