Rowanbank Caravan Park

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  • Peaceful family-run park on the Cumbria coast three miles from Silloth
  • Lake District half an hour's drive; 40 minutes to Carlisle
  • Dog-friendly site with access to a long sandy beach
A west-facing site is a lovely thing, allowing you to spend the evening raising a glass (and/or a sausage from the barbecue) to the colourful sunset unfolding in front of you. The only thing that could make this picture even better? A sea view to go with your sunset… and that's exactly what you can expect at Rowanbank Caravan Park. This peaceful family-run park is on the Cumbria coast, five minutes’ drive south of Silloth and right next to a huge sandy beach that's a popular spot for fishing, dog walks and long coastal strolls. Dogs are, of course, welcome on site as well… You'll be just outside the Solway Coast National Landscape here, so there are plenty more walking options around there, or in the northern parts of the Lake District National Park, which is about half an hour's drive away. Add in a championship golf course, a go-kart track, a wildlife park and several historic sites nearby and you should have a location with something to suit most tastes when it comes to days out. This is a laidback and friendly site with simple facilities in the form of toilets, showers, a washing-up area, an Elsan point and a launderette. Bring a barbecue along and you'll be able to load it with supplies from the small supermarket in Silloth, which is also a handy place to find cafés and takeaways (fish and chips on the beach, anyone?)

Site type

Tent sites 55
Caravans for hire 2
Caravan sites 3
Motorhome sites 3
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

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Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

8.9

Overall rating from 104 Pitchup.com customers

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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

91% would recommend this site to a friend

88% would stay here again

What customers say

Peaceful, well-kept site, great staff (Bob highly rated!). Short walk to a stunning beach with coastal walks. Facilities clean, but shower block a bit dated. Guests love the quiet vibe & coastal access, many keen to return.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Quiet and well kept. If you need to relax this site is for you.

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Tracy K. 1 review

Unpowered grass site

Liked I went for some piece and quiet and a refresh after a hectic few months at work. That is precisely what I got. The owner was extremly helpful and the site was well maintained. I was camping on my own with the dog and I felt safe. The stars at night were magnificent. I have read reviews about the toilet block needing updating but I found them clean and pleasant. The shower was fantastic after a day on the beach. I will be back!

Disliked I wish I could have stayed longer.

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Great site, reception manager Bob is…

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Tracey P. 4 reviews

Powered gravel caravan site

Liked Great site, reception manager Bob is great, friendly and very helpful, nothing is a bother! Facilities are great and have everything you need. Beach 5mins walk straight over the road, we will be back!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Definitely a campsite to visit!

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sasha l. 7 reviews

Unpowered grass site

Liked It is a quiet site, with excellent facilities including hot showers and a laundrette. The site is kept beautifully and managed very well.
The view is incredible.
The manager Bob was incredibly kind and helpful; on hand if you need him and if not he gives you plenty of space to enjoy your stay.
The beach is right across the road with the coast path running through the dunes, beautiful wild flowers. I would definitely return.

Disliked Nothing

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GOOD OVERALL,

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Anonymous

Powered gravel caravan site

Liked QUIET SITE, FRIENDLY HELPFUL WARDEN.TOILET BLOCK VERY CLEAN AND TIDY
COULD DO WITH A BIT OF UPDATING.
NEAR TO THE BEACH, BRILLIANT FOR WALKING ESPECIALLY WITH DOGS.

Recommend to friends Visit again

site manager Bob is very happy to help with any problems.

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 keith l. 2 reviews

Powered gravel caravan site

Liked very clean site and lots of room. very friendly staff.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely quiet site close to the beach.

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Anonymous

Powered gravel caravan site

Liked Good welcome, quiet site and very clean facilities (showers were new this year). Great access to the beach, superb sunsets. Flat walk along the coastal path to Sillitoe.

Disliked No nearby shop for essentials or pub/ restaurant.

Recommend to friends Visit again

very family friendly and quiet site. Perfect

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 Colin M. 1 review

Powered gravel caravan site

Liked absolute wonderful camping site, i was surprised how clean and tidy the site was and also how clean the toilets and showers were. Bob was very helpful and hes a credit to the site. we walked around the site and noticed how much the regulars appreciated Bobs commitment to the grounds and the up keeping. we will be booking to go back

Disliked no wifi but check this first if your phone is all compatible

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Very clean and friendly, loved the…

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rebecca n. 2 reviews

Unpowered grass site

Liked Very clean and friendly, loved the enclosed feild for the dogs to get a good exercise!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fabulous get away

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 Sarah C. 6 reviews

Powered gravel caravan site

Liked Location
Facilities
Receptionist Maxine extremely helpful
Peace and quiet
Hot water in shower sinks to bathroom
Great walks both ways
Found a lovely pub

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Very helpful warden. plenty of space…

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 keith l. 2 reviews

Powered gravel caravan site

Liked Very helpful warden. plenty of space between plots. extremely clean facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Beach access 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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Peaceful Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Level campground, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Rowanbank Caravan Park

Beckfoot

Silloth

Cumbria

England

CA7 4LA

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.83406°N
3.41126°W

Nearest transport

Coach
19.4 km Fairfield Junior School
19.4 km Gallowbarrow
19.5 km Market Square
Rail
9.8 km Aspatria Rail Station
14.7 km Maryport Rail Station
15.9 km Wigton Rail Station
Ferry
31.3 km Nichol End (Derwentwater) Ferry Landing
31.8 km Keswick Ferry Landing
32.5 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

You’ll be able to walk straight out onto the beach from this site, and there are several other lovely coastal spots to check out nearby, including the five-mile stretch of sand at Allonby beach (10 minutes’ drive) and the chance to tee off with a sea view at Maryport Golf Club (15 minutes). If the weather isn’t on your side, perhaps try the likes of West Coast Indoor Karting (15 minutes) or the Lake District Coast Aquarium (20 minutes) instead. Fancy dipping into local history while you’re here? Check out Moorforge Viking Settlement (20 minutes), which holds workshops and events inspired by 10th-century life, or Senhouse Roman Museum (20 minutes), full of artefacts collected from the Roman fort next door. More recent history can be explored at National Trust - Wordsworth House and Garden (25 minutes), the poet’s childhood home, or with a wander around the castle, cathedral and Tullie House Museum in Carlisle (40 minutes). Keeping to the outdoor activities, there are heaps of walking trails in the Lake District National Park, plus family attractions like Lake District Wildlife Park (half an hour) and Go Ape Whinlatter (45 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Allonby 7.5 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Southerness 12.9 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Sandyhills 20.7 km Sea N/AN/APoorPoor
Rockcliffe 24.9 km Estuary N/APoorPoorPoor
St Bees 40.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

John Paul Jones Cottage Museum & Visitor Centre 13.1 km

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 25.6 km

Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 28.7 km

Robert Burns Centre 29.1 km

World Famous Old Blacksmith's Shop Centre 29.3 km

National Trust

Wordsworth House and Garden 19.1 km

Buttermere and Ennerdale 35 km

Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 45.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Carsethorn - Powillimount - Arbigland 14.3 km

CAMPFIELD MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 14/11/2006) 15.8 km

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

Caerlaverock Castle and Nature Reserve 17.3 km

Hadrian's Wall Part 1 - Bowness-on-Solway to Carlisle 18.4 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 Rowanbank Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Rowanbank Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Rowanbank Caravan Park? You’ll be able to walk straight out onto the beach from this site, and there are several other lovely coastal spots to check out nearby, including the five-mile stretch of sand at … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Rowanbank Caravan Park?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Rowanbank Caravan Park? From $50.64 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.