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The camping barn at Eskdale was an unusual and flexible space for our party of eight. Kids and reluctant campers alike loved the novelty of kipping down in the cosy barn with the luxury of a convivial kitchen downstairs. We’ll be back! - Sarah Heyworth
Walkers can reach England’s highest peak –
Scafell Pike – and England’s deepest lake –
Wastwater – from Site. There are also walks
for those who prefer flatter paths, including
one which follows the route of the River Esk.
The Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway –
La’al Ratty – terminates at Dalegarth
Station, a few minutes’ walk from Site.
Hardknott Fort was constructed by the
Romans in the second century.
Hardknott and Wrynose Pass offer a thrilling car ride over the mountains to Ambleside and Windermere.
The waterfall Stanley Ghyll Force is 60ft
high in a dramatic deep and narrow gorge.
Fold End Gallery exhibits the work of
several local artists.
Eskdale Mill is a rare example of a working, two-wheel water corn mill. It houses an exhibition explaining the milling process from corn to flour.
Muncaster Castle has an interactive facility
in the Old Dairy. It gives visitors more
information on the castle, gardens and owls
as well as games and quizzes.
Go-experimental is the Sellafield Visitor
Centre Experience. It has science workshops,
interactive exhibits to interest all the family.
Boot boasts three traditional Lakeland pubs within easy walking distance of the site.
Visit in June to enjoy the Boot Beer festival.
The quiet, undiscovered coast of Cumbria
and the Roman harbour at Ravenglass are a
short drive away.
Did You Know
Bronze Age settlers cleared much of the forest around the area which is now home to the Club Site. There are five stone circles just above the village of Boot which also date from those times.
SatNav users
SatNav may take you over Hardknott Pass which is unsuitable for motorhomes or vehicles towing.
Motorhome bookings
You will need to call the Site direct to make a booking for a motorhome - restrictions apply.
Eat Local
Well stocked, licensed shop on site. The shop sells local meat from Bewleys Butchers and organic bread, pies and cakes from Millstones Artisan Bakery.
Google Map
The location of Eskdale is shown below. You can zoom in and out and move around the map by using the controls.
Alternatively you can click on the map and drag it in any direction.
Hint: See an aerial view of the site by selecting the Satellite view and zooming in using the controls on the left of the map.
If you would like to see an Ordnance Survey style map,
Click here
to view Eskdale provided by Multi-Map.
Address, Contact Details and Map
Eskdale Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Boot
Holmrook
Cumbria
CA19 1TH
01946 723253.
No calls after 8pm please.
Site Managers
Sara Merckel, Martyn Merckel
Location
OS Map Reference: 89 - NY179011
Latitude: 54.3987
Longitude: -3.2661
Nearest Club Sites
- Ravenglass ..... 9 miles
- Windermere ..... 25 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
We have many sites in this area. View these on a 'Google' Map - you can click on a site to see more details.
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 | £7.60 | £7.30 | £6.60 |
| Child | £2.35 | £2.25 | £2.25 |
| Member's age concession rate | £7.60 | £5.10 | £4.60 |
| Special family deal | £18.75 | £18.00 | |
| Additional non member site fee | £6.00 | £6.00 | £6.00 |
| Member back packer | £5.40 | £5.20 | £4.75 |
| Non member back packer | £6.95 | £6.60 | £6.15 |
| 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 Eskdale. 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 Eskdale?
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: Dalegarth local service - quarter mile
Nearest bus: Gosworth 7 miles
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.
