Wild Wool Barn
The Wild Wool Barn offers a lake view camping experience in the Lake District. Take in the breathtaking scenery of Ennerdale Water and enjoy direct access to the fells and cycle tracks around Ennerdale. Grass pitches available for tents only (no campervans). Suitable for two, solo travellers, families and groups who love the outdoors.
Incredible views of Ennerdale Water and mountains
Direct access to fells and trails of the Lake District
Short drive from Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass railway, Maryport Aquarium and the Cumbrian Coast
About Wild Wool Barn
Calling all adventurers - this is the site you've been looking for! Here you have direct access to the fells, trails and lake, so once you park up, you can escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and walk/cycle/run onto and around the fells direct from the door. This is the place to get away from it all and camp in blissful isolation away from crowds. This small site offers three grass pitches for two-person tents and three for solo walkers with shared facilities nearby. Boasting uninterrupted views of Crag Fell, Steeple and Pillar in the Ennerdale Valley, the only sounds you will hear are the waters of the beck and the birds singing. No WiFi also gives campers more time to appreciate the incredible views and fresh air. The site is only available to families and small groups with a maximum of 6 people at any one time for a limited number of weeks/weekends per year. You will often have the site to yourself. The site is particularly loved by families where the children can run about without fear of passing cars with plenty of space to run about and play games. Dogs are welcome too. You can also stay in the bunkhouse. Suitable for families or small groups of up to six with an option to rent the whole site, including the camping pitches for an increased group size of 12. If you love hiking, mountaineering, exploring and going to parts of the Lake District others have yet to discover, this hidden gem of a site is what you're looking for.
The site is open for weekends between 30th June and 28th August.
Facilities include toilets, shower (hot water included), an undercover cooking area, picnic tables/chairs, washing up, hot water, mobile phone charge point, field and space for children to play (no playground) fridge and laundry available on request (small charge).
It is just 2.5 miles to the pub and village. Local supermarkets are 8-10 miles away (delivery possible).
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Internet access
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilets
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
There are 7 accommodation options on-site
3 x Backpacker Grass Pitches
Max 1 people
Grass pitches for solo travellers without a vehicle on the Coast to Coast. No electric.
3 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Max 6 people
Grass pitches with no electric catering for tents only. Tents up to 6m included, tents over 6m must add the large tent surcharge.
4.4 /5
50%
Recommend
Overnight stay
Ian W
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Stayed here, with an online prebooking, on the first night of the Coast to Coast. I found it quite tricky to locate (no signage from the lakeside path; no mobile signal) and was lucky enough to encounter a local who knew Routen Farm. No sign of the owner on arrival (nor indeed anyone else - the site appeared deserted), but I was able to follow instructions left on the door of the house. Site was pretty exposed to wind, notwithstanding shelter provided by stone walls. Shower and loo facilities were in good order.
Pleasant small campsite
Recommends site
Joseph C
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Small campsite in a remote location. Ideal for walks around the Lake District. Was nice to stay in a ‘less touristy’ area of the Lake District.
Two nights
Yann G
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We spent two peaceful nights at the Wild Wool Barn. The scenery is wonderful. The amenities and facilities are reduced to the minimum. We couldn't store some food in the fridge. If you only want to sleep over on the site and discover the Ennerdale water area, it is a great site.
Site tariff
Interested in staying at Wild Wool Barn?
Call 01946 861270 to book.
9am-12
Unfortunately Wild Wool Barn doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.
Things to do on site and in the Cleator area
The Western Lakes and fells on your doorstep are ideal for mountaineering, cycling, hiking, fell running, walking, birdwatching, swimming, paddle boarding and canoeing.
It is also possible to book workshops and courses in Spinning Weaving and other woolcrafts in the Wild Wool Workshop Studio above the Wild Wool Barn.
If you fancy days off from strenuous activities you can visit Muncaster Castle, the award-winning Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway and the Beacon Museum in Whitehaven. All are suitable for children.
Ennerdale Bridge is a pleasant 2.5 mile lakeside walk away, where there are 2 pubs, a cafe and a playpark.
Interested in staying at Wild Wool Barn?
Call 01946 861270 to book.
9am-12
Unfortunately Wild Wool Barn doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.
4.4 /5
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