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The Greyhound Inn

7.2 22 reviews

The historic Greyhound Inn (added by manager 24 Feb 2020)

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Small pub stopover in Burgh by Sands, 20 minutes' drive from Carlisle
Hadrian's Wall Trail and Cycleway just outside the pub
High-quality, locally sourced food and cask ales available on site

Set your sights on Cumbrian stays? This nifty pub stopover spot in Burgh by Sands has easy access to Carlisle and the Solway Firth, making it a top choice for hols spent on England’s northern edge. The Greyhound Inn is a fine country pub in the Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Rural rambles are definitely on the cards here, as this wildlife haven is home to historic hamlets, nature reserves, sand dunes and salt marshes. Dogs are welcome at this site, and you can be pretty sure they'll appreciate the wide range of local explores to be had hereabouts. This landscape is rich in history, too: the Hadrian’s Wall National Trail and Hadrian’s Cycleway pass right by the pub. King Edward I also died in the village, and a monument stands at the spot where he fell in the nearby marshes. With a toilet, disabled facilities and free wifi, this site's well kitted-out for back-to-basics stays. The on-site pub is a friendly spot that's popular with visitors and locals alike, with cosy corners where you can unwind and sample cask ales and a south-facing outdoor decking area for alfresco dining. If you're planning on picnicking when out and about, the nearest supermarket is about 10 minutes' drive away.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

French

Spanish

Features

Dogs 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 site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

Budget/backpacker

Gastronomic delight

Leave the car at home

Peaceful

Remote location

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

Pub campground

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

The Greyhound Inn

Burgh by Sands

Cumbria

England

CA5 6AN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.92152°N
-3.05651°W

Nearest transport

Coach

8.5 km Bus Station

15.1 km War Memorial

Rail

8.6 km Carlisle Rail Station

8.9 km Gretna Green Rail Station

9.4 km Dalston (Cumbria) Rail Station

Ferry

36.8 km Keswick Ferry Landing

36.9 km Nichol End (Derwentwater) Ferry Landing

37.7 km Pooley Bridge Ullswater 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

Carlisle, a sizeable city with heritage sites aplenty, is a 20-minute drive away. The castle, a fearsome fortress whose inside walls are covered with eerie carvings made by former prisoners, once held Mary Queen of Scots. Other spots of interest include the city’s red stone cathedral and Tullie House, a museum and art gallery with artefacts from the days when Carlisle was an outpost on the edge of the Roman Empire. Visiting twitchers staying in the area should flutter over to RSPB Campfield Marsh (25 minutes), a hub for wading birds. For man-made flights, head to the Solway Aviation Museum (25 minutes), a heritage centre located on the same site as a working airfield. Day trips to the Lakes are also a doddle: Bassenthwaite Lake (40 minutes) is a top spot for watersports, while peaceful Derwentwater (50 minutes) has handy waymarked paths for lakeside strolls. While you're here, head to Keswick (50 minutes) to sort boat trips, to try out the local adventure park or to sample the wares at a local Lakeland brewery.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Allonby	29.6 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Southerness	35.1 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent
Sandyhills	43 km	Sea	N/A	N/A	Poor	Poor
Rockcliffe	47.8 km	Estuary	N/A	Poor	Poor	Poor

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Carlisle Castle 7.7 km

World Famous Old Blacksmith's Shop Centre 9.3 km

Birdoswald Roman Fort 29.9 km

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 32.1 km

John Paul Jones Cottage Museum & Visitor Centre 33.9 km

National Trust

Wordsworth House and Garden 35 km

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 42.2 km

Allen Banks and Staward Gorge 46.7 km

Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort 48.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Burgh Marsh and the Edward 1 Monument 1.4 km

Around Carlisle 8.2 km

Hadrian's Wall Part 2 - Carlisle to Lanercost Priory 8.2 km

DALSTON ROAD CEMETERY 8.3 km

Battle of Solway Moss, 1542 10.5 km

Local events

Kendal Calling (Thursday, 1 August 2024 – Thursday, 1 August 2024)
Penrith, England 41.5 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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Shauna B. Jul 2022

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Liked: Nothing

Disliked: Everything. This pub needs to be removed from pitch up . Unsure if this is in the middle of a ownership transfer- but turned up and nobody knew we were coming, there was skips and mattresses in the car park , there was no electricity hookup available as stated, pub did not serve food and had limited drinks available. We did not stay and went to a lovely local pub down the road who did lovely food and because of our situation allowed us to stay in their car park.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good, location, service, beer, peace and quiet.…

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Anonymous Jul 2022

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Liked: Good, location, service, beer, peace and quiet.

Disliked: Nothing !

Recommend to friends Visit again

Worth a visit, good location, peaceful staff helpful and very friendly

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Lynn P. Jun 2022

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Liked: Parked up for the night lovely peaceful location, village is steeped in history walked down to St Michaels Church which is a 12th Century building must take a look inside it provides information about the history of this village. Worth a walk to where King Edward 1 has a monument erected at the place of his death. King Edward 1 has a statue beside the pub. We enjoyed a couple of pints, sitting out in the beer garden, villagers and staff at the Greyhound Inn made us feel very welcome. Highly recommend a stay at the Greyhound Inn.

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Poor communicator.

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Bill H. Jun 2022

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Liked: Location ideal , spoilt by pub being closed and no facilities as advertised and as we expected 😔

Disliked: Disappointed pub was closed . A text or email would have been polite. Had to leave the site and find alternative location . Money wasted

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Nothing…

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Sean C. Jun 2022

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Liked: Nothing

Disliked: Location,No Help from Staff at pub.Only 1 Person serving.Drinks Food, Bookings, No electric Hook up,But Paid for it,No onsite Toilet Was told to walk down road to a blue porta Toilet.No Trail To Adrians Wall as Adrians wall isn't no where near as it was stated.Didnt End up Staying any of the 2 Nights we paid for.Drove 160miles,for nothing,Drove all way back the same day we arrived.Not Happy at all.

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Anonymous Jun 2022

Powered concrete slab motorhome site

Liked: Everything

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Anonymous Jun 2022

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Disliked: We did not stay at this site as someone was already parked in the two pitches. The pub was closed only served food from Wednesdays to Sundays. I should have done more research on this.

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Good location

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Anonymous May 2022

Powered concrete slab motorhome site

Liked: Great location for walking Hadrians Wall Path. Very helpful pub manager and great bar staff. Level parking for van. During our stay we needed to use a 13amp adaptor cable with a 3 pin plug to access the EHU. Good Wi-Fi in the pub.

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Good for a one night stay.

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David K. May 2022

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Liked: Good for a one night stay.

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Friendly staff with access to pub for food .very cheap…

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Anonymous May 2022

Unpowered concrete slab motorhome site

Liked: Friendly staff with access to pub for food .very cheap

Disliked: No morning toilet facilities

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Does The Greyhound Inn have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is The Greyhound Inn dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near The Greyhound Inn? Carlisle, a sizeable city with heritage sites aplenty, is a 20-minute drive away. The castle, a fearsome fortress whose inside walls are covered with eerie carvings made by former prisoners, once held … Read more
When can I check in and check out of The Greyhound Inn?

Camping and caravan

Arrive: Anytime – 10:30 p.m.

Depart by: Anytime

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