Sturdy Bank Campsite
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- Small, friendly site on a farm at the edge of the Lake District
- A 20-minute drive from Ulverston and Coniston Water
- Pick your own pitch at a dog-friendly back to basics site
Site type
3
50
This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
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Reviews
Voted 78% of visitors View breakdown
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
A couple of days mid-week, at the very end of the season,…
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Unpowered grass motorhome site
Liked: A couple of days mid-week, at the very end of the season, meant the site was super quiet, and I had my choice of where to park-up the camper van. Plenty of level spots and amazing views in every direction. I also found the footpath across the fields, which gets you to the (very friendly) pub in just a few minutes, and avoids roads altogether. It might be "back to basics" but that's often when camping is at its best. Loved it!
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Friendly and well maintained campsite
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Liked: Gorgeous scenery, lovely hosts! Absolutely would recommend - we stayed here in our campervan and loved it so much we stayed an extra night!
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Friendly welcome. Pricey for few facilities
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Unpowered grass tent site
Liked: Spacious level site with clean portaloos dotted about.
Disliked: Exposed area. Very expensive for a site with minimal facilities. A purpose built shower, toilet block would justify the price.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review Linda. Our Campsite prices are in line with all other Campsites in the area, offering the same facilities. When you booked through pitchup, the site information and reviews make it very clear what the facilities are. As we allow you to choose your own pitch, you unfortunately choose to pitch your tent in an exposed area of the field.
Great site with friendly staff and fab views.
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Liked: We loved staying at sturdy bank. We found the site easy to find and liked that we were able to choose our own pitch. The site was clean and there were plenty of accessible toilets and fresh water. The views on this site were absolutely fantastic and we enjoyed our sunset and sunrise here! We will definitely be back!
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Will definitely be going back there
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Liked: Beautiful setting with great views, toilets were clean and stocked up. Nice and quiet campsite with plenty of space
Disliked: Nothing
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Lovely scenery, clean portaloos, close to a good pub. We had the…
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Liked: Lovely scenery, clean portaloos, close to a good pub. We had the whole field to ourselves which was good for us.
Disliked: Very basic for the price you pay, we have paid less for sites with good facilities. Ground was rock hard.
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Amazing views and clean facilities
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Liked: The views were amazing! It was in a very peaceful area with pretty quick access to the southern Lakes. Campsite was as described, with well maintained portaloos and a sink for washing up.
Disliked: Not a huge problem, but we missed the turning at first as it’s off a busy, windy road onto a small farm lane - just something to watch out for!
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The open fields and being able to choose your own pitch is…
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Liked: The open fields and being able to choose your own pitch is fantastic, very quiet and the scenery is perfect.
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Excellent site clean facilities friendly owners
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Liked: This my go to camp it is lovely and peaceful. The owners are lovely and very helpful. Toilets very clean. Will definitely be staying again
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Peaceful and spacious site, great views, and a friendly owner…
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Unpowered grass motorhome site
Liked: Peaceful and spacious site, great views, and a friendly owner
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Features
Portable toilet
Pop-up campground
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Lake and/or mountain Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Large (51-200 sites) Pop-up campgroundAccessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Sturdy Bank Campsite
Grizebeck
Kirkby-in-Furness
Cumbria
England
LA17 7XU
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.25507°N
-3.16642°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
Airport
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Haverigg | 10.8 km | Sea | Poor | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Silecroft | 12.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Walney West Shore | 16.4 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
| Walney Sandy Gap | 18.1 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
| Walney Biggar Bank | 18.8 km | Sea | Good | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
South Lakes Wild Animal Park 9.7 km
Lakeland Motor Museum 11.5 km
Windermere Lake Cruises, Lakeside 13.8 km
Holker Hall and Gardens 14 km
Hill Top 16.7 km
National Trust
Dalton Castle 11.2 km
Gondola' 13.7 km
Fell Foot Park 14.1 km
Cartmel Priory Gatehouse 15 km
Coniston and Tarn Hows 15.2 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
The Beacon and Blawith Fell 7.1 km
Ulverston - Urswick - Bardsea 8.1 km
HODBARROW (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 06/05/1986) 9.1 km
Bigland Tarn and Bigland Barrow 10.6 km
Ulverston Sands and Birkrigg Common 12.3 km
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Sturdy Bank Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Sturdy Bank Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Sturdy Bank Campsite? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Lakeland Motor Museum: 15 minutes’ drive - Coniston Water: 20 minutes - South Lakes Safari Zoo: 20 minutes - Sandscale Hawes National Nature Reserve: 20 minutes … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Sturdy Bank Campsite?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: noon