Based in the English Lake District, very close to the beautiful Bassenthwaite Lake, Herdwick Croft offers a stunning caravan and touring park with views over the North Lakeland fells.
We are an ideal location from which to explore the natural beauty of the world renowned Lake District national park or simply relaxed on the park and enjoy the peace and tranquillity at one of the lakes unspoilt gems.
Well behaved Children & Dogs are welcome. The site is within easy reach of Keswick on Derwentwater, Cockermouth and even Carlisle. There are superb family facilities nearby and it is an excellent area for the outdoor enthusiast.
The views from the site are magnificent overlooking the best of the Lakeland fells including Skiddaw and Binsey. You are surrounded by tranquil countryside and woodland areas. Bassenthwaite Lake is 50 yards from the site.
The caravan park is well placed on the main bus route to Workington, Cockermouth, Keswick, and Penrith.
From the M6 Motorway: Turn off at Penrith – Junction 40 – then head along the A66 towards Keswick. Go past the Keswick turn off and continue along the A66 towards Cockermouth for about 6 miles. You will see Bassenthwaite Lake on your right and will pass through a winding dual carriageway. On the exit of the dual carriageway after 1/2 mile there is a turning right towards Bothel. Follow the signs for The Castle Inn (right again) and when you reach the small bridge over the River Derwent, cross over and Herdwick Croft is immediately infront of you!
From the South Lakes: Drop down into Keswick but turn right when you see signs for Penrith. Go up the hill then bear left following signs for Cockermouth. Follow the A66 towards Cockermouth.
After 5 miles you will see Bassenthwaite Lake on your right and will pass through a winding dual carriageway. On the exit of the dual carriageway after 1/2 mile there is a turning right towards Bothel. Follow the signs for The Castle Inn (right again) and when you reach the small bridge over the River Derwent, cross over and Herdwick Croft is immediately infront of you!