Eskdale
With an extended season, our Club site at Eskdale is located in a walkers’ paradise described as “One of the loveliest of Lakeland Valleys” by the great Alfred Wainwright.
Fully equipped Camping Barn.
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Camping Pods.
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Eskdale
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1 March 2010 - 14 January 2011
80 Pitches - Non Members welcome
"Idyllic Lake District walking country"
With an extended season, our Club site at Eskdale is located in a walkers’ paradise described as “One of the loveliest of Lakeland Valleys” by the great Alfred Wainwright.
Fully equipped Camping Barn.
Find out more.
Camping Pods.
Find out more.
Member Quote
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
What's on?
- 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.
- Cycle on the newly-created Eskdale Cycle Trail which runs between Eskdale and
Ravenglass.
- Boot boasts three traditional Lakeland
pubs within easy walking distance of the
site. The Boot Beer festival is in June.
- The quiet undiscovered coast of Cumbria
and the Roman harbour at Ravenglass are
a short drive away.
- Go Gorge Walking, Canoeing, Abseiling, Archery, Rock climbing, Kayaking, Sailing or Biking with River Deep Mountain High outdoor activity provider.
Location
OS Map Reference: 89 - NY179011
Latitude: 54.3987
Longitude: -3.2661
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Address, Contact Details and Map
Eskdale
Eskdale Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Boot
Holmrook
Cumbria
CA19 1TH
01946 723253No calls after 8pm please.
Site Managers
Sara Merckel, Martyn Merckel
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Seasons and Fees 2010
Low Season
Mid Season
High Season
2010 |
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| NOV | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | | | | | | | |
| DEC | | | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | | | | |
Please Note: All other 2010 dates are low season except 21 December 2010 to 4 January 2011 both of which are High Season.
| Adult | £9.00 | £8.50 | £7.50 |
| Child | £2.80 | £2.70 | £2.60 |
| Members' age concession rate | | £5.90 | £5.30 |
| Members' family deal | £22.30 | £21.00 | |
| Non-member fee per pitch per night | £7.00 | £7.00 | £7.00 |
| Member back packer | £6.40 | £6.10 | £5.50 |
| Non-member back packer | £8.30 | £7.70 | £7.00 |
| Club Service Pitch (per pitch, per night) | £3.50 | £3.50 | £3.50 |
- Members' children camp free in Low Season if accompanied by an adult.
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