“Bone dry logs, brilliant burn. Charlie was on time and really helpful — best firewood we've had in years.”
Sarah T.
Ulverston
About us
Kiln dried & seasoned logs, made in Lowick.
Crakeside Firewood is a small, independent firewood producer in the south Lake District. We cut, split, dry and bag everything ourselves — sustainably sourced British timber, dried under 20% moisture, and delivered across the South Lakes.
Our story
A firewood business built from the yard up.
Crakeside Firewood began when Charlie and his friend Zeke started splitting logs and selling them locally. A few loads for family, friends and neighbours turned — almost entirely by word of mouth — into the business it is today.
We're only a year in, but we've invested everything back into the yard at Lowick so that all of our firewood production happens here. We don't buy in ready-split wood and re-bag it. Timber comes in as lengths, and our team cuts, splits, dries and bags every log on site.
Doing it this way means we know where every load comes from, and we can be sure it's dry enough to burn cleanly when it reaches your stove.
Why buy from us
Locally sourced, sustainable, high quality
Dried and tested
Every load is dried and moisture tested before it leaves the yard — consistently under 20% moisture, so it lights easily and burns clean.
Sustainably managed woodland
Timber comes from sustainably managed British woodland — 100% of it from forests here in Cumbria.
Processed in our own yard
We don't buy in ready-split wood. Every log is cut, split, dried and bagged by our team at the yard in Lowick.
Trade supply welcome
Shops, garages, pubs, campsites and holiday lets — we supply bulk kindling and net bags on regular order.
Dry logs, every load
We kiln dry and barn season our firewood, and nothing leaves the yard above 20% moisture. Dry logs light first time, burn hotter, give off far less smoke and keep your flue clean — you use less wood for more heat.
Proudly British
Our timber comes from sustainably managed woodland and forestry — 100% of it from right here in Cumbria. Never imported. It keeps transport miles low, supports local forestry and backs British produce every step of the way.
Where we deliver
Serving Lowick and the South Lakes
We regularly deliver to villages and towns across the South Lakes, including:
- Lowick
- Ulverston
- Coniston
- Broughton-in-Furness
- Greenodd
- Spark Bridge
- Penny Bridge
- Bouth
- Torver
- Kirkby-in-Furness
- Grizebeck
- Foxfield
Not sure if we cover your area? Give us a call — we'll always try to help.
What customers say
Reviews
A few kind words from customers across the South Lakes. Bought from us? We'd love to hear how you got on.
“Great quality bulk bag and a fair price. Lit easily and lasted well. Will definitely be reordering.”
James G.
Coniston
“We stock the net bags and kindling for guests — always consistent, always dry, and Charlie is a pleasure to deal with.”
The Ship Inn
South Lakes
Common questions
Frequently asked
Order local. Burn better.
Shop bulk bags, net bags and kindling — or get in touch for trade orders.