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Braithwaite Village Camping And Caravanning Club Site
Formerly Scotgate Holiday Park And Braithwaite Bridges
Braithwaite
Keswick
Cumbria (Browse area)
CA12 5TF
Tel: 024 7647 5426
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Pitches: 165
Open: 01/01/2026 to 31/12/2026
01/01/2027 to 31/12/2027
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 Tent Pitches |
 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 |
 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 |
 No Battery Charging |
 Gas Exchange |
 Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop On Site |
 Bar <1 mile |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway On Site |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 No TV Room |
 Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <5 miles |
 No Wild Swimming |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 Cycle Hire <5 miles |
 No Golf |
 No Tennis |
 No Beach |
 Watersports <5 miles |
 Boat Launch / Mooring <5 miles |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
 Open All Year |
 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: January 2016 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Spiritburner |
32 reviews from this member |
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 Great base for the north Lakes - walking, cycling (Whinlatter) etc. Toilet block would put some 5 star hotels to shame. Great shop & cafe (not open all year - we enjoyed it in September but don't know what month it closes). Can be crowded in summer & they don't seem to enforce any distance between tent rules. 
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| Date of Visit: December 2015 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Sherrif |
25 reviews from this member |
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Just returned from this great site have been here several times before sir still well kept with great warm clean clean toilet blocks. Visit was during worst flooding Cumbria has seen for years site was in in lovely condition. Will be returning as soon as work allows us. A really nice site. Thanks
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| Date of Visit: August 2015 |
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| Reviewer: Whitey50 |
3 reviews from this member |
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Just returned from a great bank holiday weekend at Bridges. There had obviously been lots of rain prior to our arrival and a few pitches had been roped off. Managed to find a dry spot and the site soon filled up but only because of the temporary restricted pitches. Toilet, showers and washing up facilities were spotless and the site was very peaceful. I have stayed before and will definitely go back. There are no playgrounds for kids or clubs for adults so if that's what you need its not for you.
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| Date of Visit: August 2015 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Lottyj |
4 reviews from this member |
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Lovely site for grown ups who like views/walks/peace. No playpark for children but they still looked quite happy to be there by the stream or on bikes. Fantastic shower blocks and an on site shop/café too. Doggy friendly pubs on the doorstep and Kewsick either a very enjoyable hours walk or a five min bus ride away. Tents, Touring Caravans and Statics here and the Holiday chalets and Lodge's look Fab!
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| Date of Visit: July 2015 |
Unit: Campervan |
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| Reviewer: Chumbeiro |
13 reviews from this member |
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Stayed for a weekend of mountain-biking in July. The main site was packed so the large and empty fields were a welcome sight.
Site is spacious, flat and relatively sheltered by trees. Keswick 2 miles, Portinscale and Braithwaite approx. 1 mile and therefore choice of 4 local pubs. Bus stops close to the site or a taxi to / from Keswick will cost about £5. Electric hook-ups and hard-standing are now available for about 5 units.
Toilets / showers are housed in one block (3 push-button type each in mens' and womens')and are clean and perfectly serviceable.
Depending on wind direction you might get some road noise form the A66 but nothing significant.
Despite extremely heavy rain most of the the site drained well. Our stay was spoiled by a group of 5 middle-aged men, who should have know better arrived (two campervans and 1 tent)for Saturday night and pitched about 20 yards from us. After making a campfire they then proceeded to make noise (music with accompanying strobe lighting - yes, really!) until the passed out at 1am. There's no point having a 10 o'clock noise curfew if it is ignored or unenforced.
Mobile and data reception, free wifi (allegedly!) if you're bothered.
At £17. 50 for two people and a camper or tent and this price rising to £21 in mid-summer - it's pricey for a field with toilets and showers!
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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: April 2015 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: J55ptk |
8 reviews from this member |
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We spent 3 nights here with our 2 grandchildren. Reception was very grumpy and after a long wait we were showed to our pitch.
The site is very well kept and pretty much immaculate. The facilities were also spotless. My wife and kids had lovely hot showers but when I went the water was lukewarm at best.
We were charged extra for the kids but there were no facilities for children. An expensive short break that was OK but not the best. We will try another site on our next visit to the lakes.
