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Derwentwater is a lovely, quiet sister Site for Keswick. - Jo Saint
The town of Keswick is a two-minute walk
from the Site. There are many good cafés
and restaurants, a supermarket and some
excellent outdoor-wear shops.
Take the Keswick Launch around
Derwentwater. Discounted tickets are
available from Site reception.
Trotters World of Animals is ideal for
children. It has lemurs, wallabies and
gibbons among its collection.
The Cumberland Pencil Museum tells the
story of graphite – which was first
discovered near Keswick.
Castlerigg stone circle is one of the finest in Cumbria. Over 5,000 years old, it includes 38 stones in a variety of shapes.
Rheged, named after Cumbria’s Celtic
Kingdom, includes many attractions. See the
international mountaineering exhibition and
watch a giant movie.
Keswick hosts many events during the year. The Jazz Festival is held in May, the Real Ale Festival in June and Keswick Convention and Bible Weeks in July and August.
Unfortunately, tents cannot be
accommodated on this Site. Tent campers
are welcome at the Keswick Club Site, next
door.
Those who love the area can buy a
permanent caravan holiday-home on Site.
On arrival, please book in at Reception on
Derwentwater Main Site.
Did You Know
Caravan and Lodge holiday-homes are available for purchase.
Worth Noting
Sorry, no awnings, tents or canopies are permitted on Derwentwater. The Oval has All-Weather Club Service Pitches. Minimum booking for Club Service pitches from 11 July to 30 August and English Bank Holiday is five nights, all other times three nights.
Please note
There are only Club Service Pitches on this Site, therefore the fee of £2.90 per night applies at all times.
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Address, Contact Details and Map
Derwentwater Camping and Caravanning Club
Crow Park Road
Keswick
Cumbria
CA12 5EN
01768 772579.
No calls after 8pm please.
Site Managers
Ken Smith, Denise Smith
Location
OS Map Reference: 89 - NY262232
Latitude: 54.5986
Longitude: -3.1438
Nearest Club Sites
- Derwentwater - Walker Park ..... Adjacent
- Keswick ..... Adjacent
- Troutbeck ..... 8 miles
Printable Location Map
To get you to site safe and sound we have prepared printable location maps for all Club Sites.
Sites on a Google Map
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Seasons and Fees
| Season | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Low | 30 Sept 2007 | 20 Dec 2007 |
| High | 21 Dec 2007 | 3 Jan 2008 |
| Low | 4 Jan 2008 | 12 Mar 2008 |
| Mid | 13 Mar 2008 | 20 Mar 2008 |
| High | 21 Mar 2008 | 24 Mar 2008 |
| Mid | 25 Mar 2008 | 20 Apr 2008 |
| Low | 21 Apr 2008 | 1 May 2008 |
| High | 2 May 2008 | 4 May 2008 |
| Mid | 5 May 2008 | 22 May 2008 |
| High | 23 May 2008 | 31 May 2008 |
| Mid | 1 June 2008 | 10 July 2008 |
| High | 11 July 2008 | 30 Aug 2008 |
| Mid | 31 Aug 2008 | 28 Sept 2008 |
| Low | 29 Sept 2008 | 20 Dec 2008 |
| Hover your mouse here to see this table in a year calendar. | ||
| High | Mid | Low | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | £8.60 | £7.30 | £6.60 |
| Child | £2.35 | £2.25 | £2.25 |
| Member's age concession rate | £8.60 | £5.10 | £4.60 |
| Special family deal | £20.75 | £18.00 | |
| Additional non member site fee | £6.00 | £6.00 | £6.00 |
| Standard Fee | |
|---|---|
| Club Service Pitch (per pitch, per night) | £2.90 |
- Members' children camp free in Low Season if accompanied by an adult.
Cycle Routes
Click here to find local cycle routes on the National Cycle Network around Derwentwater - The Oval. The National Cycle Network is a groundbreaking project providing over 10,000 miles of safe and attractive cycling and walking routes throughout the UK. The project is coordinated by Sustrans the UK's leading sustainable transport charity.
Regional Weather Check
Want to know what the weather will be like during your stay at Derwentwater - The Oval?
Find out by clicking the
Met Office
link to see the forcast for the area over the next few days.
Public Transport
Nearest train station: Penrith - 17 miles
Nearest bus: 1/2 mile
Special Needs
The Club was working to improve accessibility of our Sites long before the Disability Discrimination Act came into force in 2004. We are committed to a continual programme of improvements through access audits to ensure our facilities are available to all.
Arrivals after 8pm are only permitted by prior arrangement direct with Holiday Site Managers.
