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Ravenglass Camping And Caravanning Club Site
A595
Ravenglass
Cumbria (Browse area)
CA18 1SR
Tel: 01229 717250
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Pitches: 70
Open: 06/02/2026 to 02/11/2026
06/02/2027 to 02/11/2027
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 Tent Pitches |
 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 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 |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop On Site |
 Bar <5 miles |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 No Fishing |
 No Wild Swimming |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 No Cycle Hire |
 No Golf |
 No Tennis |
 No Beach |
 No Watersports |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 No Dog Walk |
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| Date of Visit: April 2008 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Cyclingdoglucy |
1 review from this member |
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 We have just returned today after a 2 day break at ravenglass what a great site the place is spotlessly clean.
The showers and toilet block are the best we have seen with really nice hot water.and fresh flowers in a vase in the ladies washroom.
The staff were very helpful and friendly.
The beach is close and the local pub serves good beer.(the ratty arms) 
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| Date of Visit: February 2008 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: GeeEmm |
3 reviews from this member |
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Just returned from this lovely site which we chose for our very first Caravanning holiday. Site staff were faultlessly friendly and helpful, as were the locals in the Ratty Arms, (good basic food at very reasonable prices).
The only thing I would add to the other reviews on here is to take care if approaching the site via Barrow in the south.
As a first time tow-er, I found the last few miles of the route to be quite daunting. Very steep inclines mixed in with 90 degree bends made it very tricky going. Ravenglass locals told me that even some experienced caravanners had come in for a pint to calm their nerves after taking that route.
I'd recommend approaching via Whitehaven and following the road down the coast. This is the route I chose to take home even though it added plety of miles to my journey.
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| Date of Visit: November 2007 |
Unit: Other |
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| Reviewer: Atomic al |
1 review from this member |
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One reviewer said it was a long way to go on the road from Ravenglass to Barrow before you could find good food. Not true. Try Millstones Barn just before entering the village of Bootle - about 7 miles. Beautiful bakery and excellent little restauraunt/tearoom (not sure if it's open evenings). Also sells good local food and gifts. For evening meals if you don't want to wait for grub in the Ratty Arms at Ravenglass the Brown Cow at Waberthwaite (3 miles south) does decent Cumbrian food. Also, inland a good bet is one of the two pubs or posher restaurant at Nether Wasdale, the Strands pub at Santon Bridge is fine (tea room and gift shop nearby) and the George IV at Eskdale Green is in a lovely spot, again with Cumbrian food (vegetarians tend to starve in this County but the sausages and ham are the best!). There are more but if you ask the campsite owners about how to get to any of the above I'm sure they'll help.
I don't really spend all my time eating. Just know the area very well.
Have a good 2008 everone.
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| Date of Visit: October 2007 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Elainesayer |
1 review from this member |
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We have just got home after having a lovely weekend at Ravenglass. It is a first class site, beautifully kept and well laid out.
The Shower and toilet block are second to none - spotlessly clean, up to date showers (with no timers or buttons to press every ten seconds) - very good water pressure and loads of hot water. Very good free hairdryer (in the ladies). Also the shower block was warm and roomy with plenty of hooks and a good dressing area and bench in each shower.
The reception to the site is also a very well stocked shop, selling most things which one might need. There is also an information room with leaflets on the surrounding area and its attractions plus games for children. Very impressive.
The pitches are well planned out, level and plenty of space on all four sides - giving each unit plenty of privacy. The site is treed and the whole effect is very relaxing and a treat for people who like wildlife and birds.
The hook ups and services are well placed and there is a good motorhome service point and chemical disposal facility.
The site lighting is well spaced and at night the subdued lights are very good.
The local area is a lot nicer than we thought - plenty of places to visit and a wide variety of places to walk - to suit all abilities. In Ravenglass (a short walk away) there are good eating places at reasonable prices. The town/village is very old and has plenty of history - a walk along the shoreline is a must. The narrow guage railway in the town is well worth going on and the station cafe was very popular with the passengers.
Last but not least - the Manager of the site and his staff are pleasant, efficient and so helpful, both on the telephone and on site. Really nice people.
We shall certainly go back again and again.
