Castlerigg Hall Campsite Keswick, Lake District in our Campervan

Our first Lake District campsite in our campervan - Castlerigg Hall in Keswick. One we've been to in the past so had high expectations and they were absolutely met. We were blessed with some amazing weather - wish we had time to have stayed a few days, will definitely go back!
Also took a walk into Keswick from Castlerigg Hall caravan site and took a walk to the lake, through Fitz Park, past the Theatre by the Lake and then along to Friar's Crag.
We also had a lovely cuppa and cake at Castlerigg Gallery.
A fantastic site, had a great time and highly recommended.
Link to Castlerigg Hall Campsite below;
www.castlerigg.co.uk
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[@homersrevenge3691]

Another nice video 👍👍👍

[@LeisureBit]

Thank you - really appreciated and thanks for watching, all the best, David & Rachel 👍

[@FRUITSWITHROOTS]

Good 👍 review

[@LeisureBit]

Thank you - appreciated. It’s a lovely site - All the best, David & Rachel 👍

[@niccachick]

Great video...

[@LeisureBit]

Thank you - in the right weather the views are amazing. Thanks for watching and for the comment. All the best, David & Rachel 👍

[@G.J..Journeys]

That's a great view from your Campsite. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@rachelwalker202]

Thank you for your comment! The views were stunning 🤩

[@stompinsteve6066]

Cracking vid full of useful info. We've just returned from the National Trust campsite at Wastewater and whilst looking for other sites in the Lake District we came across your Vid...so pleased we did! ATB Steve

[@LeisureBit]

Thanks Steve - pleased you found it useful it’s a great site and location - all the very best, David & Rachel 👍

[@davidwoolf6948]

Perfect thanks for a great blog 👍

[@rachelwalker202]

Thanks for your feedback x really appreciated 💕

[@timw2973]

Great to see you, Rachel and Roxy enjoying the van. We love the lakes and are booked for a trip later in the year. Look forward to seeing the rest of your travels in this wonderful scenic place. 👍

[@rachelwalker202]

Thanks Tim, Castlerigg Hall is beautiful if you get to go. We were blessed with sunshine too! 🌞🙌

[@colinwade7005]

Another good video David and Rachel. Looking forward to the others.

[@rachelwalker202]

Thank you Colin x we had such a lovely time away… the next site was a belter too 💕

[@lindafielding6733]

Thank you for such an Informative video. We used to camp at the CCC site in Keswick annually with the extended family many years ago. I’d love to visit again.. The Castlerigg Hall campsite looks great, will try to book sometime.

[@rachelwalker202]

Thanks for your feedback Linda. Keswick is a lovely town and I do like the CCC site too… many happy memories there too. I really like (as you can prob tell) Castlerigg hall, the views are spectacular and facilities exceptional 💕

[@paulfrankcom8953]

Enjoyed the video. Looks a likely spot for us to visit. Cheers for that

[@rachelwalker202]

Hi Paul, thank you for your comment. I can highly recommend it! Especially when the sun is out! 🌞

[@nicwp7320]

Thanks for the Video, i am booked for June as i am hiking the Cumbria way and the site looked the best for camping. glad i did book this one as it looks like a cracking place and excellent news that i can cook a breakfast before i set off the next day

[@rachelwalker202]

Hi Nic thank you for your comment. The site is beautiful, I am sure you will be pleased with your choice. You want for nothing! A little bit envious, I think we are going to re book for later in the year for longer. Stunning. Simply stunning 💕

[@alanbenham4139]

Thank you for a super review. On the back of your VLOG my wife and I have booked 3 nights here, and are looking froward to exploring the area.

[@LeisureBit]

Thank you - Brilliant - I’m sure you will have an amazing time, it’s a lovely area and site - do let us know how you found it after you visit - all the best, David & Rachel 👍

[@alanbenham4139]

@@LeisureBit Just to say that my wife and I have a cracking time at Castlerigg. An amazing site with amazing views. Thank you so much for your recommendation. We wouldn't have found it without you.

[@LeisureBit]

@@alanbenham4139 really pleased you enjoyed it 👍

[@dw1208]

I use this site for camping. It has everything you need and the staff are friendly.5 from me.👍

[@LeisureBit]

It’s a cracking site isn’t it - thanks for the comment, all the best, David & Rachel 👍

[@Wizardinthewild]

Looking forward to the Lake District series. Not an area we know very well. So it will be nice to see it in more detail. Loved the view! Very nice site. Reading and relaxing area was awesome. Somewhere to go to chill with a good book! Loved the restaurant. You get extra points when you cater for vegans 🤣😂. Our sort of site. What a lovely walk through the woods. We want to visit there!! We would certainly enjoy exploring. Great that you can walk to the town from the site. Shame it was too early for a cheeky pub stop David! The lake was stunning. Roxy loved her paddle. See why you love it 4.99 Rachel 🤣 awesome 😊🧙‍♂️

[@LeisureBit]

