Skelwith Fold Caravan Park

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Top-notch Lake District caravan park in 130 acres of ancient forest
A 10-minute drive to Ambleside for Windermere boat trips
Dog-friendly park with woodland trails, tarn and large play area

If a trip to the Lake District National Park for you means plenty of peace, space and lovely natural views, this is the place for you. A couple of miles from Ambleside, Skelwith Fold Caravan Park is set within 130 acres of ancient woodland, providing a top-notch location for a stay in this wonderful part of the world. This location is on the site of a former country house – and while that building is long gone, a few handy replacements have sprung up, including a reception building with a shop and several bathroom blocks with all mod cons (think underfloor heating and hot showers as well as accessible facilities and spacious family rooms). There’s also a building housing a well-equipped launderette (with several washing machines and tumble dryers, plus a drying room) and a library so you’ll have something to read while you wait for your clothes. That launderette may well come in useful, as this is a place that lends itself to getting just a bit mucky – for starters, there’s a fab four-acre open space for the kids to run about and play games, plus a large play area with a zipwire, scramble nets and loads of other play kit. There are also woodland trails running through the grounds, leading to the tarn and nature hide, with red squirrels, woodpeckers and deer to spot along the way. This is a large site, but it’s not a place that ever feels crowded, as pitches have been cleverly tucked away in tree-lined glades around the park, giving each area a cosy woodland atmosphere – just the thing for your peaceful Lake District break.

Site type

120

Open now

Tourist board rating

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
Group bookings of 8 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Bookings must not consist of more than 3 different households.
Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
A cable measuring at least 3 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Converted vehicles are required to have completed the DVLA V1006 motor caravan conversion checklist and had their application approved. Due to licensing, non-compliant vehicles will unfortunately not be permitted access to the campsite. Car camping is not permitted.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sun 1 Mar to Sun 15 Nov 2026

Pitch types & availability

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

6 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Ground type: Hardstanding

Pitch size: Max 6m width × 8m depth (48m²)

6 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

One Roof tent or Touring caravan or Campervan or Motorhome or Trailer tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 6m width × 8m depth (48m²)

Ground type

Hardstanding

Suitable for

Roof tent, Touring caravan, Campervan, Motorhome, Trailer tent, (Tent not allowed)

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Features

Electric: 16 amp extra cost

Bring an awning 0 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 1 max.

Dog(s) allowed 0 included, 3 max.

Car parking by pitch/unit

Chemical disposal point

Use of a motorhome service point

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Other restrictions

Gazebos not allowed

Pup tents not allowed

Extras

Bring an awning (1 max)		£4.20 (£4.20) per night
Dog (3 max)		£2.20 (£2.20) per night
Electric hook-up (16A) (1 max)		£5.25 (£5.25) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£5.70 (£5.70) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £35.75 (£35.75) 1 night, 2 adults

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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch (premium)

6 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Ground type: Hardstanding

Pitch size: Max 9m width × 12m depth (108m²)

6 people maximum

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Converted vehicles are required to have completed the DVLA V1006 motor caravan conversion checklist and had their application approved. Due to licensing, non-compliant vehicles will unfortunately not be permitted access to the campsite.

One Roof tent or Touring caravan or Campervan or Motorhome or Trailer tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 9m width × 12m depth (108m²)

Ground type

Hardstanding

Suitable for

Roof tent, Touring caravan, Campervan, Motorhome, Trailer tent, (Tent not allowed)

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Features

Electric: 16 amp extra cost

Bring an awning 0 included, 1 max.

Car 1 included, 1 max.

Dog(s) allowed 0 included, 3 max.

Cable TV connection

Car parking by pitch/unit

Chemical disposal point

Drainage hook-up

Picnic table

TV aerial

Use of a motorhome service point

Water hook-up

Wifi at the unit/pitch

Other restrictions

Gazebos not allowed

Pup tents not allowed

Extras

Bring an awning (1 max)		£4.20 (£4.20) per night
Dog (3 max)		£2.20 (£2.20) per night
Electric hook-up (16A) (1 max)		£5.25 (£5.25) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£5.70 (£5.70) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £51.75 (£51.75) 1 night, 2 adults

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Other options

Reviews

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Location		10
Value for money		9
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		8

94% would stay here again

What customers say

Skelwith Fold is praised for its beautiful wooded setting, excellent and spotlessly clean facilities (including modern shower blocks with underfloor heating), and exceptionally friendly and helpful staff. Guests highlight the convenient location, with easy access to Ambleside, and enjoy the spacious pitches and lovely walks. While some found the touring area less scenic or noted occasional queues for showers during peak times, the overall sentiment is highly positive, with many guests eager to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 30/06/2026

Around the site are little information signs to follow while you walk, great for kids and us adults.

