Wheatsheaf Inn Campsite
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- Simple Lake District site with hill views and pub next door
- Bassenthwaite and Derwentwater lakes five and 20 minutes' drive away
- A 20-minute drive to trails up Skiddaw, Grisedale Pike and Helvellyn
Site type
Languages spoken
British Sign Language (BSL)
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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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Lake and/or mountain PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
Wheatsheaf Inn Campsite
Embleton
Cockermouth
Cumbria
England
CA13 9XP
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.6629°N
-3.28353°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Allonby | 15.2 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
St Bees | 28.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Southerness | 31.1 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
Seascale | 32.6 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Sandyhills | 37.1 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | Poor | Poor |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 6.5 km
Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 8.2 km
Castlerigg Stone Circle 13.7 km
Ullswater Steamers 25.5 km
Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 28.8 km
National Trust
Wordsworth House and Garden 5.5 km
Buttermere and Ennerdale 21.7 km
Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 26.9 km
Grasmere and Great Langdale 30.2 km
Coniston and Tarn Hows 35.2 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Cockermouth - River Cocker 5 km
Ullock Pike - Longside Edge - Skiddaw 6.3 km
Bassenthwaite Osprey Walk 6.6 km
Dodd Wood under Ullock Pike 6.7 km
Braithwaite, Stair and Newlands Beck 8.9 km
Local events
- Kendal Calling (Thursday, August 1, 2024 – Thursday, August 1, 2024)
Penrith, England 37.1 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 Wheatsheaf Inn Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Wheatsheaf Inn Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Wheatsheaf Inn Campsite? It’s hard to pass by all those lakes (or gaze down at them from the hilltops) without wanting to dive right in. You can do that at Derwentwater 20 minutes’ drive away … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Wheatsheaf Inn Campsite?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 12:30 p.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 12:30 p.m.