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Park Cliffe Camping And Caravan Estate
Birks Road
Near Tower Wood
Windermere
Cumbria (Browse area)
LA23 3PG
Tel: 015395 31344
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Pitches: 140
Open: 01/03/2026 to 15/11/2026
01/03/2027 to 15/11/2027
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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 |
 Bathroom |
 Baby Changing Facilities |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 Freezer / Fridge |
 Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop On Site |
 Bar On Site |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway On Site |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 No TV Room |
 Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <5 miles |
 Wild Swimming <5 miles |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 Horse Riding <5 miles |
 Cycle Hire <5 miles |
 Golf <5 miles |
 Tennis <5 miles |
 No Beach |
 Watersports <5 miles |
 Boat Launch / Mooring <5 miles |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
 Electric Car Charging Point |
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| Reviewer: paul.mol |
1 review from this member |
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 Easter 2004
Nice friendly camp with beautiful views, very clean toilets and showers with plenly hot water, friendly staff and cats.
Large pitches for tents with hook up, but a little steep in parts. Only drawback was that we hit on bad weather and not enough for two three year old toddlers to do.
Would certanly go back without kids in tow. 
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| Reviewer: Stuart Agnew |
1 review from this member |
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April 2004
This was the first time any of us had been camping and found the site through UKCampsite.co.uk
My partner, myself and 4 year old daughter arrived for 3 nights at the end of the Easter break and even though it rained lots, a great time was had by all. The shower/toilet facilities are exceptional, no extra charges and appeared to be cleaned constantly.
The small bar/restaurant offers good food at ok prices and they have just recently refurbished the childrens play area. Great views over Lake Windermere, plenty of pitches, recommend it to everyone. All staff very helpful, even advised if shop closed, ask at bar and they would reopen.
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| Reviewer: Michelle + Kev |
33 reviews from this member |
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August 2003
On arrival we were disappointed to be put in the field opposite the main campsite, even though we had booked well in advance. The pitch was very muddy and the tents all seemed to be crammed in where we where. The park itself was very nice although alot of the pitches were on slopes. The toilets were very clean and the restaurant served good meals. There was a good walk up a very high hill and the play area was pleasant for kids.
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| Reviewer: Mary D |
1 review from this member |
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August 2003
It is a very nice campsite, we were lucky to get a flattish pitch over the road from the main bit. It was better here as it was more spacious and quieter. The walk to the facilities were only 1 minute.
The facilities were good. The food was ok, but there were no cheap meals really.
The bar was good with friendly staff but (coming from London) the prices were very similar! There are no pubs or shops within walking distance and if you fancy a drink or something from the shop, be prepared to pay up to twice the supermarket prices! Even the newspaper I bought was 10p more than the price on it.
Still, that aside, go to Asda in Kendal and get some groceries and you'll have a fab time.
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| Reviewer: Gayle Thompson |
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August 2003
We found this site to be everything we wanted. We even had to added bonus of being able to pitch next to our friends caravan - which was a big plus. The other big plus was the hire of the private bathroom - with 4 kids between us it was well used!!!
The tent site is rather hilly and was glad to be on the caravan site. The facilities where clean and well kept. The bar/resturant/shop were staffed by usually polite people. Food and drinks were excellent if not expensive but you tend to expect this. It was nice to have the choice of being by your tent or eating/drinking in the bar.
It did get noisy on one or two nights but it is a family site. I would recommed entering via the south and the site is no good for people without a car. We will have no hesitation on coming back.
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| Reviewer: em |
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august 2003
My first impressions of the site were that, as a young couple with no car, we had made a bit of a mistake booking in here. I din't realise just how far out in the sticks this site was and consequently we spent a fortune on taxis getting to and from Windermere and Bowness. We were informed by staff on arrival that a limited bus service went down Birks Road but actually finding the bus stop proved impossible as, on foot on a very busy road, it was very difficult to walk far without the prospect of getting run over.
On a more positive note, the site is definitely suited to families as shown by the fact that it was fully booked and heaving with happy children (and dogs!) with loads of space to run about while their parents chilled out in the bar. We only ate once at the site but the food was very nice and the alcohol was quite reasonably priced too. The facilities were basically clean although a bit smelly. The staff were extremely helpful and prompt in dealing with my enquiries prior to booking but some of the younger staff were a little on the abrupt side during our stay.
In all, I'd definitely recommend this site as long as you have a car to get about and if you are a family group but otherwise in future I shall be trying to get into campsites closer to town.
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| Reviewer: Shambo |
1 review from this member |
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August 2003
I cannot emphasis the importance of approaching from the South if you have a trailer/caravan. Even approaching from the North in a Ford Focus I had to make a swing at the junction to avoid bottoming the sill out and beware if there are any other vehicle behind you as they may just expect you to do a normal left junction turn.
As far as the facilities go I don't recommend the shop for anything other the milk/papers, there were some tomatoes in the shop fridge display counter that looked as if they had been there since the beginning of the year!! and the price for a pack of bacon was £3.
The rest of the facilities were however excellent, they have and outside 'taverna' "2.40 for a pint of lager and it serves LARGE portions, recommend the Lamb Henry and the Curry and are reasonabally priced, the breakfast price list however does seem a little expensive. The showers etc were allways clean and the staff were friendly.
