Independent Site Reviews:
11 Coastal sites
Full information and more photographs about this month's parks can be found in the August 2006 issue of Practical Motorhome. For back issues telephone 08456 777812.

Old Brick Kilns Touring Park Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
Woodovis Park Plymouth Hoe, Devon
Tyddyn Du Tourist Park Conwy Castle, N Wales
Glan-y-Mor Leisure Park Cardigan Bay Dolphins, Wales
Castlerigg Hall Caravan Park Historic Whitehaven, Cumbria
Lomond Woods Holiday Park The Clyde Coast, Scotland
North Ledaig Caravan Club Site Oban Bay, Scottish Highlands
Witches Craig Caravan Park St Andrews, Stirling, Scotland
Ord House Country Park Berwick Ramparts, Northumberland
The Garden Caravan Site Hunstanton Sunsets, Norfolk
Lytton Lawn Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth, Hampshire

Castlerigg Hall Caravan Park
Website: www.castlerigg.co.uk

If location really is everything, then this park has it all. From the terraced pitches of this beautiful site, visitors can enjoy the stunning views of Derwentwater, Bassenthwaite, and the fells that surround them. The smart little market town of Keswick is just a short drive down the road and includes all the shops and amenities you might need during your stay.
Castlerigg's facilities are exceptionally impressive, helping to create the feel of a smart country club. And, the staff are really friendly and helpful.
As well as giving you a comprehensive information pack on arrival, they will take the time to direct you to your pitch. The site has a well-stocked shop and there are plans to extend it so that it can sell camping and caravanning accessories in addition to groceries. There is a good hotel next to the site entrance, so you won't have far to go if you want an evening out.
Walkers are well catered for, with updates on weather conditions on the mountains and valleys posted up on site.
Magnificent views over the lakes and fells, together with peace and quiet, make this park a perfect place for adventure and relaxation.
 • 30 miles to Whitehaven: its 18th-century harbour offers an insight into the town's historic prosperity based on its maritime trade.

Full information and more photographs about this park can be found in the magazine
FULL CONTACT DETAILS, PITCH CHARGES, GUEST RESTRICTIONS, PITCHES, TOILET/SHOWERS, OTHER FACILITIES, ON-SITE LEISURE, PUBLIC TRANSPORT AND SECURITY.