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. Those drooling at the thought of freshly-barbecued skewers can request a barbecue pack packed with meat and fresh eggs straight from the local farm too. 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
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 10 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 10 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.7

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Peaceful

99% would recommend this site to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite boasts a stunning location, praised for its beautiful views and proximity to Wast Water, Scafell Pike, and the coast. Visitors consistently highlight the exceptional friendliness and helpfulness of the hosts, Nicky and Jason. The facilities, particularly the toilets and showers, are frequently described as immaculate and well-stocked. Bell tents are noted for being well-equipped and comfortable. While some minor issues with flies and wasps were mentioned, and a few guests noted potential for boggy conditions in wet weather, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing a desire to return.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Loved everything about it, great belltent…

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Stephen R.

Bell tent (five person)

Liked Loved everything about it, great belltent with everything we needed and more. The owners go above and beyond to make you comfortable. Toilets and showers were very clean. And all that in beautiful surroundings.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff and level pitches

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Emma P.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Loved how dog friendly this place was. We felt welcomed, comfortable and safe!

Disliked The rain! But noone can help that!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

A basic site in beautiful surroundings…

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Rol S.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked A basic site in beautiful surroundings at really decent value for money, given the location. Nicky the site owner was friendly and welcoming, and the facilities were clean and well looked after. And a really good pub just a few minutes walk away is the icing on the cake. Would definitely book again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Much, much cheaper to book directly through them!

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Anonymous

Bell tent (five person)

Liked The couple who run the site are so friendly and accommodating! The bell tents have everything you could need and the simple facilities are clean and well maintained. Showers have their own boilers so nice warm showers everytime!

Recommend to friends Visit again

A wonderful experience for us both, we will be coming back!

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Anonymous

Bell tent (two person)

Liked An absolute beautiful evening spent in the bell tent! The host was very accommodating and really friendly, she greeted us and made sure we knew where everything was. The bed was so comfy and just what we needed for a good night sleep before hiking scafell pike and afterwards. Everything was dry and warm even when we had a rainy evening. Even provided us with marshmallows to roast on the fire!! Every detail had been thought out! Showers and toilet facilities were spotlessly clean! 5 minutes from a lovely pub too! Will absolutely be staying here again, we stayed for a long weekend but absolutely a suitable campsite for week long camping trips!

Disliked Our zip into the tent was ripped, which meant the entrance was a little tricky to get closed initially. We were provided with some wood for the fire pit, however, we weren’t given a lot of fire light which meant we couldn’t get a good fire going. We also didn’t have working fairy lights for our outside so it meant it was very dark when we were sat outside. One of the showers didn’t have hot water which meant only one was in use, meaning a bit of a queue in the mornings. Also, for hikers awareness, if you were driving at the speed limit of 60 mph, yes it is a 10 minute drive away, however, the roads are windy and full of sheep, which means careful driving is a necessity, making it more like a 25 minute drive. Only little things but they all add to the experience!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Low key site

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Rachel B.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Fantastic hosts, very friendly, good site, hot showers and clean toilets.

Disliked coming home!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful part of the country, and a lovely site to stay on

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked We had a wonderful weekend with our family, the site had everything we needed and the owners were very helpful and friendly the toilets and showers were cleaned every morning it was very laid back and we had plenty of room for the six of us to put up our tents , would definitely go again

Disliked Just wish people would keep their dogs on a lead if they are reactive to other dogs , but that is down to guests not the site

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Excellent…

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Danny B.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Excellent

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutely fantastic, toliets and shower very…

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Zhane H.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Absolutely fantastic, toliets and shower very clean! Very polite staff 100000% recommend

Disliked None all fabulous

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved camping here, great location, lots…

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Pamela S.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Loved camping here, great location, lots of space. Amenities were kept really clean and hosts were friendly and helpful. Would definitely use this campsite again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Seascale 4.9 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
St Bees 11.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Silecroft 12.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Haverigg 15.3 mi Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Walney West Shore 20 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

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.
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