The Willows

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Blue skies and clouds over the fell
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Hardstanding pitch with mountain views
Summer shadows on the fell
Pink skies over the pitches

  • Touring site with stunning fell views 10 minutes’ drive from Keswick
  • In the Lake District National Park; Walla Crag 10 minutes’ drive
  • Basic pitches with modern showers; shop and pub 10 minutes’ walk
With a spectacular backdrop of lakeland fells such as Blencathra, Skiddaw and Latrigg, The Willows is a gorgeous spot for touring or campervan holidays in the Lake District National Park. Set just outside the village of Braithwaite (five minutes’ drive) and easily accessed from the A66, this farm site is also 10 minutes’ drive from the cafés and galleries of Keswick. On site, you can buy essentials such as free-range eggs, fresh milk, butter and a selection of dairy produce too. Most other basics (and stuff for barbecues) can be found at the local shop (10 minutes’ walk), which is open seven days a week. There’s a pub and tearoom in Braithwaite too. The rural setting of The Willows combines with modern amenities in the wooden shower block to make your stay both effortless and peaceful. Dogs and kids are more than welcome, and you can all stretch your legs (or paws) on walking trails right from the pitches. Please just keep your dogs on leads around the site as there are farm animals in the vicinity.

Site type

RV sites 4
Rent a tent 2
Travel trailer sites 4
Open now
Opens January 14
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, Jan 14 to

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Features

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 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 Lake and/or mountain 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 Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Site close to accessible bathrooms Well-lit path

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up for RVs/trailers Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

The Willows

Braithwaite New Farm

Braithwaite

Keswick

Cumbria

England

CA12 5RY

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.60734°N
3.18531°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2.9 km Bus Station
13.2 km Gallowbarrow
13.2 km Fairfield Junior School
Rail
19.3 km Aspatria Rail Station
23 km Maryport Rail Station
23.5 km Flimby Rail Station
Ferry
2.3 km Nichol End (Derwentwater) Ferry Landing
3.2 km Keswick Ferry Landing
3.3 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Walks and bikes rides: direct from the site - Bassenthwaite Lake (shoreline hikes): five minutes’ drive - Bike hire: 10 minutes - Keswick (shops, bus and galleries): 10 minutes - Walla Crag (hiking with lake views): 10 minutes - Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum (heritage railway): 15 minutes - Moss Force Waterfall: 20 minutes - Honister Slate Mine (guided tours): half an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Allonby 24 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
St Bees 30.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seascale 30.7 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Southerness 39.9 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Silecroft 44.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 1 km

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 4 km

Castlerigg Stone Circle 5.6 km

Ullswater Steamers 17.1 km

Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 20.2 km

National Trust

Wordsworth House and Garden 13.4 km

Grasmere and Great Langdale 21.6 km

Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 23 km

Buttermere and Ennerdale 23.6 km

Coniston and Tarn Hows 27.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Braithwaite - Grisedale Pike - Hopegill Head - Sand Hill 0.8 km

Braithwaite, Stair and Newlands Beck 0.9 km

Newlands Valley 1.9 km

Keswick - Portinscale - Mill Beck - Applethwaite 2.9 km

Keswick - Castlerigg Stone Circle 2.9 km

Local events

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

    Penrith, England 30.3 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 sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Willows have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Willows dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Willows? Local attractions and activities include: - Walks and bikes rides: direct from the site - Bassenthwaite Lake (shoreline hikes): five minutes’ drive - Bike hire: 10 minutes - Keswick (shops, bus and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Willows?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Willows? From $55.47 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.