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Riverside Tourer Park
Rose Garth
Millhouse
Hesket Newmarket
Cumbria (Browse area)
CA7 8HR
Tel: 016974 78571 or 07423 101551
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Pitches: 15
Open: 01/01/2026 to 31/12/2026
01/01/2027 to 31/12/2027
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 No Tents |
 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 No 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 |
 Adults Only |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 No Washing Up Area |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 No Laundry |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop <5 miles |
 Bar <5 miles |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing On Site |
 Wild Swimming On Site |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 No Cycle Hire |
 Golf <5 miles |
 No Tennis |
 No Beach |
 No Watersports |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
 Open All Year |
 Riverside Pitches |
 Public Transport <5 miles |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: March 2016 |
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| Reviewer: Transformer |
4 reviews from this member |
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 Just returned from another relaxing stay on the riverbank, at Riverside. Thanks again John & Dawn for providing such a well kept site.
The previous reviewer must have been reviewing another site, as we never saw any garden waste or scrap metal any where, and all the site is laid out perfectly with smooth walking surfaces. Also the shower, (which has a big sign on it) that he never found, is just 3ft away from the toilet.
We found the WiFi very useful. Ok, it is a bit slower than we are used to, but it is a very rural area. You've got to admit, at only a £1 a day its well worth it.
Apparently the two recently constructed phone masts on top top the nearby hills go live in April, and 4G from most of the networks will be available on site, which will be an added bonus for our next visit in May.
We just love the quietness of the area. There are such variety of gentle gradiant walks on the nearby Northern Fells which we enjoy, with the bonus of the unrivalled scenery, which is completely uncommercialized.
Keep up the good work John & Dawn.
You've got the mix spot-on. 
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| Date of Visit: March 2016 |
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| Reviewer: Georg Johannes |
28 reviews from this member |
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Great location right by small river. Lovely sound. Reasonable access roads to site for vans.
All facilities fine. Sweet little 'shed' for toilet. Never found shower but didn't need to.
Could have done with map of site for those unable to walk around it too far, and to aid orientation, although it is very small.
Disabled toilet but no other facilities for disabled, such as decent path for walking/ being pushed/riding round site. Wouldn't take much to make a few proper pathways.
All very uneven and whole site extremely untidy with garden/general waste and scrap metal.
'Riverside dog walk' about 12 feet long and made potentially lethal, as another camper put it, by tree roots. Really not a functional dog walk at all. A serious accident waiting to happen.
However, it is ok to walk dogs around site itself.
I got no Vodafone signal on site at all.
Would not have seen owner at all had I not gone to house, however, very pleasant re booking and times.
Money to be posted in envelope by toilets.
Leaflets re local places to visit were in toilet, along with a book swop.
Many were damp and stuck together. Bit unpleasant.
Wifi - advertised as available for daily charge. Paid charge but never got any connection. Only £1 a day but should have been possible if advertised. Tried with laptop and iPad and moved away from van.
Perhaps this should be verified if it is to be advertised.
Didn't find a lot to do in this area c/w other sites around the country.
Also, some roads unsuitable for units wider than 2 metres which can cause problems.
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| Date of Visit: September 2015 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: NorthJim |
3 reviews from this member |
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A fantastic idyllic site with plenty of space. Owners were very helpful. The toilets and showers although they look like sheds are in fact tardis's in disguise, you have got to see to believe. A good week was had despite the weather. Mobile phone signal absent so it's well worth the very small fee for wi-fi. Will visit again.
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| Date of Visit: July 2015 |
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| Reviewer: Barwise1 |
4 reviews from this member |
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This was our second visit and it won't be our last. The site is immaculate, well laid-out and a credit to John and Dawn. It is in a quiet backwater, but that's the attraction for us - Drive around Caldbeck Commons and drink in the beauty of the countryside! Get out of the car and walk and it gets better. Highly recommended for total relaxation and good access to the parts of Cumbria that the masses don't bother with.
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| Date of Visit: June 2015 |
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| Reviewer: Paul n linda |
16 reviews from this member |
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What a little hidden gem of a site this is. Me and my wife have just returned from a 7 night stay and we both thoroughly enjoyed it. Ok the showers and toilets aren't the best we've come across but they certainly aren't the worse. Small and compact but cosy and more than adequate.
