Cairndale Caravan Park

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 8.5 133 reviews
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Grass pitches
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The ponds and camping field
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Touring pitches next to the cow fields
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  • Rural site with Pennines views, close to the Lakes and Solway Firth
  • A 10-minute drive to the North Pennines; half an hour to the Lakes
  • Peaceful pitches with walks from site; close to a foodie pub and shops
What a spot for walkers, cyclists and indeed anybody who wants to get out and about in spectacular countryside. Cairndale Caravan Park is in a fabulous location with easy access to not one – but two – Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and if that wasn’t enough, the Lake District National Park is on hand too. This is quite a small site at the foot of the Pennines National Landscape, and as it’s surrounded by greenery wherever you look, you might just want to lie back in or by your tent and take in the views. Chances are, however, that the call of all those walks across moorland to spectacular waterfalls will spur you into action. You might prefer to pack everybody into the car and head to the Lakes (30 minutes’ drive) to go boating on the water or walk a section of the Ullswater Way. Slightly further afield, the Solway Coast National Landscape (45 minutes) will reveal seemingly endless beaches for kids and dogs to romp around on. If you fancy cosy nights around the barbecue, stock up on grill bits and bobs at Brampton’s convenience stores (take a look at the ruined abbey while you’re there). Otherwise there’s a destination pub in Cumwhitton (five minutes' drive) and a huge choice of restaurants and takeaways in Carlisle (20 minutes).

Campground type

Camper sites 6
RV sites 6
Opens
Please note
  • 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.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

8.5

Overall rating from 133 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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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

87% would recommend this campground to a friend

86% would stay here again

What customers say

This small, peaceful campsite in beautiful countryside is ideal for a relaxing break or overnight stop. Guests love the quiet location, spacious pitches with EHU and water, and clean, adequate facilities with hot water. Though some mention dated facilities or limited privacy, overall sentiment is very positive, with many wanting to return.

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A lovely quiet spot. 6 touring…

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Geoffrey S.

Powered gravel and earth travel trailer campsite

Liked A lovely quiet spot. 6 touring pitches with ehu & drinking water taps. Wonderful walks from Armathwaite through the woods.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The calm, quiet site. Facilities…

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Melanie R.

Powered gravel and earth travel trailer campsite

Liked The calm, quiet site. Facilities clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We only stayed 1night , , everything was adequate

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John T.

Powered gravel and earth travel trailer campsite

Liked Toilets were clean but dated ,ideal place if you liked solitude ,water and electricity at pitch ,

Disliked Light not working in gents toilet ,no WiFi could only tune in BBC channels on TV

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Very quiet, plenty of hot water…

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Paul B.

Powered gravel and earth travel trailer campsite

Liked Very quiet, plenty of hot water at sinks & shower. Owners family very pleasant.

Disliked Toilet cubicle doors closer than usual to toilet bowl.
Site clean & tidy water pipes and electricity oitlets closr to pitches.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We would happily go back in the future.

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Anonymous

Powered gravel and earth travel trailer campsite

Liked Quiet, peaceful, lots of trees. Toilet block was basic but clean and the showers were good and hot!

Disliked Can't think of anything we didn't like about the site

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Gravel pitch with EHU Toilets on site Peaceful…

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karen b.

Powered gravel and earth travel trailer campsite

Liked Gravel pitch with EHU
Toilets on site
Peaceful location

Disliked No contact from owner
Shower and toilet building needs an upgrade

Recommend to friends Visit again

I have stayed here before on…

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Anonymous

Powered gravel and earth travel trailer campsite

Liked I have stayed here before on a couple of occasions and it is a very good site. A quiet location, clean Toilet and Shower block, and there is Hot Water.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Enjoyable

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Pat E.

Powered gravel and earth travel trailer campsite

Liked Quite very pretty with trees fields surrounding you, I loved it. A little dated but very clean very hot water no coins needed for the showers.

Disliked Little difficult to find but thats the charm of the site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site

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KATHRYN H.

Powered gravel and earth travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely little site, spacious pitches and beautiful views. Had a peaceful nights sleep under the trees. Facilities nice and close to the camper van pitches and clean and looked after.
Will definitely return, didn’t stay long so not sure what around the site or if anything is in walking distance.

Disliked Nothing not to like.

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Quiet…

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francie g.

Powered gravel and earth travel trailer campsite

Liked Quiet

Disliked Toiletsfacilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 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 Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Cairndale Caravan Park

Cumwhitton

Heads Nook

Brampton

Cumbria

England

CA8 9BZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.86094°N
2.75084°W

Nearest transport

Bus
7.6 mi Bus Station
13.8 mi Rail Station
22.2 mi War Memorial
Rail
3.6 mi Wetheral Rail Station
3.7 mi Armathwaite Rail Station
5.3 mi Brampton (Cumbria) Rail Station
Ferry
17.6 mi Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
20.5 mi Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing
23.2 mi Glenridding 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

Take the trail of the remains of a 73-mile Roman wall through rural landscapes… and when you’ve finished with Hadrian’s Wall (half an hour’s drive), pedal, hike or trot your way through the gorgeous North Pennines National Landscape (10 minutes) or let yourself unwind with watersports, paddles and more properly good hikes in the Lake District National Park (30 minutes). The Solway Coast National Landscape (45 minutes) is there when you’re in need of some stunning seaside scenery instead. As for sailing or fishing, well, Talkin Tarn Country Park (10 minutes) is the place for that. Golf is just 30 minutes away too – and as for racing events, they can be found over at the Carlisle Racecourse (20 minutes). For low-key days of shopping, sightseeing and strolling the streets, Brampton (15 minutes) has a market and ruined abbey, while the market town of Penrith (half an hour) has another great buzzy atmosphere. If it’s ancient villages and riverside strolls that also take your fancy, then you’ll have easy enough access to the Vale of Eden (30 minutes) from this site.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Allonby 28 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Southerness 33.8 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Sandyhills 38.7 mi Sea N/AN/APoorPoor
Rockcliffe 41.6 mi Estuary N/APoorPoorPoor
St Bees 42.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Carlisle Castle 8 mi

Birdoswald Roman Fort 10.7 mi

The Rheged Centre 14.8 mi

World Famous Old Blacksmith's Shop Centre 15.9 mi

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 16 mi

National Trust

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 15.9 mi

Allen Banks and Staward Gorge 18.3 mi

Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort 20.1 mi

Wordsworth House and Garden 28.2 mi

Grasmere and Great Langdale 31.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Castle Carrock Circular 2.5 mi

CORBY CASTLE 3 mi

Talkin Tarn Country Park Circular 4.6 mi

GELTSDALE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 09/03/2006) 6.6 mi

Hadrian's Wall Part 3 - Lanercost Priory to Walltown Army Museum 7.6 mi

Local events

  • Farnborough International Airshow (Monday, July 20, 2026 – Monday, July 20, 2026)

    Farnborough, England 261.3 mi

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.

Want to know more about camping in The Lake District and Cumbria?

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Cairndale Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Cairndale Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Cairndale Caravan Park? Take the trail of the remains of a 73-mile Roman wall through rural landscapes… and when you’ve finished with Hadrian’s Wall (half an hour’s drive), pedal, hike or trot your way through … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Cairndale Caravan Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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