AGAINST.
As stated the approach on the A592.
I highly recommend that you book in advance and that you arrive early,even allthough you book it is still a first come first serve basis for allocation basis. When we arrived there were without doubt limited level pitches and having a Kyham xxxl it can't fit into the smallest of places. We found that there was no regulation of where you could pitch, as such you had small tents taking up lots of valuable space, i.e the level pitchs infront of the cleaning sinks beside the stream.I also found that there wasn't a lot of water taps close by and as such had to toodle of to the main block.
The childrens playpark is also a bit of a trek away from the hussle and bussle and personally I would be reluctant to let my child go there alone as it is isolated, but he did enjoy it.
Overall the site is situated about 5miles south of Windermere and this I felt was a negative point as you couldn't just go for a wee stroll into the town. I would go back however this would only be if I couldn't get booked into Limefit, which is at the north of the town, as I feel that it has alot more to offer.
Marks out of 10 ------ 6.
Hope this helps you make your mind up.
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| Reviewer: geoffb |
11 reviews from this member |
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May 2002
The site is best entered from the south as the turning from the north is VERY TIGHT and you can easly catch your car underside on the road if you dont line up properly.
The site owner put us in the pre book site with electric hook ups on some piches as they had had heavy rain and this was the dryest area. The pitch was on a sloping part made into small terrace plots. To get the toilet/shop/caff we had to cross the road as we were in a field off the main site.
The toilets and showers are first class , you can book your own bathroom for the week if you give prior notice when you book.
Handy for hill walking, the view from the top of Moor How next to the site (229mtr high )is worth the climb geoff&annb
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| Reviewer: me |
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July 2003
I found Park Cliffe on an awful junction to turn into. once past this junction I found the site with no problems. But once we arrived we found the staff to be not very happy in there work they seemed fed up this isnt what u expect when you arrive on a holiday you plan and look forward to.
The site itself I found the toilets/washing room/shower rooms/shop and restaurant easily and they were very clean and well light and looked after. We chose to camp on the site and the sloping hills means you have to sleep sliding down the tent. People put their tents overlapping the guide ropes with yours and leave you no room to get your car anywhere near your tent. Also late at night there were people who played music into the nught and drank swore and carried on at all times instead of the family site with quiet evening for your kids to sleep in peace.
Despite all of these down points about this campsite we had a fantastic holday with great times had and Windermere and its surroundings are wonderful. We just found this site a family dissapointment but made the best of it.
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| Reviewer: Caroline |
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June 2002
Although we really enjoyed our visit last year, i was saddened and disappointed that we will be unable to stay again this year !!
I called to make a booking and was told that no all female groups will be admitted from now on, the lady i spoke to was VERY abrupt and rude.
We had a wonderful holiday last year and were looking forward to going back!! Although i can understand the problems associated with one sex groups - it makes it very difficult for my partner and i and of course our friends to book. Maybe further undrestanding of the groups nature could be discussed before being bluntly refused !!!
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| Reviewer: Philip Jenkins |
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June 2003
PROS :
Excellent facilities, shop, bar, restauraunt,free hot showers, clean toilets, childrens games room. Views over Langdale Pikes are outstanding. A very nicely run site.
CONS :
Price, it cost me £10.50 for 1 night for a 2 man tent + car - the charge was just for me...£17.50 for 2 people. The site is on a hill so the are practically no flat pitches.
Would I go again....YES but only for 1 or 2 nights. I assume June is not in the High season so the prices will only go up.
Phil
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| Reviewer: Shelly |
6 reviews from this member |
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2001-2003
Excellent site, although roll together in bed not a problem, roll off is, due to the rather hilly nature of the site.
Shower's and toilet block's are good and very clean. There is an abbundance(and if you've ever seen a bun dance)of free hot water. There is the offer, if booked early enough, of a private bathroom.
The shop, although minute, is ideal for emergencies and will order anything you require (except a geisher girl).
THE BAR although appears to be expensive at first glance, it's good value for money due to portion sizes (spirits served in 35 mil measures and 4 pint pitchures of ale).
We find all staff on site very friendly and helpful.
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| Reviewer: Mrs Chadwick |
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July 2001
I loved this site! It is in a great spot for South Lakes. Not far from Bowness and shops and of course Lake Windermere. The best thing in my mind is the spotless toilets and showers they are a credit to the staff. I would recommend this site to anyone.
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| Reviewer: Chris |
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August 2002
Excellent clean facilities. Great views from the tent camping area. One minor drawback, there were not many FLAT areas to pitch your tent. We will return here again soon.
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| Reviewer: Mark Fishwick |
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July 2002
I definitely second the comment above regarding access to the site - you will see quite a few scrape-marks on the ground on the way in. This is an excellent site with very friendly staff who could not do enough to help us. The bar is great (if a little too quiet), but the food is extortionatly priced (£8 for a breakfast!!!). The shop is very good, with plenty of fresh produce, but no papers or magazines. The toilets are immaculate, and the facilities are right by every pitch (as well as hook up, every pitch has a tap).
Well worth a visit, if a little pricey.
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