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
Open now
Opens 18 July
Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 18 Jul to

Open from Fri, 8 Aug to

Reviews

8.7

Overall rating from 229 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
 9
Child friendliness
 9
Cleanliness
 8
Wifi
 4
Spectacular sceneryWalkers' paradisePeaceful

88% would recommend this site to a friend

85% would stay here again

What customers say

Newlands Valley Campsite is praised for its stunning location, offering incredible views and easy access to walks. Visitors frequently mention the friendly and helpful staff, clean facilities, and hot showers. Campfires are permitted, and many appreciate the spacious, flat pitches and the relaxed atmosphere. While some note the facilities are basic, the overall sentiment is positive, with many planning return visits despite occasional reports of mud during wet weather.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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All great

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Karolina J.

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked location is great, lovely views, very friendly staff, basic but clean facilities, bar nearby, walking distance to the lake Derwent Water, lots of walking paths nearby

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location for Cat Bells, Whinlatter, Buttermere.

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10 out of 10
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Helen J.

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Camping under the trees and listening to the babbling brook that ran behind the tent. Watching everyone climb Cat Bells from our pitch.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The location was amazing, lovely views and pub nearby. Short drive to…

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10 out of 10
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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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Bethany T.

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked The location was amazing, lovely views and pub nearby. Short drive to Keswick or you can get the ferry. Toilets and shower facilities were always very clean. Helpful staff on site. Also saw some F-35s fly by!

Disliked Nothing was all incredible

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site with great facilities and friendly staff…

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Laura M.

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely site with great facilities and friendly staff

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

Ruby

Good clean facilities, always somebody on site to help with anything, and…

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Ella W.

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Good clean facilities, always somebody on site to help with anything, and log burner and logs to purchase for fair price, family friendly and young groups too, drinking water on site via taps and washing up sink for pots

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi,

Many thanks for your review.

We try and keep everything as clean as possible!

Many Thanks
Ruby

Good sized pitch and amazing views Really close to Catbells and Derwent water,…

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9 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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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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hayley t.

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Good sized pitch and amazing views
Really close to Catbells and Derwent water, and Keswick town as well as smaller areas with cafe, pub just up the road too!
Showers always warm and available
Toilets plenty of roll
Family really friendly and welcoming

Disliked Wash up area was pretty grim!

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thankyou so much for your review.

We really do aim to keep everything as clean as we can we are sorry to hear about the pot wash not being great we always ask campers to leave things as they found them but sometimes food can clog up etc! We will make sure we check this area more regular.

Many Thanks
Ruby
Newlands Valley Campsite

Great site for basic camping

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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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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Rob G.

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Really enjoyed our stay at Newlands Valley Campsite. The toilet/ showers were clean and warm.
We stayed on a Saturday night and although there was a group camping near us, they were respectful and quiet.
I can see that the field may get muddy if it rains but it’s a field… that’s what happens

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: We do love a camper with common sense!

We love this review we try and manage our campsite so its caters to all needs.

We really hope you visit us again.

Kind Regards
Ruby

Overall very nice place to stay

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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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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Jason M.

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Everything was lovely. Hosts, toilets and other facilities, clean and pleasant

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thankyou so much for your review.

Hope to see you again soon!

Kind Regards
Ruby

Good location clean facilities toilet block and showers Fresh washer behind tents Will…

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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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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Becky P.

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Good location clean facilities toilet block and showers
Fresh washer behind tents
Will definitely return

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thankyou for your review!

Really glad you will choose us again in the future.

Kind Regards
Ruby

Friendly owners, nicely maintained pitching areas, washing up facilities, nice hot private…

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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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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Stan H.

Non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Friendly owners, nicely maintained pitching areas, washing up facilities, nice hot private showers

Disliked Not really a dislike but there are only 2 toilets for the male users, it would be nice to have 1 or 2 more.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thankyou so much for taking the time to leave a review.

We have got a second toilet block currently under renovation due to open 18th of July!

Hopefully if you visit again you will get to see them.

Kind Regards
Ruby

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 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

The Oaks

below Swinside Inn Pub

Keswick

Cumbria

England

CA12 5UE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.58252°N
3.16727°W

Nearest transport

Coach
1.7 mi Bus Station
9.7 mi Gallowbarrow
9.7 mi Fairfield Junior School
Rail
13.9 mi Aspatria Rail Station
15.8 mi Maryport Rail Station
16 mi Flimby Rail Station
Ferry
0.3 mi Hawes End Derwentwater Ferry Landing
0.6 mi Low Brandelhow Derwentwater Ferry Landing
1 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 16.7 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Seascale 18.3 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
St Bees 18.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Silecroft 26.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Southerness 26.6 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 2.1 mi

Castlerigg Stone Circle 3.1 mi

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 4.3 mi

Ullswater Steamers 9.3 mi

Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 10.7 mi

National Trust

Wordsworth House and Garden 9.8 mi

Grasmere and Great Langdale 11.6 mi

Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 13.2 mi

Buttermere and Ennerdale 14.8 mi

Coniston and Tarn Hows 15 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Cat Bells Terrace and Derwent Water 0.1 mi

Hawes End - Cat Bells - Black Crag - Hawes End 0.1 mi

Cat Bells and Newlands Valley 0.2 mi

Keswick Launch - Hawes End - Cat Bells - High Spy 1.3 mi

Friar's Crag, Derwent Water 1.4 mi

Local events

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

    Penrith, Cumbria 18.1 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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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. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Newlands Valley Campsite? From £30 (for 1 night, 8 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.