The Old Post Office Campsite
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- On the western edge of the Lake District National Park
- Bordered by the River Irt for swimming and salmon or trout fishing
- Showers, toilets, wifi and picnic benches
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling 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 (excluding couples) 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
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass tent pitch
6 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7.0m width x 5.0m depth (23.0ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 35.0m² (376.7ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20) 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric hardstanding and grass tent or motorhome pitch
6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 9.0m width x 9.0m depth (29.5ft width x 29.5ft depth) Calculated area: 81.0m² (871.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30) 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 8.0m width x 8.0m depth (26.2ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 64.0m² (688.9ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30) 1 night, 2 adults
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Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch (super)
8 people maximum Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 6.0m width x 9.0m depth (19.7ft width x 29.5ft depth) Calculated area: 54.0m² (581.3ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30) 1 night, 2 adults
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Electric hardstanding and grass campervan pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 7.0m width x 6.5m depth (23.0ft width x 21.3ft depth) Calculated area: 45.5m² (489.8ft²)
Arrival daysFrom £35 (£35) 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 76% of visitors View breakdown
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would stay here again
Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
New owners turning this site around. Very friendly. Done a…
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Electric hardstanding and grass tent or motorhome pitch
Liked: New owners turning this site around. Very friendly. Done a great job cleaning everything up. Lovely setting by the river
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No intention of venturing here again
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Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch (super)
Liked: Close proximity to river and nice pub with good food and drinks.
Disliked: Pitch-Up no longer taking bookings, perhaps because of the state of the site? The toilets and showers were filthy, full of leaves and had not been cleaned for days. Hair plugging the shower drain, hair clippings in the basins, skid marks in the toilet, no hot water. Hand driers not working and no heating. Only contact with owner was via a Ring camera, he could be anywhere in the world. No TV despite a Maxview socket, negligible wi-fi signal. Neither of the latter do I consider essential, but they were advertised as available. We left after 1 night having booked for 2.
Walks from the site involve walking a distance along narrow, quite busy roads, which should be approached with caution!
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From the manager: I am really sorry to hear that you had a bad experience, The Old Post Office Campsite is reopening under new management and we would love for you to return, please email us to discuss your disrupted booking. We can also recommend some lovely walks along the river that don't involve any roads.
Great site clean, peaceful with friendly staff, enjoyed my time there
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Fully-serviced hardstanding and grass touring pitch (super)
Liked: A hidden gem, lovely location by the river, very peaceful, friendly staff, clean toilets, nice sized fully serviced pitches
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Great staff, location next to river and pub, great facilities.
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Liked: Location, facilities, staff
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proximity to the river, fantastic scenery and great access to walks and…
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Liked: proximity to the river, fantastic scenery and great access to walks and nearby pub.
Disliked: Payable shower facilities
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Great location next to river. Great for walking.
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Liked: The site is easy to find, very clean has all the facilities we wanted. Site manager very helpful and chatty.
Disliked: Nothing
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Amazing facilities and management…
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Liked: Amazing facilities and management
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Great spot scenic spot. Close to great walks, lakes, mountains and even…
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Liked: Great spot scenic spot. Close to great walks, lakes, mountains and even the sea. Knowledgable friendly staff member.
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This has to be one of my favourite campsites ever! Lovely spot…
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Liked: This has to be one of my favourite campsites ever! Lovely spot right next to the river, facilities spotless and warm! Lovely welcome and information about where to swim etc. near to Waswater which is spectacular. Cafe a couple of miles away and dog friendly sky pub next door.
Disliked: Nothing
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Toilet block clean and warm. Again great guy running it.
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Liked: Great welcome - really great warden- on hand for a chat (if you want) and recommendations for the area.
Good pitches, all maintained even this late in season.
Pitch right next to the river .... which the dog loved.
Soggy weather but the pitch was well drained so not dragging in too much mud.
Ideal base for exploring ...
Pub at the end of the site.
Disliked: Nothing to dislike
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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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitchesThemes
Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Medium (26-50 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Tourer storage facilities Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
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
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Seascale | 7.7 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| St Bees | 18.2 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Silecroft | 20.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Haverigg | 24.3 km | Sea | Poor | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Walney West Shore | 31.9 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway 5.6 km
Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 23.6 km
Beatrix Potter Gallery 24.2 km
Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 25.2 km
Rydal Mount and Gardens 25.6 km
National Trust
Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 2.8 km
Buttermere and Ennerdale 16.9 km
Gondola' 20.1 km
Coniston and Tarn Hows 20.7 km
Grasmere and Great Langdale 22.9 km
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 3.3 km
MUNCASTER CASTLE 5.4 km
High Gillerthwaite - Red Pike Ridge Traverse - High Gillerthwaite 12.9 km
Seathwaite - Scafell Pike - Seathwaite 16.3 km
The Gables from Honister Pass 16.3 km
Local events
- Kendal Calling (Thursday, 31 July 2025 – Thursday, 31 July 2025)
Penrith, England 47.9 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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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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
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- When can I check in and check out of The Old Post Office Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Old Post Office Campsite? From R495,39 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.