The Old Post Office Campsite
View prices & book- On the western edge of the Lake District National Park
- Bordered by the River Irt for swimming and salmon or trout fishing
- Showers, toilets, wifi and picnic benches
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling 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 (excluding couples) 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
Pitch types & availability
Electric hardstanding and grass campervan pitch
8 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 7.0m width x 6.5m depth (23.0ft width x 21.3ft depth) Calculated area: 45.5m² (489.8ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £35 (£35) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookElectric hardstanding and grass tent or motorhome pitch
6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 9.0m width x 9.0m depth (29.5ft width x 29.5ft depth) Calculated area: 81.0m² (871.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £35 (£35) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookElectric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £35 (£35) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookFully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch (super)
8 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 6.0m width x 9.0m depth (19.7ft width x 29.5ft depth) Calculated area: 54.0m² (581.3ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £35 (£35) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookNon-electric grass tent pitch
6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7.0m width x 5.0m depth (23.0ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 35.0m² (376.7ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £35 (£35) 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 79% of visitors View breakdown
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would stay here again
Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Really nice site. River running through. Pub 2mins away. Clean.…
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Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch (super)
Liked: Really nice site. River running through. Pub 2mins away. Clean.
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Beautiful relaxing site with a gorgeous pub nearby
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Liked: So relaxing sitting outside our motorhome listening to the river flowing by 😊 The pitch was level too which is so rare these days The showers and toilets are ok Only 2 ladies toilets and 3 showers which are 50p but they run for plenty of time to shower and stand for a while Electric showers and hot with no button to keep pressing Location is great for local walks. We did the sawmill cafe loop Saturday which was a fabulous walk from the campsite through woods fields to sawmill cafe for food. Then back up hills the views were amazing ❤️ Also wass water is just over 2 miles left out of the campsite entrance. We went down in our motorhome early Sunday morning. It's very narrow but can be done if a careful confidence driver. Our motorhome is 7.5 metres. We parked in Becks national trust carpark and climb yewbarrow and looped round back through valley to carpark it was amazing. A scramble to get to top but we had our dog and managed. Fantastic pub 5 mins walk over bridge at campsite. Had a gorgeous Sunday dinner ❤️
Disliked: Facilities are a little dated but everything works ok They're are cleaned everyday But the odd time I used the shower late others before me hadn't cleaned their mess away. Nothing much I disliked to be honest
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Nice camp site
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Liked: Clean toilets and hot showers, nice local pub and central location to complete some wainwright walks.
Disliked: Only critique would be the incline for tent pitching & WiFi was hit and miss.
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That you don’t answer the phone, reply to voicemails, reply to emails.…
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Liked: That you don’t answer the phone, reply to voicemails, reply to emails. I tried to cancel change booking to another day as we had the funeral of my mother in law. We kept ringing you, even got in touch with pitchup, who didn’t get an answer, if I’m lucky would like my money back. I did state the reason on all messages left to you. Thanks for increasing my stress when supporting family.
Disliked: Not answering text, email, voicemail to change dates due to funeral, lovely considerate people.
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Liked: Location, peacefulness, sound of the river, pub incredibly nearby, size of site.
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Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch (super)
Liked: Great location, good pitch facilities.
Disliked: Only two showers🤔, not enough! Also only two toilets! No heating in building, needs updating.
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Little fire on the go
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Liked: Pitched right by the river this time,
Disliked: Nothing, I just love this place
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Friendly staff, nice pitches, very clean.
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Liked: Lovely campsite. Was greeted by Andy who made us and the dogs feel welcome. Shower / toilet blocks where spotless / good showers. Our pitch was by the river which was lovely for a morning dip for us and the dogs. Close by to many walks we completed. We will be back! Thanks Andy for making my birthday extra special! Appreciate it.
Disliked: N/A
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The on site assistance was absolutely fantastic, extremely helpful and friendly. Site…
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Liked: The on site assistance was absolutely fantastic, extremely helpful and friendly. Site is lovely and quiet
Disliked: There's nothing for children. Definitely more suitable for famillies with old children or young couples. Having to pay for a shower.
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Would use again, great walk from campsite to Whin Rigg.
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: Simplicity, friendly host, location, lovely pub/food.
Disliked: Nothing
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitchesThemes
Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Medium (26-50 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Tourer storage facilities Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
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 | 7.7 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
St Bees | 18.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Silecroft | 20.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Haverigg | 24.3 km | Sea | Poor | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Walney West Shore | 31.9 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway 5.6 km
Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 23.6 km
Beatrix Potter Gallery 24.2 km
Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 25.2 km
Rydal Mount and Gardens 25.6 km
National Trust
Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 2.8 km
Buttermere and Ennerdale 16.9 km
Gondola' 20.1 km
Coniston and Tarn Hows 20.7 km
Grasmere and Great Langdale 22.9 km
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 3.3 km
MUNCASTER CASTLE 5.4 km
High Gillerthwaite - Red Pike Ridge Traverse - High Gillerthwaite 12.9 km
Seathwaite - Scafell Pike - Seathwaite 16.3 km
The Gables from Honister Pass 16.3 km
Local events
- Kendal Calling (Thursday, 1 August 2024 – Thursday, 1 August 2024)
Penrith, England 47.9 km
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 sites
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Want to know more about camping in The Lake District and Cumbria?
- 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
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- When can I check in and check out of The Old Post Office Campsite?
Camping and touring 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 R795.57 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.