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| Date of Visit: September 2007 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Senapod |
1 review from this member |
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We have just returned home after a fantastic week at this site. Never been before but will be returning. There is so much to do here that we couldn't fit everything in to one week. People have complained about there being only two showers per gender but we were there when the site was completely full and never had any problem. I only had to wait two minutes on one morning. They are clean and the power shower is brilliant. The couple who looked after us upon arrival, Andy and Di were very nice and very helpful. The hard standing is a bit hard on the feet so take some good flip flops otherwise no probs there. The shop sells metal pegs if needed. The pitches are a nice size and easy to access. The telly pic is none too brilliant but a coax cable is rentable from the shop for one pound a day with a tenner deposit refundable which gives the various free view channels.
Other amenities on site IE washing etc are all very clean and even washing up is on the inside with about three sinks. The site is set within tree coverage and a field to the rear which gives a lovely view to that side of the site. A few minutes walk up a little lane brings you to a Roman bath house with details of a garrison being in the area. Further on up the lane approx two or three miles signposted Muncaster will bring you to the castle.
We had a full day there and the castle itself has little hand held units to enable you to hear the history of this wonderful place brought alive by the present Pennington family members.
The owl sanctuary is great and live shows at the back of the castle with some of its members are not to be missed. Excellent photo opportunity's.
The little train ride via lil ratty takes you up to Dalesgarth and from there you can wander around to your hearts content. We made the pilgrimage up to the waterfall (Ghyll) leave the station and turn right onto the little lane walk about 600 yards and turn left (signposted)and go up past the car park. All in all about 1.5mile away through lovely woodland. Be warned its a bit of a climb up there and near the top it is a little slippery and care is needed. Wast water is worth a visit for the beautiful scenery and don't forget to take a picnic with you. It can only be reached from the West side so take the A595 and go towards Whitehaven for about five miles and turn right at Gosforth, this will take you up there.
Just off site the Rattyarms pub was not what we thought it was going to be and we were rather disappointed with the layout inside. To be fair we didn't taste the food and we have heard others say they enjoyed it. We preferred the little cafe on the other side of the station which did excellent traditional cooking and the breakfasts and steak pies were all lovely.
Also if you drive to Gosforth and go past the village you will see the Red Admiral. This pub is clean and does excellent food especially the steaks. Try it believe me. We saw a couple of pubs within Gosforth which advertises food but we never got the opportunity to try them. Be warned if you drive towards Barrow you will drive forever before seeing anything worth stopping for as far as food goes. Nearest Morrisons is in White Haven which is approx 15 miles away so be warned to stock up or otherwise visit the town which is very charming with plenty of shops and other attractions.
Ie the rum trail.(didn't get to it this time) or even the sellafield visitors centre. Which are all lined up for when we return. We had a brilliant time and found it very relaxing on this site and we recommend you try it.
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Grass pitches (some with EHU) for tents, motorhomes, VW-sized campervans (no caravans). Refurbished toilets, showers and laundry. Peace is the watchword on the campsite - catering mainly for families and couples with silence after 10.30pm. Don't forget your marshmallows - campfires are allowed in selected areas. Nearby shop and pub. And there's an added extra: the site sits along the route of the Ravenglass and Eskdale Steam Railway line, with it's own station. Choo Choo! Find out more here
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| Date of Visit: July 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Jaycee13 |
3 reviews from this member |
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This was the first time camping for me and as we were not arriving till 7.00pm Saturday night, my main worry was being able to get the tent up in good time. Helpful staff showed us to our pitch at the top end of the site. Peaceful setting and ideal for our ride up to wastwater. Any worries about the showers and toilets were dispelled as these were in tip top condition.
Due to working every Saturday the fact you can book a pitch here means you are not chancing find a site that is full(after 2hrours driving up).
Certainly will use the site again as it's not too far from some great rides and walks.
We cooked our own meals but it was nice to know that the pub wasn't that far from the site.
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| Date of Visit: May 2007 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Zozzer |
21 reviews from this member |
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Situated just off the A595 the site is well signposted and easily found. On arrival your greeted with an aurora of tranquillity, it almost overflows with it, and you just know your in for a enjoyable stay. Site office doubles as a shop and with a limited stock of those things you forgot to bring.
The site is small, but well managed to a very high standard. The majority of pitches appear to be level and hard-standing. The showers and toilets were both spotlessly clean and well heated. However there are only two showers in both male and female causes queueing. Not a major problems, but at the height of the season when it's hot and sticky, lack of facilities may be a problem. My wife reports that there are no private cubicles for women who just want a quick top half body wash.
