Eshtell Camping

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Back to basics level campsite with views of the Cumbrian fells
Half a mile from Eskdale; three miles from the trail up Scafell Pike
Two minutes' walk from a dog-friendly pub with a beer garden

Eshtell Camping is a 10-acre site with spacious pitches just outside Eskdale village centre in the west of the Lake District. With excellent views over the Cumbrian fells, proximity to the trail leading up Scafell Pike and a riverside location, this family-friendly spot has a lot going for it – and is also just a two-minute walk from a dog-friendly local pub with a beer garden. Guests can park by their pitch at Eshtell Camping (ground conditions permitting); the land here is well-maintained and level. Barbecues and off-ground firepits are allowed, and although there's no running water on site you can buy bottles from the team or bring your own. In terms of toilets, this site has well-maintained portable toilets with hand-washing facilities a short distance from the pitching field. Eshtell Camping is a pet-friendly campsite, and well-behaved dogs are welcome (bins and bags for dog waste are provided). Need to stock up on supplies? Eskdale has a village stores under a mile from base, or there's an independent café a mile and three quarters in the other direction.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Portable toilet

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 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

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Eshtell Camping

Eskdale

Holmrook

Cumbria

England

CA19 1TN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.39045°N
3.33811°W

Nearest transport

Coach

13.7 mi Daffodil Hotel for Dove Cottage

13.7 mi Lakeside House for Dove Cottage

15 mi Tangier Street

Rail

3.7 mi Ravenglass Rail Station

4.4 mi Drigg Rail Station

5.9 mi Seascale Rail Station

Ferry

11 mi Torver (Coniston) Ferry Landing

11.1 mi Coniston Ferry Landing

11.1 mi Sunny Bank (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

Local attractions and activities include: - Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway: 10 minutes' walk - Japanese garden: 15 minutes' walk - The Woolly Farm (llama and alpaca trekking): five minutes' drive - Scafell Pike: 10 minutes - Drigg beach: 15 minutes - Muncaster Castle: 15 minutes - Wast Water: 15 minutes - Seascale Golf Course: 20 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Seascale	6.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Silecroft	11.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
St Bees	12.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Haverigg	14.1 mi	Sea	Poor	N/A	N/A	N/A
Walney West Shore	18.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway 3.7 mi

Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 13.6 mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery 13.6 mi

Rydal Mount and Gardens 14.8 mi

Hill Top 15 mi

National Trust

Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 2.4 mi

Gondola' 11 mi

Coniston and Tarn Hows 11.5 mi

Buttermere and Ennerdale 12 mi

Grasmere and Great Langdale 13.1 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 0.6 mi

MUNCASTER CASTLE 3.1 mi

High Gillerthwaite - Red Pike Ridge Traverse - High Gillerthwaite 8.6 mi

Seathwaite - Scafell Pike - Seathwaite 9.8 mi

The Coniston Heights: The Old Man to Swirl How 9.9 mi

Local events

Kendal Calling (Thursday 31 July 2025 – Thursday 31 July 2025)
Penrith, Cumbria 29 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 Eshtell Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Eshtell Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Eshtell Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway: 10 minutes' walk - Japanese garden: 15 minutes' walk - The Woolly Farm (llama and alpaca trekking): five minutes' drive - Scafell … Read more