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I can understand the appeal this site does have. It's remoteness has a certain charm but it does mean that you are faced with in interminable drive from the M6 along a very long and winding road! The trees and the birdlife also make for a pleasant location. The beach was, in a word, bleak. The pitches are mainly hardstanding and and are level although the site itself is on a slope. Craig, the site manager, was very helpful when I initially booked this site and is an expert at directing a reversing caravanner. The toilet block/dishwashing area was very clean but the water only luke warm during the busy morning period when the two showers were in constant use. The site office/shop was only open for a couple of hours in the morning and afternoon and sold a fair selection of produce. There are no re-cycling facilities on site and no play area for young children so the bikes were a godsend but there is a play area nearby out of sight. TV reception was actually very good with our aerial and pole although there is cable TV available at a price. There is very little in Ravenglass for children and it markets itself on the back of La'al Ratty and Muncaster Castle. The railway ride to Dalegarth is fun but overpriced especially if you intend to take your bikes. From Dalegarth it's only a short distance to Boot which is a beautiful little village and there is also another CCC site nearby which may be more convenient for the serious hillwalkers out there. There is a cycle route back from Dalegarth along the Esk Trail which is perfect for children from about 7 years old onwards, until you arrive at Muncaster Hill however, then it's a difficult, unpleasant trudge upwards for half a mile or so. Muncaster Castle is a great day out and you can indeed ride up the trail from the site to the entrance but be aware that you will have to leave your bikes outside, unattended, for the duration of your visit. In my opinion this is a very good site for a brief family visit but I would not recommend it for an extended holiday. It seems very popular with motor-caravannners perhaps on tour but I didn't see a single tent during our stay.
Not sure if I should leave a review on this site, it may just become to popular.
The welcome we received was way and above what you may normally expect and all info freely given as to the site and surrounding area.
Site facilities are way above the norm.
Site shop even in November was excellent for the essentials and I am sure in season would stock even more.
For a motorhomer this site is excellent with the local steam railway, Muncaster Castle ( don't miss the owls - recommend you visit near closing time as they are fed at this time ) and many walks including the Cumbria way.
Not by any means a detraction but if you are a dog owner be aware of the MOD Range several miles away, they to do occasionally fire off a shell and it may spook your hound if it is of the timid persuasion.
Have to add that the showers are the best we have encountered and even the children comment on how good they were. So much so that while there had a shower every day without question!
I would agree with the previous review about the trees,I can see how tha would happen as there are lots and very tall, however we only had rain so didn't see much sun.
Our pitch did back onto the minor road down to Ravenglass itself but was not really an issue for noise etc.
Again good shop, essentials and a few treats, local produce, bread and papers (to order). Alittle disappointed at the opening times for the morning as they closed by 10am didn't open again till late afternoon.
We ate at the Ratty Arms twice and they had an excellent choice,in my opinion,and always very busy.
Most other things have been covered and I would agree Muncaster Castle well worth a visit and a nice walk there and back.
The Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway a hit (we've been on it so many times now from various stations but we never tire of it, losts of walks from the stations, you can get a book about it from the shop.
Friendly staff, very relaxed and laid back - not your typical CCC site managers in our experience. Good wee shop on site - meat, unusual bread etc. Site busy so we got no choice about which hardstanding to go to. Large spotless toilet block, but there was a queue for the two ladies showers in the morning. Free hairdryer - unheard of on CCC sites!
Site well cared for, with pretty shrubs and perennials by many pitches. Personally, I prefer a sunnier pitch - the trees cast a chilly shade in September, and this damp shade attracted voracious midges worse than we have up north. (But we're prepared - we use Avon Skin So Soft dry oil moisturiser spray like forestry staff and the SAS do in Scotland.)
No recycling facilities on site because the Council won't supply them. Dog walk is off site and off road in the woods, and you can loop round under the mainline railway to the beach and back via a pub: the Holly Tree by the shore provides outside seats where you can watch the sun set with your glass of real ale.
Stayed longer than expected as there's plenty to do locally. Fabulous beach and challenging golf course at Seascale; pretty village, more real ale and a bank at Gosforth; 'Britain's (i.E. 'England's') Favourite View' at Wastwater. Avoided nearby Sellafield/Windscale visitor centre for political reasons - unexpectedly, and thankfully, the nuclear power station isn't intrusive in local views compared to other nuclear power stations I'm familiar with up north (Dounreay, Torness, Chapelcross).
