Just returned from four very pleasant nights at this site, despite the mixed weather. This is a great place to explore the South and Western Lakes being within easy reach of the main roads network with bus and train services readily available from Grange over Sands 2/3 miles away.  The site sits on top of a tree covered fell and consists of small groves across the hillside, some shaded and some more open with one central facilities block that contains ample facilities to cater for the site even when full, as you would expect the facilities are spotless. We were made to feel like long lost friends when we arrived by the wardens, who can offer an encyclopaedia of information about the area and are only too willing to chat. The office also doubles as a well stocked shop and also selling local produce (you must try the bacon, its yummy) and fresh bread and pastries can be ordered from a local baker, (also scrummy).  If you fancy a pint or a meal but don’t want to drive, look no further than the Woodlands Hotel next door to the site that has a public bar and restaurant, the beers good and the food is first rate and not too expensive.  Further afield, Cartmel, famous for its priory, race track and sticky toffee pudding (don’t be tempted to try it elsewhere, it just isn’t as good), Ulverston, home of the Laurel and Hardy duo and Arnside, noted for its bore once a month as the spring tide comes in, an interesting natural event but not spectacular.  There’s plenty to explore without jostling with other visitors in the more popular areas of the Lakes but still within easy reach of the whole area. Meathop Fell as a base certainly has a lot going for it and is well worth a few nights or longer stay.