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Have stayed here several times and have never been disappointed. Site has a lovely woodland feel, has great facilities which are very well maintained with helpful and courteous staff. Good access to internet and TV. Only negative on this visit was the fact we had to hire a TV cable as our 25m was too short!
If you want peace and tranquillity with close proximity to a couple of pubs, this is the place to visit.
Fantastic. We are new to caravanning and the staff were brilliant, helpful and friendly even finding me a charger for my kindle. The site is beautiful, quiet, and very clean. Showers and toilets very clean plenty of hot water. Hookups close to van, good facilities for dirty water etc. Site shop is well stocked including local produce. Unless you want to go further afield there is no need to use the car. Lovely walks locally which Tilly dog enjoyed, both on the beach and in the woods. Train services will take you into the lakes if you want to walk or ramble, the Ravenglass Eskdale Railway or Main Line Railway stations are just down the road. The Ratty Arms comes highly recommended Good Food and Real Ales just a few mins from site. Can't praise it enough will definitely be back.
There are some sections of the main A roads from J36 of the M6 to this site, that are steep, narrow and with steep and narrow bends! Some of the hills need a decent run so don't get stuck behind a tractor! The views though are great!
We arrived to a wonderful welcome from the owner who has to be commended for going above and beyond the call of duty to so many people. We watched as he helped numerous people who could not quite cope with the steep incline and tightness of entry to many of the pitches. The pitches themselves are not the largest in the world but they are flat, though we did notice one or two campervans using levellers.
The site is lovely. Quiet, secluded, pretty and so very peaceful. We loved it and will return. Showers etc, as you would expect were clean and no push button, just a lovely lever and no button pressing! A delight to use. Shop well stocked but then it needed to be as there is very little close by, this really is a remote site. Nearest supermarket ( co-op) is in Egremont, some 10 miles away.
My only suggestion is that perhaps the information room could contain details of where to find the closest chemist, dentist etc rather than just pubs and restaurants and to give full addresses of doctors and hospitals rather than just a phone number and town name. Ravenglass itself has little apart from pubs and restaurants and that's fine but you do need to know where to access services if they are needed.
The club web site states this is a top site for beaches. I would disagree. Ravenglass is on an estuary. There is a beach but it is largely out of bounds as estuary beaches usually are because they are too wet on the sand to be able to safely walk upon. Further out there is mud. The other problem is that the beaches are in in a danger zone; the army use them for firing practice. The red flag is often flying and the booms are clearly heard. This means you are only allowed on a very narrow stretch of beach.
We had a fabulous holiday here. We went far and wide and enjoyed the whole area. My comments above are not criticisms, merely what I hope are helpful pointers to those travelling here. The site is gorgeous and as I say, we will return not least to enjoy once again what this area offers; good walks, gorgeous scenery, Muncaster Castle, decent cycling, Eskdale, Li'll Ratty!
Have enjoyed 4 nights at Ravenglass Caravan and Camping Club Site over Easter weekend. This is a very pretty, very well cared for site with excellent facilities. Staff are efficient, friendly and welcoming.
Ideal location for getting about without using a car. Ravenglass Eskdale railway, mainline railway and several eating places in village which is a few minutes walk away.
Imposing Muncaster Castle, set in extensive gardens with views, is only a mile away.
We have enjoyed local cheese and Cumberland sausage from site shop.
Plenty of hookups, free wifi. Showers very spacious, with hand showerheads ie no fixed, push button, infuriating showerheads. Overall, the shower stalls best we have ever encountered in 14 years experience of about an average of 30 campsites a year in UK and Europe (even a dozen in Australia and New Zealand ! ).
Spent 4 nights here and was very impressed with the site. The facilities were extremely well maintained, always spotlessly clean and plenty of hot water etc. The shop provided everything you might have forgotten to take with you and the locally produced sausages were the best I've tasted in a long time! One of the best assets of the site is the lovely, friendly couple in charge, they are a credit to the organisation and a pleasure to deal with. We and our two border terriers really enjoyed our stay.