Large area for pets and kids to run free and picnics

Clean and well maintained site. having a quick walkie break.

Scenery on our morning walk around campsite.

Our 2 furboys loved it! lots of bins on our walk for the poops, keeping it very clean.

Glad to have found a site allowing roof tents in november.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Love it.

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Jul 2026 Deimantas f. 1 review

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Very quiet place to stay. Clean showers and toilets. Big play area for children. Good price.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Organized. Clean. Helpful staff…

Overall 9 out of 10
Location		9
Value for money		9
Facilities / Activities		9
Customer service		9
Child friendliness		9
Cleanliness		9
Wifi		2

Jun 2026 Andy H. 2 reviews

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch (premium)

Liked Organized. Clean. Helpful staff

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice located but a lot of improvement potential

Overall 6 out of 10
Location		9
Value for money		6
Facilities / Activities		5
Customer service		7
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		9
Wifi	No rating

Jun 2026 Thomas Werner S. 3 reviews

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Nice location

Disliked To less sanitary capacity for this huge camping ground

Recommend to friends Visit again

A beautiful spot, would happily stay again

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Jun 2026 Richard T. 1 review

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Large, shady pitch
Scenic site
Lovely walk down to Ambleside
Good WiFi
Great facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice quiet site, excellent facilities great…

Overall 7 out of 10
Location		5
Value for money		5
Facilities / Activities		8
Customer service		8
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		8
Wifi	No rating

Jun 2026 Roger S. 4 reviews

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch (premium)

Liked Nice quiet site, excellent facilities great staff

Disliked Premier pitches not quite worth the extra money

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect. A beautiful site.

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		7

Jul 2026 Jayne S. 1 review

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch (premium)

Liked Superb superior pitch. Great to include a picnic bench. Clean and well appointed wash rooms, kitchen area, library.
Beautiful woodland and woodland walks.
Very impressed with the on site shop. Sensible prices. Good stock of anything you needed. 3 icecreams for less than £7. Most places charge at least £3 or more for 1.
The staff were friendly and helpful.
The upkeep of the grounds was impeccable.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Dog walking area .bus stop outside…

Overall 9 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		8
Facilities / Activities		8
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		7

Jun 2026 Mark J. 1 review

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Dog walking area .bus stop outside site ,friendly staff .shop on site.

Disliked Touring pitchers were small.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A beautiful site will go…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Jun 2026 Julie W. 1 review

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch (premium)

Liked A beautiful site will go back agsin

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

I think we may have just…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Jun 2026 Rebecca L. 4 reviews

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked I think we may have just found a new favourite site! Booked fort birthday weekend but due to work commitments we couldn’t arrive until after 8pm. Very few sites allow for such late arrivals so straight away that was a plus! The gentleman who greeted us was fantastic and very friendly and helpful. The site is absolutely beautiful and well maintained! We preordered some pizzas from the food truck (pre booking is a must saw a fair few turned away as they were sold out) Definitely going to be coming back and bringing the rugrats. Would highly recommend this site!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect 👍

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		8

Jun 2026 Raymond W. 2 reviews

1 bedroom camping pod (no pets, six person)

Liked They say first impressions count; they got it, spot on at Skelwith Fold.
When we arrived at reception, we were met with smiles by all. Everything was explained, and then we were taken to our family Hideaway pod, not just told we were taken by a member of staff, perfect!
Everything was explained again, and there was a bottle of bubbly in the fridge and a large disposable barbecue for us to enjoy.
The family Hideaway pod was spotless and offered beautiful walks for everyone. I would definitely recommend it and will be returning.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 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