Going back to the showers, they are the best we have come across. Extremely powerful & invigorating ( 5 star ).
The surrounding area in peacefully quiet despite being within walking distance of the Ravenglass & Eskdale railway which was our reason for our weekend visit. The village itself sadly and I'm not trying to be harsh, looks lifeless, although there are a couple of pubs.
Also within easy reach are Muncaster Castle and the Roman Bathhouse (site showers are much better).
To be fair, Ravenglass is off the beaten track, but that would makes it appealing to people who want to explore the Cumbrian coast without venturing into the heart of the oversubscribed Lake District.
All in all, excellent site, but suggest more showers are needed.
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| Date of Visit: May 2007 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Coolhandluke11 |
2 reviews from this member |
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This site was our FIRST location in our New (to us) caravan and it couldn't have been better. Set in a wooded gently sloping area, the motorhomes caravans or tents sit in amongst the trees on hardstanding pitches mainly. All seemed to have an electric hook up.
If you are a tele adict there is no TV reception there but you can plug into the sites system for a pound a night and tenner deposit on the aerial cable.
There was plenty of room between pitches and they were pretty level and it was very peaceful and tranquil.
Facilities were very clean but not plentiful. Saying that I only had to wait a few minutes for a shower and it was free. There is also a family shower which my wife and little daughter took advantage of.
The site staff were very friendly and helpful as well.
Some review here says that novice caravanners beware as the road to it is steep. Well this was MY FIRST time towing a caravan and I had no problems what so ever getting there.
Ravenglass itself is OK but there is plenty around there to keep you busy. Sellerfield visitor center if you like nuclear power, or not, St Bees is a nice seaside place to visit as well.
The little train from Ravanglass to (can't remember name) is very expensive for what it is. There's nothing at the other end either. Don't bother unless you are really into steam trains or wasting money.
The Roman Bath house is worth a look as well. Ask at reception to find it though. But basically it is left out the site and about a 5 minute walk towards Muncaster along a private road.
We would go back again as we liked the "atmosphere" on site.
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| Date of Visit: April 2007 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Pattinson family |
1 review from this member |
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Just returned from the most fantastic site that we have ever had the pleasure of visiting. Site was immaculate as were the facilities. Craig and Sandra who run the site were incredibly helpful and friendly.
Anyone who claims on other reviews that there was nothing to do obviously did not take the time to fully explore the area. We have three sons and found that we found so much to do that we are having to return to explore further. Sellafield may be on the horizon but it does have a very impressive visitors centre and is well worth taking the time to visit as the children had a great time there. A car is fairly essential to be able to explore but this is a necessary requirement when visiting any lake district campsite.
Well done to the site management, keep up the good work !
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| Date of Visit: October 2006 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Loukell |
4 reviews from this member |
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I also have mixed feelings off this site. Lovely clean and friendly site but in totally the wrong place. There was nothing there, we had to travel miles to the nearest shops and had a lovely view of sellafield nuclear power station.{oh my god}
Everyone was in bed for 10 and up at the crack of dawn. I have a 13 and 15 yr old daughter totally nothing for them to do. I asked the camp management if there was anything local for the children to do the swimming pool and cinema were a 40 mile drive away. Will not be visiting here again.
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Nestling in the beautiful Eskdale Valley close to Scafell, England's highest mountain and Wastwater, this site is a children's paradise in the heart of the Lake District. The first thing that meets you on arrival is the pond, fed by a stream and usually full of children paddling and playing on tyre rafts. The playground has zip wires, climbing frames, tyre rope-swings and adventure courses.
Grass pitches (some with EHU) for tents, motorhomes, VW-sized campervans (no caravans). Refurbished toilets, showers and laundry. Peace is the watchword on the campsite - catering mainly for families and couples with silence after 10.30pm. Don't forget your marshmallows - campfires are allowed in selected areas. Nearby shop and pub. And there's an added extra: the site sits along the route of the Ravenglass and Eskdale Steam Railway line, with it's own station. Choo Choo! Find out more here
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| Date of Visit: August 2006 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Sean P |
13 reviews from this member |
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Mmm. Mixed feelings really. I can first say that the management are really nice and helpful. However our large 22ft outfit ended up in a small hard standing pitch, whilst little 2 berths had the big ones - bad planning as we had informed him on booking on our size.
