Top Family Friendly things to do in Ravenglass

The Lake District is a great place for families and children, and Ravenglass is no exception. Here are some of the best things to do in Raveglass as a family… 

  • Camping 

Ravenglass and Eskdale offer a small selection of family friendly campsites with plenty of space for kids to enjoy ball games and a night under the stars… 

  • Ravenglass Camping and Caravan Park  

The family friendly Ravenglass Camping and Caravan Park is nestled within six acres of glorious woodland, combining classic camping with modern facilities offering pitches for tents and campervans alongside luxury glamping pods. 

-Fisherground Campsite 

Situated in Eskdale, Fisherground Campsite is an award winning site and has been named one of the ’50 World Best Campsites’ by the Independent and in the overall top 4 for ‘Children’s Enjoyment.’ Deserving of its plaudits, the site is a children’s paradise complete with rafts on the pond, a tree house and an adventure course. The site has camp fire nights, ideal for telling mountain tales and roasting marshmallows! The peaceful campsite offers pitches for tents. 

  • Little Walks for Little Legs

When hiking with kids, you want to choose an easy, accessible walk with lots of exciting features. Here are a few family walks incorporating an exciting train ride, waterfalls, Roman forts and ancient castles… 

Muncaster Castle 

For a family day exploring a historic castle and beautiful gardens, catch the train from Ravenglass to Muncaster Mill station and enjoy a short, 3-mile walk to Muncaster Castle. The castle grounds are like a children’s paradise boasting an adventure playground, fun maze and an ‘Enchanted Forest Trail’ filled with wooden dens, stepping stones and ‘fairy doors’ to look out for! Children are welcome to tour the house, explore the gardens and watch the exciting owl and hawk flying displays before visiting the gift shop and catching the train back. 

Dalegarth to Gill Force 

For an enchanting day exploring hidden waterfalls and beautiful woodland, catch the train to Dalegarth Station and walk 2 miles to the stunning falls of Gill Force. Children will feel as though they’ve stepped into a magical fairy-tale whilst sitting around the waterfalls and rock pools and enjoying a picnic before heading back to the train station. If you’re little ones aren’t too tired out, you could extend the walk and visit two waterfalls in one day by heading over to Stanley Ghyll Force from Eskdale. 

Muncaster Fell

To introduce your little ones to fell walking, Muncaster Fell is an ideal starter hill and is easily accessible from Ravenglass via the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway. The route starts from the Irton Road station and follows a 6-mile route visiting the ridgeline of the fell before reaching the 730ft summit. Make sure to pack plenty of refreshments and treats to reward your kids with once they reach the top!