The Lowther Arms

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  • Community-owned pub site a 10-minute walk from Mawbray Banks, Cumbria
  • Lake District National Park a half-hour drive; Carlisle 45 minutes
  • Beer garden with expansive views; toilet block and showers
Fancy adding a little feel-good factor to your camping holiday? By staying at The Lowther Arms, you’ll lend your support to a deserving project, for this traditional country pub (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays) in the heart of Mawbray village, in Cumbria, was rescued from closure by the local community, and any income generated by the site is invested back into the pub and its facilities. You too can make like the locals, settling down in a cosy corner for a pint and a meal (if you are planning an evening meal, you'll need to book well in advance as they are full most evenings – and take note again, the pub is closed on Monday and Tuesdays), or for a morning coffee and a quiet spell during which to plan the day’s activities. The site sits within the Solway Coast National Landscape, and there is plenty to do in the vicinity, starting (predictably enough) with the pretty spectacular coastline. The sandy dunes of Mawbray Banks (10 minutes’ walk) are home to protected species like the natterjack toad, plus birds like oystercatchers and curlews. As you walk along this vast stretch, you can also take in views of Scotland across the Solway Firth. Or you can head to Allonby (five minutes’ drive), a shingle beach popular with windsurfers. Hiking trails for all abilities, including a challenging scramble up Scafell Pike (England’s highest mountain), await at Lake District National Park, which is less than half an hour’s drive away – indeed, on a clear day, you can admire its hills from the beer garden. Well-behaved dogs are welcome at the site, and campfires are allowed. In addition to the pub toilets, guests also have access to a toilet block and showers.

Campground type

Tent sites 5
Camper sites 5
RV sites 5
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open now
Opens April 1
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Single-sex bookings of 2 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) 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.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • The pub is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, Apr 1 to

Open from Fri, Apr 3 to

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Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 152 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

97% would recommend this campground to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

Well-kept, quiet, friendly small campsite by community pub. Guests loved the clean facilities, great pub food/service, and staff's warm welcome. Ideal for coastal walks. Dog-friendly. Pods have underfloor heating. Limited restrooms/showers at peak times & spotty Wi-Fi are minor issues.

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Arrival date (latest first)

A absolutely fantastic weekend. Staff all…

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Richard T.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked A absolutely fantastic weekend. Staff all very friendly. Gorgeous location going back in 2 weeks. Food is beautiful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly Clean Great Value Site

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Denise H.

Camping pod

Liked Great value POD
Lovely small site sharing with approx 5 other tents/Motorhome & space given between pitches - Electric/water hook up
Easy check in
Staff helpful & friendly
Bins on site emptied regularly
With Lowther Arms (Community Pub) next to site offering Good food & Drinks
Doggy Friendly
Clean hot shower & 2 toilets at the Pub (available 24hrs)
WiFi a bonus
Beach 10min walk away

Disliked Nothing - Good value

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet and well maintained site. Great location and community owned pub

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Kelly B.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Spacious pitches, quiet, dark skies (wonderful for star gazing), amazing staff who are super friendly, pub and the food is wonderful, short walk to the beach. Well maintained site and facilities which is private for the site users. Dog and child friendly site, free WiFi.

Disliked Not enough facilities if it was full. Just 1 shower which is in the same room as the toilet and the sink to wash dishes, 1 extra separate toilet. No separate washing up area.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Food incredible. Great GF options and exceptionally clean!

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Karen L.

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Liked This is an outstanding campsite. Having toured for years in our van I can honestly say I have never been anywhere as tidy or clean! The attention to detail is explemary. Hosts amazing. Superb little spot on the soloway coast. Food exceptional. Gluten free fish and chips an absolute must!

Disliked There was nothing to dislike. Some people pass comment on waiting for shower and toilets however this is a small site with adequate facilities. There were 4 of us in August and none of us had to wait.

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Excellent little site with level pitches what more can you ask for ..

