Keswick Adventures
Ghyll scrambling, canyoning, paddleboarding and kayaking, adventures for all to enjoy in the Lake District.
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Why stay here ...
Excellent views of surrounding countryside and Lake District Hills.
Easy Access.
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0.5 acres
Some sloping pitches
Electric amperage: 10
Lawned site
Nearby
Great savings on days out
Offers available to Club members
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World’s largest coloured pencil, miniature sculptures, the WWII pencil, how pencils are made and much more.
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Ullswater 'Steamers'
Sail between piers and put on your walking shoes to explore Ullswater Way, a 20 mile footpath around the lake.
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Sites key:
- Postcode:
- CA11 0SZ
- GPS:
- Lat 54.644173 / Lon -2.984586
- OS field ref:
- NY371279
- OS map ref:
- 90
Transport links
- Bus stop within 1 mile
- Buses go to: Penrith - Keswick, Lake District (every hour).
- Daily public transport within 1 mile
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lovely site
Askew Rigg Farm
We recently had a holiday at this site, as already mentioned it has lovely views both ways, we enjoyed watching the lambs and sheep in the field next to the caravan also the geese on the pond, which you cannot walk round.
We used our own facilities but the ones on site were basic but adequate.
The hard standing was nice but each caravan seemed quite close together. Also there is a large boulder marking each pitch and we were pleased we had a mover to get into position around ours.!
There is some road noise but it didn't stop us sitting outside when the weather was fine.
Lots of places to visit and things to do, and of course lots of walks, but none that we were aware of from the site itself.
Would stay here again
gucci
Reviewed on 04/06/2024 19:40
Awe-inspiring Askew Rigg Farm
Askew Rigg Farm
First time at Askew Rigg, WOW! A lovely warm welcome from Alan. The location of this site is just breath taking, with stunning views of Blencathra and surrounding mountains. There is a small pond at the rear of the CL which attracts a variety of wildlfe and a pretty babbling brook near the water stand pipe. Walking a little further into the farm you will come across the chemical toilet point, WC and metered shower. It's the best walk to and from a shower we've ever had! The provision of a toilet and shower are always a benefit, there was some criticism elsewhere as this is in an old farm building, but we would say it blends in with the site. The surroundings didn't phase us, the cleanliness is what matters and these were clean. Very easy access onto the A66 and the North Lakes. If you do visit you must take at trip to Basecamp North Lakes Farm Shop and Kitchen. Go for breakfast, all locally sources produce, YUMMY! The nearby town off Penrith has everything you need from food to activities and is just 10 minutes up the road. This is Bertie Baileys favourite place. Highly recommended, We very much look forward to our next visit.
Wet and windy Askew Rigg
Askew Rigg Farm
Just spent 4 nights at this wonderful escape. Hard standing gravel pitch proved essential as its been so wet for so long the grass is more like pond with grass growing from it! When you can get your unit right to the edge of the pitch there is room for an awning. If your caravan is over 7m long it is quite tight to reverse from the lane onto the pitch, if of course you are without a mover. As it was so wet you wouldn't want to get a wheel in the grass
Each pitch is well spaced and supplied with a convenient ehu point and a bin. Recyclable waste is a short walk along the site where bottles etc can be disposed of. Close by is the freshwater tap. Further into the farm you'll find the toilet waste area and a water pipe to rinse your loo with. This is also where you'll find the toilet and shower. I cant comment on this facility as I used the caravan.
The views from the pitches are great and very relaxing to gaze upon from the comfort of your caravan. Behind the pitch are equally tranquil scenes with a pond and resident bird life.
Dog walking from the site is good, although again as its been so wet, the close by public footpaths were like streams and very muddy. The lane from the farm to the B road is fine and it is possible to walk along the road but be vigilant, its nor supper wide and traffic does come on you quite quickly. Having said that it is not very busy at all and the grass verges are quite wide.
The site does have wifi, it is a little hit and miss as is phone reception, the weather may have affected both.
All in all a very nice place and Alan is very friendly and happy to chat, unfortunately I didn't meet Avril his wife.
The site is very easy to get to, and booking and payment was straight forward. The A66 is very close so access to the rest of the lakes is easy and Keswick isn't too far away, close enough to drive to bring back fish and chips and still be warm enough to enjoy.
Only criticism was towards the local council refuse collection lorry, there is a 5mph advisory speed limit through the site this truck broke the land speed record! If a child had been outside they could have been caught unawares. No need for that kind of speed.
The weather has not deterred me from wanting to return, and I will do soon I hope.
Great site in the wet.
Askew Rigg Farm
We have just spent 8 nights on this site during a wet week. However, the hard standings are a blessing, and this is backed up by the visits to the well located bins behind each pitch which was extremely wet under foot and show the site would have ripped up if not.
Everything is well set up and straight forward this is a linear site, and we did not feel too upset by the occasional use of the access road, however as all caravanas are pitched in a row looking at Souther fell (& Blencathra), you can find that all windows are aligned and that impacts on privacy - not that it bothered us too much. The provision of the toilet is always a benefit, and so is the shower. There was some criticism elsewhere as this is in an old farm building - the surroundings didn't phase me, the cleanliness is what matters and these were clean.
There is some road noise from the A66, which my wife noticed but I didn't - however, the big positive is that this must be the easiest site to access of the many we have seen in the lakes. Dual carriageway and main A roads up to the last 100 m before the access road, and that was easy too.
I have had several problems in the past trying to book and call this site - note, I haven't had an answer from the main phone, however the mobile listed in the description gets you through. Alan was quick to answer that and is a
helpful, friendly individual. Would I use again - certainly
First time on a CL, WOW picked a great one.
Askew Rigg Farm
Just one night in glorious weather and it couldn’t have been better. Spoke to Alan on the phone to book for the next day, he’s really welcoming. Wow what views, amazing. Pretty level pitches, I did use levelling blocks on ours, own bin, plenty of space between the pitches. We did find a couple of walks we could do with our dogs in the short time we were there, you need to cross the road to get to Souter Fell.. I notes from previous review about traffic on and off the site, not a problem for us it’s not a busy road, 2 vehicles on site while we were there. Didn’t use facilities due to length of stay, but had a look in they seemed very clean. We will visit again for sure
