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Castlerigg Farm Camping And Caravan Site
Castlerigg
(lake District)
Keswick
Cumbria (Browse area)
CA12 4TE
Tel: 017687 72479 or 07495523829
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Pitches: Depends on tent sizes
Open: 01/01/2025 to 31/12/2025
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 Tent Pitches |
 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 Hardstanding Pitches |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 Baby Changing Facilities |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 Battery Charging |
 Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 Kitchen Facilities |
 Freezer / Fridge |
 Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop On Site |
 Bar <1 mile |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 No Fishing |
 No Wild Swimming |
 Indoor Pool <1 mile |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 Horse Riding <5 miles |
 Cycle Hire <1 mile |
 Golf <5 miles |
 Tennis <1 mile |
 No Beach |
 Watersports <1 mile |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
 Open All Year |
 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: July 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Johnwalton |
1 review from this member |
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 Stayed here for two night with my wife and litte boy. This is the first time we stayed at castlerigg. The site is clean and friendly but most of all is a quiet site and is very strict about the 10.30pm no noise rule which we found to are liking, with no group just families and couples. The site has great views of keswick and the lakes, when it was not rianing (it rain for the two days off and on, mostly on).
The toilets are very clean, shower's cost 50p for three and a half minutes and the hot water is very hot.There's a clean washing up area in the main block next to the shop. The shop is stocked with food and camping basics .But the site has no hookup for tents.
In keswick a trip around the lake by boat is a must and has great walks, shops and the best of all the pubs
An excellent site and will retun in august 
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| Date of Visit: July 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Jawa |
4 reviews from this member |
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Very well run site, plenty of space where we were there in at the start of July.
Did not eat in the Café as thought the prices were a bit too high to tempt us. Maybe add something like Cheese toasties to the menu.
Fantastic views from the campsite and also walked up Walla Crag and another great view.
Water is VERY hot in the pot wash room which is great to wash up with but would be dangerous for kids, not they do much washing up!
In Keswick there is a CO-OP supermarket which is ok but also a Booths Supermarket which is much better but you have to pay for parking which is refunded if you spend over £5 in the shop.
We will defiantly be going back, thanks to the No Noise after 10:30 policy.
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| Date of Visit: June 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: The Walker Rambler |
6 reviews from this member |
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Once again I stopped at this campsite for 5 nights and once again, I cannot fault the site or its facilities.If anything, it has improved with the addition of the barn conversion / restaurant although the only fault I have is the size of the breakfasts. I think they could include a lighter breakfast for those that can't eat enormous quantities in the morning.
Once again the facilities were faultless and spotless and the views from the site once again were tremendous.
I still think that this is the best site in the Lake District and I have stoppped at lots of different sites this year.
Thanks again to all the staff on the site and I will be back soon.
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| Date of Visit: May 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Storeman_uk |
10 reviews from this member |
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Went for a 3 night stay which turned into a four night stay. We were tempted by the 10:30 no noise rule as we have had camping trips spoiled by noisy people in the past.
The campsite is basic but has all that is necessary. The toilets and showers are clean but would benefit from a little expansion, 4 cubicles and 3 showers in the gents means that only the early risers get to use the facilities without queuing.
The showers cost 50p for around 3.5 minutes which initially seemed expensive but I was surprised when the water was still running after I had washed and stood under the pleasantly hot water just soaking.
There are 2 fields, one seems to be flatter than the other and you guessed it, we got the sloping field. We set up our pitch at the top of the field. It was extremely windy and when it rained our choice of pitch prooved to be fortunate as the lower end of the field got a little muddy due to all the pedestrian traffic visiting the facilities and shop. On clear days the views are magnificent from virtually everywhere on the site.
The shop is surprisingly well stocked in the essentials in both food and camping equipment whuich was fortunate for us as we had left our pans and kettle at home. I cna personally recommend the locally produced bread, bacon and sausage that they sell.
The site provides a dedicated freezer for your freezer blocks which is accessible 24/7 in the reception. They charge 20p per block which is donated to the Air Ambulance service.
The no noise rule is enforced and the staff walk round every night reminding those that are chatting just before the cutoff point.
The staff also walk round checking if your car is displaying the ticket they give you on check in. This I suspect is to prevent people booking in and then being joined by others later on.
The pitch prices were reasonable and seem to be based on the size of tent rather than on the number of occupants. Our 12 man tent with 4 occupants and car was charged at £20 per night which is the same as we were charged last year using a smaller tent.
The field we pitched in was more crowded than I would have liked, I personally like the idea of not having another tent within feet but it wasn't as croweded as other sites I have visited.
