Travellers were forced to find other accommodations when Keswick Campsite & Caravan Park, which is near to the shores of Derwentwater, closed for operation on Friday, August 23, due to floods caused by Storm Lilian.
At the time, there was just one flood warning in effect in England, and social media was ablaze with pictures and videos of the site.
The park is managed by the Camping and Caravanning Club, whose representative stated: “After the recent flooding, our Keswick Club park is now fully functioning.
“We actively collaborate with the regional Environmental Agency to track alerts and warnings regarding flooding.
“To ensure the safety of our campers and on-site staff, our facility has a comprehensive emergency plan in place to manage such situations.
“We thank our campers for their patience and understanding over the bank holiday weekend and apologise for any inconvenience caused.”
The storm itself delivered northwest England winds of up to seventy miles per hour.
On the Gov.uk website as of August 29, a flood warning for the Keswick Campsite is still in effect despite the site’s reopening.
Although the area’s river and lake levels are dropping and more dry weather is predicted, low-lying terrain around Derwent Water’s shoreline as well as the Keswick Camping and Caravan Club Site may still be impacted, according to the warning.
“It is expected that this Flood Warning will remain in force into the weekend,” the website reads.
It is urged that people stay away from driving, cycling, and walking across floodwaters.
The Upper River Derwent, Stonethwaite Beck, Derwent Water, and the Rivers Brathay, Rothay, and Winster are still on flood alert.
The alerts for Derwent, Marron, and Rivers Cocker, however, are no longer in effect.
Due to a flooded car park area, Storm Lilian’s intense rain also forced the cancellation of the Keswick Agricultural Show on Monday, August 26.
A local mountain rescue squad also advised anyone planning to visit Buttermere across Newlands Pass to avoid it due to a landslip.
Scaffolding from Cockermouth’s partially collapsed Old Courthouse fell into the River Cocker as a result of the storm’s fury.
The Environment Agency is looking for ways to get rid of the scaffolding right now.
