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@gmail.com
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For a weather forecast of up to 10 days, in our area, go to this website:- www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2647039
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Guided walks in the northern Lake District
"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
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Motorhomes
A good percentage of our clients are "Motor home" owners, and visit the site many times each year.
Some friendly advice for clients who are just starting off with a motor home or camper van 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,
(a) you will be able to enjoy the scenic peaceful relaxed child free environment of the site,
(b) BUT will probably miss out in seeing a lot of what our unique area has to offer.
We want you to enjoy our area to its maximum potential, therefore it is important, (especially if you are a constant Sat-Nav user) that before you come to us, you take time to study a map to see where we are situated in relation to villages/towns, fells and the Lake District in General. Some Motor Home owners have actually revealed to us when they arrive, that they dont actually own a map. Our question to them has got to be, Why?
Listed below, for Motor Home, and Caravan owners, is a little guidance about the site, the area, and the area's facilities.
Listed below, for Motor Home, and Caravan owners, is a little guidance about the site, the area, and the area's facilities.
. You will be guaranteed one of our hard standing pitches,
("Motor Homes, please keep off the Grass").
. 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)
. WE now have a credible MOBILE PHONE signal on all networks on the site.
. Wi-Fi Internet access, now FREE.
. 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 / Diesel, 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.
. Local Walks. Plenty of foot paths through the fields, and the roads are very quiet.
. The Open Commonland of the mineral rich Northern Fells, (a walkers paradise)
is only 2 miles from the site.
It is very important that if you leave the site in your motorhome, for a days outing, or even for a brief period, you reserve your pitch by placing a prominent label on it, which will prevent it being taken over by an unaware new arrival.
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Motorhome Grey waste emptying point.
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.
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Bus Service?
Sorry, there is no "daily" Bus service directly from Millhouse. 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. For details of this service, and timetable, just google "Caldbeck Rambler-Stagecoach" (powered by adobe reader & flashplayer)
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TV reception is excellent.
The new digital transmitter is only 5 miles from us. The recently replaced mast is the 3rd tallest structure in the UK, and transmits to most of Cumbria and the south west of Scotland.
PLEASE DO NOT view live tv/catch up/on demand, (stream) through the site WiFi system on your computor or tablet, as it drastically slows down our rural broadband for other site users. Please bring a tv with you.
Satellite reception
is good on any of the pitches away from the trees, (which line the river).
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You can now benefit from a credible 4G MOBILE PHONE SIGNAL
on the site. (All networks).
The construction of 2 nearby phone towers have now been completed, and went live in May 2016. This means that a credible 4G phone signal is now available on the site, on all the major networks.
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WiFi Internet Access facility
For those who bring a Laptop, Tablet or Smart phone,
we have "WI-FI" internet access.
BT WiFi is also available on site, (which is a pay as you use service).
Our FREE of charge WiFi system has limited ability to carryout the daily routines of emails and logging into your favourite web sites etc.
"BUT PLEASE, IT IS IMPORTANT",
DO NOT WATCH LIVE, CATCH-UP or ON DEMAND TV THROUGH THE WI-FI.
It will result in the system being seriously overloaded and clogged which will then result in a total shut down, in turn depriving you and other site users from this valuable asset.
The local television reception is brilliant, so please bring a TV set with you.
"Please Remember" that a Caravan or a Motorhome is realistically a steel box, which seriously restricts the necessary WiFi communicating signals. Our WiFi system is quite powerful, even powerful enough to penitrate to the interiour of your Caravan/Motorhome, but to make the best possible connection for your very first time on site, you do need to be out in the open and away from the steel shield of your van, especially for your first intial connection to our system.
Top Tip:
To obtain a better, smoother connection to our WiFi, we recommend that you "re-boot", your tablet, smart phone or laptop, which tends to have a refreshing effect, and uncloggs any unwanted bits that may have become routine to your wireless router at home.
This is especially necessary if your tablet, smart phone or lap top has been routinely kept on stand-by or sleep mode.
"Re-boot" means:- completely power down or switch off, then power it back up or switch on. In some cases, with laptops, it's adviseable to disconnect or take out the battery, and then put it back in again.
(Our WiFi system is auto re-booted just after 7.0am each morning, to ensure it's kept refreshed)
The local rural Broadband has recently under gone an upgrade, but it's probably still not as fast as urban areas, or the speeds you may be accustomed to at home. But it is better than some of the more remote areas of Lakeland. Fibre-optic cables have recently been installed as near as Hesket Newmarket, (only 1.5 miles away) which has made a slight improvement to the speed, and connectivity.