It’s a beautiful area, all be it can get a bit busy in the peak months. There’s something special about the view from the site as it’s reasonably elevated but seems to get some shelter too and being able to walk into the town is great - as you say though a little early for a cheeky drink 🍺 however I like the early morning strolls - also it would have looked nicer in Keswick centre if the market was set up rather than just setting up! The Heights hotel next door is where they do the vegan and vegetarian food - if you’re going to book up and fancy going there, worth checking the evenings they do food as they weren’t open all week for food (from memory I think it was Thursday > Sunday) but they did seem to be open for drinks on other evenings, might change in the height of the season. Hope you like the next 3 vlogs, the 3rd one was the most contentious between Rachel and I 😀 Pleased it was useful, definitely recommend a trip to the Lake District - all the best, David, Rachel & Roxy 🐾👍

[@rachelwalker202]

Morning guys! Thank you for your lovely comments. The site is amazing with spectacular views! The reading area is so opulent and the coffee shop is a great new edition … the cake was yummy! The lakes is a great place to explore 💕

[@Wizardinthewild]

@@rachelwalker202 😂🤣 I am so pleased you have left a slight room for improvement with a 4.99 mark. But will you ever find a 5.00 🤣 G x

[@rachelwalker202]

You wait until the 3rd site @ Kendal 😳

[@Wizardinthewild]

@@rachelwalker202 🤔👍🙏

[@fionacarey6627]

Thanks for the informative video 👏🏻👏🏻

[@LeisureBit]

Thank you - really appreciate the comment. All the best, David & Rachel 👍

[@danbarnes8178]

Going there next week. Looking forward to it 😊

[@LeisureBit]

It’s a lovely site and the views are fabulous if the weather is ok - enjoy your stay! Thanks for watching - all the best, David & Rachel 👍

[@Michaelaontour]

Hi new subscriber here x

[@LeisureBit]

Thank you for subscribing - really appreciated- hope you find the content useful - all the very best, David & Rachel 👍

[@Bloomy086241]

Hi brilliant informative video, keep up the good work especially on camp sites. Ps top tip, don’t do a Bob Earnshaw so keep out of the toilets

[@LeisureBit]

Thank you - really appreciate the comment and encouragement. With regard to filming in the toilets, an interesting one. Rachel and I had a bit of a debate on it. I (David) tend to avoid any filming in toilets but will cover the outside and how many there are and what sort of facilities. Rachel thinks it’s useful so you know what to expect. I think it’s the one which is not so nice which would be most off-putting. On this site they were very clean and in great condition. Thanks again, All the best, David (Rachel & Roxy) 🐾

[@Bloomy086241]

@@LeisureBit Hi David and Rachel, your very welcome,it’s really nice to see some informative information on different sites because some KZbins don’t really give much of a accurate description, so it’s fair to say your doing brilliant. We’ve been Caravanning and motor homing for over 40 years and still love going away in the van. As for my comment about Bob Earnshaw and the toilets, Bob and Jenny nearly always use Club sites so basically the toilet blocks are identical as your probably aware. Anyway me and my wife are looking forward to your next site videos as we also love going to the lakes Kind Regards Mick

[@LeisureBit]

@@Bloomy086241 thanks Mick, really appreciated your comment means a lot. Makes perfect sense, hope you enjoy the next ones, all the best, David, Rachel & Roxy 🐾 👍

[@Wheres_wanda_wandering]

Looks like a beautiful site, loved the views. Would the path you walked down be suitable for bikes?

[@rachelwalker202]

The views were spectacular, obviously helped with the sun making an appearance! Yes the path is mainly suitable for bikes, there are a couple of gates to open and a little wooden bridge that has a few steps that you would need to carry your bike over but should be ok. Alternatively there is the road into town, not as pretty but practical 💕

[@sreekanthk5454]

On which camera you shoot this. Quality of Footages looks so impressive

[@LeisureBit]

Thanks for the comment, if I remember right, it was on a DJI Pocket 2 either that or Go Pro 10. Hope that helps. All the best, David & Rachel 👍

[@markwallace9436]

Can I ask about mobile signals for calls, data and least TV coverage please?

[@LeisureBit]

Hi Mark, when we were there we got good mobile signal on EE (I think there is a mast nearby all be it not sure which operators it’s for). TV was also fine for us - just needed to retune for the area as we had come from the North East so needed to retune for the local TV. Hope that helps, all the best, David & Rachel 👍

[@markwallace9436]

Thank you, it does help and I did enjoy the video, thanks for a fast response

[@Brayco864]

This is a great site with nice views and facilities …. BUT the website is ( or was ) set up so you could not stay for just 2 nights. They want you to stay for three. This I think is not at all customer friendly. Most people will only want to stay say Friday / Saturday…. But no they want you to stay Sunday also. So much so you cannot book two nights…….. until this changes we will unfortunatly not be going back

[@LeisureBit]

Thanks for the feedback, fair comment. We’ve found with some sites if you call them a couple of days before and they have some space they will do fewer nights (not sure if this does as not tried) - imagine if folks vote with their feet it will sharp change though. All the very best, David & Rachel 👍

[@jamesrussell5490]

Enjoyed your video but i found the bubble with you commentating rather annoying, in my opinion needless and probably takes you a bit of time to do. (Only a bit of constructive criticism)

[@LeisureBit]

Thanks James, appreciate the feedback - thank you - I’ve not done that for some time now, as you say it takes some time to do and works in some scenarios but not in lots of others. All the best, David 👍