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Visit Camping at Cardewlees car-free

Visit by bus for just £3 each way. Most buses in England are offering £3 single fares until March 2027. Our journey planner will show you if your route is included, or you can find a full list of participating operators and routes here.

It takes a little planning to visit Cardewlees car-free.

The nearest train station is Dalston. From there it’s a 20-30 minute walk.

There are trains to Dalston from: Carlisle (10 mins), Whitehaven (60 mins), Barrow-in-Furness, Ulverston and Lancaster.

Alternatively, you can ride regular bus 300  or occasional bus 400 from Carlisle to Cardewlees. The bus stop is a 15-minute walk from the campsite.

There are trains to Carlisle from: Penrith (10 mins), Oxenholme (30 mins), Lancaster (45 mins), Glasgow (70 mins), Edinburgh (80 mins), Newcastle (90 mins), Manchester (110 mins), Liverpool (2 hrs), Leeds (2.5 hrs) and London Euston (3.5 hrs).

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About Camping at Cardewlees

Wake up to the sight of cows grazing, fall asleep to the sound of birds chirping.
Reset with a dip in the lakes nearby and then head back to cosy up by a warming fire.
Find a touch of relaxation at this family-run farm and campsite.

For any queries about visiting contact Camping at Cardewlees on 07958195852 or [email protected]

Address: Cardewlees Farm, Dalston, Carlisle, Cumbria CA5 6LE. Visit Website

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Covid-19

We live on a beautiful island and there’s no better way to explore it than by train, bus, bike and foot. But, at this exceptional time, please follow current advice to stay at home and avoid non-essential travel in England. Separate travel rules apply in Wales and Scotland.

We look forward to helping you enjoy great days out and more car-free adventures in the future.