Dandy Dinmont Caravan and Camping Park

Well-spaced touring pitches (added by manager 26 Sep 2018)

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  • Peaceful well-kept site 10 minutes' drive from central Carlisle
  • Next to the Reivers Route cycle path and Hadrians Wall Path
  • Handy stopover for long journeys: a mile and a half from the M6
They picked a good spot, did the Romans, when they were looking for somewhere to put Hadrian’s Wall – this part of the world is a mighty scenic one. Following their lead (albeit many a century later), the owners of Dandy Dinmont Caravan and Camping Park proved equally adept at selecting a fine location. Aiming to have the best of both worlds, they’ve set up shop in a peaceful rural corner that’s conveniently a mere 10 minutes’ drive from the centre of Carlisle and a mile and a half from the M6 (thus making it a handy stopover for travellers venturing north/south as well as a fab choice in its own right). Look out from the site’s own smartly-kept gardens and it’s all cracking country views; venture out and you’ll note that you’re not actually that far from modern civilisation – in fact, you’re handily placed for all sorts of amenities and attractions. A sizeable supermarket is a few minutes’ drive away, and there’s a bus stop a short stroll away, from where you can be whisked into Carlisle with minimal effort. Looking a little beyond Carlisle, there are Roman sites aplenty within half an hour or so (including that wall, of course), and you’re well placed for salmon fishing in the River Eden or walks in the Lake District (half an hour away). Back on site, facilities around the level pitches include bike storage for those travelling on two wheels, space for the nippers to play games and spankingly clean bathroom blocks with lashings of hot water for your shower.

Campground type

Tent sites 67
Camper sites 67
RV sites 67
Open all year

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

Disabled facilities

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

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

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

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Dandy Dinmont Caravan and Camping Park

Blackford

Carlisle

Cumbria

England

CA6 4EA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.94963°N
-2.943°W

Nearest transport

Bus
3.8 mi Bus Station
13 mi War Memorial
13 mi War Memorial
Rail
4.1 mi Carlisle Rail Station
6 mi Gretna Green Rail Station
6.4 mi Wetheral Rail Station
Ferry
22.9 mi Leaplish Ferry Landing
23.9 mi Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
24.2 mi Belvedere 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

So you’d like to see Hadrian’s Wall? A fine idea – how often do you get to see a manmade structure that’s lasted almost 2,000 years? If you’d like to really get to know it, set forth on the Hadrian’s Wall Path, an 84-mile trail that follows the original route from coast to coast. Not quite got the legs for that? Dip in and out with trips to selected parts: Birdoswald Roman Fort and Pike Hill Signal Tower are both about half an hour’s drive away, or you can amble to nearby parts straight from the site. When you’re done with Roman roaming, take your rambling legs to the Lake District (half an hour’s drive) or stick to an easier wander around 12th-century Lanercost Priory (20 minutes). Getting the urge to go urban? Carlisle’s castle, cathedral, racecourse and shops are 10 minutes away by car or 25 minutes by bus; the city also gives a nod to its Roman past at the Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Allonby 23.2 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
Southerness 26.6 mi Sea N/A Good Good Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Carlisle Castle 3.6 mi

World Famous Old Blacksmith's Shop Centre 6.1 mi

Birdoswald Roman Fort 13.8 mi

The Rheged Centre 21.8 mi

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 22.5 mi

National Trust

Allen Banks and Staward Gorge 24.4 mi

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 24.9 mi

Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort 25.1 mi

Wordsworth House and Garden 26 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Hadrian's Wall Part 2 - Carlisle to Lanercost Priory 3.4 mi

Around Carlisle 3.5 mi

Battle of Solway Moss, 1542 3.5 mi

Burgh Marsh and the Edward 1 Monument 4.4 mi

DALSTON ROAD CEMETERY 4.9 mi

Local events

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday, August 1, 2024 – Thursday, August 1, 2024)

    Penrith, England 25.5 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.

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  • Does Dandy Dinmont Caravan and Camping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Dandy Dinmont Caravan and Camping Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Dandy Dinmont Caravan and Camping Park? So you’d like to see Hadrian’s Wall? A fine idea – how often do you get to see a manmade structure that’s lasted almost 2,000 years? If you’d like to really get … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Dandy Dinmont Caravan and Camping Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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