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Why stay here ...
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. 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
In addition, there are a number of Certificated Locations within the vicinity, that continue to offer picturesque solitude away from the crowds that are exclusively for our members.
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Derwent Pencil Museum
World’s largest coloured pencil, miniature sculptures, the WWII pencil, how pencils are made and much more.
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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
Transport links
- Car hire on site
Reviews
Mike7938
Reviewed: 29/08/2024 09:11
We need more sites like this
What a great asset to the club this site is, when more and more members like us are staying at CLs and club sites with no toilet blocks with much reduced fees, £25 a night for August, not bad. Our first time here and we would certainly have returned, but... Show more
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Reviewed: 05/08/2024 17:32
Lovely site
This is a well kept site run by friendly helpful wardens in a great location. Having no toilet block means it's more affordable. It's a shame there's no bus service (apparently the bus company went bankrupt). It's a real shame it's closing at the end of year.
Champers 2011
Reviewed: 25/06/2024 19:00
June summer solstice
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... Show more
MissNeo
Reviewed: 18/06/2024 17:54
Fabulously quiet site surrounded by great walks
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... Show more
willden
Reviewed: 17/06/2024 12:31
Cumbrian Red Squirrels!
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... Show more
Ivyhouselady
Reviewed: 28/05/2024 14:22
Absolutely Perfect site for us
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... Show more
Ramsons
Reviewed: 24/05/2024 09:44
Peaceful, wildlife friendly site
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... Show more
ClubMember39BE359351
Reviewed: 01/04/2024 14:42
Another great stay.
Just enjoyed another great stay. Brian & Sue are excellent hosts/wardens always friendly, helpful & incredibly cheerful. They keep the site in good order. Pitches nice level.
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Reviewed: 27/10/2023 22:44
Great site, good location and well maintained
Fantastic site, quiet, very well kept by friendly and welcoming wardens. Clean facilities, grey water disposal very easy to use. Good location for access to Ennerdale Water, Cockermouth, St Bees Head and the coast. Local pub within walking distance. Great for cycling and walking, will definitely stay again.
ClubMember39BE359351
Reviewed: 13/10/2023 19:01
Great stay, nice and peaceful
Great site immaculately kept by hardworking wardens who are very nice. Handy for west lakes. Probably not suited to those with children as nowhere for them to play. Can't fault the site it was perfect for us.
Site contact details
- Telephone:
- 01946 861357
Most recent reviews
Mike7938
Reviewed: 29/08/2024 09:11
We need more sites like this
What a great asset to the club this site is, when more and more members like us are staying at CLs and club sites with no toilet blocks with much reduced fees, £25 a night for August, not bad. Our first time here and we would certainly have returned,...
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