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 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 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 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 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 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 79% of visitors View breakdown
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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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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.
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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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Friendly staff, very clean and tidy, pub close by great for the lakes.
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Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch (super)
Liked: Nice sized pitch.
Disliked: Road immediatly behind pitch, only one footpath nearby for dog walks, our dogs being large did not fit through the entrance, walking the on narrow lanes too risky as large vehicles use them
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Gem of a campsite, will be visiting again next year!
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Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch (super)
Liked: Super clean showers, toilets and washing station. Friendly owner who showed us round, very clean well kept site. We had a fully serviced pitch and hard standing. Very peaceful and quiet and the stream was great for the dogs. Dog friendly Pub 2 minutes walk away!
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Nice pitches, friendly staff, quiet and welcoming
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: Small, cozy campsite, pub 2 mins walkaway, river is brilliant for a paddle, great spot, lots of lovely places near by, closest beach in about 20 mins drive
Disliked: Coin operated system for showers, washing machine and dryer. If not paid for full cycle for the use of washing machine the next person will find a puddle of dirty water in there.
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The site, the river was great for paddling and the pub was…
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Liked: The site, the river was great for paddling and the pub was lovely
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: Great location and facilities. Level pitches, with room for vehicle. Friendly staff.
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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
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
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
Wifi
Groups welcome
D. of E. welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Rallies welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Camping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitches
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Lake and/or mountain
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Medium (26-50 pitches)
Nearby 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 nearby
Touring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers
Motorhome service point
Tourer storage facilities
Water hook-up points for tourers
Location
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
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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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 R814 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.