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*ONLY 10% FULLY REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT - offer extended until 31 December 2023
We have HALVED our deposits to an incredibly low 10% at all Club campsites for any stay in 2023 and 2024*!
With the lovely fells soaring up and wild flowers in bloom everywhere, the Borrowdale Club Campsite is a delight to the eye. Located about 5 miles from Keswick and set in National Trust woodland, the caravan park offers numerous walking paths to explore the beautiful northern Lakes area. It doesn't have to be strenuous - forest trails, nature trails, guided walks and farm walks leave you spoilt for choice. There is a convenient bus service that runs from the site.
If the Lakes themselves are the main attraction on your holiday break, Borrowdale Club Campsite puts you within easy reach of Derwentwater, popular for its boats and vibrant waterfront, not to mention its range of pubs and restaurants. Bassenthwaite Water is also a short distance away from the caravan site and merits exploration for its Sailing Club. If more tranquil surroundings are what you're after, the charming waters of Buttermere and Crummock Water would be just the ticket, as here there is only the occasional passing rowing boat to disturb your lakeside reveries. The lovely local scenery also includes the dramatic hills of Castle Crag and Cats Bells. The hamlet of Grange, with a tea shop on the picturesque banks of the river is only a short walk away and local pubs & restaurants are within easy reach of the site.
Please note: This site does not have a toilet block.
Terms and conditions - Only 10% fully refundable deposit - offer extended
*Standard booking deposits (i.e non promotional bookings) are fully refundable if you cancel or amend your booking up to 21 days before your stay. The deposit for each booking will either be 10% of the total value of the stay or a £20 minimum, if the price of the stay is less than £20, then the total price of the stay will be required as the deposit. Book by 31 December 2023.
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Directions
Please only use these recommended directions for the final approach and not sat nav, due to alternative routes being unsuitable for towing. Leave M6 at junction 40 onto the A66 (Keswick). On the outskirts of Keswick keep right onto the bypass (signposted Cockermouth A66). Within 1.5 miles at the roundabout turn left (signposted A5271 Keswick, Borrowdale B5289). At the T-junction turn left; and at mini roundabout turn right and follow signposts onto the B5289. In about 4.25 miles (about 0.5 mile past Borrowdale Hotel) turn right over the bridge (care required) into the road signposted Grange, Newlands (please ignore width restriction sign, this does not apply to the bridge). The site is on the right in 1 mile. Please note: when towing, do not approach or leave site along the west side of Derwentwater. Also, before turning right off the B5289 at Grange, check that bridge (takes all caravans) is clear. Care needed through Grange village, on double humpbridge and on final approach (narrow) and turning into site.
Sites key:
- Postcode:
- CA12 5UG
- GPS:
- Lat 54.55765 / Lon -3.15906
- Plan a route to this site
- OS field ref:
- NY251187
- OS map ref:
- 90
- Handbook map ref:
- F11
Transport links
- Bus stop within 1 mile
- Buses go to: Keswick, Seatoller, Honister and Buttermere
- Car hire on site
- Daily public Transport within 1 mile
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Fab, helpful wardens
Borrowdale Club Campsite
We were after a getaway for a few days and booked ourselves in for 4 nights up to the end of the 23 season. What a cracking site. We were in pitch 38 which was down towards Derwent Water. All nice and quiet and within reach of the water tap which was a bonus as we didn't have to move to top our tank off.
The wardens - Mick and Jo - were just great. We have stayed at many CAMC CLs and sites and these two are in our top three of hosts! The little shop they had going sold basics and some very nice Plum Bread which was happily scoffed in a single sitting.
Walks are plentiful and suit a range of fitness - ambles along the lake to grab a ferry back, up to Catbells or further afield up to Newlands, Dale Head and along the ridge to Robinson. Excellent bus services into Keswick and around the circle to Buttermere and Whinlatter. £2 a ticket.
Topped off with 4 days of surprisingly sunny blue sky days!
Mr Hurls
Reviewed on 09/11/2023 18:12
Definitely one of my favourites
Borrowdale Club Campsite
I feel like I don't have the words to describe how wonderful this site is. The staff Jo and Husband were outstanding, excellent customer service with a smile, sense of humour and calmness. Facilities are spotless and well maintained and the pitches are just wonderful. Nestled among trees we were lucky enough to have a red squirrel feeding box on the tree next to our pitch (kindly selected by the staff due to our late arrival in the dark after a long exhausting day). I bought some special squirrel food from the shop on site and was lucky enough to see them visiting the box every day along with a beautiful array of little birds, coal tits, robins, great tits, nutcrackers. It's such a peaceful place to stay and I just wish I'd had longer. No bathroom facilities and limited WiFi but who cares when you are in a place like this. We did the hike up Cat bells which was stunning, definitely follow staff advice for best route, did some walking along the beautiful lakeside where the views are gorgeous, and just watched the wildlife on site. We will definitely return.
Beautiful and Peaceful
Borrowdale Club Campsite
Defo in our top 5, this woodland site is peaceful, full of wildlife almost wild camping (but you have EH). with no toilet block it keeps bigger groups away, leaving the hardy walkers to enjoy this stunning located site. Sitting at the end of Derwant water and in the foot hills of Cat Bells, Castle Crags, High spy just to mention a few of the stunning walks all from the site. With Keswick a lovely flat walk ( 5-6 mile) along the water edge great for all your shopping needs food or retail, stop for lunch along the way at Lingholm. Red squirrels, fab birds and roe deer can all be seen from your van if you're lucky. The wardens are really lovely, and willing to help if required. We get our fix here twice a year Autumn is stunning for the colours. Just remember no toilet block or shower, but to be honest, it doesn't need it, I think it would ruin it.
Lovely stay and superb staff!
Borrowdale Club CampsiteI was down with my daughter for some mountain biking at Whinlatter Forest and stayed at Borrowdale Club Campsite. The campsite is a lovely little site right on the banks of Derwent water. I was towing a caravan and please, do yourself a favour and come down the East Coast of the lake!! I made the mistake (despite being advised by the gentleman at the site over the phone) of coming down the West Coast of the lake and not following the Sat Nav as it's not the most caravan friendly road. My Sat Nav took me up a blind lane and I scraped the side of the van unfortunately. The East Coast of the lake is much more driver friendly! The site is incredibly peaceful and relaxing and the pitch we were in afforded easy access to the lake through a little gate. It was also a sub-20 minute walk into Keswick for restaurants. The best thing about the campsite was the staff. A genuinely lovely couple who were very friendly, helpful and kind. I wish them all the best for the close season and I hope to stay at the site in future... via the East Coast of the lake!
Excellent
Borrowdale Club Campsite
This was our maiden voyage in a motorhome.
The location was fantastic - so many beautiful walks for all abilities - and the bus service from Grange bridge was a very good price and very regular.
The site was so peaceful and spread out with lots of red squirrels to entertain you.
Jo and Mick, the wardens, were absolutely fantastic and a credit to the Caravan Club. They were so helpful and friendly - including helping us solve a few hiccups on our maiden voyage.
I would highly recommend this site and will certainly be returning.
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Reviewed on 17/10/2023 14:50
Site contact details
- Telephone:
- 01768 777275
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