We had a pitch overlooking the river and enjoyed sitting there watching the wildlife which included woodpeckers, nuthatches, finches etc. And even an otter !
John the warden goes about his daily upkeep and business without you knowing he is there most of the time but always has time to answer any questions or queries about anything or even if only a chat.
It's extremely quite and peaceful with lots of options to visit like Keswick, castlerigg stone circle, Penrith and historic carlisle which is more than worth a visit for heritage reasons and shopping too. All in all we both really enjoyed our stay and won't hesitate to visit this beautiful site again.
A big well done to John and his wife for this site. It's well worth going.
Well done !
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| Date of Visit: February 2015 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Bjames839 |
15 reviews from this member |
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We stayed here for a week at half term and had an amazing time. This is the second time we've been and it was as good as we remembered. We walked up nearby Blencathra, Carrock Fell and Bannerdale Crags. It snowed and blew a gale, but we really enjoyed it. The showers are lovely and warm, plenty of hot water, and we never had to queue. The owner has thoughtfully put a red light on the outside, so you can see from your pitch if they're engaged.
Tiny village with minor road, so no traffic noise as such. Beautiful scenery and lovely surrounding area. We drove into Keswick and had a really good chippy. We sat on a bench in the snow, (we have a dog, it's not all fun and games!), eating fish and chips, but somehow, it was delightful.
We will definitely return, a cracking site which is a credit to the owner. Not many shops nearby though so stock up well before you arrive.
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| Date of Visit: May 2014 |
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| Reviewer: 2649fylfisher |
3 reviews from this member |
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We visit this site on a regular basis and find it to be outstanding. The site is very well maintained. The owners are both friendly and helpful in every respect. We also find the payment system (by envelope) very convenient. The shower and toilets are clean and tidy. All in all we think this site is a little gem.
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| Date of Visit: May 2014 |
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| Reviewer: Transformer |
4 reviews from this member |
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We have just returned home after another wonderful peaceful stay at Riverside. The site just gets better and better, and is a credit to John & Dawn (the owners).
The facilities are always spotless and so practical. The unique Envelope Payment system is a real time saver when you arrive at the site, when all you want is to get set up and relax with a brew.
Unlike the previous reviewer, we don't mind getting out of the car to open the gate.
We have been visiting Riverside for over 10 years and love the area and its peaceful location in relation to the nearby villages and the Lake District.
We look forward to our next visit in June.
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| Date of Visit: May 2014 |
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| Reviewer: Les Bois |
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The campsite didn't quite live up to its glowing website description. The facilities were minimal - one shower and one toilet. Each housed in a tiny wooden garden shed, although heated, they were clearly difficult to keep clean. We were intrigued by the request to place our payment in the envelope provided and 'post' it in the on site box for the owner's attention - clearly no need to queue at a reception desk. Just as well as there wasn't one! Whilst we appreciate that a site should be gated for security; constant exit and entrance in and out of the car is tedious; automatic opening with a keypad or swipe card would be more user friendly. The site is beautifully situated next to the river, but its location in a tiny hamlet means there are no facilities nearby, therefore a car journey (or cycle ride) is necessary to the nearest village (Hesket Newmarket) for the shop and pub. Whilst it is in the Lake District National Park, being just on the North Eastern perimeter and a 25 min drive to Keswick, it is not very central for exploring the whole area. However, the countryside all around is beautiful and deserves exploring for its own unique qualities. Caldbeck, in particular, is a delightful village with many walks around it to explore.
Would we return? No
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| Date of Visit: April 2014 |
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| Reviewer: Leedsmen |
4 reviews from this member |
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The site is really well run, clean and everything we expected. Very quiet and peaceful - as long as you don't mind sheep bleeting, birds singing and the river flowing over stones, just wonderful!
Lots of things had been thought of to help especially for those of us with motorhomes, like tubes to help when emptying your waste tank.
Information provided both on line and at the site is extremely helpful.
Don't be put off by the toilet and shower in wooden 'garden sheds'. They are heated and very clean with plenty of room and information/books and leaflets to read while doing 'other things!'
Each pitch was large and privately divided with conifers in between.
Highly recommended and we hope to be back soon.
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