The Lowther Arms

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  • Community-owned pub site a 10-minute walk from Mawbray Banks, Cumbria
  • Lake District National Park a half-hour drive; Carlisle 45 minutes
  • Beer garden with expansive views; toilet block and showers
Fancy adding a little feel-good factor to your camping holiday? By staying at The Lowther Arms, you’ll lend your support to a deserving project, for this traditional country pub in the heart of Mawbray village, in Cumbria, was rescued from closure by the local community, and any income generated by the site is invested back into the pub and its facilities. You too can make like the locals, settling down in a cosy corner for a pint and a meal (if you are planning an evening meal, you'll need to book well in advance as they are full most evenings), or for a morning coffee and a quiet spell during which to plan the day’s activities.The site sits within the Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and there is plenty to do in the vicinity, starting (predictably enough) with the pretty spectacular coastline. The sandy dunes of Mawbray Banks (10 minutes’ walk) are home to protected species like the natterjack toad, plus birds like oystercatchers and curlews. As you walk along this vast stretch, you can also take in views of Scotland across the Solway Firth. Or you can head to Allonby (five minutes’ drive), a shingle beach popular with windsurfers. Hiking trails for all abilities, including a challenging scramble up Scafell Pike (England’s highest mountain), await at Lake District National Park, which is less than half an hour’s drive away – indeed, on a clear day you can admire its hills from the beer garden. Well-behaved dogs are welcome at the site, and campfires are allowed. In addition to the pub toilets, guests also have access to a toilet block and showers.

Site type

Tent pitches 5
Touring caravan pitches 5
Motorhome pitches 5
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Single-sex bookings of 2 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, 1 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 146 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

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Location, on site pub that also did carry out food to take…

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Kevin S.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Location, on site pub that also did carry out food to take back to tent. Very friendly staff. Free Wifi also available at pitches

Lovely little secure site, peaceful and close to Lake District.

Motorbike friendly and can park bikes right next to tent.

Great site cant wait to return

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Joanne F.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Amazing facilities great pitches enclosed area staff amazing pub lovely short walk to the beach

Fantastic holiday making memories with family thank you

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Joanne F.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked I cant say a bad word about the site it was great we had dogs with us and they could wonder about freely the puppies staff were amazing couldnt do enough for us we had a take away meal from the pup on Saturday night which was gorgeous it was very clean and very friendly site we will be back asap we took a short walk down to the beach to watch the sunset fantastic location

Can't fault this site it was really clean we all had a great stay

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Joanne F.

Camping pod

Liked Everything was amazon i have stayed here a few times and the staff can't do enough for you very pleasant and friendly we ordered a take away from the pub and food was amazing cant wait to stay again

All you need for a bit of peace and quite away from it all

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Jane B.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked Peace and quiet, clean and sheltered. Pub food very good. Hosts very friendly and helpful.
No shops in the village so make sure you are supplied, otherwise towns and shops not far away in a vehicle

Disliked Not enough toilets and showers for 5 pitches full of people. Ok if you don’t mind taking your turn etc. luckily, on the Sunday night everyone else left, so we had the facilities to ourselves

Lovely and cozy site where the staff were extremely friendly.

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Aaron R.

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked It was a small and cozy site with a great play park and fantastic bar.

The staff were amazing.

Disliked Not really a dislike for me but the site is very remote, nothing but the pub (that we found) within walking distance but this was exactly what we were after.

Everything The pod is excellent very clean well maintained the…

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Diane D.

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Liked Everything
The pod is excellent very clean well maintained the site is excellent very well maintained and looked after in a lovely village

Friendly staff and lovely pub food.

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked The location was so peaceful and next to fields and the pub for food and drink.
The area is has beautiful coastline for miles and views across to Scotland.
Lots of places to visit short drives away and lots of history.

The pitch was easy to use and had an electric hook up.…

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Anonymous

Electric optional grass pitch

Liked The pitch was easy to use and had an electric hook up. The toilet and shower room were easy to use and clean. The pub seemed nice however was closed when we got there due to being bank holiday. It was close to the beach and the local area was beautiful. It was perfect for our little stay.

Disliked Only one shower and two toilets I queued most times I needed to go. The washing up was the same sink as the toilet so you would occupy it when washing up so people couldn't use it.

Excellent site, friendly staff and would recommend.

Overall 9/10

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Anonymous

Camping pod

Liked Very friendly welcome from staff. Liked that there were appliances in the Pod. Fire pit is good.
Good value for money.
Really good food in the Lowther Arms.
Lovely beaches nearby.

Disliked Separate washing up area to toilets would be useful.

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette 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

Gastronomic delight Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Pub campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

The Lowther Arms

Mawbray Village

Allonby

Cumbria

England

CA15 6QT

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.80629°N
3.42038°W

Nearest transport

Coach
16.4 km Fairfield Junior School
16.5 km Gallowbarrow
19.9 km Bus Station
Rail
7.8 km Aspatria Rail Station
11.6 km Maryport Rail Station
14.5 km Flimby Rail Station
Ferry
29 km Nichol End (Derwentwater) Ferry Landing
29.6 km Keswick Ferry Landing
30.1 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

Senhouse Roman Museum (15 minutes’ drive) is the place to learn more about the Roman history of this area. The collection of artefacts on display here includes votive slabs, military altars and pottery unearthed at a nearby Roman fort said to date from the first century AD. If you have an animal lover in your party, why not make them happy with a trip to Lake District Wildlife Park (half an hour)? In addition to displays starring the resident birds of prey, you can get up close and personal to lemurs and meerkats, or stroll with an alpaca. All these experiences are accompanied by spectacular, far-reaching views of Bassenthwaite Lake. The border city of Carlisle (45 minutes) is worth a visit for its 11th-century castle, where Mary Queen of Scots was held captive in the 1500s, and its medieval cathedral, with an elegant Flemish altarpiece. You can also go for a pleasant stroll through Bitts Park or on Hadrian's Wall Path, along the River Eden.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Allonby 4.4 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Southerness 13.8 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Sandyhills 21.1 km Sea N/AN/APoorPoor
Rockcliffe 24.9 km Estuary N/APoorPoorPoor
St Bees 37.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

John Paul Jones Cottage Museum & Visitor Centre 14.5 km

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 23.5 km

Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 26.3 km

Castlerigg Stone Circle 30.7 km

Robert Burns Centre 31.7 km

National Trust

Wordsworth House and Garden 16.2 km

Buttermere and Ennerdale 31.9 km

Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 42.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Carsethorn - Powillimount - Arbigland 16.2 km

Cockermouth - River Cocker 16.4 km

MERSEHEAD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 04/11/2003) 17.7 km

CAMPFIELD MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 14/11/2006) 18.5 km

WORKINGTON HALL 19.8 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 Lowther Arms have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Lowther Arms dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Lowther Arms? Senhouse Roman Museum (15 minutes’ drive) is the place to learn more about the Roman history of this area. The collection of artefacts on display here includes votive slabs, military altars and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Lowther Arms?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.

    If arriving after 7pm Mon-Sat or 4pm Sunday please let the site know in advance

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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Lowther Arms? From €29 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.