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The aim of this page is to provide to you, (if you have booked to stay with us in the near future),   information about current topics of interest, functions, local routines and services, which may just enhance your stay.  Why not print this page and bring it with you.                                                                     If you bring your Lap-Top, you can refer to this page whilst you are on site, using our wi-fi facility.    Also whilst staying on site, (wi-fi connected) we welcome you to e.mail  us with any queries you may have. riversidetourer@aol.com 


"The Lake District Walker", based in Cockermouth,  offers affordable, fun days out for everyone, with at least one organised guided walk a day, every day of the year.                                                 Log into their website:-           www.thelakedistrictwalker.co.uk


A good percentage of our clients are "Motor home" owners, and visit us many times a year.  For clients who are just starting off with a motor home for perhaps the first time, especially if you do not intend to move your unit off site once pitched, without any other form of transport,   you will probably miss out in seeing a lot of what our area has to offer.  However, we can offer a little guidence about the site, the area, and the area's facilities. 

  • You will be guaranteed one of our hard standing pitches, Most of which are leavel.
  • All pitches have an Electric Hook-up.
  • For on-board water tanks, the drinking water tap is approx. 6 mtrs from site road.
  • We have an on-board waste emptying point approx. 2.5 mtrs from Millrace site road.
  • Carlisle to Keswick bus service, nearest pick-up point is Hesket-New-Market, (1.5 miles)
  • Vodaphone & T mobile are the only phone networks on site, BUT are poor & patchy. 
  • There are no Taxis in the area.
  • The nearest shops,    Hesket-New-Market  (1.5 miles)      and Caldbeck (3 miles).
  • The nearest pubs, (Old Crown) Hesket-New-Market (1.5 miles),   Oddfellows (Caldbeck)
  • The nearest Gas,  (Calor Gas)    Caldbeck Shop / Post Office  (3 miles)
  • Nearest  Petrol / Deisel,   Caldbeck  (3 miles)
  • The nearest Fells, Carrock and High Pike are 2 miles away.
  • Bring your push-bikes,  the terrain is ideal,  the roads are quiet.
  • Walks.  Plenty of foot paths through the fields, and the roads are very quiet.


There is no "daily" Bus service directly from Millhouse, only once a week to Penrith on a Tuesday. There is how-ever a daily bus service through the summer months, (Saturdays only in winter) between Carlisle and Keswick, which calls at Caldbeck and Hesket-New-Market.


TV reception is excellent.     However, it is worth noting that our area is one of the first TV areas in the country to switch totally to" digital".        The analoge transmitter is now switched off.      It is important  that if you are booked to stay with us,   "please ensure that you bring a digital equipped TV".    Satellite reception is good on any of the pitches away from the trees, (which line the river).


Vodaphone and T. Mobile provide a rather limited, patchy service on the site. Other networks are not so good in the immediate area.  There is how-ever, a pay-phone 200 yards away  (next to the village hall).


  For those who bring a Lap Top,    we have recently installed a "WI-FI  facility",  which provides internet connectivity for the whole site,  (Millrace,  and  CL).    You can literary sit by the river on one of the picnic benches,   or in your caravan or awning,  and communicate with the whole of the world, (or read our web site), all day.                      

  You can simply gain access to the WI-FI facility by a current password,    obtainable from John or Dawn. 

  All we ask, is that you contribute the low minimal charge of only £1 per day that you use it,  towards its installation and up-keep.            Just use one of the envelopes.                             ( We will be aware of your successful connection and usage, as it will be memorized in the system log )  


All the Electric Hookups have a rating of 10amps, which is 2.5kw.     Used with respect, 10amps  should serve you well with the most of the lighter needs of the modern Caravan or Motor Home. (Lighting, Television, integral Battery Charger and low wattage equipment).   However, we do recommend that to avoid any unnecessary tripping of the local mcb,             for space heating, water heating, boiling the kettle,   you lean more to your Gas equipment. 


There are two mains drinking water taps, one on the CL, and one on the Millrace.  Both are fitted  with a male quick-fit  snap-on "Hoselock type" connector.   To make filling easier, why not fit a female quick-fit connector on to the other end of your filling hose.


