Whinfell Caravan Park
Lorton
📍 Lorton, CA13 0RQ
- Small, quiet, secluded park with holiday homes for sale
- Family-run by the same family since 1950
- Three unspoilt lakes and countless walks within five miles
- Several good walks accessible without leaving the site
- Close to Cockermouth and Keswick for shops and places to eat
Whinfell Caravan Park sits in the Vale of Lorton, Cumbria, among the North Western fells of the Lake District. It is a small, quiet, secluded park offering holiday homes for sale, family-run by the McClellan family since 1950. Three unspoilt lakes and countless walks lie within a five mile radius, with several good walks possible straight from the site. The park is just four miles from Cockermouth and the historic market town of Keswick, both offering shops and places to eat. Nearby attractions include Go Ape Whinlatter, JB Banks Ironmongers and Lake District Wildlife Park, while Flimby station lies 9.6 miles away. The park is open from 1st March to 5th January.
How far to…
- Cockermouth
- 4 miles
- Keswick
- 4 miles
- Go Ape Whinlatter
- 3.7 miles away
- JB Banks Ironmongers
- 3.8 miles away
- Lake District Wildlife Park
- 5.8 miles away
- Station
- 9.6 miles away
Practical details
- Open
- 1st March to 5th January
- Families
- Holiday-only park; owners must have a main residence elsewhere
Accommodation on site
- Static caravans / holiday homes for sale
- Pitches for holiday homes
Details taken from the operator's own website on 1 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.
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