Lyndon Top

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  • Peaceful, well-kept 112-acre site on the south shore of Rutland Water
  • A 10-minute drive from Oakham and Uppingham; golf club next door
  • Direct access to the walking/bike path around the lake's edge
You may have visited Rutland Water before, but have you ever spent the night right there on its banks? Well, here’s your chance to do just that, because Lyndon Top is spread out over a peaceful 112 acres on the southern shore, with stunning views over the water. And while those views are wonderful, there’s a fair amount more to see around the lake’s shores – so it’s handy that you can set straight out from the site for walks or bike rides on the path that runs all the way around the edge (22 miles in total). On top of that, there’s plenty of choice for other outdoorsy activities, including fly fishing, birdwatching, golf, canoeing and windsurfing (along with boat cruises and lakeside dining if you’re after minimal activity). Think a barbecue at your pitch might be more your kind of thing? Top plan. Barbecues are allowed at Lyndon Top, and you can pick up whatever supplies you need in Oakham or Uppingham (both 10 minutes’ drive), or while out in Stamford (15 minutes). Back at base, it’s a peaceful setup that welcomes families, couples and solo campers (and dogs, if you’d like to bring them) to spacious pitches in a tree-lined field. Handy facilities include picnic tables and a chemical disposal point, along with a very smart and well-equipped modern amenities block that houses stylish toilets and showers, a washing-up area, a family bathroom and accessible facilities, Lyndon Top is not the place for a party of any sort, so the site doesn’t accept bookings from single-sex groups or other non-family groups.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 634
Motorhome pitches 634
Tent pitches 634
Open now
Opens 27 June
Please note

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

General

  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 2 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Safety

  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Vehicles

  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • 8 kWh of electricity is included per day. Additional usage is metered on site at £0.40 per kWh and must be paid onsite via debit/credit card via the QR code/website link provided.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat 27 Jun to

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0 children
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Reviews

9.5

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99% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a highly-rated campsite with outstanding, hotel-standard toilet and shower facilities. Guests consistently praise the stunning views, spacious pitches, and friendly, helpful staff. Many highlight the peaceful atmosphere and convenient location for walks and cycling. Minor suggestions include more hooks in shower cubicles and improvements to washing-up areas. Ongoing site development is noted, with positive anticipation for future enhancements.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Would definitely recommend, especially to couples.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked The space, the views, the location, the Wash House, the style, the welcome. Works as a destination itself or a stopover on a drive north from London. The bird reserve and aquapark are great.

Disliked The girls (both 14) found it a bit bare and empty.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Basic campsite, quite large fields which one of them has great views.

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Vicky M. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked The new toilet/shower block is lovely. Showers are fabulous and all was clean.

Disliked No amenities close by. Didn’t really bother me but my city partner was perplexed with the isolation of it all. We left after one night instead of staying over another night having explored Rutland Water.
Quite expensive and electric was even more expensive!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Honestly the best campsite we’ve used…

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Megan B. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Honestly the best campsite we’ve used

View from our pitch was gorgeous

Facilities are clean, modern and accessible

Site was quiet and relaxing

Staff are welcoming and so helpful, especially Paul who was so kind to help us out with some additional tent pegs

Highly recommend and will definitely be back !!

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Toilet Block is amazing.…

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Chris M. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Toilet Block is amazing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great for big tents/camper vans, convenient for bike packing set-up.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Location was lovely

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved that I could pick the…

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 michelle h. 4 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Loved that I could pick the location I wanted on site, was exceptionally clean and to say we had an awful lot of rain they kept on top of the cleanliness of the place with all the moody boots passing through.
The toilets are sensation for a campsite.
the views are lovely and all within walking distance of Rutland water and the nature reserve.
The staff we lovely and welcoming and was very often driving around checking in on the site which as a solo traveller made me feel even more safe than I already did on this cosy site.

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Location, scenery, staff, lots of space,…

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Sharon J. 5 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Location, scenery, staff, lots of space, 6pm check out on departure day. The smell of the cedar from the toilet block. Everywhere kept clean

Disliked Whilst the toilet/shower block looks very nice it just isn’t very functional, a few tweaks would make it so much better, more space in shower to hang stuff, brighter lighting it’s far too dark and buns next to washing up sinks

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant

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 Karen 35 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Loads of space to pitch, a choice of many fields. Great dog walking all around. We had a lovely view and saw some birds of prey. A peaceful atmosphere despite it being a busy bank holiday weekend. The facilities are top notch and extremely clean at all times. Staff were easy to find if needed and were friendly. We loved it here and can’t wait to return. What a great site and value for money.

Disliked Nothing to dislike except we would have preferred to be able to have a gazebo allowed.

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Great view, fab site and facilities.…

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Grant B. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Great view, fab site and facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic

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Henry G. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Excellent and very clean facilities, brilliant choice of where to camp and very spacious

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Very large (over 200 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Lyndon Top

Manton Road

Rutland Water

Rutland

England

LE15 8RN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.63746°N
0.67569°W

Route directions

From the C8326, look out for a lane signed Nature Reserve & Lyndon Top (black sign). The site is then immediately on the right-hand side.