The MV waste emptying gulley is situated just with-in the Millrace gate.  It is designed for you to park on the road along side,  and use your own hose or one of our unique extending adaptors.


  • Wigton Auction Mart, (Market & Car Boot) every Friday, (part under cover)
  • Penrith Auction Mart, Market & Car Boot (nr M6 Junct. 40) every Saturday and Sunday
  • Penrith town centre, Market every Tuesday
  • Keswick town centre, Market every Saturday
  • Cockermouth Auction Mart, (Car Boot)  every Sunday, (under cover)
  • Lough Farm Equestrian Centre, Brisco, Car Boot  (nr M6 Junct. 42) every Sunday
  • Silloth Airfield, Market and Car Boot every Sunday, during Summer. 


BBC Radio Cumbria   95.6 FM

CFM             96.4 FM   &    102.2 FM


THE VILLAGE SHOP,  Hesket-New-Market.   Adjoining Tea Room through High Season.

KIRKLAND STORES,  Caldbeck.  Includes off-licence,  Calor Gas, Deisel and Petrol. 


KIRKLAND STORES,  Caldbeck        Deisel,   Petrol   and   'Calor' Gas 


MORRISONS             Brunswick Road,  Penrith.

ALDI                            Ullswater Road,  Penrith

COOPERATIVE        King Street,   Penrith.

COOPERATIVE        Station Road,   Wigton.

LIDDL                          Wigton

BOOTHS                     Keswick,  +  Penrith

SAINSBURYS            Cockermouth,    +   Penrith


We have an Excellent Doctors Surgery in Caldbeck,  Tel: 016974 78254 http://www.caldbecksurgery.co.uk/


THE GREEN  veterinary Surgery, Skelton,   Tel: 017684 84258              www.greenvetskelton.co.uk

CALDEW VETERINARY HOSPITAL Dalston near Carlisle, 01228 710208       http://www.paragonvet.com


Dalston Dental Practice, Dalston,   Tel: 01228 711272  http://www.dalstondental.com/


THE ODD FELLOWS ARMS,  Caldbeck,  Tel: 01697478227                                                   http:// www.oddfellows-caldbeck.co.uk/

THE OLD CROWN,  Hesket-New-Market,  Tel: 016974 78288                                                    http:// www.theoldcrownpub.co.uk/


DENTON HOUSE Guest House + Restaurant,  Hesket-New-Market,  Tel: 016974 78415   http://www.dentonhouseguesthouse.co.uk/

THE MILL, (Bed and Breakfast) Proprietor:- Mrs J. Mallaband.  Tel:  016974 78143          Actually situated in the same village as the Caravan park.  Handy if you wish to bring non-camping family or friends with you.  Check it out in the following link:-   http://www.caldbeckvillage.co.uk/mill_millhouse.htm  


"CARAVAN SUPPLIES PENRITH"       Parts, Accessories & Consumables for Caravans,             Motorhomes, Statics and Camping.                                      Unit 36E, Allans Building, Gillwilly Road, Gillwilly industrial Estate,   Penrith.   CA11 9BF              Telephone:-   01768 840648                               Website:- www.caravansuppliespenrith.co.uk

"CARLISLE CARAVAN CENTRE" Harker Nr. Carlisle, CA6 4DS.   Half mile from M6 Junction 44 on Longtown road.   Tel: 01228 674570

"CALLENDER CARAVANS"  Scotland Road, Carnforth, Lancs.  1 Mile from M6 Junction 35.  Tel: 01524 732224    http://www.callendercaravans.co.uk

"CARAVAN CARE"   Caravan spares and Accessories, (Proprietors: Colin & Linda Taylor)      13 Station Road, Silloth CA7 4AE   Tel: 016973 33090    http://www.caravan-care.info


Peter Macdonnald,  The Garage, Upton Caldbeck.   Tel:  016974 78392

Sebergham Services,  (Peter Little) The Garage, Churchtown, Sebergham.  Tel: 016974 76234


CHURCH of ENGLAND:-  St. Kentigerns  Castle Sowerby,   &    St. Kentigerns   Caldbeck

FREE CHURCH:-     Hesket-New-Market   Chapel   

CATHOLIC CHURCH:-  St.Cathrines,  Penrith.       St.Ursula's,   Wigton