Route to Borrowdale site

Merlin675cc
Merlin675cc Forum Participant Posts: 7
edited September 2019 in UK Campsites & Touring #1

Hi all. Just googled street map the route from the borrowdale road (B5289) to pass through Grange and found a width restriction of 6 feet 6 inches over the bridge between both the road and Grange. Has anybody used this route and had problems? We have a 26.9 shipping length and 8 foot width. Any info will be helpful. Thanks Dave Tarsey.

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  • JillwithaJay
    JillwithaJay Club Member Posts: 2,485 ✭✭
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    edited September 2019 #2

    Just thought I'd post a reminder of the directions given in the Sites Directory.

    "Please do not use sat nat.  Leave M6 at junction 40 onto A66 (Keswick); on outskirts of Keswick keep R onto bypass (sp Cockermouth A66); within 1.5 m at roundabout turn L (sp A5271 Keswick; Borrowdale B5289); at T-junction turn L; and at mini roundabout turn R and follow sps onto B5289; in abt 4.25 m turn R over bridge (care required) into road sp Grange, Newlands (width restriction).  Site on R in 1 m.  

     

    Notes:  Do not enter or leave site along W side of Derwentwater.  Before turning R off B5289 at Grange, check bridge is clear.  Care required thro Grange village, on double humpbridge and final approach."

  • Watendlath
    Watendlath Forum Participant Posts: 232
    edited September 2019 #3

    The sign does indeed give a width limit of 6'6" but also "except for access" so taking the van is legal.

    However, the tow through Grange and onward towards the site is a bit narrow in places and badly parked cars can cause problems but the route can be done with care. Also the final turn into the site is very tight.

    No doubt other members who have taken an 8' van will confirm it is do-able.

    PS, the local bus can do it so a van should as well.

     

     

     

  • Merlin675cc
    Merlin675cc Forum Participant Posts: 7
    edited September 2019 #4

    Hiya. Thanks for quick reply. Just felt i should check first with someone who has been there. wink

  • Merlin675cc
    Merlin675cc Forum Participant Posts: 7
    edited September 2019 #5

    Thank you. Spoke to the lady warden earlier and she was so helpful with route and all but worried when i saw the bridge and entrance. Any 8 footers out there? 

  • Wherenext
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    edited September 2019 #6

    Try page 8 (currently) "Worried about Borrowdale" in this particular section for further info/reassurance

    Moderator Edit:

    Link to "Worried about Borrowdale" thread  >>> HERE <<<

    With thanks to Wherenext for the suggestion.

     

  • PITCHTOCLOSE
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    edited September 2019 #7

    Check the local bus times, I think there are four a day that pass the site, best to miss them

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