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
Nice little site near the tiny little village of Ravenglass. Staff were friendly and helpful and the facilities were very clean. The pitches were well separated. Those were the good points! The site was let down by the number of showers available and the fact that the water seemed to run out very quickly. Two showers in the ladies area and 2 in the gents IS NOT ENOUGH! I twice overheard ladies talking about having to be showered before 8. 30am or there was no hot water left! When are campsites going to get the message that the days of campers not being fussy about washing etc are well and truly over? At £27 per night, I do not want to have to get up at the crack of dawn to still have to queue and hope there's enough water to rinse my hair! The other strange thing about this site was the fact that, when we put in the length of our motorhome, that was the maximum size of pitch we were given! We had to turn down the first pitch because it was on a slope and there was absolutely no room to get our vehicle up the ramps to heighten the front. There were at least 10 larger pitches with nothing on them and, when we asked if we could move to one of those, we were told that they were all booked. We were there 2 nights and the majority of those empty pitches remained empty! What was that about? The second pitch we were put on was slightly more level but was still exactly the length of our vehicle, which meant that, when we got the front up the ramps, we were sticking out into the road a bit. As we were only there for 2 nights, we decided to live with it (and of course we thought the larger pitches were all booked out)but the lesson learned is to say that you're slightly larger than you actually are and you might get a pitch big enough to get your entire van on! The highlight of our stay, though, was the little steam railway from Ravenglass to Dungarth - it was brilliant and we did see some lovely countryside, not to mention a very nice ice-cream at the end. However, I can safely say about Ravenglass - been there, done that, won't be back! Sorry folks.
We just loved this site. Set in a wooded enclosure only a few minutes from the beach and natural harbour of Ravenglass. This place is in a time-warp and the surrounding area is so unspoilt. Lots of footpaths and quiet lanes for cycling and if you wish to get up into the mountains then the steam railway (L'al Ratty) takes you there. Good cafes both ends of the line. There is also a Roman bathhouse and at the moment there is a dig going on and people on site were more than willing to tell you all about what they had found.
The shop on the campsite is well-stocked and there is a very good pub/hotel in the village with a restaurant. We ate there and were very pleased with the food.
All the facilities on the campsite were spotless and the wardens very helpful. Can't wait to go back.
One of the best sites we have ever visited! Brilliant wardens - extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Site very well run and pitches very nicely laid out. Very close to village - with two good dog friendly pubs - and good food! Eskdale railway only 5 mins walk - take a trip! Very good dog walking area - Cassie loved being able to run 'off-lead'. Our enjoyment helped by some very interesting people also there - including a very fit 80 year old who just happened to be a European Duathlon champion (age group)Recommended!
We came to this site because a friend recommended it, particularly for camping with children. My personal taste runs to somewhere smaller and quieter but if you're looking for a busy, friendly environment then it's ideal.
As you drive in through the gates (having navigated the maze of country roads - get a good map or check your satnav has the correct location before you get too far!) you follow what feels like the drive up to the main reception building, but it turns out that the field the 'drive' runs through is the main camping field. Somehow that felt a bit backwards, I like to be further away from the traffic but it wasn't really a problem.
I thought the pitches were quite small and very closely spaced but this seems fairly standard for club sites. We did have plenty of space for our trailer tent and awning. There is a single line of pitches along the left side of the drive, and a double line along the right, we were offered a choice and chose one away from the road for the sake of our toddler's safety but when we pulled up we discovered the stream running behind the back row which has vertical sides and a 3-4 foot drop straight into the stream! There is another field just past the reception building which seemed to mostly be just tents (possibly without hookups?), but the bigger tents, trailers etc. Were all in the main section along the drive.
The welcome was friendly and we were guided to our pitch (after being shown a choice of two). Showers and toilets were clean, there were plenty of toilets although I did have to wait 5 minutes or so to shower in the morning when the site was nearly full. I thought the fees were quite expensive but again they're fairly typical for a club site.
There is a little shop at reception selling most things you might need plus various pocket money bits and pieces, there is also a map and various leaflets about tourist attractions in the laundry room, along with a pay phone (which you might need since there was NO mobile signal for us on either o2 or T-mobile).
There is a nice playground in the woods, built into the slope, where a crowd of kids (aged around 5-15) were playing most of the time we were there. Not much for toddlers (which is fairly normal, we are coming to learn!).
The site is just a few minutes walk from Ravenglass station for the Ravenglass & Eskdale narrow gauge preserved railway which is a lovely day-out and takes you to most of the local tourist attractions, with the seaside at the other end of it, they offer a several-day rover ticket too. Don't forget there is another club site at the other end of the railway line, at Eskdale. I haven't stayed there but if you want easy access to the beach then you might be better off at that end.
If you're looking at this site for general Lake District reasons then have a good look at a map first - this is definitely the western lakes and is a long way from most of the main tourist attractions. But if you're looking for somewhere a bit further from the beaten track but just as lovely then it's a good choice.
The site and the location are both well worth the little effort needed to get out of the main Lakes tourist hotspots.
We drove along the coast from Walney Island - stunning scenery on quiet roads. On arrival at Ravenglass we found a cute village perched on the edge of the sea, two pubs, a shop, steam railway and the C&CC site all within 5 minutes walk of each other.
