Howburn Farm Caravan Site

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  • Small touring site in the north of the Lake District National Park
  • A 10-minute drive to Caldbeck and 15 minutes to Bassenthwaite
  • On the route of the Cumbrian Way, opposite High Pike and Brae Fell
Up at the northern edge of the Lake District National Park, about 10 minutes’ drive from Caldbeck, Howburn Farm Caravan Site is a small and peaceful site with glorious views across the surrounding landscapes from its touring pitches. This is a particularly good spot for those who like to hike, as it’s on the route of the Cumbrian Way and close to lots of the area’s famed Wainwrights – High Pike and Brae Fell are directly opposite the site, for starters. Heading further into the national park, you can reach Bassenthwaite and its lake with a 15-minute drive, or get to Keswick and Derwentwater in half an hour. The hardstanding pitches have water and electric hookups, and there’s access to a chemical disposal point but no toilets or showers. It’s a laidback spot where kids and dogs are welcome, and you’re able to bring along a barbecue or hire a firepit on site to keep you warm in the evenings as long as you keep the flames sensibly under control.

Campground type

RV sites 8
Camper sites 8
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This park has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • 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).
  • Reception is unmanned after 8:30 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

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Features

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 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

Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Level campground, no steep slopes Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Howburn Farm Caravan Site

Ellerbeck

Caldbeck

Wigton

Cumbria

England

CA7 8HD

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.72158°N
3.11438°W

Route directions

On the B5299 from Caldbeck heading for Uldale, turn off left t the signpost for Fellsdie, Branthwate and Greened. After a mile, when you reach Green Head, turn off right onto the no through road, and taken your second turn off on the right.

Nearest transport

Bus
8.4 mi Bus Station
11 mi Gallowbarrow
11 mi Fairfield Junior School
Rail
7.7 mi Wigton Rail Station
9.1 mi Aspatria Rail Station
10 mi Dalston (Cumbria) Rail Station
Ferry
8.8 mi Keswick Ferry Landing
8.9 mi Nichol End (Derwentwater) Ferry Landing
9.9 mi Hawes End Derwentwater 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

Caldbeck 4.1 miles. Keswick 14 miles. Penrith 19 miles. Carlisle 16 miles. On the Cumbrian Way, with Wainwrights nearby.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Allonby 13.2 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Southerness 22.1 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
St Bees 25.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Sandyhills 26.6 mi Sea N/AN/APoorPoor
Seascale 27.1 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 6.2 mi

Castlerigg Stone Circle 8.2 mi

Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 8.7 mi

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 13.4 mi

Carlisle Castle 13.9 mi

National Trust

Wordsworth House and Garden 10.9 mi

Grasmere and Great Langdale 19.9 mi

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 21.2 mi

Buttermere and Ennerdale 21.2 mi

Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 22.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

High Pike, Fellside 1.3 mi

Ullock Pike - Longside Edge - Skiddaw 5.4 mi

Dodd Wood under Ullock Pike 6.2 mi

Bassenthwaite Osprey Walk 6.2 mi

Mungrisdale - Bannerdale Crags 6.4 mi

Local events

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday, July 30, 2026 – Thursday, July 30, 2026)

    Penrith, England 17.9 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 Howburn Farm Caravan Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Howburn Farm Caravan Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Howburn Farm Caravan Site? Caldbeck 4.1 miles. Keswick 14 miles. Penrith 19 miles. Carlisle 16 miles. On the Cumbrian Way, with Wainwrights nearby. Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Howburn Farm Caravan Site?
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Howburn Farm Caravan Site? From $33.61 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.