Lowther Holiday Park

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Lowther holiday park
Lowther castle

  • Dog-friendly site on a private, wooded riverside in the Eden Valley
  • A 10-minute drive from Ullswater and 15 minutes from Lowther Castle
  • Bar and shop; fly fishing available in the river Lowther
Whether it’s an active or a lazy Lake District getaway you have in mind, Lowther Holiday Park will get the opening scenes rolling splendidly. What might these scenes look like? Well, when you’re not unwinding in the site’s 40-acre managed woodland in the Eden Valley or paddling in the river running through the site, you might be out boating on Ullswater, which is accessible from Pooley Bridge 10 minutes’ drive away. Have a gander at the medieval ruins of Lowther Castle & Gardens, which lie at the end of a quiet 40-minute woodland walk from the site. Then, recharge your batteries at one of the period pubs in Askham, 10 minutes’ drive away from the site. Those of you who prefer a picnic lunch will be pleased to know that Lowther Holiday Park has a fully-stocked mini market, which also supplies essential camping equipment and gas. There’s a family-run bar on site with outdoor entertainment in the summer and Sky Sports for those who can’t bear to miss a match day. Down a mile-long, newly-laid and private tarmac drive lined with mature trees, this place really feels like a wildlife haven. The long Lowther river snakes through the site, so wade around the shallows and keep your eyes peeled for native red squirrels, wild rabbits and birds. You wouldn’t guess that junction 40 on the M6 is just 10 minutes’ drive away. Access to the site is through the scenic village of Eamont Bridge.

Campground type

RV & Motorhome sites 15
Tent sites 20
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Caravans for hire 4
Caravan sites 15
Open now
Opens 1 March

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
  • This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 1 Mar to

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Reviews

8.4

Overall rating from 393 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulBush

85% would recommend this campground to a friend

80% would stay here again

What customers say

A well-kept, quiet spot with lovely woodland and river walks. Staff are friendly. Showers and toilets mostly clean and roomy, some a bit old-fashioned. Great bakery and pub. Families love the play areas and safety. Some mention older facilities, occasional noise, and tricky pitch setups.

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Zena L.

Powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked Nice park staff really helpful had problem getting into shower block which was sorted really quickly. Showers good shame they don’t stay on longer
Great walks and loved the river. Nice and quiet this time of the year

Disliked Nothing

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Clean site, two toilet blocks, lots…

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Jen T.

Powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked Clean site, two toilet blocks, lots of toilets and showers all kept clean. Friendly bar on site.

Disliked The only slight niggle was the water in the washing up and toilet blocks took ages to get warm.

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Lovely site, quiet with a lovely…

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Anonymous

Powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked Lovely site, quiet with a lovely walk to Lowther Castle, running alongside the river. Very peaceful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

I enjoyed it here and will be back

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Janette C.

Powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked I loved the location. Friendly staff. Good value. Didn’t use bakery or the bar so can’t comment. Pitch was ok. Fantastic walks straight from the site in particular Lowther castle and gardens.

Disliked Disliked is probably too strong a word but the toilet and shower facilities are a little dated but not a “I’m not coming again” dislike.”

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What a fabulous site with beautiful…

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Michelle W.

Powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked What a fabulous site with beautiful surroundings.

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Locatie, mooie plek…

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Bert M.

Powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked Locatie, mooie plek

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Really close to M6, peaceful woodland…

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Zosia S.

Powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked Really close to M6, peaceful woodland oasis.

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Will be going back

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Anthony S.

Powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked Very tidy site
Friendly staff
Excellent facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Séjour d’étape très relaxant

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Anonymous

Powered grass and gravel caravan site

Liked Le site est très naturel,paisible et bien entretenu .l’accueil est parfait,très cordial.

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level pitches an ok.site for 1 night stop

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Anonymous

Powered grass and gravel caravan site (super)

Liked closeness to motorway for a stop of in way to york

Disliked very outdated toilets showerblock. Closed the ones right next to our pitch for "maintenance " The 2 days we were there no one was near this shower toilet block. I presume it was because site not busy and didn't want to clean 2 blocks easier to close 1. Shop not open either and resturant doesn't do food.

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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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Bush Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

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

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Motorhome service point Seasonal sites

Location

Lowther Holiday Park

Eamont Bridge

Penrith

Cumbria

England

CA10 2JB

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.63146°N
2.73469°W

Route directions

Check in at the top of the drive, next to reception. You will need a gate code to enter the site.

Nearest transport

Coach
3.7 km Rail Station
26.5 km Bus Station
26.9 km Kelsick Road opposite Library
Rail
3.7 km Penrith North Lakes Rail Station
8.4 km Langwathby Rail Station
13.4 km Lazonby & Kirkoswald Rail Station
Ferry
6.4 km Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
10.6 km Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing
16.7 km Glenridding Ullswater 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

Set an early alarm, because you’ll want plenty of time to explore the Lake District’s second-largest lake. There’s a 20-mile path around Ullswater, which is accessible from Pooley Bridge (10 minutes’ drive). So, take it all in on foot, or opt for the boat hire and cruises if you’d like to cover as much ground (or rather, water) as possible in one go. Haweswater Reservoir (half an hour) isn’t as busy as Ullswater, making it a great pick for more peaceful days out hiking. Penrith (10 minutes) will pick up the pace once again; there’s the popular Beacon Hill hike for those not done with the outdoorsy adventures and a museum and 14th-century castle for those interested in a slice of history. As Lowther Holiday Park is so close to the A66 and the M6, it’s not so tricky to take a day trip to the Yorkshire Dales National Park (45 minutes), Hexham (an hour and 15 minutes) or Barnard Castle (an hour and five minutes) either.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Allonby 47.5 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

The Rheged Centre 3.5 km

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 5.3 km

Ullswater Steamers 16.7 km

Castlerigg Stone Circle 23.7 km

Rydal Mount and Gardens 26 km

National Trust

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 8.9 km

Townend 27.2 km

Grasmere and Great Langdale 28.4 km

Windermere and Troutbeck 29.3 km

Beatrix Potter Gallery 33.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

ASKHAM HALL 2.8 km

LOWTHER CASTLE 3.1 km

DALEMAIN 4.8 km

Pooley Bridge - Loadpot Hill - Howtown - Pooley Bridge 5.9 km

Pooley Bridge and Heughscar Hill 5.9 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Lowther Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Lowther Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Lowther Holiday Park? Set an early alarm, because you’ll want plenty of time to explore the Lake District’s second-largest lake. There’s a 20-mile path around Ullswater, which is accessible from Pooley Bridge (10 minutes’ drive). … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Lowther Holiday Park?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.

    Reception is located on the left at the top of the drive.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Lowther Holiday Park? From $57.74 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.