You can simply gain access to the WI-FI facility by following the detailed instructions on the site notice board/s.
This is a service we provide, funded entirely out of our own pockets, purely for the benefit of our guests, and this cost just cannot be absorbed like large turnover companies. It costs us a great deal to up-keep and maintain, (with its unavoidable periodic up-grades with the very best of equipment available, + dedicated Commercial Broadband and all year, all season line rental, which is a financial burden to us during the winter months when there are fewer guests on the site, resulting in minimul takings).
"BUT PLEASE, IT IS IMPORTANT",
DO NOT WATCH LIVE, CATCH-UP or ON DEMAND TV THROUGH THE WI-FI.
It will result in the system being seriously overloaded and clogged which will then result in a total shut down, in turn depriving you and other site users from this valuable asset.
The local television reception is brilliant, so please bring a TV set with you.
"Please Remember" that a Caravan or a Motorhome is realistically a steel box, which seriously restricts the necessary WiFi communicating signals. Our WiFi system is quite powerful, even powerful enough to penitrate to the interiour of your Caravan/Motorhome, but to make the best possible connection for your very first time on site, you do need to be out in the open and away from the steel shield of your van, especially for your first intial connection to our system.
Top Tip:
To obtain a better, smoother connection to our WiFi, we recommend that you "re-boot", your tablet, smart phone or laptop, which tends to have a refreshing effect, and uncloggs any unwanted bits that may have become routine to your wireless router at home.
This is especially necessary if your tablet, smart phone or lap top has been routinely kept on stand-by or sleep mode.
"Re-boot" means:- completely power down or switch off, then power it back up or switch on. In some cases, with laptops, it's adviseable to disconnect or take out the battery, and then put it back in again.
(Our WiFi system is auto re-booted just after 7.0am each morning, to ensure it's kept refreshed)
The local rural Broadband has recently under gone an upgrade, but it's probably still not as fast as urban areas, or the speeds you may be accustomed to at home. But it is better than some of the more remote areas of Lakeland. Fibre-optic cables have recently been installed as near as Hesket Newmarket, (only 1.5 miles away) which has made a slight improvement to the speed, and connectivity.
You can simply gain access to the WI-FI facility by following the detailed instructions on the site notice board/s.
This is a service we provide, funded entirely out of our own pockets, purely for the benefit of our guests, and this cost just cannot be absorbed like large turnover companies. It costs us a great deal to up-keep and maintain, (with its unavoidable periodic up-grades with the very best of equipment available, + dedicated Commercial Broadband and all year, all season line rental, which is a financial burden to us during the winter months when there are fewer guests on the site, resulting in minimul takings).
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Electricity Hookups
All the Electric Hookups have a rating of 10amps, which is 2,500 watts. Used with respect, 10amps should serve you well with the most of the needs of the modern Caravan or Motor Home. (Lighting, Television, Microwave, integral Battery Charger and general lower wattage equipment). However, we do recommend that to avoid any unnecessary tripping of the local mcb, for space heating and water heating, you lean more to your Gas equipment. It is important to keep this in mind if you intend to heat your awning during the winter months.
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Drinking Water
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.
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Car Boot fairs and open air Markets
. Penrith Auction Mart, Market & Car Boot (nr M6 Junct. 40) every Saturday.
. 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 Sun. . Silloth Airfield, Market and Car Boot every Sunday, during Summer.
. 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 Sun. . Silloth Airfield, Market and Car Boot every Sunday, during Summer.
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Local Radio Stations
BBC Radio Cumbria 95.6 FM
CFM 96.4 FM & 102.2 FM
CFM 96.4 FM & 102.2 FM
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Shops and Post offices
THE VILLAGE SHOP / POSTOFFICE, Hesket-New-Market. Groceries & Fresh Food. Includes off-licence. Adjoining Tea Room & take-away food. Tel: 016974 78229
KIRKLAND STORES / POSTOFFICE, Caldbeck. Groceries & Fresh Food. Includes off-licence. Calor Gas, Diesel and Petrol. Tel: 016974 78252
KIRKLAND STORES / POSTOFFICE, Caldbeck. Groceries & Fresh Food. Includes off-licence. Calor Gas, Diesel and Petrol. Tel: 016974 78252
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Filling Station
KIRKLAND STORE, Caldbeck Diesel, Petrol
and 'Calor' Gas. Tel: 016974 78252
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Major supermarkets
Tesco, Sainsburys and Asda offer deliveries to the site, in response to on-line orders.