Muncaster Castle merits a full day and you can cycle there off-road (site managers will advise you); amusing commentary going round the castle, fascinating owl sanctuary, and watch the herons feeding at 4.30. Take your bikes (have to book) onto the narrow-guage railway up into Eskdale and follow the cycle track back down to the site (after you've detoured to the base of Hardknott Pass and had more real ale at the inn nearby that brews its own). We timed it back to the M6 north at Penrith (about 3 hours) via Cockermouth, and based on that we'd happily come back another year.
After a fantastic visit last year we had to go again. We arrived after a wet spell and due to some of the ground being soggy in places Craig put us at the back of a hardstanding pitch, which worked out very well, as our very elderly dog could amble around on the grass without getting in anyone's way. I can see that the immaculate facilities have been given lots of praise already. I feel it's worth mentioning that the shower cubicles step down a step, so preventing flooded floors, also there are more hooks and longer benches than in most changing rooms.
The Ratty arms does not just have a very interesting menu and friendly staff,it's also great value. We will definitely go again, some nice weather would be great.
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
Will be visiting again -takes longer than you think to get there but worth the journey. Standards as you would expect from a club site.
Good location,Ratty Arms did great good value food also small hotel welcomes visitors for meals or just a drink at a bar usually frequented by locals. Trip on the Ravenglass railway is a must (5 mins walk from site) also Munster Hall with owl sanctuary was a good day out. Selafield visitors centre is worth a visit and also good value(it is free)
Good site in excellent location walks from the site and there is a level minor road accessed from site suitable for bikes enabling you to wander down to visit remains of Roman bath house.
Lovely site, facilities very clean but fully stretched in high season. Mostly hardstanding and well drained. No playground or ball game field, both available 200 mtrs away (outside the site). Site shop very well stocked, local meat and bread available. Wardens are fantastic, friendly, helpful and accommodating. Good dog walking close to site. Pub and resturant, main line rail and steam train 200 mtrs from site. Beach 5 minutes walk Excellent village shops in Gosforth village approx 5 miles away. Nearest supermarket Whitehaven 12 miles.
This was a fantastic introduction to camping for our family. Craig and his family should be very proud of what they do here. The site is very well looked after, the toilets and showers were very clean. Added bonus of the family bathroom which had two showers in plus sink and toilet made it really easy for our family of four.
Craig was very friendly and helpful, when we chose where to pitch. Lovely views and the sound of sheep! Shop seemed well stocked and we tried some of the excellent local butchers produce they stocked. Site was very peaceful and relaxed.
Lots to do in the immediate area, Ratty railway the kids enjoyed, Muncaster Castle with the owl display. Lots of walks, and a childrens playground just outside the site on the way into Ravenglass. Friendly pubs, and tea room on the front at Ravenglass. Wastwater few miles away.
Now I am worried that others sites will just not compare to this one!
We have stayed at the site some 8 years ago and the site was very good then. Now the camping club has franchised it the site has been bought up to a higher standard.
The site assistant Craig and support assistants could not have been more helpful, we were offered a pitch at the top of the site but we were keen for a little shade and was given a better site that we found more suitable, level and easy to get our ground pegs in with no trouble.
By the tent was a well made picnic bench so we made use of that for our 8 night stay, we have a Cobb BBQ that we used most evenings and sat outside (between the showers).
The shop has most the usual stuff, Bread, milk eggs papers etc.
Toilets are very clean two showers (as much hot water as you need, hair dryer in ladies and gents block (no charge) (can be a little crowded at peak times), but there is also a family shower room that you can use if all the other ones are full.
Undercover dish washing and a hand washing/washing machine, tumble dryer, and clothes line.
We highly recommend the Ratty Arms for fantastic food and real ale (Book up) after a full days walking this is the place to eat.
This is only our 4th site that we have visited the standards are great, lay-out, service points,cleanliness and the staff we found to be extremely helpful. The shower/toilet block are very clean.
There are at least 3 pubs in the quaint village we tried the Ratty Arms where the staff again were great. Village is a 5 min walk.
We WILL be returning in the near future for another great 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
Excellent site. All pitches superb and facilities are immaculate. This is probably one of the best sites in the Northwest if not the best and the staff are welcoming and genuinley nice and helpful (others staff please take note).
This was meant to be our 'make or break weekend'. After a disastrous trip to Scarborough in August 06 we hadn't been camping since but had caught the bug again. The idea was that if this trip was a success we would go for a longer stay in the summer hols, but if disastrous we would give up on camping and settle for Travelodge and Holiday Inn trips.
We decided on Ravenglass as it was fairly close to home and we had a family pass for Muncaster Castle. The site is lovely - lots of trees, which I love. The staff were really friendly and helpful. The facilities were spotless and, yes, there really are fresh flowers in the ladies loos. The shop was small but had everything you could need.
