Church Lane Campsite

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View from the campsite
View from the campsite
Pitch at boundary wall overlooking the view to the coniston fells
A commanding view of the central lake district
Walking around in the oak wood
Walk up to the top of the oak wood
The camping field
Pitches surrounded by woodland trees
Picnic bench
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Pitch at boundary wall overlooking the view to the coniston fells
A commanding view of the central lake district
Walking around in the oak wood

  • Peaceful back to basics Cumbria site with lovely Lake District views
  • A 10-minute drive to either Kendal or Windermere
  • Tree-lined grass pitch area a mile from the local village pub
Time for a slice of the simple life? Grab a peaceful Lake District pitch at Church Lane Campsite and immerse yourselves in proper scenic countryside with few distractions. This back-to-basics site has life’s essentials in place – in the form of drinking water, toilets and showers – but hasn’t gone overboard with other facilities, so you’ll simply be left to set up your space and soak up the gorgeous views of the surrounding countryside. Pitches here are on grass with trees around the field to provide a bit of shelter and shade – and the views are pretty much green as far as you can see… This setting gives the place a remote atmosphere that’s well suited to adventurous travellers, nature lovers and serenity-seeking couples or families. That said, it’s not actually all that remote – handily, you’ll be able to drive to Kendal in about 10 minutes for cultural attractions, shops and places to eat, and popular Windermere is about the same distance in the other direction. Closer still is a smart rural restaurant and the little village of Crook, a mile away and the home of the local pub – both excellent options for a good feed. There's also a pizza chef who visits the site during the summer (mid-June to the end of August); they're there on Friday and Saturday evenings from 6pm until late to create tasty, fresh and hand-stretched pizzas.

Site type

Tent pitches 36
Open now
Opens 22 May
Please note

Admission

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

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 22 May to

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Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 189 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

96% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a basic, back-to-nature campsite in a peaceful rural setting, praised for its friendly staff, beautiful views, and convenient location for exploring the Lake District. Guests highlight the excellent hot showers and generally clean facilities. Some visitors note it can be a bit secluded and advise having a car, while occasional comments mention noise or basic portaloo facilities. The site is popular for its relaxed atmosphere and good value.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 04/08/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great site, will be back for sure.

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Lee M. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Amazing little campsite. Was busy enough but not packed. Everyone had a good amount of space. Very easy to find using what three words. Owner was lovely.

Loved that they had a coffee machine and it was nice having the option of pizza fresh in the evening.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very peaceful quiet location quite literally…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Very peaceful quiet location quite literally in the middle of fields of sheep. 4 Clean festival style portaloos , lovely wooden showers and neat little pot was area.
Easy to find on Google maps. Ten minutes drive from bowness on Windermere

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice little campsite , basic with…

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7 out of 10
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Child friendliness
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Nice little campsite , basic with 2 shower huts and some sinks. Enjoyed the pizza shack on the sat night and the coffee hut in the morning was a nice touch . Met a great family with kids which made our stay even better.

Disliked Porta loo’s need upgrading

Recommend to friends Visit again

Mobile phone reception was poor but that forced the kids to be normal

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 Gary B. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Perfect location, everything we needed onsite.
Lovely people and excellent coffee and pizza available.
Loved it and I would stay again👍

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great quiet site with well maintained facilities.

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Julie K. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Able to book last minute with flexible check in time.
Pizza van on site although we didn't get chance to use it.
Toilets and showers were clean.
Plenty of space

Disliked N/A

Recommend to friends Visit again

Pizza and coffee shop. Simple but…

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Daniel S. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Pizza and coffee shop. Simple but well maintained facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Everything

Disliked Lack of hot water for hand and dishes

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very nice, would recommend and would come again.

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Eugen R. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Beautiful and practical location and very nice places to pitch your tent. Really friendly owners and functional facilities, very nicely integrated in the environment.

Disliked Constant day and night noises from the many nearby sheep, haha
The chemical toilets are a bit unfortunate, but understandable considering the location and all.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location, good views

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Good facilities and views from the site

Disliked Sign when coming in said that someone would come around to our pitch to check us in, but no one did. It was fine in the end but as we had no interaction we’re felt a bit guilty just arriving and pitching up!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great coffee, pizza provision, friendly staff.…

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Douglas W. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Great coffee, pizza provision, friendly staff. Easy check in. Thanks for having us!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

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 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping

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

Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Church Lane Campsite

Church Lane Campsite

Crook

Kendal

Cumbria

England

LA8 8LR

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.34529°N
2.85229°W

Route directions

What3words: unlucky.ditching.twinkled. The site is on Back Lane. Please do not follow your satnav to LA8 8LQ, as this will take you to the farmhouse.

Nearest transport

Coach
3.2 mi Rail Station
3.2 mi Tourist Information Centre
4.4 mi Bus Station
Rail
2.5 mi Staveley Rail Station
3.1 mi Windermere Rail Station
3.5 mi Burneside (Cumbria) Rail Station
Ferry
3.1 mi Bowness on Windermere Ferry Terminal
3.2 mi Bowness Ferry Nab Ferry Landing
3.5 mi Far Sawrey Windermere Ferry Terminal

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

If you’re here to explore the attractions of the Lake District National Park, there’s surely no better place to start than Windermere (10 minutes’ drive) – it is, after all, England’s largest natural lake. Boat trips and various watersports (including kayaking and paddleboarding) can help you get out on the water, or you can stick to the lakeshore for a walk, a visit to the World of Beatrix Potter Attraction (10 minutes) or adventure activities at Brockhole on Windermere (15 minutes). Other nearby natural attractions include Kentmere (20 minutes) and Rydal Cave (25 minutes); but if you hit a rainy day, maybe you’d prefer to head to Kendal (10 minutes) for its various museums and arts venues, or to Levens Hall (15 minutes), a little way south of the town. Something to keep the kids happy? Try the animal experiences at Lakeland Farm Visitor Centre (15 minutes) or Predator Experience – Wolf Experience UK (25 minutes). Or, if you’d like a bit of peace for a while, lose them in the labyrinth at Lakeland Maze Farm Park (15 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Morecambe North 18.5 mi Estuary GoodN/AGoodGood
Morecambe South 18.9 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Haverigg 20.7 mi Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Silecroft 21.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Walney West Shore 23 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House 2.8 mi

The World of Beatrix Potter 3 mi

Windermere Lake Cruises, Bowness 3.1 mi

Hill Top 4.8 mi

Brockhole - Lake District Visitor Centre 5.3 mi

National Trust

Windermere and Troutbeck 3.9 mi

Hill Top 4.8 mi

Townend 5.1 mi

Sizergh Castle and Garden 5.3 mi

Fell Foot Park 6.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Winster circular 2.1 mi

Staveley - Ratherheath Tarn - Staveley 2.7 mi

BLACKWELL 2.8 mi

Scout Scar - Helsington 3 mi

Bowness - Winster Valley 3.1 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 Church Lane Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Church Lane Campsite dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Church Lane Campsite? If you’re here to explore the attractions of the Lake District National Park, there’s surely no better place to start than Windermere (10 minutes’ drive) – it is, after all, England’s largest … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Church Lane Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Church Lane Campsite? From £22 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.