Castlerigg Farm Camping and Caravan Site

Ariel view of castlerigg farm camping & caravan site

Located in a wonderful position on the edge of Keswick, Castlerigg Farm provides spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and Lakes. A family run site suitable for families, couples or singles. The site rule of Silence From 10.30pm is in keeping with the tranquil location and provides visitors with a quiet nights sleep. Modern facilities include showers, toilets, laundry room, shop and an on site cafe/restaurant. PLEASE CHECK YOUR ROUT PLAN AS THERE ARE 2 CASTLERIGG CAMPING & CARAVAN SITES. OUR LOCATION IS NOT ALWAYS CORRECT ON THE MAPS, WE ARE LOCATED 1.5 MILES FROM THE TOWN OF KESWICK. OUR POST CODE IS CA12 4TE AND WE ARE ON THE LEFT OF THE LANE.

Campground type

Tourist board rating

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 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

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful 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 Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites) Pub campground

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

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

Location

Castlerigg Farm Camping and Caravan Site

Rakefoot Lane

Keswick

Cumbria

England

CA12 4TE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.64769°N
-3.32345°W

Route directions

If arriving from the A66 from Penrith... PLEASE NOTE: Our location may not be correct on the map. We are located 1.5 miles from Keswick, our post code is CA12 4TE. Follow the signs for Keswick. Do not enter the town, but take the A591 sign posted Windermere. After approximately 1 mile, nearly at the top of the hill, turn right up the lane, sign posted Castlerigg Farm Campsite. There are 2 sites on the lane, we are located on the LEFT. If arriving on A591 from Windermere. As you drop down the hill towards Keswick, turn left up the lane , sign posted Castlerigg Farm Campsite. There are 2 sites on the lane, we are located on the LEFT.

Nearest transport

Bus

2 mi Gallowbarrow

2 mi Fairfield Junior School

7.9 mi Bus Station

Rail

7.7 mi Aspatria Rail Station

8.1 mi Maryport Rail Station

8.4 mi Flimby Rail Station

Ferry

7.7 mi Nichol End (Derwentwater) Ferry Landing

8 mi Hawes End Derwentwater Ferry Landing

8.2 mi Keswick 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

The ancient monument Castlerigg Stone Circle is a 25 min walk from the site. The lovely town of Keswick is also a 25 min walk and provides shops, pubs, swimming pool, theatre, cinema, pencil museum and many other attractions. Castlerigg Farm is located at the foot of Walla Crag which provides immediate walking access to the mountains and a 40 min walk takes you to the shores of Derwent Water where visitors can hire rowing boats or enjoy a cruse around the lake.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Allonby	9.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
St Bees	15.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Seascale	18.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Southerness	19.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent
Sandyhills	22.6 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	Poor	Poor

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 5.4 mi

Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 5.7 mi

Castlerigg Stone Circle 9.5 mi

Ullswater Steamers 16.8 mi

Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 18.1 mi

National Trust

Wordsworth House and Garden 2.1 mi

Buttermere and Ennerdale 11.6 mi

Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 15.5 mi

Grasmere and Great Langdale 18.9 mi

Coniston and Tarn Hows 21.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Cockermouth - River Cocker 1.8 mi

Bassenthwaite Osprey Walk 5.5 mi

Ullock Pike - Longside Edge - Skiddaw 5.5 mi

Dodd Wood under Ullock Pike 5.5 mi

Braithwaite, Stair and Newlands Beck 6 mi

Local events

Kendal Calling (Thursday, July 31, 2025 – Thursday, July 31, 2025)
Penrith, England 24.5 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.

Payment terms

Offers

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Frequently asked questions

Does Castlerigg Farm Camping and Caravan Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Castlerigg Farm Camping and Caravan Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Castlerigg Farm Camping and Caravan Site? The ancient monument Castlerigg Stone Circle is a 25 min walk from the site. The lovely town of Keswick is also a 25 min walk and provides shops, pubs, swimming pool, theatre, … Read more