If you do place an on line order, it is very important that the delivery is labelled with your pitch number and area of the site.
If you do place an on line order, it is very important that the delivery is labelled with your pitch number and area of the site.
We would appreciate forewarning of the delivery, just in case it requires our intervention with directions. Just give us a call, to warn us of your expected delivery, and time-slot.
016974 78571
TESCO Rosehill, Carlisle M6 J43. also City Centre
MORRISONS Brunswick Road, Penrith.
ALDI Ullswater Road, Penrith, also Dalston Road, Carlisle
ICELAND Ullswater Road, Penrith
PETS AT HOME Ullswater Road, Penrith
HALFORDS Ullswater Road, Penrith
B & Q Superstore Ullswater Road, Penrith
M & S Food Hall King Street, Penrith.
COOPERATIVE Station Road, Wigton.
LIDDL Wigton + Carlisle
BOOTHS Keswick, Kendal + Penrith
SAINSBURYS Cockermouth, Carlisle + Penrith
ASDA Carlisle, Kingstown M6 J44, also London Road
016974 78571
TESCO Rosehill, Carlisle M6 J43. also City Centre
MORRISONS Brunswick Road, Penrith.
ALDI Ullswater Road, Penrith, also Dalston Road, Carlisle
ICELAND Ullswater Road, Penrith
PETS AT HOME Ullswater Road, Penrith
HALFORDS Ullswater Road, Penrith
B & Q Superstore Ullswater Road, Penrith
M & S Food Hall King Street, Penrith.
COOPERATIVE Station Road, Wigton.
LIDDL Wigton + Carlisle
BOOTHS Keswick, Kendal + Penrith
SAINSBURYS Cockermouth, Carlisle + Penrith
ASDA Carlisle, Kingstown M6 J44, also London Road
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Doctor
We have an Excellent Doctors Surgery in Caldbeck, Tel: 016974 78254 http://www.caldbecksurgery.co.uk/
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Vet
THE GREEN veterinary Surgery, Skelton, Tel: 017684 84258 www.greenvetskelton.co.uk
CALDEW VETERINARY HOSPITAL Dalston near Carlisle, 01228 710208 http://www.paragonvet.com
CALDEW VETERINARY HOSPITAL Dalston near Carlisle, 01228 710208 http://www.paragonvet.com
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Dentist
Dalston Dental Practice, Dalston, Tel: 01228 711272 http://www.dalstondental.com/
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Pubs
THE ODD FELLOWS ARMS, Caldbeck, Tel: 016974 78227
THE OLD CROWN, and assoc. Brewery. Hesket-Newmarket, Tel: 016974 78288 www.hesketbrewery.co.uk and www.theoldcrownpub.co.uk
For Food, pre-booking is essential.
THE MILL INN, Mungrisdale, Tel: 017687 79632 www.the-millinn.co.uk
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Guest House
DENTON HOUSE Guest House + Restaurant,
Hesket-New-Market, Tel: 016974 78415
Handy if you wish to bring non-camping family or friends with you. www.dentonhouseguesthouse.co.uk
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Caravan & motorhome Dealerships & Accessories
"CARAVAN SUPPLIES PENRITH" Parts, Accessories & Consumables for Caravans, Motorhomes, Statics and Camping. Unit 36E, Allans Building, Gillwilly industrial Estate, Penrith. CA11 9BF. Telephone:- 01768 840648 www.caravansuppliespenrith.co.uk
"CARLISLE CARAVAN CENTRE" Harker Nr. Carlisle, CA6 4DS. Half mile from M6 Junction 44 on Longtown road. Tel: 01228 674570 www.carlislecaravancentre.co.uk
"CALLENDER CARAVANS" Scotland Road, Carnforth, Lancs. 1 Mile from M6 Junction 35. Tel: 01524 732224 http://www.callendercaravans.co.uk
"CARLISLE CARAVAN CENTRE" Harker Nr. Carlisle, CA6 4DS. Half mile from M6 Junction 44 on Longtown road. Tel: 01228 674570 www.carlislecaravancentre.co.uk
"CALLENDER CARAVANS" Scotland Road, Carnforth, Lancs. 1 Mile from M6 Junction 35. Tel: 01524 732224 http://www.callendercaravans.co.uk
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Caravan & Motorhome Repairs
JOHN SCOTT, Mechanical Engineering, Specialists in Caravan and Motorhome Repairs, Wigton. Tel:- 01697 349400 Mobile:- 07823 440813 www.jscottcaravanrepairscumbria.co.uk
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Garage Services
Sebergham Motors, The Garage, Churchtown, Sebergham. Tel: 016974 76234
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Local Churches
CHURCH of ENGLAND:- St. Kentigerns Castle Sowerby, & St. Kentigerns Caldbeck
FREE CHURCH:- Hesket-New-Market Chapel
FREE EVANGELICAL CHURCH:- Castle Sowerby. (near Sour Nook, Sebergham)
METHODIST CHAPEL:- Caldbeck
CATHOLIC CHURCH:- St.Cathrines, Penrith. also St.Ursula's, Wigton
FREE CHURCH:- Hesket-New-Market Chapel
FREE EVANGELICAL CHURCH:- Castle Sowerby. (near Sour Nook, Sebergham)
METHODIST CHAPEL:- Caldbeck
CATHOLIC CHURCH:- St.Cathrines, Penrith. also St.Ursula's, Wigton
WE DO HAVE TO WONDER WHY THE MANY SO-CALLED "PUB STOPOVERS" ARE BEING ALLOWED TO USE THEIR CAR PARKS AS AN OVERNIGHT STAY for Motor homes.
