Cairndale Caravan Park

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  • Rural site with Pennines views, close to the Lakes and Solway Firth
  • A 10-minute drive to the North Pennines; half an hour to the Lakes
  • Peaceful pitches with walks from site; close to a foodie pub and shops
What a spot for walkers, cyclists and indeed anybody who wants to get out and about in spectacular countryside. Cairndale Caravan Park is in a fabulous location with easy access to not one – but two – Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and if that wasn’t enough, the Lake District National Park is on hand too. This is quite a small site at the foot of the Pennines National Landscape, and as it’s surrounded by greenery wherever you look, you might just want to lie back in or by your tent and take in the views. Chances are, however, that the call of all those walks across moorland to spectacular waterfalls will spur you into action. You might prefer to pack everybody into the car and head to the Lakes (30 minutes’ drive) to go boating on the water or walk a section of the Ullswater Way. Slightly further afield, the Solway Coast National Landscape (45 minutes) will reveal seemingly endless beaches for kids and dogs to romp around on. If you fancy cosy nights around the barbecue, stock up on grill bits and bobs at Brampton’s convenience stores (take a look at the ruined abbey while you’re there). Otherwise there’s a destination pub in Cumwhitton (five minutes' drive) and a huge choice of restaurants and takeaways in Carlisle (20 minutes).

Site type

Travel trailer sites 6
RV sites 6
Open now
Opens March 1
Please note
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sun, Mar 1 to

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Reviews

8.5

Overall rating from 117 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

87% would recommend this site to a friend

87% would stay here again

What customers say

This quiet, rural site shines for its peace & lovely views. Pitches are spacious w/ EHU & water. Facilities are clean, basic. Some found access roads & pitches tight for bigger rigs. Manager addressed noise & bugs. Good value for a tranquil getaway.

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Nice quiet site clean and tidy…

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Karl G. 2 reviews

Powered gravel and earth travel trailer campsite

Liked Nice quiet site clean and tidy toilets and showers

Disliked Need levelling blocks for some pitches and long cables for hook up

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, quiet and nice and clean

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 CAROLINE H. 2 reviews

Powered gravel and earth travel trailer campsite

Liked Great little campsite and very clean

Disliked Nothing really instructions said when you arrive as no reception ring a number where in fact you just have to just a free pitch and hook up
Would be useful to have information on nearest grocery shop

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Excellent little site, we only stayed…

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Nicki G. 4 reviews

Powered gravel and earth travel trailer campsite

Liked Excellent little site, we only stayed for one night on the way back from doing the NC500. Easy check in and great pub a mile up the road.

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Quiet site with ok facilities. …

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Anonymous

Powered gravel and earth travel trailer campsite

Liked Quiet site with ok facilities. 20 minute walk to the pub, which also serves great food.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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Peter E. 4 reviews

Powered gravel and earth travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely quiet rural setting, especially the tame cows who came and greeted you, over the fence I hasten to add. Facilities are adequate and kept very clean. We would recommend The Blacksmiths Arms at nearby Talkin, fab homemade food especially the treacle sponge.

Disliked Nothing.

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As usual a good site, and…

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Anonymous

Powered gravel and earth travel trailer campsite

Liked As usual a good site, and everything was clean and the hot water was plentiful.

Disliked Nothing.

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Nice level pitch for campervan and…

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Peter h. 2 reviews

Powered gravel and earth travel trailer campsite

Liked Nice level pitch for campervan and decent electric hook up. Showers and toilet clean and modern.

Disliked Nothing

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Very peaceful, very clean, easy to…

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lu a. 2 reviews

Powered gravel and earth travel trailer campsite

Liked Very peaceful, very clean, easy to find

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice place for overnight

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Anonymous

Powered gravel and earth travel trailer campsite

Liked Nice and peaceful. Very cute

Disliked No hooks on the back of the shower door. Also had to make sure you had a cable extension to plug into power. Sadly no WiFi coverage but not a huge deal. Men’s bathrooms were not clean.

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Very clean

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 Andrew B. 1 review

Powered gravel and earth travel trailer campsite

Liked Nice peaceful site

Disliked N/A

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Cairndale Caravan Park

Cumwhitton

Heads Nook

Brampton

Cumbria

England

CA8 9BZ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.86094°N
2.75084°W

Nearest transport

Coach
12.2 km Bus Station
22.1 km Rail Station
35.7 km War Memorial
Rail
5.8 km Wetheral Rail Station
5.9 km Armathwaite Rail Station
8.5 km Brampton (Cumbria) Rail Station
Ferry
28.3 km Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
33 km Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing
37.4 km Glenridding Ullswater 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

Take the trail of the remains of a 73-mile Roman wall through rural landscapes… and when you’ve finished with Hadrian’s Wall (half an hour’s drive), pedal, hike or trot your way through the gorgeous North Pennines National Landscape (10 minutes) or let yourself unwind with watersports, paddles and more properly good hikes in the Lake District National Park (30 minutes). The Solway Coast National Landscape (45 minutes) is there when you’re in need of some stunning seaside scenery instead. As for sailing or fishing, well, Talkin Tarn Country Park (10 minutes) is the place for that. Golf is just 30 minutes away too – and as for racing events, they can be found over at the Carlisle Racecourse (20 minutes). For low-key days of shopping, sightseeing and strolling the streets, Brampton (15 minutes) has a market and ruined abbey, while the market town of Penrith (half an hour) has another great buzzy atmosphere. If it’s ancient villages and riverside strolls that also take your fancy, then you’ll have easy enough access to the Vale of Eden (30 minutes) from this site.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Allonby 45 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Carlisle Castle 12.9 km

Birdoswald Roman Fort 17.1 km

The Rheged Centre 23.8 km

World Famous Old Blacksmith's Shop Centre 25.5 km

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 25.8 km

National Trust

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 25.6 km

Allen Banks and Staward Gorge 29.4 km

Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort 32.3 km

Wordsworth House and Garden 45.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Castle Carrock Circular 4.1 km

CORBY CASTLE 4.9 km

Talkin Tarn Country Park Circular 7.4 km

GELTSDALE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 09/03/2006) 10.6 km

Hadrian's Wall Part 3 - Lanercost Priory to Walltown Army Museum 12.3 km

Local events

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday, July 30, 2026 – Thursday, July 30, 2026)

    Penrith, England 28.6 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 Cairndale Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Cairndale Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Cairndale Caravan Park? Take the trail of the remains of a 73-mile Roman wall through rural landscapes… and when you’ve finished with Hadrian’s Wall (half an hour’s drive), pedal, hike or trot your way through … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Cairndale Caravan Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Cairndale Caravan Park? From $44.47 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.