The Old Chapel

9.6 19 reviews
Murton Pike from field at The Old Chapel
Murton Pike from field at The Old Chapel
The Old Chapel seen from the field
The camping field
The camping field
The camping field
The Old Chapel seen from the field
The Old Chapel seen from the field
The Old chapel as approached from Hilton
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  • Quiet, family-friendly site on the edge of the North Pennines
  • A short walk to Murton Fell; 30 minutes’ drive to the Lake District
  • Fresh eggs available on site; 15 minutes' drive from a pub and café
Peace and quiet, chickens and ducks and the North Pennines… that’s the way of The Old Chapel, only a few miles’ walk from Murton Fell on the edge of the National Landscape. In this quiet part of the countryside, good scenery isn’t on the short side and the North Pennines isn’t the only splendid landscape… the Lake District National Park is half an hour’s drive away too. All the family are welcome on this farm, and it's been kitted out with useful amenities including portable toilets, a hand-washing point and a standpipe with clean tap water. Turkeys, chickens and ducks potter around this place too, meaning that there are plenty of fresh eggs (good news for those of you who fancy a cooked breakfast…). Where to source those other bits and bobs for the barbecue or snacks to sweeten up your next hike? The site is in a little village known for its peaceful setting and it's 10 minutes’ drive from the small town of Appleby-in-Westmorland and 15 minutes from Dufton, where there’s a café and pub that dishes out homecooked food. When you're ready to take on Murton Fell, the hill is just 10 minutes’ walk away from the site, so you’ll have a good walk handily within reach.

Site type

Tent pitches 12
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Pop-up campsite

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 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

Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Golf nearby Horse riding nearby

Location

The Old Chapel

Murton

Appleby-in-Westmorland

Cumbria

England

CA16 6LZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.58546°N
2.41922°W

Nearest transport

Coach
14.6 mi Rail Station
22 mi Bus Station
22 mi Bus Station
Rail
2.7 mi Appleby Rail Station
9.3 mi Kirkby Stephen Rail Station
12.4 mi Langwathby Rail Station
Ferry
16.5 mi Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
17.8 mi Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing
21.3 mi Glenridding Ullswater Ferry Landing

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

Nosy to know more about the North Pennines? Well, you’ll soon get to grips with all its waterfalls, hills and the like, as there are a fair few popular patches within driving distance of the site. When you’re after somewhere close by, there’s High Cup Nick (five minutes’ drive) for an eight-mile trek up into the hills. After that, deeper into the National Landscape, waterfalls come into play. There's Cauldron Snout (an hour and 10 minutes) below the Cow Green Reservoir and the powerful High Force Waterfall (55 minutes), where fishing and kayaking are in full flow on the river Tees and cycling and shooting on the surrounding land. While you’re up that way, Ashgill Force (an hour) is a quieter waterfall and Summerhill Force & Gibson's Cave (55 minutes) has a little alcove for visitors to peer out from behind the cascade. Then to turn back the clocks a little… Barnard Castle (half an hour), above the River Tees, is from the 12th century and the sensory garden and turrets are still intact for you to have a look around.
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park, Zoo and Cashpoint (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • Royal Oak Pub 2.7 mi
  • The Steakhouse Restaurant 2.9 mi
  • Spice of Aisa Restaurant 2.9 mi
  • Hare & Hounds Pub 2.9 mi
  • Crown & Cushion Pub 3 mi
  • Sandford Arms Pub 3.1 mi
  • The Stag Inn Pub 3.5 mi
  • Chamley Arms Pub 3.7 mi
  • New Inn Pub 4.1 mi
  • Mason's Arms Pub 4.5 mi

Groceries

  • Co-op Food 2.9 mi

Parks and play

  • Appleby Castle 2.9 mi
  • Eden Community Outdoors 3 mi

Family days out

  • Appleby Castle 2.9 mi
  • St Anne's Hospital Visitor attraction 2.9 mi
  • Low Cross Visitor attraction 2.9 mi
  • Bewley Castle 5.1 mi
  • Brough Castle 5.9 mi
  • Howgill Castle 6.4 mi

