Low Hollows

View prices & book 8.7 334 reviews
Stunning views
Stunning views
Blencathra views
The site entrance
The farmhouse
Pitching field
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Blencathra views
The site entrance
The farmhouse

  • Lake District pop-up site in the foothills of Blencathra
  • Keswick, Skiddaw and Helvellyn all within a 10-minute drive
  • Simple, spacious pitches with a stream for paddling
The owners of Low Hollows reckon they’ve got one of the most stunning locations in the Lake District… and it’s easy to see why they love it. This Cumbria pop-up site is in the foothills of Blencathra, so it’s a scenic place, and it’s easy to get to as well – it's just a little way off the A66. That handy position means that it’s easy to get to the village of Threlkeld, a mile away, for two excellent pubs and a coffee shop – or continue on to the bigger market town of Keswick, less than 10 minutes’ drive away. The Keswick to Penrith bus route stops in the village too, so you can get out and about easily without taking the car. And where might your outings take you? Well, it’s all about the open air around here: climbing, horse riding, canoeing and shooting are all within five miles, and there’s a golf course less than a mile away. Cyclists can head out on the C2C (Coast to Coast) route from the village, while walkers take strolls along the Keswick to Threlkeld railway line path. More intrepid types can tick off several Lakeland fells nearby, including Skiddaw and Helvellyn as well as Blencathra. Sounds rather like you’ll need time to chill out back on site – and handily there’s plenty of space for that, plus a stream for soothing tired feet. Barbecues are permitted on the pitches, and you’re welcome to bring dogs and kids (there’s a whole lot of field for them to scamper about in). Facilities are on the low-key side, with just showers and toilets (two of each for the ladies and gents) and a washing-up area.

Site type

Tent pitches 50
Open now
Opens 18 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Some pitches may be on a slight slope.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 18 Apr to

Reviews

8.7

Overall rating from 334 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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Spectacular scenery

89% would recommend this site to a friend

88% would stay here again

What customers say

This spacious campsite boasts spectacular views and a relaxed atmosphere, with guests praising the freedom to choose their pitch. Facilities, while basic, are generally found to be clean and well-maintained, with hot showers and good washing facilities. Located conveniently close to Keswick and popular walking routes, it offers excellent value. However, some visitors noted the limited number of toilets and showers, potential for queues during busy periods, and occasional noise from nearby roads or other campers. A few also mentioned some pitches being on a slope.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

A basic camp site with clean showers… all you need

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked It was cheap, clean and friendly.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site. Perfect for walking Blencathra with good facilities.

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Glen B.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Location for Blencathra.
Plenty of space.
Good toilet and shower block.
Short walk to pubs in Threlkeld.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Plenty of space good indoor kitchen area to wash pots and seperate mens…

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7 out of 10
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Rebecca S.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Plenty of space
good indoor kitchen area to wash pots and seperate mens and ladies loos and showers
very local to where i needed to be and villages/ shops etc

The owner was very helpful when my car battery died and he came out with his jump leads and saved the day - lovely guy
great views

Disliked only had 4 toilets and 4 showers for the whole of the campsite so sometimes ques

Recommend to friends Visit again

Simple basic camping but with all uou need to make it comfortable.…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Simple basic camping but with all uou need to make it comfortable. Basic shower toilet block clean and spacious area. Fields for pitching were accessible spacious but not all flat but still very good. Perfect location for hiking easy access to town. Excellent value for your money and very trusting which is nice to see these days.

Disliked Nothing

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Great

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Views scenery and nice pitch up spots in the field also nice clean showers

Recommend to friends Visit again

Stunningly beautiful campsite

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked A really great site with a LOT of space.
Absolutely stunning amd lots of space so you're not on top of other campers.
Totally OK to have a firepit which is great.
There was loads of toilet paper and the toilets were lean and looked after when I went in. The showers were hot and reasonably clean too.

Disliked Only 2 male showers and toilets and the same for females. For the size of the site it could do with a few more!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Uncrowded, easy to find, toilets pretty good, stunning scenery.…

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Dan B.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Uncrowded, easy to find, toilets pretty good, stunning scenery.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fabulous campsite, great showers, bit of a slope but manageable.

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Mark S.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked The views, the peace, the washing facilities and showers

Recommend to friends Visit again

Does exactly what it says on the tin, clean, tidy and don't…

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Marc F.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Does exactly what it says on the tin, clean, tidy and don't need anything else, great stuff!

Recommend to friends Visit again

location was great and the amenities were good. very laid back and…

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bella w.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked location was great and the amenities were good. very laid back and chilled.

Disliked is on a steep slope which was annoying at times as things would slide off tables. the road next to it is loud and can make it hard to sleep along with the noise of the stream. only two toilets and showers so often a que. didn’t even meet a single staff member and anyone could pitch anywhere so was very disorganised.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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

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

Lake and/or mountain Remote location Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport 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 Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Low Hollows

Threlkeld

Keswick

Cumbria

England

CA12 4SZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.62626°N
3.0345°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4.6 mi Bus Station
11.4 mi Rail Station
11.9 mi Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
Rail
11.3 mi Penrith North Lakes Rail Station
15 mi Wigton Rail Station
15 mi Aspatria Rail Station
Ferry
4.8 mi Keswick Ferry Landing
5.3 mi Nichol End (Derwentwater) Ferry Landing
5.4 mi Ashness Gate Derwentwater 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

So, you’ve just arrived, and the kids (or big kids) in your group are raring and ready for adventures. Handily, as well as all the footpaths such as Skiddaw trails (10 minutes’ drive), Catbells trails (15 minutes) and the Helvellyn trails (10 minutes), Keswick (10 minutes) has boat hire, the Kong Adventure Centre with climbing walls, caving activities and outdoor excursions or the Puzzling Place for the ultimate optical illusion. In Whinlatter Forest Park (15 minutes), mountain biking and cycling may be on the cards, or Segwaying, Go Ape and guided alpaca treks… at Aira Force waterfall and Ullswater (15 minutes), there's a gorgeous waterfall trail… while at The Lakes Distillery (20 minutes), on the menu are whisky tours and tastings. If it’s history you’re after, head to the Castlerigg Stone Circle (10 minutes), a historic circle with spectacular views of fells, or the Grade I-listed Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens (15 minutes). After all that, there’s always lots of animals to spot at the Lake District Wildlife Park (20 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Allonby 18.7 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Seascale 24.2 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
St Bees 24.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Southerness 28.4 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Castlerigg Stone Circle 3 mi

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 6.3 mi

Ullswater Steamers 6.7 mi

Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 6.8 mi

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 8.7 mi

National Trust

Grasmere and Great Langdale 13 mi

Wordsworth House and Garden 13.6 mi

Townend 15.7 mi

Windermere and Troutbeck 17.1 mi

Coniston and Tarn Hows 17.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Blencathra Classic - Sharp Edge and Narrow Edge 0.8 mi

Threlkeld, Westcoe and Keswick Railway 1 mi

Threlkeld - Blencathra - Sharp Edge - Scales - Threlkeld 1 mi

Blencathra Ridge 1.9 mi

Castlerigg Stone Circle and St John's in the Vale 3 mi

Local events

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday 31 July 2025 – Thursday 31 July 2025)

    Penrith, Cumbria 12.9 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.

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Low Hollows have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Low Hollows dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Low Hollows? So, you’ve just arrived, and the kids (or big kids) in your group are raring and ready for adventures. Handily, as well as all the footpaths such as Skiddaw trails (10 minutes’ … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Low Hollows?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Low Hollows? From £38 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.