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
Open now
Opens 17 July
Please note

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Dogs

  • 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).

General

  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 17 Jul to

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Reviews

9.2

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96% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers stunning views in a beautiful valley, ideal for hikers and nature lovers. Guests praise the friendly staff, clean facilities (especially showers), and the relaxed atmosphere. Fire pits are available, and the location is perfect for exploring Catbells and nearby lakes. Some visitors noted the basic nature of the 'pop-up' facilities and occasional issues with noise or mud after rain, though these are generally well-managed by the attentive owners.

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Hot showers. Easy check-in. Good space.…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Hot showers. Easy check-in. Good space.

Recommend to friends Visit again

great value in a brilliant location

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Andrew M. 12 reviews

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked a great pop up site. spacious and decent washing facilities. once there no need to use the car with loads of walking options on the doorstep. great pub for a drink less than 10 mins walk. be aware though it does restuarant quality food at equivalent prices. very expensjve. well be back next summer

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 Michael S. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Good spacious pitches. Working curfew. Local pub was but a short walk. Great location.
Staff friendly and helpfull

Disliked Facilities basic. No services on site if that's what one is after.

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Location was ideal and wasn't over…

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Peter W. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Location was ideal and wasn't over busy while we were there and being able to have a campfire was the icing on the cake

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great spot for a camping trip.

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owi l. 1 review

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Liked Beautiful scenery and excellent facilities, very friendly staff. Lovely walk to the local pubs and villages.

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Nice campsite…

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Owen E. 1 review

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Liked Nice campsite

Recommend to friends Visit again

A well positioned site, with everything I needed.

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Anonymous

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Liked This was my second time visiting as a solo traveller. The site had all the amenities I needed and it felt safe. The owners were on site 24 hrs and the facilities were kept spotless.

Disliked It's not a permanent site 🙁

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Plenty space and the toilets were…

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CHARLENE L. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Plenty space and the toilets were spotless great for families with kids

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely campsite, basic but clean facilities in a great location.

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Samantha D. 1 review

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Liked Fab location, clean facilities

Disliked Dog poo in the field. Although that’s down to people not picking up after their dogs, not the owners

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Laura R. 3 reviews

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Liked Clean, well maintained services, the views and staff. Levelled ground was a bonus too!

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

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.