Bridge End Camping

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Visitor image of the view across main field
Visitor image of the view across main field
Bell tent site
Views over the fields
Campsite
Fire pits available to hire on site
Fishing available on site
View of irton pike
Beautiful wasdale valley
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Bell tent site
Views over the fields
Campsite

  • Off-grid site in the foothills of the Eskdale and Wasdale valley
  • A 10 minute-drive to Wast Water and Scafell Pike; more fells nearby
  • Fishing tarn on site and private river fishing a short walk away
Eyeing up Cumbrian fells and mountains? Based on a working family farm in the Cumbrian countryside, Bridge End Camping is at the gateway to the western Lake District fells. Just 100 yards from the river Irt too, take yourself on a morning swim or spend the early sunlight hours fishing. England’s deepest lake, Wast Water, is just 10 minutes’ drive away for more water activities. If you’re feeling particularly energetic, Scafell Pike is within walking distance of the top of the lake, along with other sublime Wasdale and Eskdale mountains. Since Bridge Edge Camping is at the base of Irton Pike, there are more Lake District mountains a 20-minute walk from the site (and, of course, some simply stunning views from your base). When the sun dips behind the horizon, bring out your snacks and set up around one of the firepits available for hire on site. Wood can be purchased on site, so you won’t need to go running around the local towns trying to source your own. There's no electricity on site, but handy site features include showers, toilets and washing-up facilities. If you want an ice pack frozen, just ask the site. Fishing is available either on the private river stretch a short walk away or at the on-site fishing tarn. Treat yourself (you are on holiday, after all); the site can arrange for afternoon tea to be delivered to your pitch. If you’re lucky, you may get to meet some of the farm’s residents. The friendly sheep always welcome a good cuddle. If you fancy a pub crawl or some other tasty nosh, Eskdale (20 minutes’ drive) has a fine pub selection and the village of Gosforth (10 minutes) has pubs, an Italian restaurant, a café and a village shop. There’s ice cream at Seascale beach (15 minutes) too, of course. No need to start your engine if you don’t want to – there’s another pub five minutes’ walk from the site and a tearoom and gift shop in the nearby woodlands, 10 minutes’ walk away.

Site type

Tent pitches 30
Rent a tent 7
Open now
Opens 17 July
Please note

Admission

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

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 10 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 10 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 17 Jul to

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs
Dogs allowed

Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 189 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a friendly, well-located campsite offering good value. Owners are consistently praised for their helpfulness and hospitality. Facilities, including toilets and showers, are frequently described as clean and well-maintained, with a communal kitchen area available. The site is noted for its peaceful atmosphere and spacious pitches, with many guests expressing a desire to return. Some visitors mention the ground can be boggy in wet weather.

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Daniel I. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Friendly owner, clean toilets and well spaced pitches

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Lovely campsite, owners are lovely people,…

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Emilija V. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Lovely campsite, owners are lovely people, always around if you need anything

Disliked -

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Great location and great facilities. Owners were really helpful and friendly.
Also had phone signal for the majority of the stay.
Will return again

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant stay, location was excellent

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Jonathan T. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Communication & Greeting Nicola and Jason were brilliant over the stay.

Wash room and toilets fantastic and shower cubicles with hot water were spot on.

Disliked There was nothing to dislike

But this is a suggestion & not a dislike it’s a suggestion
To Maybe have some local walks and routes mapped out l, how to get to the river and local lakes ( unless I missed that ) so we can just walk out instead of taking the car.

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Anonymous

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Liked Cleanliness of facilities
Quiet hours respected

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved the bell tent!, great hosts…

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Katie W. 1 review

Bell tent (two person)

Liked Loved the bell tent!, great hosts very accommodating would definitely be coming back- recommended spot!

From Katie & Lawrence :)

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Anonymous

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Liked Clean and quiet

Disliked Nothing

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Great stay, would recommend and book again

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Harrison O. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked - Hosts were very welcoming and helpful with everything we needed

- Great Location and facilities

Disliked - Shower took a while to work out and temperature fluctuated a lot but useable

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Fantastic!!

