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Local Campsites the Lake District Local Campsites Park Cliffe Camping and Caravan Estate. Open March to November. 150 pitches. Set in 25 acres of unspoilt countryside in the heart of the Lake District. Offering a great views, peace and tranquillity and all modern conveniences. Tariff: High £36.00 Low £27.00 Extra adult £5 Child £2.50 Dog £2. Address: Birks Rd, Windermere. Cumbria. LA23 3PG. Tel: 015395 31344 Email: [email protected] Scotgate Holiday Park Open all year. 165 pitches. The campsite is nestled in the impressive backdrop of the Coledale Horseshoe and enjoys The Lake District dramatic views towards Skiddaw and the Northern Fells. Close to Whinlatter Forest with Go Ape and plenty of walking and mountain bike trails. Tariff: High £27.00Low £22.75 Extra adult £9 Child £4.65-£6.20 Dog £2 Address: Braithwaite. Keswick. Cumbria. CA12 5TF Tel: 01768 778343 Email: [email protected] Sykeside Camping Park Open all year. 111 pitches.In the heart of the Dovedale Valley, surrounded by Dove Crag, Hart Crag and Fairfield and with Brotherswater nearby, Sykeside is an inspiring location. Brotherswater Inn adjacent to the campsite serves hot food all year. Tariff: High £28 Low £19.00 Extra adult £5.50 Child £2.50 Dog £2 Motorhome Hire, Sales & Service Address: Brotherswater. Patterdale. Penrith. Cumbria. CA11 0NZ Tel: 01768 482239 Email: [email protected] UK ● Europe ● New Zealand ● Australia Redhill Farm ● Harlington Road Toddington ● Bedfordshire ● LU5 6HF The Croft Caravan and Campsite Open March to November. 54 pitches. Situated on the outskirts Email: [email protected] of Hawkshead, a picturesque village in the heart of Beatrix Potter country. Surrounded by beautiful Lakeland fells and 200m away Tel: + 44 (0) 1525 878 000 from village shops and pubs. Tariff: High £35 Low £23. Extra adult £4 Child £1.50 www.justgo.uk.com Address: North Lonsdale Rd. Hakshead. Ambleside. Cumbria. LA22 0NX Share your experience with us, we would love to hear about your Tel: 015394 36374 Web: www.hawkshead-croft.co.uk trip or any recommendations; email: [email protected] Just go has compiled this range of destination guides to give you a taste and feel of what the UK and Europe has to offer. Every effort has been made to maintain accuracy but we regret www.justgo.uk.com that we will not be held accountable should any information be incorrect. The Lake District The Lake District has inspired poets and enchanted visitors to the area for centuries and that has helped validate its position as the UK’s most visited National Park. At the top of Skarfell in clear weather there are views over to Ireland and as far as Snowdonia in Wales. If making your way to the top of England’s highest peak doesn’t appeal to you then the beautiful lakes of Ullswater, Windermere and almost a hundred more bodies of water are sure to offer you plenty of opportunity for excitement or serenity. If you would like to experience some culture whilst in the area you could visit the Theatre by the Lake which runs a year round program of productions and has been called the most beautifully situated theatre in the country. Or Hill Top was Beatrix Potter’s home for 38 years and remains today much as it was when she lived there. Immerse yourself in the space and surroundings that helped inspire her to write the stories loved throughout the world. Learn about her fascinating life as a farmer, conservationist and author and follow in her footsteps by visiting some of her favourite places. If the kids have any energy left then they are sure to like the Treetop Trek adventure park or if the weather takes you inside, try Ambleside Climbing Wall or Crafty Monkeys which is great fun for kids and adults alike.. Places to visit Lakeland Motor Museum Windemere lake cruises South Tyndale Railway With over 30,000 vehicle related motor Cruise the lake and see enjoy the stunning Begin your journey in a restored Victoria items of memorabilia, this purpose built scenery on a lake cruise between station before boarding the locomotive for development is a spectacular backdrop to 30minutes and 3 hours long. Multiple drop a leisurely ride through the South Tyne while away a few hours. Close to the off points allow you to break up your valley. Trains are hauled by preserved southern tip of lake Windermere this journey to visit other attractions, or buy a steam and diesel engines from Britain and beautiful setting is a fitting backdrop to a freedom pass for a couple of days. abroad. collection amassed over a period of 50 years. Info: www.windermere-lakecruises.co.uk Address: Alston Station is just off the Address: Old Blue Mill. Backbarrow. Tel: 01539443360 A686 Hexam/Penrith Rd. CA9 3JB Ulverston. Cumbria. LA12 8TA Tel: 01434382626 Tel: 01539530400 Share your experience with us, we would love to hear about your trip or any recommendations; email: [email protected] .
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