Castlerigg Farm Camping and Caravan Site

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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.

Site type

Opens

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

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Features

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 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

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful 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

Type

Large (51-200 pitches) Pub campsite

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

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

Location

Castlerigg Farm Camping and Caravan Site

Rakefoot Lane

Keswick

Keswick

Cumbria

England

CA12 4TE

Directions

Timezone

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

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

Coach
3.2 km Gallowbarrow
3.3 km Fairfield Junior School
12.8 km Bus Station
Rail
12.4 km Aspatria Rail Station
13.1 km Maryport Rail Station
13.6 km Flimby Rail Station
Ferry
12.3 km Nichol End (Derwentwater) Ferry Landing
12.9 km Hawes End Derwentwater Ferry Landing
13.2 km Keswick 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

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 15.2 km Sea N/A Good Good Good
St Bees 25.4 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Seascale 30 km Sea N/A Good Good Good
Southerness 30.9 km Sea N/A Good Good Excellent
Sandyhills 36.4 km Sea N/A N/A Poor Poor

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 8.7 km

Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 9.1 km

Castlerigg Stone Circle 15.3 km

Ullswater Steamers 27 km

Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 29.2 km

National Trust

Wordsworth House and Garden 3.4 km

Buttermere and Ennerdale 18.7 km

Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 24.9 km

Grasmere and Great Langdale 30.4 km

Coniston and Tarn Hows 34.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Cockermouth - River Cocker 2.9 km

Bassenthwaite Osprey Walk 8.8 km

Ullock Pike - Longside Edge - Skiddaw 8.8 km

Dodd Wood under Ullock Pike 8.9 km

Braithwaite, Stair and Newlands Beck 9.7 km

Local events

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday, 1 August 2024 – Thursday, 1 August 2024)

    Penrith, England 39.4 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.

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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