Inn at the Bush

View prices & book 9.4 90 reviews
The Inn
The inn
Campsite
Garden
Garden to relax in or for kids to play
Fancy a beer?
Picnic benches by each pitch
Two more of small pitches with tables for your pleasure
Picnic table
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Campsite
Garden
Garden to relax in or for kids to play

  • Family- and biker-friendly site next to a pub serving food
  • On the edge of the Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
  • Hadrian's Wall within three miles; 10 minutes' drive from Wigton
Cumbria’s a cracker of a place for a hol, and the Inn at the Bush is a convenient site for a stopover when roving the region in your motorhome or campervan. Park up here next to the pub, bar and restaurant for fuss-free access to food, drink and the Solway Coast. The park is on the eastern edge of this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, under 10 minutes’ drive from Bowness-on-Solway and 25 minutes west of Carlisle. Twitching type? You’ll be chuffed to know it’s also set close to the Solway Firth and the Solway Wetlands’ birdwatching haven. While the whole area may sound a little marshy, there are no worries about getting stuck in the mud while at this site: pitches are on ground that has never been flooded and a slight incline means water runs off the land so you can be confident of always being dry. This park is a simple spot, but you’ll have access to the essentials on the grounds, including toilets, showers, water taps and internet. It’s also family-, dog- and motorbiker-friendly, with four-legged creatures permitted in the pub if you’re planning on dining there.

Campground type

RV & Motorhome sites 4
Tent sites 4
Open now
Opens 18 October 2024
Please note
  • 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).
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • The pub and toilet/shower facilities are open from 5pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays, 3pm on Fridays and Saturdays and 12pm on Sundays.

Languages spoken

English

Spanish

Open from Fri, 18 Oct 2024 to

Site types & availability

Accommodation

Tent sitesCaravan sitesRV & Motorhome sitesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 90 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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PeacefulBudget/backpacker

97% would recommend this campground to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

Great spot behind a pub with a ripper welcome from staff & locals. Clean showers & toilets, ace food, and a handy location. A bit of road noise, but quiet & good value overall. Most reckon they'll be back!

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great location. Very friendly welcome by staff and locals

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Michael G.

Unpowered gravel and concrete motorhome site

Liked The location, the fact we could have a meal outside with our dog. The car park had plenty of room and we weren't disturbed.

Recommend to friends Visit again

cracking wee place out of the for a quieter camp

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked small compact with enough room for smaller tents, shower and toilet close by, undercover area for when it's raining, polite and friendly and a warm greeting.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very quiet overnight. Welcoming staff. Dog friendly.…

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8 out of 10
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Mary L.

Unpowered gravel and concrete motorhome site

Liked Very quiet overnight. Welcoming staff. Dog friendly.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly pub car park with clean loos and hot shower.

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7 out of 10
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Anonymous

Unpowered gravel and concrete motorhome site

Liked The owner was friendly, as was the bar staff. The shower was roomy, hot and clean. Toilets were clean. There was a bit of road noise but relatively quiet overnight.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice people but it’s just a crowded pub carpark

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5 out of 10
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Harry B.

Unpowered gravel and concrete motorhome site

Liked Friendly owner and staff and a welcoming pub. Quiet at night. Owner does reserve a space in the carpark for your booking.

Disliked This is just the back of a small and crowded gravel carpark, there’s no designated pitch and the space is only 2.5-3m wide, not the 6m stated.

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We would stay here again

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Jill E.

Unpowered gravel and concrete motorhome site

Liked Steve was a great host explained where everything was on our arrival then left us too it . Level area to park in the car park . Shower, toilet , and Elsan clean and easy to access.
Fresh Water available.
It is as it says a car park of a pub .
We did not go into the pub but it was busy and it has great reviews for the food .
Pub was closed and everyone gone by 10.30

Recommend to friends Visit again

Warm welcome

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Anonymous

Unpowered gravel and concrete motorhome site

Liked Friendly local, nice food

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site. Good size pitches. Good amenities

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Andrea K.

Unpowered gravel and concrete motorhome site

Liked Small site for campervan, basic but clean 24hr toilets and shower facilities ,good location for visiting area.friendly staff in onsite pub. Food in pub outstanding. Would definitely stay again if visiting area

Disliked Nothing

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Great cheap pub car park stop over

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Julie H.

Unpowered gravel and concrete motorhome site

Liked Proximity to the pub, which serves great food, is dog friendly and very welcoming. Basic, but perfectly adequate, facilities. We didn’t use the shower, but it was there!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Convenient stop on route to Scotland, its basically parking up in the…

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6 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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John W.

Unpowered gravel and concrete motorhome site

Liked Convenient stop on route to Scotland, its basically parking up in the pub car park.
Really nice landlord very welcoming, handy having food at the pub.
Does what it advertises

Disliked Toilettes weren't great, but being shared with the pub they were what they were.

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 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

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

Pub campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Inn at the Bush

Kirkbride

Wigton

Cumbria

England

CA7 5HT

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.90163°N
3.20342°W

Nearest transport

Coach
10.3 km War Memorial
10.3 km War Memorial
10.3 km Market Square
Rail
8.5 km Wigton Rail Station
9.9 km Annan Rail Station
14.2 km Gretna Green Rail Station
Ferry
34.2 km Nichol End (Derwentwater) Ferry Landing
34.4 km Keswick Ferry Landing
35.8 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 you’re a keen birdwatcher, make the Solway Wetlands Centre at RSPB Campfield Marsh (within 15 minutes’ drive) your first stop for explores of the wildlife-rich wetlands and grasslands. And if you’re more of a hiker or a history fan? Get to the start of Hadrian’s Wall at Bowness-on-Solway (10 minutes) or access it just outside Wigton (five minutes) for walks beside this Roman-era structure. If you fancy making a foray a little further afield, cross the Scottish border to Gretna Green (half an hour) to see the spot where countless illicit marriages have taken place. The Lake District National Park is a little closer by (25 minutes) for jaunts around the fells and tarns; make sure to visit one of the most popular places in the area, Keswick (45 minutes), for especially stunning views. And if you feel like your trip to Cumbria needs some time by the beach? Set off for Silloth (25 minutes) and take a few hours out of your afternoon investigating this typically northern Victorian seaside resort. Backed by the Lake District’s fells and a fave of the artist Turner, it’s known for its spectacular sunsets.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Allonby 21 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Southerness 25.5 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Sandyhills 33.4 km Sea N/AN/APoorPoor
Rockcliffe 38.2 km Estuary N/APoorPoorPoor

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

World Famous Old Blacksmith's Shop Centre 14.6 km

Carlisle Castle 16.6 km

John Paul Jones Cottage Museum & Visitor Centre 24.4 km

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 28.8 km

Robert Burns Centre 32.2 km

National Trust

Wordsworth House and Garden 28.5 km

Buttermere and Ennerdale 46.5 km

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 47.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

CAMPFIELD MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 14/11/2006) 4.4 km

Hadrian's Wall Part 1 - Bowness-on-Solway to Carlisle 5.8 km

Burgh Marsh and the Edward 1 Monument 10.5 km

DALSTON ROAD CEMETERY 16.4 km

Around Carlisle 17.2 km

Local events

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday 31 July 2025 – Thursday 31 July 2025)

    Penrith, England 45.5 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 Inn at the Bush have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Inn at the Bush dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Inn at the Bush? If you’re a keen birdwatcher, make the Solway Wetlands Centre at RSPB Campfield Marsh (within 15 minutes’ drive) your first stop for explores of the wildlife-rich wetlands and grasslands. And if you’re … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Inn at the Bush?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Inn at the Bush? From $35.82 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.