The Local Area
Kirkby Stephen is a traditional market town a 10 minute drive from Argill Caravan park. The town has a range of pubs and restaurants including the Pennine Inn, Taggy Man as well as The Mango Tree Indian and Century Chinese restaurant/ takeaways. Brough is located around a 5 minute drive from Argill Caravan park. With a shop, fish & chip takeaway / restaurant and several pubs. In the neighbouring village, Church Brough, is an ice cream parlour and tea rooms set in Brough castle grounds.
Things To Do
Bordering both the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales National Parks, Argill Caravan Park is in close proximity to a wide range of attractions, things to do and see.
Barnard Castle
With fantastic views over the Tees Gorge this fortress sits on the fringe of an attractive working market town, there is plenty to do for families on a day out.
Kirkby Stephen East
Kirkby Stephen East is a historic station and steam railway, opened in 1861, and now cared for by volunteers of the Stainmore Railway Company.
Settle to Carlisle
The Settle-Carlisle line is one of the UK’s most famous scenic rail routes, taking in 20 viaducts, 14 tunnels along its 72 mile track.
Hawes
Hawes has plenty of traditional shops and places to eat and is a great base to head out on a walk or cycle ride, as well as being home to the Dales Countryside Museum.
Lowther Castle
Lowther Castle & Gardens is a stunning Lake District visitor attraction. Castle ruins, gardens, exhibition, huge adventure playground.
Swaledale
Swaledale is one of the most northerly of the dales and it has perhaps the wildest, most unspoilt scenery in the National Park.
Owen’s Farm Shop
Owen’s Farm Shop and cafe located at Sandwath, just outside of Kirkby Stephen. Selling high quality beef, lamb, pork and bacon as well as local products produced by local people.
Appleby Golf Club
Situated alongside the A66 with easy access East & West. Sitting on a bedrock of Sandstone, Appleby is free draining so is playable all year round.
Tan Hill Inn
The World Famous Tan Hill Inn is Britain’s highest public house at 1,732 feet (528m) above sea level. Situated in the stunning scenery of Swaledale, just near Keld.
The Lake District
Argill Caravan Park situated under an hour from the Lake District.
Coast to Coast Packhorse
Coast to Coast Packhorse are the only UK travel company who specialise exclusively on Alfred Wainwright's famous C2C Way.
Local Walks
The area surrounding Argill Caravan Park is fantastic walking country. Whether you enjoy quiet strolls, hikes or long distance routes, we are situated in the heart of spectacular countryside with miles of footpaths and bridleways and thousands of acres of open access land.
