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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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| Date of Visit: August 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Smudges |
3 reviews from this member |
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 Absolute fantastic site, the club house was nice and friendly. Small shop for essentials and daily newspapers. The private bathrooms were the added bonus for us, we paid the little extra for the week and it was brilliant definitely worth the extra cost.
The pitches were set out to size of tents to accommodate all sizes. Nice and spacious, not crowded in at all. We were very lucky as we were almost on the flat on the electric field but those without were on a steep slope. The site is located up a hill so expect so slight rolling in the night.
At night their could be a little more lighting as we had to cross the road that split the site and it was extremely dark.
Would be nice to include a swimming pool one day as it would make it the perfect place.
Overall a fantastic site and we will definitely return. 
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| Date of Visit: July 2008 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Hmarsh |
5 reviews from this member |
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Just spent 14 days at this site and thoroughly enjoyed it. Apart from the fact that the full service pitch had a drain that was higher than the caravan outlet, we had no problems at all. The staff were so helpful, and nothing was too much trouble. The television reception is very poor, but you don't mind as the site is so good. The restuarant is very good, with a limited menu, and huge helpings. The is site maintained to the highest level and the toilets are spotless. There is no noise at night even when the children are here on holiday.
I will certainly visit here again.
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| Date of Visit: July 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Oldhamfamily |
3 reviews from this member |
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A lovely site, the kids (14 and 10)loved it. The stream and climbing the adjacent hill provided hours of fun. The kids preferred this to the attractive playground. When we stayed there seemed to be people from not just all over Britian but also some Europeans as well.
The site was clean and well kept. Toilets and showers warm and clean. There were no queues despite being the height of the season.
The only negatives about the site were the prices in the shop (nothing unusual there!) and the gently sloping site which meant we slowly slipped down the bed every night. This said although a little expensive, we would stay again.
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| Date of Visit: June 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Dasborg |
2 reviews from this member |
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Like all the other reviewers we would say “don’t use sat nav”, we ignored that and it takes you around the back roads and along very narrow roads especially for big cars and I would hate to be pulling a caravan.
The site is broken into two main areas, one un-booked; you turn up and hope for the best, and the other you book in advance. On the advice of other reviews we took the booked option and I am glad we did. The hill for the un-booked area looked like Mount Everest and if you are going with family or friends then I would recommend this so you can camp together.
The space you get on the booked area is OK, we had to plan which way our 4+4 tent would lie out on the ground as it could have overran the gravel road. All the pitches have electric hook-up within easy reach of any cable.
On arrival you are guided to your pitch, maybe because it was our first time but it was a nice touch. The ground is harder than iron and we bent several pegs trying to find some soft ground and watch out for any rocks that stick out of the ground. The gates are locked at 11pm and reopen at 6pm, and it keeps out any late arrivals and reduces noise across the whole site to nothing. They even had nesting House Martins just above the wash area, a lovely sight to see!
Good facilities across the site that are kept clean and tidy with staff easily to find on most occasions. The shop can be pricey but it is no more expensive than any other onsite shop. Its open at key times but you only have to go to the bar and they will open it up for you.
The take away food from the site is shockingly bad, we all bought from pizza to burgers and I have to stay I wouldn’t again. This is the only real down side I found to the site.
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| Date of Visit: May 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Mikekerryp |
4 reviews from this member |
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We had a fantastic time at this campsite. The view from our tent was amazing. We went on Bank Holiday weekend and although it was busy we didn't feel squashed in.
The on site shop and restaurant are good value for money. The toilets and showers are regularly cleaned and well maintained. The children loved this site as it had a playarea and stream they could paddle in. It is a little on the expensive side but its worth it.
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| Date of Visit: June 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Windblown |
9 reviews from this member |
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We found this site by chance, and booked in for 1 night. Pricier than others, but this site is really good, and facilities were spot on. Toilet and showers A1. Called in the pub and football match on, very comfy and friendly staff. It had been quite windy on arrival, but this died away later in the evening, which made it perfect. Scenery lovely. We woke early to the sound of mooing, and were amused by the herd of cows and calves strolling into the field opposite our tent. All this adds to the atmosphere of camping. We were a tad lop-sided, as we were on a bit of a slope, things kept sliding off the table and were a bit unbalanced (quite tricky when using a porta loo). Because everything else was so good, we just laughed it off. This site is well worth a visit. 5 stars.
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| Date of Visit: May 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Mancsinatent |
1 review from this member |
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Stayed over first may bank holiday 08, park was full and our pitch was on ghyll side where they have the pre allocated pitches.
My first ever camping trip and certainly not disappointed infact am now a true addict. Stayed with my boyfriend for 3 nights and loved every minute. Weather was brilliant first 2days usual winderemere rain followed but didnt spoil anything.
Park facilities were good, shop sold limited but adequate variety of food and bbq products as well as camping essentials and alcohol!
Resturant was fine little pricey but you are paying for the convenience so expected. Could do with being slightly bigger especially on wet days on bank holiday weekends.
Shower facilities were fine, clean and warm. Never busy either suprising as the park was at capactity.
Lovely atmosphere on park lively but not noisy and fab views.
Some not to challenging plesant walks from site.
Definately return excellent holiday!
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| Date of Visit: June 2005 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Martsarah |
2 reviews from this member |
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I'll keep this short since the site already has lots of reviews !
Fully equipped, all the facilities and more, you can even book your own changing room.
Pitch is a touch small, not much space for car too.
Very family orientated, we would have preferred somewhere quieter and less kiddy oriented but hey you don't know till you try.