Approved Sites have to adhere to stringent spacing, health/safety/sanitary rules.
The Pub Car parks have NON of these stringent spacing, safety and sanitary measures in place.
"Nor do they undergo any form of inspection by any authority".
Important:
Please note, we have "NO" Charging points for "Electrically Powered Vehicles".
(But we "DO" have 10amp Electric Hookups on all Pitches)
To place a booking,
just give us a call on: 01697 478571 (John & Gill Bell).
or, provide your details on the
"Booking Form" page :
A (quite unique) well appraised Free Shower and Toilet is available to all site users
Strict Terms & Conditions regarding CANCELLATIONS or NO SHOWS,
At the booking stage you may be asked to pay a deposit by BACS, but, as with regular loyal clients WE WILL ACCEPT YOUR BOOKING, (WITHOUT TAKING A DEPOSIT) IN GOOD FAITH IF you are making a commitment to the arrival and departure dates you have stated to us when placing the booking. You will be liable to a charge for the full duration of your pre-booked stay if it is canceled in part or full without sufficient warning within the 7 days prior to your scheduled arrival, or during your stay, OR if you have NOT SHOWED UP. (insurance is advisable)
At the booking stage you may be asked to pay a deposit by BACS, but, as with regular loyal clients WE WILL ACCEPT YOUR BOOKING, (WITHOUT TAKING A DEPOSIT) IN GOOD FAITH IF you are making a commitment to the arrival and departure dates you have stated to us when placing the booking. You will be liable to a charge for the full duration of your pre-booked stay if it is canceled in part or full without sufficient warning within the 7 days prior to your scheduled arrival, or during your stay, OR if you have NOT SHOWED UP. (insurance is advisable)
NO SHOWS,
Un-loyal clients who pre-book but just don't turn up on the Scheduled day of arrival without any form of notification will be asked to pay the full amount for the pre-booked stay which we have faithfully reserved for them, and their details will be logged into a register which shows they have been un-loyal to us.
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Pitch Allocation
On Arrival, it is important that you read the pitching instruction signage on the welcome board just outside the main entrance, and on your allotted pitch.
A suitable pitch according to the size of your unit will be allocated for you.
On the day of your arrival an allocated pitch number will be displayed alongside your name on the welcome board just outside the main entrance. Also a reserved sign will be placed on your allocated pitch bearing your name.
On the day of your arrival an allocated pitch number will be displayed alongside your name on the welcome board just outside the main entrance. Also a reserved sign will be placed on your allocated pitch bearing your name.
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Official arrival and departure times, (during all seasons).
Arrival time:
Not before 12 noon please.
Departure time:
We request that you vacate your pitch by 11.30am
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Site Owner/proprietor: John Bell.
Site postal Address: Rose Garth, Millhouse, Hesket Newmarket, Cumbria CA7 8HR,
Telephone: 016974 78571
Email: riversidetourer@gmail.com
The dry river & Sink Hole Summer 2018: https://www.millhouse-hesketnewmarket.com/Sink/hole
The dry river & swallow hole April/May 2020: https://www.millhouse-hesketnewmarket.com/dry-river-caldew-april-2020
Telephone: 01697 478571 email: riversidetourer@gmail.com
Please Note: WE DO "NOT"
HAVE ANY SEASONAL or STORAGE PITCHES.
View our 2015-18 Guestbook :- https://www.riverside-tourer-park.com/guestbook-2015-18
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