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JAMIE N. 1 review

Bell tent (five person)

Liked Brilliant weekend away with the kids, nikki and her husband (paul i think) went out there way delivering wood and anything else we needed without hesitation, nothing was a issue. Toilets and showering facilities was cleaned regular. We stayed in a 5 person tent, everything you need is supplied amd topped up as needed. Best pop up campsite we have stayed at with the best customer service experience. Thanks again guys. We will be back 🤟

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Hristo H. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Very accommodating, helped us out if we needed something and there was always a number to call if we had an issue . We parked our car at our campsite . Had plenty of space between other peoples camps . Camp fires were available to get from staff and they came around every night to ask if we need anything . Location is close to a lot of town around 30 min out . It’s close to Scaffel Pike and Wast water so you had fun day activities. Toilets were nice and clean same as the bathrooms .

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Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 Car parking by pitch/unit 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

Forest Lake and/or mountain Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Bridge End Camping

Santon Bridge

Holmrook

Cumbria

England

CA19 1UY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.40517°N
3.36836°W

Nearest transport

Coach
13.4 mi Tangier Street
14.6 mi Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
14.6 mi Daffodil Hotel for Dove Cottage
Rail
3.6 mi Drigg Rail Station
3.8 mi Ravenglass Rail Station
4.7 mi Seascale Rail Station
Ferry
12.5 mi Torver (Coniston) Ferry Landing
12.5 mi Coniston Ferry Landing
12.7 mi Waterhead Hotel (Coniston) 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

Cumbria’s gorgeous walks aside, Bridge End Camping is well-situated for a historical adventure too. Muncaster Castle (15 minutes’ drive) is a riverside castle with hawk and owl flying displays. Known by locals as ‘La’al Ratty’, The Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway Co.Ltd (10 minutes) revives the time of steam trains. So, take a journey by steam through the Lake District hills. Perhaps you’re in the mood for some more outdoor activities. If so, West Lakes Adventure (15 minutes) runs canoeing, kayaking, scrambling, canyoning and abseiling. If you’d rather sort your own, there’s a bicycle, paddleboard and kayak hire in Gosforth (five minutes).

Food and drink

  • King Wok 4.6 mi

Groceries

  • Co-op Food 4.6 mi

Parks and play

  • Seascale Beachfront Playpark 4.8 mi

Family days out

  • Owl Centre Visitor attraction 3.4 mi
  • Muncaster Castle 3.5 mi
  • The Weapons Hall Visitor attraction 3.7 mi
  • Signal Box Visitor attraction 3.8 mi

Public transport

  • Bridge Inn (W bound) 0.3 mi
  • Santon Cottages 0.8 mi
  • The Lodge-Irton Hall 1 mi
  • Nether Wasdale Car Park 1.5 mi
  • Road End for Irton Road R&ER 1.9 mi
  • Outward Bound School 2.1 mi
  • Greengarth Hall (S bound) 2.3 mi
  • Greengarth Halll (N bound) 2.3 mi
  • road to Eskdale Green Station 2.4 mi
  • Blackbeck Bridge 2.5 mi

What’s nearby

  • Eskdale Golf Course 2.7 mi

Local services

  • Holmrook Service Station Fuel station 2.5 mi
  • Seascale Health Centre Doctors 4.5 mi
  • Seascale Pharmacy & Veg shop 4.6 mi
  • Mill Garage Fuel station 5.1 mi

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Must see

Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway 3.7 mi

Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 14.5 mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery 14.9 mi

Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 15.4 mi

Rydal Mount and Gardens 15.7 mi

National Trust

Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 1.5 mi

Buttermere and Ennerdale 10.4 mi

Gondola' 12.4 mi

Coniston and Tarn Hows 12.8 mi

Grasmere and Great Langdale 14.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Eskdale Green - Muncaster Fell - Muncaster Head - Eskdale Green 2.1 mi

MUNCASTER CASTLE 3.6 mi

High Gillerthwaite - Red Pike Ridge Traverse - High Gillerthwaite 7.8 mi

Seathwaite - Scafell Pike - Seathwaite 9.9 mi

The Gables from Honister Pass 9.9 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Bridge End Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Bridge End Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Bridge End Camping? Cumbria’s gorgeous walks aside, Bridge End Camping is well-situated for a historical adventure too. Muncaster Castle (15 minutes’ drive) is a riverside castle with hawk and owl flying displays. Known by locals … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Bridge End Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Bridge End Camping? From £48 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.