Site is set out on various levels up a slight hill. Lots of shade as plenty of tall trees around the site. Toilets / showers very clean - only 2 showers so I was concerned re queues, need not of worried as never queued once. Wardens, helpful, friendly and knowledgeable about the area. We were offered a tv hook up cable for £1 a night - but didn't need as our little tv ariel picked up all the stations easily.
For cyclists there is a route that goes over 50 miles up the coast, nearly all on cycle paths or very quiet lanes - and its flat most of the way. You can cycle along the sea side of Sellafield - not much to see really but its good to see the scale of the whole place.
Overall we really rated the area and site. If there was a negative it would be that we weren't allowed to chose a pitch. We were told that all pitches other than the one we were given were booked - but 3 days later there were still at least 2 pitches that had been empty since we arrived.
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
Stayed for 10 nights at this fantastic site. The surroundings are beautiful and it is very peaceful. A few minutes walk takes you into the village of Ravenglass in itself a delight as it is an ancient Roman port so it is right on the estuary. There is a steam railway which takes you on a fantastic trip of 45 minutes through beautiful scenery and you can get off or on at various locations. There is a beautiful walk to the nearby Mount Castle which is a good day out and the site is convenient for visiting Whitehaven Egremont and Cockermouth it is also well situated for a visit to the western lakes.
On site you have excellent facilities although another shower in each block would be nice. Mike and his wife and all the staff were friendly and helpful which all in allo made the visit fantastic and we will definitely visit again.
A really lovely site, very quiet, large pitches. The facilities are immaculate and adequate.
The surrounding area is beautiful. Interesting history, and fantastic walks right from the site which is what we like having two dogs to accompany us. Walked to Muncaster castle, a lovely circular walk which we had to do backwards as the tide was in at Ravenglass! We had a trip to Dalegarth for Boot via the La 'al Ratty narrow railway. Walked from there up to Stanley Ghyll waterfall and St Catherine's church.
Stayed just three nights. This is a lovely site to visit if your touring around the Lake district.
We were only able to spend 2 nights here due to family commitments but thought it was lovely. We were given a choice of pitches as it was quiet just before the Bank Holiday weekend - we really like to have choice and CC sites don't usually seem to do this. As a tiny motorhome we feel very hemmed in when surrounded by monstrous white vehicles! Pitch sizes vary a lot and are gravelled and well spread out on a variety of levels among trees; ours near the top at the edge was nice and sunny for the brief time the sun appeared. A bigger unit would have different choices. It is a bit of a walk to the loos from the top of the site, where all the tent pitches are, but it's good exercise. Not sure if they can fit very big tents on, you do have to contact them.
The facilities are beautiful with a far better shower than ours at home. Don't understand the previous comment about radiators, there are 2 in the Ladies bit and they were warm whenever I went in there. This wasn't the depths of winter though, but camp loo blocks are always cold under foot. Showering in flipflops helps.
The managers were very friendly and helpful. The whole area is lovely with beautiful views from the coast, and Lal Ratty (the train) a huge treat to the very beautiful Eskdale valley - the station sells an excellent plastic walks leaflet.
We don't have TV, but were surprised to have absolutely no radio reception apart from local BBC, though 'phone reception was fine and we used the free wifi on our pitch, - we didn't try radio on that.
We stayed 3 nights here in mid April and weather was very windy. The site is nicely laid out with terraces and bushes.
Excellent reception and staff very helpful about the site and things in the area.
The facilities were spotless although we did find the toilet block a little cold.
We luckily did the train trip on a dry day it is only a few minutes from the site; not much at Ravenglass itself except the estuary although there are a couple of pubs which we did not try.
The site shop was useful and they will order a paper. Site had free WIFI and TV worked OK without the use of the aerial connection.
This site is lovely and peaceful with a warm welcome from the staff. A lovely little shop on site and pubs with great food within walking distance. The only letdown for us was the toilet block. This could have been my best ever toilet block as it was clean, well laid out, amazing hot water showers with no silly push button thing BUT the toilet block itself was fffffreezing in both the ladies and gents. There is one radiator and when we spoke to the wardens they told us the heating came on morning, afternoon and evening for 2hour spans which during winter and as there is only one radiator for the whole block, isn't enough. I could see my breath inside and standing on the floor was so cold I got pains in my feet. Had I had young children with me, I would have considered it too cold to undress them in there. This is such a simple thing to fix and to make camping over the winters months much more pleasurable. With this fixed, it would be perfect.
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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 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
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 
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 
No Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
No Waterside Pitches 
Public Transport <1 mile
No Dog Walk 
Have stayed here several times and have never been disappointed. Site has a lovely woodland feel, has great facilities which are very well maintained with helpful and courteous staff. Good access to internet and TV. Only negative on this visit was the fact we had to hire a TV cable as our 25m was too short!
