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We’re sorry to say that the Club has had to make the difficult decision to close Dockray Meadow Club Campsite at the end of the 2024 season. We do recognise that for those members who have stayed at our site, it will be a disappointment. Sadly, not enough members have stayed at Dockray Meadows over the years to sustainably enable us to keep the campsite open.
We know that the Club is committed to providing Club campsites and pitches in locations that are popular with the wider membership, with approximately 180,000 more pitch nights available in 2024 than there were in 2018 across the network.
Thank you to those of you who have stayed with us, and we look forward to welcoming you until the end of this season. We know there is another perfect pitch just waiting for you, to help you find some inspiration, here are some popular alternative Club campsites just a short distance away which we hope you will try:
Borrowdale Club Campsite (open 15 Mar-4 Nov) - 23 miles, 40 minutes by road
Troutbeck Head Club Campsite (open 15 Mar-4 Nov) - 30 miles, 41 minutes by road
Coniston Park Coppice Club Campsite (open 15 Mar-4 Nov) - 25 miles, 1 hour 30 minutes by road
One of the best kept secrets on the network, Dockray Meadow Club Campsite in Lamplugh puts you within easy reach of lesser-known lake gems, such as Cogra Moss, Ennerdale, Loweswater, Crummock Water, Buttermere, Derwentwater and Keswick. With its scenic surroundings of hills and trees, the caravan park offers a great getaway for the family. It is also a great choice for dog owners with lovely walks from the site.
Dockray Meadow Club Campsite has a little something for all tastes. You may opt to unwind alongside the tumbling stream, watching the red squirrels dart about. For the more energetic, there are plenty of walks from and around the caravan site where you can take in the glorious fell scenery. Cyclists won't be disappointed, since the Coast to Coast Cycle Route is a short distance away. Other excursions within easy reach include the St Bees Head Nature Reserve, several nearby National Trust sites and the lovely old market town of Cockermouth, famous for being the birthplace of William Wordsworth.
The Countryman pub is within a 20 minute walk from the site and serves food from 12pm until 8pm, 7 days a week.
Please Note: This site does not have a toilet block. Reception at this site closes at 6pm - latest arrival time is 8pm. If you will be arriving between 6pm - 8pm, please contact the site during the day of arrival before 6pm. The site team will be happy to provide you with your check in information.
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Directions
From Cockermouth Bypass (A66) turn onto A5086. In about 6.5 miles turn left at the signpost to Loweswater, Lamplugh Green, Buttermere. Within 0.75 mile turn right (signposted Croasdale, Ennerdale Water). The Site is on the left in 50 metres.
Sites key:
- Postcode:
- CA14 4SH
- GPS:
- Lat 54.5707 / Lon -3.41841
- Plan a route to this site
- OS field ref:
- NY085204
- OS map ref:
- 89
- Handbook map ref:
- F11
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June summer solstice
Dockray Meadow Club Campsite
This is a site that we found quite unique in the way the wardens had developed it. The wild flower areas which comprise much of the site have flourished without making it at all untidy. The scene in the late evenings with the sun going down and lighting up the meadows was captivating. The more tranquil location with all the scenery, wildlife and easy proximity to the coast make it a very worthwhile destination for those who appreciate it. Despite being on the west side of the lakes it is easy to access being a short distance from the A road but far enough for it to be totally peaceful. It’s worth a visit for the site alone.
Fabulously quiet site surrounded by great walks
Dockray Meadow Club Campsite
Our second stay here this year and plan to visit again. Super friendly wardens who keep the site spotless. Brilliant dog play park area with agility equipment. Very quiet site (I assume due to no showers/toilets/play area) and surrounding area which suits us perfectly. Lovely walks from site - we did a great 8 mile walk and only saw 4 other walkers and some fishermen in the lake! Short drive to other locations for other quiet walks or shops and takeaways. Lots of birds on site and managed to see the resident red squirrel too. Occasional flyover by RAF Typhoons. Large pitches, slightly to very sloping depending on which one you choose. Helpful leaflets for walks and other local information. Easy access to site - the final half a mile from the main road is reasonably narrow but plenty of passing places.
Cumbrian Red Squirrels!
Dockray Meadow Club Campsite
Just spending a blissful 10 nights at this IMMACULATE site - credit to the wardens Sue and Brian who are lovely people, very helpful and friendly. It is so clean, quiet and peaceful. We were delighted to see the native red squirrels on site. The wildflower areas are beautiful with many different species including wild orchids.
The secure dog area is brilliant. A great information room and secure drying are very useful. We enjoyed the walks from site and easy access to Loweswater, Crummock, Buttermere and Ennerdale.
We so wish this site was open all year as it is perfect for us. Highly recommend a stay here. We will definitely return.
Thank you
willden
Reviewed on 17/06/2024 12:31
Absolutely Perfect site for us
Dockray Meadow Club Campsite
We find this site absolutely perfect. It is small and friendly with brilliant wardens who offer a warm, helpful and friendly service. We have been caravanning since 1990 and have used lots of CL's over the years as well as caravan club sites. We tend to chose the ones that are smaller and without toilets/showers as we find they are not too busy and are more relaxing. We use our own facilities and do not wish to pay extra per night for something we do not need or want. We like that there is quite big grass areas in between the hard standing pitches making it much more pleasant than some of the sites that feel as if you are on a service station. Some of the areas are left uncut so are like wildflower meadows. This was our second stay and have now walked around Cogra Moss several times on both the top and lower trails as well as Crummock, Buttermere, Loweswater and Ennerdale waters. There is a small exercise area which allows you to let your dog off the lead. It is only small, but it very useful, although there are footpaths just up the road as well. If you enjoy peace and quiet and walking then give it a go, we cannot fault it. It warms our hearts to find somewhere that is so thoughtfully run.
Ivyhouselady
Reviewed on 28/05/2024 14:22
Peaceful, wildlife friendly site
Dockray Meadow Club Campsite
We just had a lovely 4 nights here in mid May. The wardens are friendly, helpful and very enthusiastic about the wildlife. They have created swathes of wildflower meadow around the site and encourage wildlife with feeders and other measures. We were very fortunate to see a red squirrel very close to our van. The area is quiet even when the National Park is very busy, with excellent walking and cycling from the site.
Ramsons
Reviewed on 24/05/2024 09:44
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- Telephone:
- 01946 861357
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