Public transport

  • Bobbin Mill 0.3 mi
  • Coupland Hall 1.9 mi
  • Bank End House 2 mi
  • Appleby Royal Oak Inn 2.7 mi
  • Appleby Railway Station 2.7 mi
  • The Sands 2.9 mi
  • Boroughgate 2.9 mi
  • Coach park by Moot Hall 2.9 mi
  • Appleby Grammar School 2.9 mi
  • Scattergate, opposite Green 3 mi

Other nearby

  • Appleby Golf Club 1.3 mi

Local services

  • Bank of Ireland Cashpoint 2.9 mi
  • The Co-operative Food Cashpoint 8 mi
  • Boots Pharmacy 2.9 mi
  • Appleby Medical Practice Doctors 3 mi

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Must see

High Force Waterfall 10.4 mi

The Rheged Centre 15.2 mi

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 16.2 mi

Barnard Castle 20.1 mi

The Bowes Museum 20.4 mi

National Trust

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 8.4 mi

Townend 23.3 mi

Windermere and Troutbeck 24.1 mi

Sizergh Castle and Garden 25.2 mi

Grasmere and Great Langdale 26.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Appleby - Dufton - Appleby 2.7 mi

Appleby - Ormside - Hoff - Appleby 2.8 mi

APPLEBY CASTLE 2.8 mi

Dufton - High Cup Nick - Middletongue Crags - Dufton 3.5 mi

Dufton Pike 3.5 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.

Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 19 Pitchup.com customers

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100% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful campsite is praised for its friendly and helpful owner, Ted, who offers local information and transport. Guests enjoy the quiet atmosphere, beautiful views, and spacious pitches. While some reviews mention the lack of showers, portable toilets are described as clean, though can get hot. The site is recommended for hikers and those seeking a relaxing break.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 25/08/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

The host was very friendly. Quiet spot, easy to set up can arrive late

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 brooklyn L. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Quiet, can check in anytime, fire pits, host was very friendly, tea and coffee offered :)

Disliked Nothing

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Beautiful location with stunning scenery. Very…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Beautiful location with stunning scenery. Very peaceful, and quiet. Ted was very friendly and helpful. Perfect spot to go walking.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Ted was lovely and friendly. Spot…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Ted was lovely and friendly. Spot was beautiful. Other campers were considerate

Disliked Toilet wasn't so clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Me and my girlfriend had a wonderful time

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Kieran E. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked ted being a lovely individual who was always around for a chat. lovely scenery, lovely villages, lovely field

Disliked Absolutely nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly host, great views, peaceful Pennines stay

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Pete L. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked The Old Chapel in Murton is a wonderfully peaceful campsite with a friendly, down-to-earth feel. Ted, who runs the place, couldn’t have been more welcoming — he made the whole stay feel relaxed and personal. The site itself is simple but in the best way: spacious non-electric pitches with room to breathe, clean facilities, and a setting that lets the views do all the talking. Rolling fells, open skies, and a sense of quiet that’s hard to find on a busy bank holiday. It’s the kind of place where you wake up to birdsong instead of traffic and fall asleep under stars you’d forgotten were that bright. Perfect for anyone wanting to step away from the bustle without being too far from Appleby or Pennine walks.

Disliked nothing, everything was perfect

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Wonderful place with a very friendly…

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Dmytro P. 1 review

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Wonderful place with a very friendly owner!

Recommend to friends Visit again

A warm welcome by Ted and…

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Ida d. 10 reviews

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked A warm welcome by Ted and a lovely surrounding.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good place to stay if you want a relaxing weekend.

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 Alexandru T. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Second time staying in this place. Good as always.

Disliked Nothing. All as expected.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Ted owns and runs the place and is often about. A top bloke for sure.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked Lovely out of the way location. Peace and quiet.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A peaceful place with a lot…

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Alexandru T. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch

Liked A peaceful place with a lot to do nearby. The grass was freshly cut, with plenty of space to put your tent up.

The area is a bit inclined so you would need to adjust your sleeping position 😁

The owner was very nice and helpful.

You can rent a firepit and buy some wood for fire.

Disliked It’s not a very big deal for us but the toilet is one of those plastic cubicles… and during the hot day it’s not that pleasant (hot) but it was clean.

Just saying this for people who are not used to this kind of toilet.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Old Chapel have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Old Chapel dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Old Chapel? Nosy to know more about the North Pennines? Well, you’ll soon get to grips with all its waterfalls, hills and the like, as there are a fair few popular patches within driving … Read more
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