This site is in a quiet part of the Lakes but is close enough to M6 to open up the whole area. For example in the few days we were there, we went to Carlisle, Silloth, Maryport, Penrith, Keswick and Cockermouth all within a short distance/time from the site. Locally there's not a huge range of amenities but if the local village hall has a Sunday breakfast fund raiser make sure you go! The nearest pub is at Hasket Newmarket which is easily walked in about 30 minutes or less, the next main village is Caldbeck which has a Spar type general dealers, coffee shops and a pub and can be the base for several walks. Site toilets and showers are "uniquely quaint" but are clean and warm, the owners are friendly and helpful and we will be back.