Fantastic area for walks, massive hill in the background that is great for walking up and gives incredible views of surroundings and lakes.
Quite expensive but then it is really for those who want every luxury. Not really for those who prefer to rough it a little.
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| Date of Visit: July 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Canvas Chris |
2 reviews from this member |
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Good family park in an excellent location for all the south lakes attractions.
Some pitches are on a fair slope, some are rocky. Not good when it rains, and it does rain!
Staff polite and helpful
Services clean even when busy.
Would return.
Generally a good quality site with few major problems
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| Date of Visit: September 2007 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Buzz |
1 review from this member |
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Just spent a couple of nights at this site and must say it is one of the best. As mentioned in previous reviews it is pricier than others but as the saying goes 'you get what you pay for'. Touring pitches are hard standing with grass at the side so plenty of space for caravan, awning and car side by side. All pitches also get water and drainage.
Had a few beers at the bar which was welcoming and reasonably priced (think pub rather than working men's club). The food also looked very appetising.
Noise limitations on the site are listed as 11pm to 7.30am. It was if someone had a switch to enforce it. Deadly quiet in the allocated period.
Toilet and shower facilities were plentiful and spotless. Play area was away from the touring area so the kids could scream and shout without disturbing anyone.
Overall, highly recommended and top of our list for sites within 2 hours of home.
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| Date of Visit: August 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: The Lants |
8 reviews from this member |
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Just spent the last weekend of August and also the school holidays at this site.
The site is really well maintained with the shower/toilet block in excellent cleanliness.
To say the site is on a slope is an understatement. Crampons and rope wouldn't go a miss here.
Also the camping section of the site is not the biggest.
We were near the top of the hill and during the night you could be forgiven for thinking you were at ABC of everest. The wind was unbelievable at night. However that is not the park's fault.
The shop and restaraunt are well stocked (if a little pricey) but never the less will have everything you need.
Because of the hilly site the ground can be quite hard so it is advisable to take rock pegs, we bent a load of normal pegs.
Great play area for the kids, nice little stream about 10" deep too that the kids can play about in.
Right at the back of the site is "moor how" an excellent little "hill" that affords tremendous 360 degree views. But be warned just because i said little hill, it will still get the heart rate up a notch as it is steep. Once at the top a wonderful mixed moorland and woodland walk takes you south down to Gummer How and Fell Foot. We did this walk then onto a small boat (£1 adults 50p kids) that took us across Windermere to lakeside where we got the ferry cruise up to Bowness (£5 ish for adults and £3.50 ish for kids). Well worth doing.
Rained on the saturday night exceptionally heavy, mixed in with the really strong wind gave for a entertaining albeit sleepless night.
Well worthy a visit though if your planning a stop near Windermere. Bowness about 5miles north ( £10 in taxi), Newby bridge the same to the south, Kendal about the same to the east.
All in all very pleasent weekend, worthy of visit (just dont forget crampons, ropes and karabiners etc!)
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| Date of Visit: August 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Loopylu100 |
4 reviews from this member |
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This is a lovely site to visit. The staff are extremley helpful and curteous and will go out of their way to be of assistance. The toilet and shower facilities are superb and are cleaned constantly. This includes the well equipped disabled one. There is a small shop and laundrette which are reasonably priced and open all day until approx. 10pm. The bar and restaurant are very good, with a nice welcoming atmosphere.
The only downside would be the naturally hilly terrain, particularly on the tent field. However, their are flat areas and the above makes up for it. As a wheelchair user, I found the hilliness a bit of a challenge, but we did manage to pitch near tarmac which meant the ground was smooth. Despite the difficulties, we will definitely return in the future, if in the area.
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| Date of Visit: August 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: JoanneT1969 |
1 review from this member |
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Me, my partner, and 2 children have just spent a week on this site on the ghyllside camping area, the ground was pretty level although not absolutely flat. There was a stream running all the way through the campsite, which was lovely for the kids.
The play area, although out of sight of our tent, was adequate, my 8 year old football crazy son would have loved a field for kicking a ball about. Had a meal and some drinks at the on-site pub, food was nice and pub atmosphere was warm and welcoming.
Toilet block and showers were immaculate and plenty of them (never had to queue) we hired a private bathroom for my teenage daughter which was a godsend, equipped with bath, sink, toilet, radiator, hairdryer, clothes rack for drying, and a big mirror. Games room came in handy for amusing my son but got quite busy at times as it was a bit on the small side. Make sure you have loads of 50p's if you intend to use this room!
Plenty to do down in Bowness which is about 4 mile away, but also plenty of walking opportunities in the surrounding countryside. In conclusion, a lovely well kept site, highly recommended.
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| Date of Visit: August 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Vicky41 |
1 review from this member |
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Very well run site with friendly,helpful staff. Toilet and separate shower blocks kept very clean, no tokens or coins needed for the showers. The bar area was great as we had a couple of wet evenings! Site has a play area tucked away in the corner of the site which the children liked. Sloping site but fairly level pitches can be found if you look carefully! The best site we've stayed at so far!
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| Date of Visit: February 2007 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Homedecor |
3 reviews from this member |
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Excellent site and very picturesque if not a bit on the dear side! Toilet facilities were always very clean and the private bathroom was handy to use for our 18 month old. All the pitches are hard standing which can be a problem for little ones playing near the caravan. The site didn't seem too crowded although there were a lot of caravans on it when we were there but because of the circular lay out there was still plenty of space.
If it wasn't for the price tag of £30+ per night this would automatically be our first choice for a stay in the lakes.
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