Newlands Valley Campsite

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  • Well-maintained Lake District site half a kilometre from Derwentwater
  • A five-minute drive from Catbells; 15 minutes from Whinlatter Forest
  • Pub with a beer garden a short walk away; adventure centre nearby
Mountain biking, high ropes, quad biking and boating… whatever your calling, you’ll be well placed for mucking into all sorts of outdoor activities from Newlands Valley Campsite in the Lake District National Park. Half a kilometre from Derwentwater and 10 minutes’ drive away from Keswick, this family-run pop-up site will plant you firmly near to fells, lakes and forests. You’ll be able to channel your energy into the outdoors from here, as there’s an activity centre five minutes’ drive away (climbing, archery and kayaking included). The nearest fell is five minutes’ drive away for a challenging hike and there are more trails including mountain biking or cycling courses around Whinlatter Forest Park, 15 minutes’ drive away. When you’re ready to give your feet a rest and refill with some tasty food, the local pub is 10 minutes’ walk away up the hill – it’s quite the cosy spot with a beer garden so you can stay in the fresh air if you please while you indulge in a homecooked meal. As a pop-up site, the facilities on site simply take care of the essentials – as you’ll likely be a little mucky from your adventures out and about, there are showers, toilets and clean water where you can freshen up.

Site type

Tent pitches 50
Motorhome pitches 50
Opens 22 May
Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 22 May to

Open from Fri 17 Jul to

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Reviews

9

Overall rating from 381 Pitchup.com customers

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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 sceneryWalkers' paradise

94% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a well-located, family-run campsite offering stunning views and easy access to Catbells and Keswick. Visitors praise the friendly, helpful staff and the clean, hot showers. Pitches are spacious and level. While facilities are basic, they are generally well-maintained. Some mention potential for mud in wet weather and limited washing-up facilities. Overall, it's highly recommended for a peaceful, scenic stay.

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We loved this spacious site with…

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Jordan T.

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked We loved this spacious site with plenty of big pitches available. The owners were very welcoming and helpful. The facilities were brilliant and it was truly a perfect experience. We highly recommend this site. Thank you very much and we will be back.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Jordan,

Really glad you enjoyed your stay. And we cant wait to see you again!

Kind Regards
Newlands Valley Campsite

Plenty of room and good location.…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Plenty of room and good location. Showers also excellent.

Disliked Not enough toilets

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thankyou for your lovely review!

We would definitely come back

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10 out of 10
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Mariola Z.

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Fantastic location. The toilets and showers were clean, and there’s a lovely pub nearby along with plenty of scenic walks. A small river and grazing sheep add to the charm-perfect for kids. Evenings were peaceful, and the owners are warm and welcoming.

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From the manager: Hi Mariola,

Thankyou for your review and photos!

Hope to see you again soon.

Many Thanks
Newlands Valley Campsite

Friendly staff, clean facilities for the amount of people staying.

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John C.

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Friendly welcome from the owners, plenty of space, great for walks, and amazing views.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi John!

Thankyou for the great review.

Kind Regards
Newlands Valley Campsite

Excellent site! Would definitely return.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Spacious pitches!
Clean facilities!
Staff there and available for any needs - managed noise well!
Fire pits to hire.
Lovely views.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thankyou so much for your review.

We work really hard making sure every single camper has a great time and wants to return.

Your feedback is really appreciated.

Kind Regards
Newlands Valley Campsite

Great campsite! Perfect base for walking…

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Amy T.

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great campsite! Perfect base for walking Catbells and exploring Keswick. Beautiful hot showers and clean and well stocked toilet facilities! 15 minute walk away from start of Catbells/Derwent Water. Loads of space to pitch tent. Owners were so friendly and helpful upon arrival, we will be back!

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From the manager: Thankyou for your lovely review, we work really hard keeping the site clean so its positive to hear and even nicer to hear you will return!

Kind Regards
Newlands Valley Campsite

Spacious pitches, lovely warm showers, relaxed…

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Jennifer B.

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Spacious pitches, lovely warm showers, relaxed atmosphere and close to good trails

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thankyou for taking the time to leave us a review!

We really try to make everyone feel relaxed and welcome 💚

We hope you come again!

Kind Regards

Newlands Valley Campsite

Plenty of space, good showers and…

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Dylan F.