This is a horrendous site to get to - about an hour on the winding and steep A road to get there - there is no other way in - new tourers beware. On the extreme west of the lakes on the coast. ! washer and dryer, 2 showers per sex but holds about 60 units - way too little facilities.
Not a lot to do unless you drive out. A couple of minutes walk is the narrow gauge railway which is good fun if not a little pricey. There is the Ratty Arms which is very busy and sells decent food - however when we went it was absolutely filthy and seems to always have been that way. Was worried our nearly 2 year old would crawl around. Unfortunately there is little competition as the next boozer around is a few miles away.
Little for kids to do once the little park next tot he pub has been explored. No shops for 11 miles so you have to make do with the site shop which is ok but limited.
If you live nearby then it's worth it as it is immaculately clean and nicely laid out but a little cramped. Not worth it for a long haul as there are better and easier to get too sites with lots more to do for everyone with better facilities and nearer civilisation.
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| Date of Visit: July 2006 |
Unit: Trailer Tent |
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| Reviewer: Paul Fearn |
2 reviews from this member |
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Arrived in gorgeous sunshine and it stayed with us (apart from a short shower in the early hours) for 10 days! Lovely site, nicely laid out. The pitch we had was hard standing, which was a first for us with a trailer tent, luckily the camp staff advised on booking we would need the rock pegs otherwise we would have struggled pitching.
Toilets and showers are spotlessly clean, although only 2 showers never had to wait. Nice walk for dogs directly off site, and can be on the estuary beach within a few minutes. 2 pubs within a 5 minute walk, both will take well behaved dogs. Recommend going on the Ratty train journey, cost £20 for 2 adults and 2 dogs, all 4 of us enjoyed it. Worth having a walk round the grounds of Muncaster Castle, could not go into the Castle itself as do not take dogs, but OK for grounds and the incredible Owl sanctuary, who do a display with a few of the birds, great commentary of one of the handlers, a scouser with a great sense of humour. Highly recommend the site.
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| Date of Visit: July 2006 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Vicster |
5 reviews from this member |
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Just to echo some of the comments already made by previous visitors; BOOK IN ADVANCE!
We didn't and even though we turned up before lunch time and it wasn't school holidays, the place was full. As we didn't require hook-up, the very friendly owner gave us his last spot at the top of the site, amongst a few tents. Actually this was perfect as our view was of a field full of horses, rather than other campers and caravans! Long walk to the toilets though!
Showers and toilets were fabulously clean but queues from 7am for use of the 2 showers per block.
The remains of a roman bath house are a 5 minute stroll from the park and Ravenglass is 10 minutes down the hill. No post office or shop when we visited, as they were being refurbished, so only 1 shop in the hamlet which sold crafts and little else. Come prepared! On-site shop well stocked with most essentials and also has fresh meat from local butcher.
Excellent site.
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| Date of Visit: May 2006 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Pixmaker |
1 review from this member |
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All I can say is that it is the best site I have stayed at. The management is friendly and really helpful; a very casual atmosphere. They made sure that the space you had was suitable for your needs, and could change if needed. The washing and shower units were beautifully clean and the addition of a vase of flowers in the women's shower block were a bonus! :-)
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| Date of Visit: May 2006 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Kahns |
38 reviews from this member |
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This is a top rank site for caravans and tents, and for motor homes it's one of the best. The motor home service point is easily accessible, the pitches are good quality hard standings (most seem to be reasonably level but you might find levellers a benefit) and length seems to be no problem.
The location is ideal for those motor-homers who prefer not to move their vehicles once on site. The mainline rail station is about 200 yards away with services to Barrow (south) and Carlisle (north), and to places of interest in between, such as Maryport, Whitehaven and Sellafield. And La'al Ratty (narrow gauge railway) runs through Eskdale from Ravenglass to more or less the foot of Hardknott Pass.
And a great idea: hire a car from the site (when we were there this was £28 a day all inclusive except petrol).
And if you want to stay put, Ravenglass itself is only a few hundred yards away (2 reasonable pubs - although shops a bit thin on the ground). But the on-site shop stocks all essentials.
The site itself is peaceful - we weren't aware of traffic or rail noise at all. And the shower blocks, while small, were beautifully clean. In fact, the whole site is very well maintained, with pitches well laid out between trees.
If you want to watch TV, it'll be worth paying £1.00 per night for cable connection. This gives you 10 channels of good quality; without cable, reception is poor. Main mobile signals are good.
A wonderful site.
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