Go Ape - Grizedale
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Why stay here ...
This is a small intimate site situated on the edge of the pictures village of Hawkshead. A slightly sloping site with fantastic views. Excellent for all levels of walking. The village is well equipped with amenities where there are four pubs, all serving food. two village shops, post office, chemist and Dr surgery, numerous café and gift shops.
Attractions within the village are Beatrix Potter Gallery, Wordsworth Grammar School. The award winning Hawkshead Relish Company. Chocolate factory. St Michaels all angels church. A Recreation ground with children’s play area, tennis courts and crown green bowling.
Walking into the village by road would take approximately five to ten minutes, by footpath via fields ten to fifteen minutes.
There is a bus service at the bottom of the drive giving access to most of the lake district, day passes are available.
Within a five-mile radius there is Beatrix Potter’s house (Hill Top), John Ruskin museum Coniston, Windermere lake cruises, Grizedale forest activity centre, Wray Castle, Brockhall activity centre, access to wainwrights walking. On National Cycle network. Plus, many more attraction within the area.
Electricity supply is 16amp but unfortunately is unable to cope with the charging of electric cars or bikes, the nearest charging point is at Ambleside four miles away on low fold car park. (Near Hayes garden world).
Dogs are welcome on the site and there are plenty of dog walking opportunities but they must be kept under control, for the benefit of other members and we are a working farm.
Please call in the evening if possible (if no answer please keep trying). Pre bookings only- All payments to be made to Helen Brown.
minimum three-night stay. (Three nights stay must be paid in full at time of booking).
Departure by 12 noon- arrival from 2pm onwards.
Non- returnable deposit required for stays over three nights to be paid within two weeks of booking. £25 per night for car and caravan, £5 extra for an awning. Extra car £1 per night to be arranged.
Motorhomes – can only accommodate to a maximum length of 7m or 22 feet.
At certain times of the year we may ask you to park your car on hard ground close to your van to try and preserve the site for everyone. And only use a ground sheet if necessary.
On site we have electric hook ups 16amp, waste disposal point, grey water disposal point, two water points one for caravans and one for motor homes, TV booster and cables, we encourage recycling and the use of organic toilet fluid. We are adjacent to a working farm.
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Latest arrival time: 8:00 PM
Latest departure time: 12:00 PM
2 acres
Some sloping pitches
Electric amperage: 16
Lawned site
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Sites key:
- Postcode:
- LA22 0NW
- GPS:
- Lat 54.377922 / Lon -3.000996
- OS field ref:
- SD347984
- OS map ref:
- 97
Transport links
- Bus stop within 1 mile
- Buses go to: Ambleside and Consiton
- Daily public transport within 1 mile
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Excellent site
Keen Ground Farm
Ignore the negative reviews, this is an excellent CL Site.
We approached from the north (Ambleside) and on approach to Hawkshead some 80 mts past Hawkshead farm Camp site on the left, is the entrance to Keen Ground. There is a white Lodge at the gate, turn right.
The road from Ambleside is a. B road but easily managed by driving with caution. No issues.
On entering the site there is a board with your name and pitch number on, all straightforward.
The site itself is delightful, with nice views and less than a 10 min walk to Hawkshead centre.
The grey water disposal is halfway up the site and the recycle bins and Elson disposal is at the entrance gate.
I found best TV reception was to the south (Lancaster)
It truly is a great site with walks direct from your van, including Tarn How’s.
Do enjoy.
JJ Jeffers
Reviewed on 17/04/2023 20:25
Excellent find!
Keen Ground Farm
When reading previous reviews we were concerned about the welcome and the site however Helen has been nothing but helpful from booking in to greeting us after we had arrived. Helen also checked on us during our stay to make sure everything was ok. Thank you Helen.
I’m not sure why one of the reviews said a slope was an issue for a caravan - we had no issues with our 8m long caravan. Don’t let that review put you off if you’re a Caravanner!
Signage to the site is discreet so you do need to be on the look out as you approach and follow the instructions given.
We were pitched on one of the hard standing pitches and pitch was great with fabulous views.
Water, bins and Elsan not that far!
Great location near to everything we usually visit. Lovely walk from the site to Wray Castle. 10 minute walk into Hawkshead across the fields. We didn’t go via the road as the dog prefers the fields!
We will be back!
OK.
Keen Ground Farm
Once we’d found the site, no signs so do read the book, we were greeted by a very unfriendly lady, who I don’t think actually lived there! She certainly wasn’t the lady we booked with.
For a 5 unit site, why are there 8 pitches?
The site is well maintained and does have gorgeous views. The village is a short 1/2 mile walk across the fields, or down the road, away.
Do remember your levelling blocks, as this site is not flat. Fresh water is at the top of the hill, the bins and well organised recycling at the bottom. The black waste turned out to be at the bottom of the hill, out the site & over a roadway in the next field? If you’re not fit be warned.
MrMitch
Reviewed on 25/09/2022 21:04
Great hideaway
Keen Ground Farm
Just had 7 nights at this excellent cl. As previously stated the site does not have a caravan club sign on the road side, look out for assign Keen ground by the drive besides a white lodge, then drive up a tree covered drive. The welcome was warm, telling us everingthing we needed to know about the site and giving us a choice of pitches. The site is split between 2 levels with hardstandings on the lower level, pitching is no problem. This is a quiet site within easy walking distance over the fields to the village which has everything you need for your stay. It is ideally suited for walking straight off site or driving to all areas of the Lakes. Don't let the reviewer giving the site 1 star put you off staying here, his review totally misrepresents the site. I would definitely recommend staying here.
Lovely holiday
Keen Ground Farm
Having just had our 10th visit to Keen Ground CL we would like to say we had a fantastic holiday again.
(Wished we could have stayed longer)
The site is what CLs are all about,. Lots of space with lovely views, peace and quiet. Very well maintained grass / pitches.
The owners are always friendly and helpful .
There's a lovely 10 minute walk across fields to Hawkshead where there are several pubs and cafes.
Also , walks in every direction straight from the site.
We are already planning visiting again next year .
jeals
Reviewed on 22/09/2022 12:50
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