River Gilpin at Valley End Certificated Location

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  • Small CAMC members-only site in Cumbria, a mile from Levens
  • In the Lake District National Park, 15 mins' drive from Windermere
  • Gravel electric pitches with a top-notch food pub next door
Trying to find a handy Cumbria stopover close to main roads or a useful base for a longer break spent exploring the southern part of the Lake District National Park? Either way, if you're a Caravan and Motorhome Club member, River Gilpin at Valley End Certificated Location would be a sound choice. This small site (for CAMC members only) is a quiet place with just a handful of touring pitches, all of which have full services (electric, water and waste) as well as lovely scenic views. Shared facilities include wifi, an outdoor washing-up area and a smart toilet and shower block. Just inside the boundaries of the Lake District National Park, this is a semi-rural location with easy access from the A590 and A5074. The village of Levens is just over a mile away – but more importantly the local pub is pretty much next door (and it's a popular one too, with a menu of locally sourced food as well as a good range of drinks). With several walking trails in the area around Levens, this is a good base for exploring some of the local scenery; there are also a couple of historic houses very close by, or you can get to the shores of Windermere with a 15-minute drive.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 5
Motorhome pitches 5
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.1

Overall rating from 37 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

89% would recommend this site to a friend

89% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a small, immaculately kept site with excellent, clean facilities. Pitches are spacious and the location is convenient for exploring the Lake District and for overnight stops, with a dog-friendly pub next door offering good food. Some guests noted road noise, though most found it not intrusive or manageable. Minor issues such as a lack of a hose at the chemical disposal point and limited toilet facilities when the site is full have been mentioned, but overall visitors highly recommend the site and intend to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 14/07/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Lovely site, quiet and friendly host.…

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 Paul B. 10 reviews

Electric gravel touring pitch (members only)

Liked Lovely site, quiet and friendly host. Clean toilets and pub right next door was super handy too.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We absolutely love coming here, our…

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 FRANCESCA G. 1 review

Electric gravel touring pitch (members only)

Liked We absolutely love coming here, our 2nd time. Its clean and spacious. Can't wait to come back in the near future.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for taking the time to review us, so glad you enjoyed you stay with us again

Quiet site…

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Chris R. 1 review

Electric gravel touring pitch (members only)

Liked Quiet site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant site

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 James A. 1 review

Electric gravel touring pitch (members only)

Liked The site is kept immaculately and the toilet/ showers are the best we have found at any site. Next door to the Gilpin inn for food. Will definitely be back.

Disliked Nothing , drive over grey waste but I am been picky

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Would definately stay again.

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Annie F. 1 review

Electric gravel touring pitch (members only)

Liked Beautifully kept site, very convenient to main roads, shower/toilets very clean - good hot water in the shower.
Barrier & access all straight forward.
Caravan electric teething problems meant we cut our stay short but will definitely be back and hopefully have chance to dine at neighbouring pub!

Disliked Nothing, there is a little road noise but that is a price to pay for convenience.

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Lovely CL site

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 Sharon F. 2 reviews

Electric gravel touring pitch (members only)

Liked Lovely sized pitches and everything was so clean & tidy .. Close to a great pub which is very dog friendly and we had meals there on both our nights. Stunning views from the site and we really enjoyed our stay.

Disliked Some road noise but we soon adjusted and it wouldn’t stop us from returning as it was probably the prettiest and cleanest site we have ever stopped on.

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Lovley little stop over on our…

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 Neil G. 1 review

Electric gravel touring pitch (members only)

Liked Lovley little stop over on our way home from a stay in the lake distric very quiet clean and easy to trip off for the day

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Everything about the site was brilliant…

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 Michael D. 1 review

Electric gravel touring pitch (members only)

Liked Everything about the site was brilliant

Recommend to friends Visit again

overall very nice clean pub handy with meals etc

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Derrick B. 1 review

Electric gravel touring pitch (members only)

Liked lovely clean site

Disliked could do with hosepipe at toilet disposal to wash out after emptying
a little road noise but get use to it

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great stay really enjoyed

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 Steven A. 1 review

Electric gravel touring pitch (members only)

Liked Easy access & location of the site is great for exploring the southern lakes. The booking process , precarious info & check-in was effortless.

Bathrooms are we’ll appointed & spotlessly clean as interest of the well cared for grounds.

Disliked Would prefer to arrive earlier than 3pm & depart a little later than 10am.

Could do with a hose at the chemical toilet point to swill out the toilet cassettes & disposal point too.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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

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

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Pitch close to accessible bathrooms

Location

River Gilpin at Valley End Certificated Location

1

Gilpin House

Levens

Kendal

Cumbria

England

LA8 8EP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.26222°N
2.81286°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.4 mi Bus Station
5.4 mi Bus Station
5.4 mi Bus Station
Rail
4.2 mi Arnside Rail Station
4.7 mi Oxenholme Lake District Rail Station
5.7 mi Kendal Rail Station
Ferry
5.7 mi Fell Foot Country Park Ferry Landing
5.9 mi Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing
8 mi Bowness Ferry Nab 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Levens Hall: three minutes' drive - National Trust - Sizergh: five minutes - Lakeland Maze Farm Park: 10 minutes - Predator Experience (wolf experience): 10 minutes - Lakeland Wildlife Oasis: 10 minutes - Cartmel Racecourse: 15 minutes - Kendal: 15 minutes - Bowness-on-Windermere (for boat trips and watersports): 20 minutes - The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction: 20 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Morecambe North 12.9 mi Estuary GoodN/AGoodGood
Morecambe South 13.3 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Haverigg 19.9 mi Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Walney West Shore 21 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Walney Sandy Gap 21.3 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Levens Hall & Gardens 1.4 mi

Sizergh Castle and Garden 2.2 mi

Windermere Lake Cruises, Lakeside 6 mi

Lakeland Motor Museum 7.1 mi

Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House 7.3 mi

National Trust

Sizergh Castle and Garden 2.2 mi

Fell Foot Park 5.7 mi

Cartmel Priory Gatehouse 7.2 mi

Hill Top 8.9 mi

Windermere and Troutbeck 9.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Levens Hall and Sizergh Castle 1.5 mi

Levens Hall and the River Kent 1.5 mi

LEVENS HALL 1.9 mi

SIZERGH CASTLE 2.3 mi

DALLAM TOWER 3.2 mi

Local events

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday, 30 July 2026 – Thursday, 30 July 2026)

    Penrith, Cumbria 24 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 River Gilpin at Valley End Certificated Location have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is River Gilpin at Valley End Certificated Location dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near River Gilpin at Valley End Certificated Location? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Levens Hall: three minutes' drive - National Trust - Sizergh: five minutes - Lakeland Maze Farm Park: 10 minutes - Predator Experience (wolf experience): 10 minutes … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of River Gilpin at Valley End Certificated Location?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at River Gilpin at Valley End Certificated Location? From £25 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.