Fisherground Campsite

Fisherground Campsite is set right in the heart of Eskdale, one of Cumbria's loveliest valleys. Here on the West side of the Lake District we get less rain and more sun than our famous cousins the other side of Scafell. In this quiet valley there is still the Peace and Tranquility that should be Lakeland - but rarely is in the bustling centres. Here there are still more sheep than people. Peace is the watchword on the Campsite too. We are a quiet family site and eve ry effort is made to ensure silence after 10.30pm. As we don't take bookings, except for the electric hook ups, we look forward to welcoming you when you arrive.

Campground type

215

Languages spoken

English

Nearby parks that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 Rallies welcome Scouts welcome 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

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain 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

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Fisherground Campsite

Fisherground Farm

Eskdale

Cumbria

England

CA19 1TF

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.3914°N
-3.2828°W

Route directions

How To Find Us (from the south) From the M6 motorway leave at junction 36 for Kendal/Lakes. Follow signs for Barrow. Before you reach Barrow, turn right to Workington (A5092) three miles beyond Newby Bridge. Follow this road for about 10 miles. Beyond Broughton in Furness you need to turn right at the traffic lights towards Ulpha. After 4 miles turn left in Ulpha village to the steep hill signed Eskdale. Follow the fell road to King George IV pub (6 miles). Turn right. Fisherground Campsite is 300 yds on the left. (from the north) From the M6 motorway leave at junction 43 towards Workington/Cockermouth on the A595. Follow signs for Workington/Whitehaven and Cockermouth. Stay on the A595 to Cockermouth then turn off onto the A5086 to Cleator Moor and Egremont. Rejoin the A595 to Egremont. Pass Egremont and pass Gosforth and drive through Holmrook. Turn left after the Texaco garage to Eskdale Green. Follow the road to the next junction and turn right to Eskdale Green. Go through Eskdale village to the King George IV pub. Turn left to Boot. Fisherground Campsite is 300 yds on the left. Please do not be tempted to use your sat-nav's as they will bring you over Hardknott Pass - not a road I would want to drive by choice!!

Nearest transport

Bus

11.6 mi Daffodil Hotel for Dove Cottage

11.6 mi Lakeside House for Dove Cottage

13.1 mi Kelsick Road opposite Library

Rail

5.7 mi Ravenglass Rail Station

6.6 mi Drigg Rail Station

8.1 mi Seascale Rail Station

Ferry

8.9 mi Torver (Coniston) Ferry Landing

8.9 mi Coniston Ferry Landing

9.1 mi Waterhead Hotel (Coniston) Ferry Landing

Airport

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

Within walking distance Scafell Pike - England's highest mountain Wastwater - England's deepest lake Hundreds of riverside, valley and mountain walks and climbs Ravenglass & Eskdale Miniature Railway: www.ravenglass-railway.co.uk Muncaster Castle, with its azaleas, rhododendrons and Owl Sanctuary: www.muncaster.co.uk & www.owls.org Hardknott Roman Fort & Ravenglass Roman Bath House Eskdale Corn Mill - still working with its waterwheel Ravenglass fishing village Fold End Art Gallery Eskdale Golf Course - open by appointment. Visit www.eskdalegolf.co.uk for further details. Stanley Ghyll waterfall Fishing on river or local stocked pools (day permit available from Holmrook Garage). The village shop at Eskdale sells a comprehensive range of goods, including groceries, fresh fruit and vegetables, food to go, alcohol and newspapers, as well as outdoor clothes and equipment: www.eskdalestores.co.uk. 5 pubs in the valley - please visit www.kinggeorge-eskdale.co.uk (200 yards), www.brookhouseinn.co.uk or www.bootinn.co.uk for the three of the nearest pubs

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Seascale	8.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Silecroft	12.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Haverigg	14 mi	Sea	Poor	N/A	N/A	N/A
St Bees	14.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Walney West Shore	18.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway 5.6 mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery 11.4 mi

Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 11.5 mi

Rydal Mount and Gardens 12.6 mi

Hill Top 12.8 mi

National Trust

Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 3.5 mi

Gondola' 8.8 mi

Coniston and Tarn Hows 9.3 mi

Grasmere and Great Langdale 11 mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery 11.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Eskdale Green - Muncaster Fell - Muncaster Head - Eskdale Green 1.7 mi

MUNCASTER CASTLE 4.9 mi

The Coniston Heights: The Old Man to Swirl How 7.8 mi

Langdale Valley - Bowfell - Crinkle Crags - Red Tarn - Stool End Farm - Langdale Valley 8.2 mi

Seathwaite - Scafell Pike - Seathwaite 8.5 mi

Local events

Kendal Calling (Thursday, August 1, 2024 – Thursday, August 1, 2024)
Penrith, England 27.1 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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Frequently asked questions

Does Fisherground Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Fisherground Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Fisherground Campsite? Within walking distance Scafell Pike - England's highest mountain Wastwater - England's deepest lake Hundreds of riverside, valley and mountain walks and climbs Ravenglass & Eskdale Miniature Railway: www.ravenglass-railway.co.uk Muncaster Castle, with … Read more