Castlerigg Hall Caravan & Camping Park

Keswick
The Lake District
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Left; Early morning mist from Castlerigg Hall

TODAY'S WEATHER

 

Thursday 8th May

Early mist and fog patches in valleys soon clears to leave a fine and largely sunny day with just the outside chance of the odd shower.

Visibility:

Locally poor with fog patches in valleys at first otherwise very good or excellent.

Cloud Base:

Small amounts of cloud above the summits, perhaps lowering to 900m in any showers.

Wind and Temperature at 900m:

Southeasterly at 30 to 35mph. Plus 13 Celsius

Freezing Level:

Above the summits.

Campfield Ground Conditions:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

1-3 Soft  4-6 Medium  7-9 Firm

 

 

 

 

FIX THE FELLS: A big thank you to all the visitors who have contributed to our footpath repair appeal. At the end of March 2008 the figure raised had reached £5,900

These funds have gone towards the repair work required on Blencathra footpaths which were badly eroded. This work is now almost complete but we shall continue to help raise funds towards other conservation projects in the area this year.

Further details available on the left hand menu bar under Lake District conservation 

Picture right: The completed approach path to Bleaberry Fell

The Cumbria Tourist Board held its annual Tourism Skills Award 2003 at Carlisle racecourse on Tuesday 18th November.

Allan Carruthers who has worked at Castlerigg Hall for the past 20 years was nominated for the unsung hero category by employer David Jackson.

Tension was high in the "Oscar style ceremony" as the gold envelope was opened to reveal Allan as the winner.

"Congratulations Allan on your achievment."

Left; Allan receives his award from Clarissa Dickson Wright 

 

The second phase of the "Campers Store" refurbishment is nearing completion and shall be open on the 13th March.

A "Made in Cumbria" stand shall provide a range of locally produced goods.

The wine and beer range has been extended with a chance to taste our very own Castlerigg Campers Ale.

 

 

 

Left: Sepia photo of caravan in the tent field circa 1960. 

As part of the refurbishment to the "Campers Store"a collection of old photographs will be on display this year. These images show the story of how Castlerigg Hall has developed from a Lakeland hill farm to a caravan and camping park. 

 

 

The silence that is in the starry sky

the sleep that is amongst the lonely hills

                                         Wordsworth 

                                                              

        The view from the park.  Photo D.Jackson