Windy Millers Campsite

Lake on site
Lake on site
Wild camping pitches
Sunset over the site
Peaceful and quiet surroundings
Local wildlife
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  • Small, quiet site alongside an animal rescue sanctuary
  • A short walk to a sandy beach; 25 minutes’ drive to the Lake District
  • Pub a short drive away; next to a Site of Special Scientific Interest
From Windy Millers Campsite, you’ll be able to grab sandy beaches, watersports and walks along Hadrian’s Wall by the horns. This family-run site is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty just 15 minutes’ walk away from a pleasant little sandy beach with the Lake District 25 minutes’ drive away and the start of Hadrian’s Wall 35 minutes away. The site is quite a peaceful wildlife haven, thanks to being in the grounds of a nature reserve with a Site of Special Scientific Interest next door – around 250 yards of grass-covered dunes going down towards clean, sandy beaches on the Solway estuary. Dogs are permitted here, but they must be kept under strict control as the site is a sanctuary for rescued birds and animals too, some already with injuries from humans and dogs. With the pleasures of the quiet countryside surrounding the site, you’ll also be able to find a slightly bigger buzz in local towns such as Maryport and Silloth-on-Solway, both 15 minutes’ drive away, the first with a museum and an aquarium. As for places to eat close by, there’s a community pub and a bar/restaurant within five minutes’ drive of the site. Shops are to be found in Maryport, along with restaurants with sea views.

Site type

Tent sites 10
RV sites 1
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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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 Rallies welcome Scouts welcome 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 Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

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

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Windy Millers Campsite

Beckfoot

Silloth

Cumbria

England

CA7 4LF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.81676°N
-3.42176°W

Nearest transport

Coach
17.6 km Fairfield Junior School
17.7 km Gallowbarrow
20.9 km Bus Station
Rail
8.6 km Aspatria Rail Station
12.6 km Maryport Rail Station
15.5 km Flimby Rail Station
Ferry
30 km Nichol End (Derwentwater) Ferry Landing
30.6 km Keswick Ferry Landing
31.2 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Allonby (beach popular for watersports and fishing): five minutes' drive - Maryport (historical Roman port town with a marina, museums and aquarium): 15 minutes - Silloth-on-Solway (Victorian seaside resort with a well-known golf course): 15 minutes - Clip 'n Climb Maryport (climbing wall centre): 15 minutes - Maryport Maritime Museum: 15 minutes - Senhouse Roman Museum (fine collection of altar stones): 15 minutes - Lake District Coast Aquarium: 15 minutes - Lake District National Park (cycling, hiking and other outdoor activities): 25 minutes - Start/End Of Hadrian's Wall Path (footpath along the remains of a Roman wall): 35 minutes

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Allonby 5.5 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Southerness 13.1 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Sandyhills 20.6 km Sea N/AN/APoorPoor
Rockcliffe 24.6 km Estuary N/APoorPoorPoor
St Bees 38.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

John Paul Jones Cottage Museum & Visitor Centre 13.7 km

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 24.4 km

Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 27.4 km

Robert Burns Centre 30.6 km

World Famous Old Blacksmith's Shop Centre 31.1 km

National Trust

Wordsworth House and Garden 17.4 km

Buttermere and Ennerdale 33 km

Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 43.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Carsethorn - Powillimount - Arbigland 15.2 km

MERSEHEAD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 04/11/2003) 17.2 km

Cockermouth - River Cocker 17.6 km

CAMPFIELD MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 14/11/2006) 17.6 km

Caerlaverock Castle and Nature Reserve 18.7 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 Windy Millers Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Windy Millers Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Windy Millers Campsite? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Allonby (beach popular for watersports and fishing): five minutes' drive - Maryport (historical Roman port town with a marina, museums and aquarium): 15 minutes - Silloth-on-Solway … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Windy Millers Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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