Cross Dormont Camping & Caravans, Howtown, Penrith, Cumbria, Lake District

Cross Dormont camping and caravan site is situated within Cumbria's Lake District National Park. The family run site is located on a working hill farm with pastures skirting the southern shore of Ullswater.

Set in this area of magnificent scenic splendour the site provides an ideal base for such activities as hill-walking, fishing, cycling, mountain-biking and sailing, or for simply lazing in tranquillity and peace, (on or off the site) with views of the lake and the surrounding hills and mountains. We cater for tents, caravans, dormobiles and can accommodate large and small parties. The site is also available for weddings.

The M6 motorway is approximately 20 minutes drive away as is the A66. The attractive village of Pooley Bridge, about one mile away at the northern tip of Ullswater, has grocery stores, public houses and cafes, as well as the lake steamer terminal. The Howtown ferry stop is about two miles away.

The site has toilets, showers, washing-up facilities and water points.

Small boats and dinghies can be launched from the fields skirting the lake.

This lake frontage is also available to fishermen.

A public footpath giving access to the fells runs through the farm. There are local outlets for the hire of bikes and pony trekking is also available on a local basis.

The bustling market town of Penrith is about 15 to 20 minutes drive away, or can be reached by the Royal Mail bus. Penrith offers a range of shops, many of which are quite unique, with themes reflecting the locality. Other amenities include restaurants, banks, and a town cinema.

Tuesday sees a traditional market in the town and a large market and car boot sale is held at the cattle mart on Saturdays.

A Lakeland visitor centre is situated to the west of the town.

Rates : £10 to £22