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| Date of Visit: March 2015 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Andyfisher |
14 reviews from this member |
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Spent the week before Easter here, unfortunately, the weather was very wintery. The site has excellent views of the surrounding hills/mountains.
The site is laid out nicely with a separate area for the static vans/lodges and the touring pitches. The grass pitches did not have any EHU points, but the hardstanding ones did. Parts of the grass became waterlogged with the excessive rain/sleet/hail/snow we had.
Toilets/Showers were excellent and modern- always warm and clean and the showers a good temperature, forceful and spacious. On one night tent campers had to sleep in there due to the gale force winds affecting their tents.
Shop on site had a good range of groceries and camping supplies. Easy access for towing and the helpful site staff placed caravan on pitch for us - it would have been a bit tight reversing it on, but was possible.
Has recycling facilities, but wasn't well signposted. Did not use pot wash and not sure if there was a laundry with drying facilities. Neither did I see any child playground/play areas - e. G. Space for football game - whilst there was grass space on the touring side, this was for pitching tents. A large grass pace was on the static field, but not sure if ball games would be allowed there.
Free wifi, was reliable, but as expected it slowed down somewhat when the site filled up.
We visited the Royal Oak nearby, good beers. Food was OK, but a bit pricy.
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| Date of Visit: January 2015 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Stadds2 |
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Have just spent 5 nights here and I must say it's a great site if a little pricey. Situated at the head of the valley in Braithwate and only 2 miles from Keswick and 500 meters from the Royal Oak, we found it ideally located. The main A66 is only a hundred meters away though you wouldn't know it.
The pitches were spacious hard standings with electric, water and grey waste. The centre of the site is basic grass pitches. The toilets and shower facilities are excellent with the luxury of underfloor heating and copious amounts of hot water, just what is needed after a hard day on the fells. A laundry room, pot wash and disposal point complete the facilities block. The site benefits from free wifi though the signal can be a bit poor in places.
The staff were friendly and welcoming and we're happy to answer any questions either site or locality related.
Thoroughly pleasant stay and I will not hesitate tore turn for another visit.
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| Date of Visit: October 2014 |
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| Reviewer: SW307 |
20 reviews from this member |
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Stayed for four nights at the start of half term. Had a hard standing, which was good as it rained cats and dogs for the whole stay. Great showers and loos, they were empty every time I went in, piping hot water. The site was full for vans but only a few tents dotted about. The facilities looked big enough for when it was busier. Good shop and cafe on site. Ideal for Keswick. Also drove to Buttermere to walk around the lake. Prices were reasonable for just the van, gets quite pricey with add ons. Ate out at the Middle Rudding Country Inn and had a lovely meal. Great selection of beer, dog friendly and staff were too! Will definitely stay here again.
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| Date of Visit: September 2014 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: OneHorsePower |
5 reviews from this member |
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I have just returned from a 4 night stay with the dog.
Scotgate is set in a wonderful location in the middle of the fells with a selection of fantastic walks direct from the site including the Coledale Horseshoe. A Small river runs along the back of the campsite - which you can follow for about 1. 5 miles and is lovely evening stretch of the legs.
You could pitch your tent where you liked and tent pitches were flat and whilst it never rained during my stay - I would say the ground was well drained.
Site was quiet whilst I was there and fellow campers extremely friendly - although I could see this site being busy in the the height of summer.
Toilets were modern and clean and Showers were lovely and hot.
Shop on-site which opens at 7am until 8pm (I think!) and had all your basics. Just 5 minutes away there is the local store - lovely freshly made filled rolls for lunch on the fells. There are also numerous pubs in the village just a short walk away. Keswick and all its amenities is around 5 minutes in the car and only 2. 5 miles - so could also be easily walked.
I was £14. 75 each night for myself, tent, car and of course the dog - which I thought was reasonable for a stay in the lakes.
Fantastic campsite, in an excellent location with fantastic facilities. Would I return - Absolutely!
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Fisherground Campsite - Eskdale
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: September 2014 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: ChisCross2458 |
7 reviews from this member |
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Just returned from a 3 day stay at his site. Location is excellent with views of the fells in every direction. Toilets and showers very good and shop and café on site very useful. The tenting area is in the middle of the site with motorhomes and touring caravans around the edge on hardstandng pitches.
