The Old Post Office Campsite

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River views
River views
Aerial view, you can see the proximity of the pub!
Taken at the bottom end of the site - hook-ups spread across the site
Tranquil views of the river irt right in the back garden
A quiet day in may
Pop over to the bridge inn, just across from the campsite
Young explorer enjoying a sunny day by the river irt
River days = the best days for little feet and big imaginations
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Aerial view, you can see the proximity of the pub!
Taken at the bottom end of the site - hook-ups spread across the site
Tranquil views of the river irt right in the back garden

  • Quiet site on the western edge of the Lake District National Park
  • Bordered by the River Irt for swimming and salmon or trout fishing
  • Scenic picnic benches; dogs welcome; café 10 minutes' walk away
Established in 1951, The Old Post Office Campsite is in a royally fab location for anyone after a peaceful spot to explore the Lake District. Those looking for quiet stays can deliver themselves to this compact site, just on the western border of the Lake District National Park, to enjoy the very best of the area's spectacular setting. You can be at the little village of Santon Bridge in a jiffy (it's just a one-minute walk away) and with the River Irt bordering the site, you’ll likely agree The Old Post Office has got the whole package… Swim, paddle or just bask on the banks of the calm freshwater river that flows right along one side of the site, while avid anglers can scale the choice of catches to be had with salmon, sea and brown trout floundering from the waters. The site’s first-class facilities include modern toilets and showers, a laundry room with coin-operated machines, dishwashing sinks and wifi, with well-tended pathways all around the site and timber picnic benches to take in the mountains, river and countryside views. A gift shop and café are 10 minutes' walk away. Dogs are welcome too – and with all the walking opportunities in and around the Lakes, a holiday here should really deliver the goods for all…

Campground type

RV sites 10
Tent sites 7
Camper sites 14
Open all year
Opens
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).
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling 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 (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.
  • 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

Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

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Reviews

9

Overall rating from 336 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

89% would recommend this campground to a friend

87% would stay here again

What customers say

A tidy, peaceful riverside site in a scenic locale, perfect for exploring the Western Lakes. Spacious pitches, clean but slightly dated facilities (showers cost 50p). Staff are very friendly. Nearby pub offers good food, dog-friendly. Wi-Fi/cell signal can be spotty. Most guests loved it and want to return.

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Amazing location Low key site Not too many rules that can sometimes be…

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Ross T.

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Amazing location
Low key site
Not too many rules that can sometimes be off putting.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent location and facilities

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Chris F.

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely location, easy check in and good shower facilities.

Disliked Campsite could do more to monitor dogs off lead, we had a long line for ours but other people’s dogs were coming over into our pitch. WiFi at our pitch was poor.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site with clean facilities and access to the best spots

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Location, weather and facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

I would come here again.

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8 out of 10
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Scott K.

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked The small site with a level pitch.

Disliked Having to pay additional money to have a shower.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with clean facilities and level pitches

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9 out of 10
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Value for money
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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely site with pitches right on the river. Good clean toilet & showers. Nice friendly hosts.

Disliked Having to pay 50p for the showers!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly and professional welcome. Location, right on the river. Amazing views. Walks from site. Pub and…

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Julia P.

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Friendly and professional welcome.
Location, right on the river.
Amazing views.
Walks from site.
Pub and cafe short walk from site.
Spotless facilities

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent

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Steve H.

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked The site was well kept and toilet / shower blocks were spotless . Marcus and Gemma the site managers were friendly and knowledgeable. Great stay will be back next year

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautifull site & surroundings, good facilities

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Marjan D.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Beautifull site at a nice little stream (although it turned out we set up our tent at the wrong pitch: we accidentely stood at a campervan-pitch). Pub 5 minutes walk. Very nice hikes starting at the campsite. Good and clean facilities, e.g. a fridge and a freezer for the non-electrics.

Disliked Little papers with messages hung everywhere. Rather confusing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with very friendly staff and beautiful location

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Anonymous

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Very friendly staff. Campsite was well looked after and in a great location. Shower and toilet block very clean and well maintained. Clear communication throughout and would look to return.

Disliked Lost power overnight on first night (whole campsite)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful location. Good size pitches. Nice pub and tea rooms close by.…

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Wifi
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Anonymous

FHU cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite (super)

Liked Beautiful location. Good size pitches. Nice pub and tea rooms close by. Wardens very friendly and helpful.

Disliked Poor phone signal (not the parks fault). Wifi didn't work. TV point on pitch didn't work. It's difficult to give an accurate review as by what I can make out the previous tenants had let the site run down. The new couple seem very enthusiastic and keen to improve things, but it will take time. Will definitely go back again probably next year when hopefully things will be different. The place has loads of potential.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs 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 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 Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

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

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

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

Location

The Old Post Office Campsite

Santon Bridge

Wasdale

Holmrook

Cumbria

England

CA19 1UY

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.4021°N
3.371°W

Route directions

Please note - some satellite navigation systems suggest a route via Wrynose Pass and Hardknott Pass. These high level routes are not recommended in the dark, or in adverse weather conditions.

Nearest transport

Bus
13.5 mi Tangier Street
14.7 mi Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
14.7 mi Daffodil Hotel for Dove Cottage
Rail
3.4 mi Drigg Rail Station
3.6 mi Ravenglass Rail Station
4.6 mi Seascale Rail Station
Ferry
12.5 mi Torver (Coniston) Ferry Landing
12.6 mi Coniston Ferry Landing
12.7 mi Sunny Bank (Coniston) 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

Pull on your comfiest boots and walk yourself to merriment around these Cumbrian parts: just over five miles away in Wasdale is one of Britain’s tiniest churches, St Olafs, with its timber beams thought to have been made from Viking ships. Hikers, hotstep to the mighty heights of Scafell Pike and Great Gable (both about seven miles away) and Red Pike (approximately 20 miles north of the site). At the Wasdale Valley, as well as nurturing peaks aplenty, canoeists, kayakers and windsurfers alike will rapidly make their way to Wast Water, just five minutes from the site, the deepest lake in the UK. Cycling and walking routes around the lakes and mountains are plentiful, as are the chances for boating and fishing, but if you really want to go off-piste, you could try abseiling, climbing, a high ropes course, or even flying: hot air balloon and paragliding experiences are available for those who want to soar even higher than Scafell.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Seascale 4.8 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
St Bees 11.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Silecroft 12.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Haverigg 15.1 mi Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Walney West Shore 19.8 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway 3.5 mi

Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 14.6 mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery 15 mi

Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 15.7 mi

Rydal Mount and Gardens 15.9 mi

National Trust

Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 1.7 mi

Buttermere and Ennerdale 10.5 mi

Gondola' 12.5 mi

Coniston and Tarn Hows 12.9 mi

Grasmere and Great Langdale 14.2 mi

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 2.1 mi

MUNCASTER CASTLE 3.3 mi

High Gillerthwaite - Red Pike Ridge Traverse - High Gillerthwaite 8 mi

Seathwaite - Scafell Pike - Seathwaite 10.1 mi

The Gables from Honister Pass 10.2 mi

Local events

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday, July 31, 2025 – Thursday, July 31, 2025)

    Penrith, England 29.8 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Old Post Office Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Old Post Office Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Old Post Office Campsite? Pull on your comfiest boots and walk yourself to merriment around these Cumbrian parts: just over five miles away in Wasdale is one of Britain’s tiniest churches, St Olafs, with its timber … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Old Post Office Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  6:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Old Post Office Campsite? From $93.93 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.