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Plenty of space, good showers and toilets. And friendly staff

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thankyou for such a lovely review!

Really hope we see you again soon.

Kind Regards

Newlands Valley Campsite

Amazing. As far as ‘basic’ campsites…

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Abby W.

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Amazing. As far as ‘basic’ campsites go - this one is amazing! Very large field with plenty of space for everyone, clean and well stocked toilets (including tampons and sanitary towels!) clean and hot showers, fire pits and logs available on site and very lovely owners. Had a great time and will recommend. Thank you Amazing. As far as ‘basic’ campsites go - this one is amazing! Very large field with plenty of space for everyone, clean and well stocked toilets (including tampons and sanitary towels!) clean and hot showers, fire pits and logs available on site and very lovely owners. Had a great time and will recommend. Thank you

Disliked The toilets were quite slippery at times but this can’t be controlled due to people coming in and out with wet shoes. Just a suggestion, a freezer to re freeze ice packs would be good.

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From the manager: Hi Abby,

Thankyou for such a great review! We mop as much as possible and keep them well stocked but thankyou for such a fair review!

We hope to see you again soon!

Kind Regards

Newlands Valley Campsite

Very good

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Vincenzo b.

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Spacious pitches and friendly staff clean facilities

Disliked More toilets and showers

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thankyou so much for your review, we read every single one and work on all feedback!

Kind Regards

Newlands Valley Campsite

Features

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 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 Dogs allowed all year

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery 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

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Newlands Valley Campsite

Keswick

Cumbria

England

CA12 5UE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.5832°N
3.17784°W

Nearest transport

Coach
1.9 mi Bus Station
9.3 mi Gallowbarrow
9.4 mi Fairfield Junior School
Rail
13.6 mi Aspatria Rail Station
15.5 mi Maryport Rail Station
15.6 mi Flimby Rail Station
Ferry
0.7 mi Hawes End Derwentwater Ferry Landing
1 mi Low Brandelhow Derwentwater Ferry Landing
1.2 mi Nichol End (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

Those of you who are ready and willing to get a little mucky (go on – you’re on holiday) might want to get started with some quad biking or Segwaying 10 minutes’ walk from the site. You’ve got a few ways to get stuck in at Whinlatter Forest Park (15 minutes' drive) – aside from hiking, cycling and mountain biking, there are zipwires and treetop obstacles to tackle on the Go Ape course. That’s not all in the way of outdoorsy pursuits. The local adventure centre (five minutes) runs kayaking and canoeing, scrambling, rock climbing, archery and another high ropes course. If you like a challenge, Catbells (five minutes) is a fell with a six-kilometre hike. For a watersports day, nearby Nichol End Marine (five minutes) offer a 20% discount for all campsite guests (just ask the site for the discount code after you've booked your pitch). Otherwise, take a more leisurely route (or a boat, if you want to rest your feet) around Derwentwater (10 minutes’ walk). Aira Force Waterfall (half an hour’s drive) has more spectacular water scenery. For more of those chilled-out activities, be sure to call by the Lake District Wildlife Park (20 minutes) and Castlerigg Stone Circle (15 minutes), a Neolithic stone circle.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Allonby 16.4 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Seascale 18 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
St Bees 18.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Silecroft 26.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Southerness 26.3 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 1.8 mi

Castlerigg Stone Circle 3.4 mi

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 4.2 mi

Ullswater Steamers 9.7 mi

Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 11 mi

National Trust

Wordsworth House and Garden 9.5 mi

Grasmere and Great Langdale 11.8 mi

Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 13 mi

Buttermere and Ennerdale 14.4 mi

Coniston and Tarn Hows 15.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Cat Bells and Newlands Valley 0.5 mi

Cat Bells Terrace and Derwent Water 0.5 mi

Hawes End - Cat Bells - Black Crag - Hawes End 0.5 mi

Newlands Round 1.4 mi

Braithwaite - Grisedale Pike - Hopegill Head - Sand Hill 1.4 mi

Local events

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

    Penrith, Cumbria 18.6 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 Newlands Valley Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Newlands Valley Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Newlands Valley Campsite? Those of you who are ready and willing to get a little mucky (go on – you’re on holiday) might want to get started with some quad biking or Segwaying 10 minutes’ … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Newlands Valley Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  8 a.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Newlands Valley Campsite? From £32 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.