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Helen G.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked The peace, quiet and sunshine made our stay very enjoyable ..we had the bonus of the pub open on the Sunday where we ate and it was by far the best pub food we've had in a good while. Very friendly and would definitely stay again..

Disliked Wasn't a huge issue but only 1 shower and when there's a few adults timing is needed..

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Quite site. Worth the money…

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gary l.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Quite site.
Worth the money

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely small camping stop.

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Sarah U.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked We stayed for a night here, the pub was closed on the Monday (sadly, as it looked like a lovely place) but we were meet warmly and were made to feel very welcome. The shower room was lovely, one of the best we have had. Really cute place. We had our older child with us but for younger children there is a playground right outside. We had a nice windy walk along the beach.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Ok for Short break as not many facilities ,staff friendly,

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Anonymous

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Nice small private site , close to beach ideal for short stay over

Disliked Only 1 shower with WC in plus additional wc through gate in beer garden attached to pub no dishwashing facilities people parking over exit gate in pub carpark restricting access to site expensive for what you get

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Lovely peaceful site, short walk to…

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Diane W.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Lovely peaceful site, short walk to the beach. Very clean facilities. Pub and beer garden on site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean facilities, electric hook up, water, Elson point

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David A.

Power optional grass campsite

Liked Lovely quite location, fantastic community pub, fantastic food, friendly staff

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Gastronomic delight Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Pub campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up for caravans Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

The Lowther Arms

Mawbray Village

Allonby

Cumbria

England

CA15 6QT

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.80629°N
3.42038°W

Nearest transport

Bus
10.2 mi Fairfield Junior School
10.3 mi Gallowbarrow
12.4 mi Bus Station
Rail
4.8 mi Aspatria Rail Station
7.2 mi Maryport Rail Station
9 mi Flimby Rail Station
Ferry
18 mi Nichol End (Derwentwater) Ferry Landing
18.4 mi Keswick Ferry Landing
18.7 mi Hawes End Derwentwater 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

Senhouse Roman Museum (15 minutes’ drive) is the place to learn more about the Roman history of this area. The collection of artefacts on display here includes votive slabs, military altars and pottery unearthed at a nearby Roman fort said to date from the first century AD. If you have an animal lover in your party, why not make them happy with a trip to Lake District Wildlife Park (half an hour)? In addition to displays starring the resident birds of prey, you can get up close and personal to lemurs and meerkats, or stroll with an alpaca. All these experiences are accompanied by spectacular, far-reaching views of Bassenthwaite Lake. The border city of Carlisle (45 minutes) is worth a visit for its 11th-century castle, where Mary Queen of Scots was held captive in the 1500s, and its medieval cathedral, with an elegant Flemish altarpiece. You can also go for a pleasant stroll through Bitts Park or on Hadrian's Wall Path, along the River Eden.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Allonby 2.7 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Southerness 8.6 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Sandyhills 13.1 mi Sea N/AN/APoorPoor
Rockcliffe 15.5 mi Estuary N/APoorPoorPoor
St Bees 23.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

John Paul Jones Cottage Museum & Visitor Centre 9 mi

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 14.6 mi

Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 16.4 mi

Castlerigg Stone Circle 19 mi

Robert Burns Centre 19.7 mi

National Trust

Wordsworth House and Garden 10.1 mi

Buttermere and Ennerdale 19.8 mi

Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 26.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Carsethorn - Powillimount - Arbigland 10.1 mi

Cockermouth - River Cocker 10.2 mi

MERSEHEAD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 04/11/2003) 11 mi

CAMPFIELD MARSH (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 14/11/2006) 11.5 mi

WORKINGTON HALL 12.3 mi

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 The Lowther Arms have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Lowther Arms dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Lowther Arms? Senhouse Roman Museum (15 minutes’ drive) is the place to learn more about the Roman history of this area. The collection of artefacts on display here includes votive slabs, military altars and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Lowther Arms?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.

    If arriving after 7pm Mon-Sat or 4pm Sunday please let the site know in advance

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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Lowther Arms? From $33.63 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.