Most of the pitches are hardstanding and we were hugely outnumbered by caravans and motorhomes. We were given a site near the entrance to the site - there was a bit of noise late at night with people presumably stumbling back from the pub. Apparently there is another tent pitching area at the top of the site but we didn't get up there to see it.
The local area is very quiet but had everything we wanted - a beach, country walks, a playground and football field nearby, La'al Ratty railway (our son is Thomas the Tank Engine mad), and a pub that welcomes children and has a good menu.
Sadly we only stayed at the site for one night - on the second day it rained continuously - and I mean 'RAIN'. Our tent didn't have a sewn in groundsheet and we hadn't secured it too well so we got back to wet beds and the wind howling under and through the tent. We decided to pack up and come home - our 6 yr old cried as we left and we were all very quiet on the drive home. To some, it might seem that our 'make or break weekend' had been turned out to on the 'break' side, but thanks to this site, we've decided we definitely want to camp again and will be returning as soon as we get the chance. We've already ordered a new Montana 6, so hopefully no rain or wind getting in next time.
One sour note - I like wildlife, but after a night listening to the pheasant family (mum, dad and 6 chicks) in the adjoining field rattling around half the night, I understand why people shoot them!
Just got back from a few days here, what an excellent site. Very clean shower/toilet block, fresh flowers too. Well stocked shop. Very welcoming, friendly, informative wardens. The village is a short walk away, with its steam railway, beautiful sunsets on the beach, and some fantastic walks nearby. We would highly recommend this site.
We visited this site in April and on arrival we were greeted by a very friendly site manager who showed us to our pitch, the pitches are of varying size and set on different levels and are amongst trees,all caravan/ motorhome pitches have EHU, levelling blocks would be advisable for most pitches. Fresh and waste water points are available within easy reach of most pitches and there is one chemical disposal point to the rear of the toilet block and a motor home service point also close to the toilet block.
The toilets and showers were kept immaculately clean throughout our stay and whilst there are only two showers each ladies and gents this did not cause a problem on our visit, there is also a family/ disabled bathroom .
The site reception also acts as a well stocked shop with local produce well represented including freshly baked bread ,local ice cream to name but a few, newspapers are to order and there is the usual range of camping and caravanning accessories available.
The local area provides plenty of attractions the nearest being the Ravenglass to Eskdale steam railway which is in the village and 5 mins walk from the site, also close by are the sellafield visitor centre , the coastal village of St Bees and the stunning views of Wast water, farther afield are Workington and Whitehaven and to the south Ulverston and Barrow in Furness.
The village of Ravenglass is a short walk from the site and is quiet and peaceful there is a post office and a hotel/ restaurant and also the Ratty arms pub, named after the railway and set in the old station here a very warm welcome awaits and the food is to be thoroughly recommended, there is also a good choice of real ales available. When we were there there was a quiz night on a Tuesday and all are welcome.
All in all this site and its surroundings provide a wonderful setting for a short break or longer as there is enough in the area to keep most busy for at least a week weather permitting.
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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 
I can understand the appeal this site does have. It's remoteness has a certain charm but it does mean that you are faced with in interminable drive from the M6 along a very long and winding road! The trees and the birdlife also make for a pleasant location. The beach was, in a word, bleak. The pitches are mainly hardstanding and and are level although the site itself is on a slope. Craig, the site manager, was very helpful when I initially booked this site and is an expert at directing a reversing caravanner. The toilet block/dishwashing area was very clean but the water only luke warm during the busy morning period when the two showers were in constant use. The site office/shop was only open for a couple of hours in the morning and afternoon and sold a fair selection of produce. There are no re-cycling facilities on site and no play area for young children so the bikes were a godsend but there is a play area nearby out of sight. TV reception was actually very good with our aerial and pole although there is cable TV available at a price. There is very little in Ravenglass for children and it markets itself on the back of La'al Ratty and Muncaster Castle. The railway ride to Dalegarth is fun but overpriced especially if you intend to take your bikes. From Dalegarth it's only a short distance to Boot which is a beautiful little village and there is also another CCC site nearby which may be more convenient for the serious hillwalkers out there. There is a cycle route back from Dalegarth along the Esk Trail which is perfect for children from about 7 years old onwards, until you arrive at Muncaster Hill however, then it's a difficult, unpleasant trudge upwards for half a mile or so. Muncaster Castle is a great day out and you can indeed ride up the trail from the site to the entrance but be aware that you will have to leave your bikes outside, unattended, for the duration of your visit. In my opinion this is a very good site for a brief family visit but I would not recommend it for an extended holiday. It seems very popular with motor-caravannners perhaps on tour but I didn't see a single tent during our stay. 
