The Old Post Office Campsite
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- Quiet site on the western edge of the Lake District National Park
- Bordered by the River Irt for swimming and salmon or trout fishing
- Scenic picnic benches; dogs welcome; café 10 minutes' walk away
Campground type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- 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).
- Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
- Showers cost 50p for approximately 10 minutes.
Languages spoken
English
Campsite types & availability
FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite (super)
8 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Cement/asphalt and grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 9m depth (54m²)
Arrival daysFrom £70 (£70)
View prices & bookPowered cement/asphalt and grass campervan campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Cement/asphalt and grass
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 6.5m depth (45.5m²)
Arrival daysFrom £70 (£70)
View prices & bookPowered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Cement/asphalt and grass
Pitch size: Max 9m width × 9m depth (81m²)
Arrival daysFrom £70 (£70)
View prices & bookPowered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Cement/asphalt and grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £70 (£70)
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Reviews
89% would recommend this campground to a friend
87% would stay here again
What customers say
Beautiful, peaceful riverside campsite with a welcoming vibe & helpful staff. Well-kept pitches, clean facilities. Great for Western Lakes exploration, near a popular pub. Minor Wi-Fi/facility updates needed, but highly recommended with many returning guests.
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Fantastic location and brilliant staff…
Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Fantastic location and brilliant staff
Disliked Facilities a little bit tired, could do with a re fresh
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Excellent site will definitely be going back
Powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite
Liked Absolute beautiful place to camp we had pitch 17 right by the river couldnt fault it facility's was very clean and showers was lovely and warm
Disliked Nothing
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A great site, want to which we will be returning.
FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite (super)
Liked The location is superb and an easy striking distance from Wasdale and the Cumbrian shore. The sound at night is of the river gently flowing past the site. All the facilities are clean and well maintained.
Disliked If you don’t have a £.50 piece it is difficult to get a shower in the morning
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Really good experience staff were very nice
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked The staff and the nature and the surroundings ,thanks for everything!
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely and clean site very friendly staff
FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite (super)
Liked All of it campsite was clean and tidy, staff where very friendly and helpful they seem very knowledgeable of the area so gave us some good spots to try out and even offered to help me out when I had a flat tyre I would recommend this site and would stay again when in the area again
Disliked WiFi a bit patchy
Recommend to friends Visit again
Excellent facilities,Friendly staff
FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite (super)
Liked Excellent friendly staff. Perfect pitch, excellent place to stay all around. Wood highly recommend. All the facilities are fantastic. Lovely river to sit next to.
Disliked Wi fi was hit and miss and sometimes poor. Due to the area.
Recommend to friends Visit again
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked .
Disliked Would not go back, came home a day early due to the noise on the campsite. People next to us were extremely noisy until after 12am, got no sleep due to tractors up and down the road next to us from 3am. Also did not like where we were pitched far too many people crammed onto a small site and lots of cockerals from the house opposite crowing from 4am.
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Cracking little campsite.
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Great spot. Lovely river. Quiet. Helpful staff and the pub was handy, too. Lots to explore in the surrounding area. Very happy.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great location, beautiful river
Powered cement/asphalt and grass RV campsite
Liked Location, river, small size, good sized pitches
Recommend to friends Visit again
The site is beautiful right next to a stream, it was so…
FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite (super)
Liked The site is beautiful right next to a stream, it was so clean. The wardens are so friendly and helpful and the pub next door was great food was wonderful!
Disliked Nothing
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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 WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent sitesThemes
Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Caravan storage facilities Gray water hook-up for caravans Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
The Old Post Office Campsite
Santon Bridge
Wasdale
Holmrook
Cumbria
England
CA19 1UY
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.4021°N
3.371°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Seascale | 4.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
St Bees | 11.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Silecroft | 12.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Haverigg | 15.1 mi | Sea | Poor | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Walney West Shore | 19.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway 3.5 mi
Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 14.6 mi
Beatrix Potter Gallery 15 mi
Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 15.7 mi
Rydal Mount and Gardens 15.9 mi
National Trust
Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 1.7 mi
Buttermere and Ennerdale 10.5 mi
Gondola' 12.5 mi
Coniston and Tarn Hows 12.9 mi
Grasmere and Great Langdale 14.2 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 2.1 mi
MUNCASTER CASTLE 3.3 mi
High Gillerthwaite - Red Pike Ridge Traverse - High Gillerthwaite 8 mi
Seathwaite - Scafell Pike - Seathwaite 10.1 mi
The Gables from Honister Pass 10.2 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.
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does The Old Post Office Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Old Post Office Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Old Post Office Campsite? Pull on your comfiest boots and walk yourself to merriment around these Cumbrian parts: just over five miles away in Wasdale is one of Britain’s tiniest churches, St Olafs, with its timber … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Old Post Office Campsite?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 1 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Old Post Office Campsite? From $95.03 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.