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The Old Post Office Campsite

Santon Bridge, Cumbria · in the Lake District

  • Dogs
  • Hook-up
  • Motorhomes
  • Showers
  • Toilets

Nearest essentials, in a straight line: Pub 90 m · Shop 3.4 km · Fuel 3.7 km · Water 1.5 km

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Facilities

Campsite in Santon Bridge, Cumbria, in the Lake District National Park.

Welcomes tents, caravans, motorhomes and dogs, with electric hook-up, showers, toilets and drinking water (campsite website).

  • Dogs Confirmed
    Source for Dogs

    From the campsite's website, checked 24 October 2026

  • Hook-up Confirmed
    Source for Hook-up

    From the campsite's website, checked 24 October 2026

  • Motorhomes Confirmed
    Source for Motorhomes

    From the campsite's website, checked 24 October 2026

  • Showers Confirmed
    Source for Showers

    From the campsite's website, checked 24 October 2026

  • Toilets Confirmed
    Source for Toilets

    From the campsite's website, checked 24 October 2026

  • Tents Confirmed
    Source for Tents

    From the campsite's website, checked 24 October 2026

  • Caravans Confirmed
    Source for Caravans

    From the campsite's website, checked 24 October 2026

  • Campervans Confirmed
    Source for Campervans

    From the campsite's website, checked 24 October 2026

  • Drinking water Confirmed
    Source for Drinking water

    From the campsite's website, checked 24 October 2026

  • Motorhome services Confirmed
    Source for Motorhome services

    From the campsite's website, checked 24 October 2026

  • Wifi Confirmed
    Source for Wifi

    From the campsite's website, checked 24 October 2026

  • Accessible facilities Confirmed
    Source for Accessible facilities

    From the campsite's website, checked 24 October 2026

Not adults only

Facts from the campsite's website (checked November 2026). Sources below.

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What's nearby

Nearest first, as the crow flies from the campsite. Places from OpenStreetMap.

Eat & drink

  • Bridge Inn Pub 90 m
  • Woodland's Tea Room & Gift Shop Wasdale Food 300 m
  • Bower House Inn Pub 2.5 km
  • The Strands Inn Pub 2.7 km
  • Screes Inn Pub 2.7 km
  • The Sawmill Wasdale Food 2.8 km

Explore

  • Greengate Wood Nature 690 m
  • Craghouse Wood Nature 1.2 km
  • The Irton Cross Heritage 2.3 km
  • Miterdale Forest Nature 2.3 km
  • Keyhow Coppice Nature 2.4 km
  • Ross's Camp Heritage 3.2 km
  • Nearest viewpoint 3.3 km
  • Nearest beach 6.9 km

Practical

  • Eskdale Stores Shop 3.4 km
  • Holmrook Service Station Fuel 3.7 km
  • Spar Shop 3.7 km
  • Budgens Shop 4.6 km
  • Mill Garage Fuel 8.1 km
  • BP Fuel 12.9 km
  • Nearest EV charger 5.3 km
  • Nearest drinking water 1.5 km
  • Nearest public toilets 1.5 km
  • Nearest motorhome waste point 1.5 km
  • Nearest car park 70 m

Nearby campsites

Questions

Are dogs allowed at The Old Post Office Campsite?

Allowed, according to the campsite website (checked 24 October 2026).

Can I camp in a tent at The Old Post Office Campsite?

Welcome, according to the campsite website (checked 24 October 2026).

Are caravans allowed at The Old Post Office Campsite?

Welcome, according to the campsite website (checked 24 October 2026).

Can I stay in a motorhome at The Old Post Office Campsite?

Welcome, according to the campsite website (checked 24 October 2026).

What is the nearest pub to The Old Post Office Campsite?

Bridge Inn, 90 m away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap).

What is the nearest beach to The Old Post Office Campsite?

Beach, 6.9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap).

Where is the nearest motorhome waste point to The Old Post Office Campsite?

Motorhome waste point, 1.5 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap).

Sources

  1. OpenStreetMap way 320487899, version 5, seen 24 October 2026. Facts from OpenStreetMap: 2, checked 23 October 2026
  2. Facts from the campsite website: 13, checked 1 November 2026
  3. Campsite data last imported from OpenStreetMap on 24 October 2026; nearby places on 27 October 2026

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