There is a general store in the village along with two pubs and a country inn and restaurant. Tried all three for a drink and had a meal at the Coledale which has a very nice beer garden and has no dog restrictions in the public bar.
You are only 3 miles from Keswick 10 minutes in the car. If you want to stay in Keswick all day would recommend parking at the Pencil Museum as its £4 for all day whereas some of the other car parks charge by the hour.
The only downside to this site is the traffic noise from the road at the side of the site which appears to lead onto other destinations in the Lakes such as Buttermere and the Whinlatter Pass as well as the distant hum from the A66.
It isn't a particularly cheap site and if you want to take an awning or have children the price really starts to rise.
Having said that we would definitely stay again because of the location and the cleanliness of the toilet facilities.
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| Date of Visit: July 2014 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Lancslass1967 |
1 review from this member |
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1st time camping and had spotted this site years ago on my travels. Choose as has a couple of plug sockets in laundry so I could use my hair straighteners. Also in Landry dryer and washer. Next to this great pot wash clean and hot water, large area. Next toilets / shower block ultra clean, very large, lovely individual spacious shower rooms with shelf, hooks and doors that lock. Hand wash + loo roll all provided. Site very flat, pitch were you like. Also has cafe, pricey but nice quality, well stocked shop but again pricey as you would expect. I paid 14. 75 a night for me tent and dog which I think was good value given location and amenities. Like they reduce for solo camper. Soo many seem to charge for 2 minimum.
Lovely walks straight from site, too many to mention but Braithwaite has a great site with all details if you Google.
Great shop in village, much cheaper hot drinks if you don't mind 2 min walk.
Royal oak in village is virtually next I have eaten before and is nice but no dogs when serving food ( although you can ofcourse sit outside) for totally dog friendly coledale inn super 3 minutes walk away.
I will be back
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| Date of Visit: July 2014 |
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| Reviewer: Taxis Kendal |
29 reviews from this member |
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First, the directions to the site. Pay at Scotgate Park Campsite (200 metres on the first road into Braithwaite, on the left). We paid the high season rate of £21. 30 for two people, a tent, and a car. Then return to the A66 and turn Right towards Keswick, then immediately left. 100 metres on the left is the entrance.
We looked at Scotgate Park Campsite first, saw too many tents close together, and then drove to this one. In our large (second) field, there were only three other tents and two camper vans on our Monday night in July. The field was flat, recently cut, with large trees bordering it. The trees did block out most of the views, but the shade was welcome in the sweltering heat. We pitched in the shade with a fine view of the upper part of Skiddaw. There was barely noticeable noise from the A66.
The toilet block was very clean and tiled throughout, with plenty of toilets and handbasins, and three luxury mens showers (save for (better than average) push button operation). My woman was very happy with hers, too. The enclosed pan wash had two sinks and was almost as clean.
We would highly recommend this site unless you're on a budget.
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| Date of Visit: June 2014 |
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| Reviewer: Krazykamper |
37 reviews from this member |
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We spent two nights at this site. We used it as a base to visit the Keswick Beer Festival. We had plenty choice where to pitch as it was very quiet when we arrived. The site didn't really get that much busier apart from hill walkers and a group of students doing DOE. The toilet block was kept clean and the showers were lovely and warm. Again didn't have to queue for either with the site being quiet.
There are no EHU pitches at this site which wasn't a problem for us. For those women that can't bear to be parted from their hair dryer and straighteners, there is a socket in the toilet block but I didn't use it.
The grass was nice and flat and kept cut short. If your looking for a no frills site set in a lovely area then look no further. I would definitely return to this one!
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| Date of Visit: April 2014 |
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| Reviewer: Sasara0 |
15 reviews from this member |
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A beautiful site, very flat and sunny! Good toilet with plenty of showers and a decent washing up area. There did seem to be a bit of a blockage or two in the toilets. Site was quiet and spacious with nice views.
Braithwaite is a nice village with a least 3 pubs. Favourite was Middle Riddings with 7 real ciders on, heaven! slightly pricey at £21. 30 in April for 2 people with a car but it is nice and you get what you pay for.
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