Nearest transport

Coach
8.2 mi Bus Station
9.9 mi Church View
10.3 mi Elizabeth Street
Rail
3.4 mi Oakham Rail Station
8.3 mi Stamford Rail Station
10.3 mi Corby Rail Station

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

The area immediately around Rutland Water is a real playground for those who love outdoor activities. Rutland Water Golf Club is pretty much next door, and good access to the lakeside trail means you can easily get out to cycle around the entire perimeter or take a walk to Normanton church (an hour’s walk), set on a little spur in the lake. Fishing (for trout and pike) and birdwatching are available in several spots around the lake, while up on the north shore you can play miniature golf, hire watersports kit or bounce across the inflatables at Rutland Aqua Park (15 minutes’ drive). When it’s time for a rest, head to the sandy beach area (10 minutes) or take a cruise across the water (15 minutes). Away from the lake, you may like to stroll among the blooms at Barnsdale Gardens (15 minutes), see the vintage trains at Rocks By Rail Living Ironstone Museum (15 minutes) or step inside some grand buildings with trips to Rockingham Castle (20 minutes) and Burghley House (25 minutes).

Food and drink

  • The View Restaurant 0.2 mi
  • The Horse and Jockey Pub 1.2 mi
  • Hambleton Hall Restaurant 1.4 mi
  • The Kings Arms Pub 1.5 mi
  • The Finch's Arms Pub 1.5 mi
  • Wheatsheaf Inn Pub 1.9 mi
  • Waterside Café Restaurant 2.1 mi
  • The Fox Pub 2.5 mi
  • The Noel At Whitwell Pub 2.8 mi
  • The Old Pheasant Inn Pub 3 mi

Groceries

  • Oakham Wines Off-licence 3.1 mi
  • Tesco Supermarket 3.2 mi
  • Bens Wine Shop Off-licence 3.3 mi
  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket 3.3 mi
  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket 3.4 mi
  • Lidl Supermarket 3.6 mi
  • Co-op Food Supermarket 3.9 mi
  • Aldi Supermarket 4.1 mi

Parks and play

  • Hamilton Arboretum 2.3 mi
  • Barnsdale Hotel & Country Club 2.4 mi
  • Oakham Castle 3.2 mi
  • Cutts Close Park 3.2 mi
  • Burley Park 3.3 mi
  • Pond Close 3.4 mi
  • Royce Recreation Ground 3.5 mi
  • Centenary Field 3.6 mi
  • Exton Park 4.1 mi
  • multisports pitch 5.3 mi

Family days out

  • Gunthorpe Hall Castle 1.8 mi
  • Jack's Wee Wee Bush Visitor attraction 2 mi
  • Oakham Castle 3.2 mi
  • Rutland Falconry And Owl Centre Visitor attraction 3.3 mi

Public transport

  • Bus Station 3.3 mi
  • High Street 5.2 mi
  • Village Shop 5.2 mi
  • Northwich Arms 5.3 mi
  • Chater Lodge 5.4 mi
  • The Crescent 5.4 mi

What’s nearby

  • Rutland Water Golf Course 0.8 mi
  • Rutland Water 0.9 mi
  • Pitch and Putt 2.3 mi
  • Luffenham Heath Golf Club 4.2 mi
  • Greetham Valley Golf Course 5.9 mi

Local services

  • Rutland Osteopaths Clinic 3.1 mi
  • Boots Pharmacy 3.1 mi
  • The Rutland Physiotheraphy Clinic 3.1 mi
  • Rutland late night pharmacy 3.2 mi
  • Rutland Late Night;Age UK Pharmacy 3.2 mi
  • The Co-operative Fuel station 3.2 mi
  • Esso Fuel station 3.3 mi
  • JET Fuel station 3.5 mi
  • Oakham Medical Practice Doctors 3.5 mi
  • Rutland Memorial Hospital 3.5 mi

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Must see

Barnsdale Gardens 3.4 mi

Rockingham Castle 9 mi

Burghley House 9.4 mi

Woolsthorpe Manor 12 mi

Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe 12.5 mi

National Trust

Woolsthorpe Manor 11.9 mi

Lyveden New Bield 13.5 mi

Grantham House 19.3 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Lyndon Hill- Edith Weston - Lyndon 0.3 mi

Manton - Brooke - Gunthorpe 1.2 mi

Hambleton Peninsula 1.2 mi

Wing Maze & Rutland Water 1.4 mi

North and South Luffenham 2.6 mi

Local events

  • Burghley Horse Trials (Thursday, 3 September 2026 – Thursday, 3 September 2026)

    Stamford, Lincolnshire 9.1 mi

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.

Want to know more about camping in Rutland?

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Lyndon Top have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Lyndon Top dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Lyndon Top? The area immediately around Rutland Water is a real playground for those who love outdoor activities. Rutland Water Golf Club is pretty much next door, and good access to the lakeside trail … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Lyndon Top?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.

    If you have booked a non-electric pitch, you can arrive from 9am and departure is by 6pm.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Lyndon Top? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.