Peaceful

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Skelwith Fold Caravan Park

Ambleside

Cumbria

England

LA22 0HX

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.4156°N
2.9985°W

Nearest transport

Coach

1.7 mi Kelsick Road opposite Library

2.7 mi Daffodil Hotel for Dove Cottage

2.8 mi Lakeside House for Dove Cottage

Rail

4.6 mi Windermere Rail Station

7.8 mi Staveley Rail Station

10.3 mi Burneside (Cumbria) Rail Station

Ferry

1.5 mi Ambleside Waterhead Ferry Landing

2.3 mi Brockhole Ferry Landing

3.8 mi Monk Coniston Ferry Landing

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

As well as having top-notch facilities, Skelwith Fold Caravan Park is in a top-notch location for a Lake District break. There are lots of great walks and activities nearby, and staff are always on hand to dish out ideas and tips to help you make the best of it all. Of course you’ll want to see some lakes – perhaps starting with Tarn Hows (15 minutes' drive) before moving on to a steam boat ride on Coniston Water (20 minutes) and a tour of Rydal Water (15 minutes), taking in Rydal Cave and Rydal Mount and Gardens along the way. The big one, of course, is Windermere, just a few minutes' drive from the park and with boat trips available from Ambleside (10 minutes). Around the lake there are various attractions to stop off at, including the National Trust sites at Wray (10 minutes) and Hill Top (20 minutes). If you've got the kids, look instead to places like the World of Beatrix Potter Attraction (20 minutes) and Lakeland Farm Visitor Centre (25 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Haverigg	19.5 mi	Sea	Poor	N/A	N/A	N/A
Silecroft	19.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Seascale	19.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Walney West Shore	23.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	N/A
Morecambe North	24 mi	Estuary	Good	N/A	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Rydal Mount and Gardens 2.3 mi

Brockhole - Lake District Visitor Centre 2.4 mi

Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 2.8 mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery 2.8 mi

Hill Top 4.5 mi

National Trust

Grasmere and Great Langdale 1.8 mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery 2.8 mi

Townend 3.4 mi

Coniston and Tarn Hows 3.6 mi

Windermere and Troutbeck 3.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Ambleside - Town End - Ambleside 1.5 mi

Ambleside, Wansfell and the Pike to Troutbeck 1.6 mi

Ambleside to Grasmere over Loughrigg Fell 1.8 mi

Ambleside, Stock Ghyll and Scandale Beck 1.8 mi

Ambleside and Lily Tarn 1.8 mi

Local events

Kendal Calling (Thursday, 30 July 2026 – Thursday, 30 July 2026)
Penrith, Cumbria 17.3 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

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

Arrivals and departures

If the reception is closed on arrival, please check in at the outside reception.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Please pick any available pitch on arrival.
The site will send you further check-in information 2 day(s) before your arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 1 day(s) of arrival.
Modifications are subject to a £15.00 fee.

Dogs

Dogs are prohibited from main facilities and amenities.
Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

General

Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Occupancy

Bookings must not consist of more than 3 different households.
Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Group bookings of 8 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pitches

A cable measuring at least 3 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
Minimum spacing of 10 metres between pitches.
You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Open fires are prohibited.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.

Additional terms

Car camping is not permitted.

Payment terms

Frequently asked questions

Does Skelwith Fold Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Skelwith Fold Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Skelwith Fold Caravan Park? As well as having top-notch facilities, Skelwith Fold Caravan Park is in a top-notch location for a Lake District break. There are lots of great walks and activities nearby, and staff are … Read more

When can I check in and check out of Skelwith Fold Caravan Park?

Camping and touring
Arrive:	2 p.m. –	9 p.m.
Depart by:	12 p.m.
On-site accommodation
Arrive:	2 p.m. –	9 p.m.
Depart by:	12 p.m.

How much does it cost to stay at Skelwith Fold Caravan Park? From £35.75 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

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Love it.

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Organized. Clean. Helpful staff…

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Nice located but a lot of improvement potential

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A beautiful spot, would happily stay again

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Nice quiet site, excellent facilities great…

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Perfect. A beautiful site.

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Dog walking area .bus stop outside…

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A beautiful site will go…

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I think we may have just…

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Perfect 👍

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Groups welcome

Rules

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Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Must see

National Trust

Cycle routes

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