It is a pleasant walk down into Keswick but the journey back can be heavy going due to pretty steep hills. If you are tempted to take your car with you at night then be aware that the staff close the barrier at night so you may end up having to leave you car at the entrance and walk back to your pitch.
The recently opened cafe is a little pricey but the servings are large. We had breakfast there on the morning we left. I barely managed to finish my 'Full English'.
The staff are friendly and helpful but not in your face when you want to be left alone.
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| Date of Visit: May 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Khyamcamper |
1 review from this member |
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Stayed here for 2 nights over the weekend while doing the Keswick Mountain Festival triathlon.
This is the first time I have stayed at Castlerigg, I was tempted by the 'No Noise after 1030' rule and the promise of fantastic scenery.
Arrived about 3pm and was told I could pitch where I wanted. There was plenty of space and checking in took only a couple of minutes. The views were stunning and all the available spaces seemed to be great so it didnt matter where you pitched.
Toilet block on par with any others in the area and while having to pay for a shower (50p) is slightly unusual these days, the water was scalding and was most welcome post-race.
Decent walk into Keswick, the kids complained on the way back but then they are teenagers!
The restaurant is new apparently and looks very smart. We decided to treat ourselves on the last night which was a cold one. Inside there was a roaring log fire which almost had us asleep in our soup. Food was superb but not cheap. However when its as good as this you dont mind. Portions were huge and having ordered soup and a main, began to regret it.
An early night beckoned and the no noise rule meant a full nights sleep.
An exellent site and one I will return to many more times.
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| Date of Visit: May 2008 |
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| Reviewer: Julester66 |
12 reviews from this member |
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We hadn't originally planned to visit this site but Castlerigg Hall across the road. However, the Hall site was very boggy so we tried this one. We were well aware of the 'no noise after 10.30pm' rule but did not realise quite how strict this was. It literally means 'no noise', not even talking quietly. I heard a group of four older people who were sat talking at 10.45pm being told 'I know you're only talking but.'. I would advise people to be warned that no noise after 10.30pm seems to really mean be in bed asleep. Which is fine as long as you are aware of this before you arrive.
The noise issue aside this site has absolutely stunning views. There are several good hill walks that give amazing views over the lake and Keswick.
The showers and toilets were reasonably clean though, I felt, a little dear. It cost me £1 to shower myself and my young daughter.
I would not visit the site again simply because when I'm on holiday I sometimes like to stay up until 11!
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| Date of Visit: May 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Stephanie1dp |
1 review from this member |
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This is such a nice, friendly, clean and quiet site with great views.
I've stayed in loads of sites in the Lakes and this is definitely one of the best and I will go back again.
Great location for a walk up Skiddaw.
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| Date of Visit: May 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: ChrisinBlackpool |
2 reviews from this member |
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This weekend was a special one for myself and so although there were camp sites in the lakes much nearer to the walk I wanted to do, there really was no choice but to stay again at Castlerigg Farm.
The only thing that changes there is that it gets better, and better.
The new cafe looks amazing although I can not tell you what the food is like, we cooked our own.
I can tell you the toilets are still as clean as ever, that there was still hot water, and that Doris's welcome is always warm, if firm.
Break the 10.30 rule and you WILL be asked to leave. Something I personally think is brilliant.
There is no flashy club house on this site, no swimming pool, no kids club, no kids play ground even.
There is a view possibly only matched by that of the NT's site at the foot of Scafell Pike.
To be blunt, if you come to this site and have a terrible holiday something very serious must have gone down, it really is so peaceful. Ohh did I forget to mention it is currently one of the cheapest in the Lakes?
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| Date of Visit: April 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: The Walker Rambler |
6 reviews from this member |
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I have visited this campsite many times before and it is always a pleasure to camp here. The site owner always sticks to the silence rules at night-times. Facilities are excellent including the shop and the shower/toilet facilities and the laundry and dish washing facilities. The staff are always very helpful. I will look forward to visiting again especially now they have breakfast and evening meal facilities on the site. Also the views from the site are tremendous in all directions especially on a clear day.
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| Date of Visit: October 2007 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Brendanr2004 |
671 reviews from this member |
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This is a nice site in a cracking location, overlooking Derwentwater, Keswick and just below Walla Crag. There are no hardstanding pitches, so, after a night of rain, our van had to be towed off. Facilities are clean and well maintained, but there is a charge for showers, which I though was a little expensive as we'd paid £21 for four people for the night. The staff are very helpful and accommodating. Very quiet site with a 'No noise after 10.30' rule.
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