Eden Escapes

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  • Pop-up wild campsite in the scenic Eden Valley
  • Smardale Gill Viaduct 15 minutes’ drive; Lowther Castle 40 minutes
  • Well-behaved dogs welcome; firepit for every pitch
Hear that sound? It’s the quiet murmur of the River Eden as it flows just a few yards from your grass pitch at Eden Escapes, a wild-camping site on a farm deep in the Cumbrian countryside. Easily accessible from the road, this quiet open field is surrounded by rolling grassland and has only sheep and cows for neighbours. On hot summer days, guests may find refreshing comfort in the river, where they can swim, paddle and relax before heading into the historic market town of Kirkby Stephen, just over a mile to the south. The pretty village of Winton (a similar distance away via local footpaths) has a friendly pub and a playground. The views from Eden Escapes are truly spectacular, with sweeping vistas over Wild Boar Fell and the peaks of the Pennines (both reachable within a 20-minute drive); day trips to Yorkshire Dales (15 minutes’ drive) and Lake District national parks (40 minutes) also easily doable. In terms of facilities, this is a simple spot with portable toilets and running water. The farm is a pretty laidback place to be – well-behaved dogs are welcome to join you here, barbecues are permitted and campfires are allowed in the designated areas.

Site type

Tent pitches 32
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Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 46 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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Peaceful

96% would recommend this site to a friend

91% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a popular basic camping site, praised for its peaceful, spacious, and clean environment, with many visitors highlighting the friendly and helpful owners. Guests enjoy the convenient location with easy access to walks, a river for swimming, and a short stroll to the local village. The provision of fire pits is a recurring positive. Some minor concerns include occasional nearby road noise and occasional reports of portaloo odours, though many find them clean. The site is particularly recommended for families seeking a safe space for children to play.

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Great place to stay

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Kay L. 5 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Quiet, relaxed, great location with the river right next to the campsite

Disliked Only one toilet is the only thing I would change, when we were there there was only one other tent there but I imagine if it was busy you'd be waiting sometimes. It was kept lovely and clean though so I have left it at 10 stars.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Back to basics campsite.

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Anne R. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked It's an empty field with a portaloo, a sink and water. Fire pits and BBQs allowed. The kids love it because they can run around and do their own thing. It's not a massive site but it's closed off and you can see everywhere. It's a mile or so into town. It's nice if you want to get away and chill.

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Great would recommend

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 Mya C. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great no frills campsite with portaloo facilities and a nearby river

Disliked Grass was slightly overgrown and strawy

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Really good would definitely be back

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Josh O. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked How friendly and helpful staff where

Disliked Didn’t dislike anything really could be better with electric hook up but still a beautiful area and well worth the stay

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing peaceful get away

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Jessica S. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked We love to come here, beautiful quiet field, amazing views & some animals and a short walk to the streams to play in. We've been coming yearly since our daughter was 2 weeks old and she's now nearly 5.

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No frills campsite. Pleasant location.…

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John C. 4 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked No frills campsite. Pleasant location.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful site

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 Georgia H. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked It’s a lovely peaceful site, not a far walk into Kirkby Stephen, lovely clean facilities, would go back again and again

Disliked Nothing I disliked about the site it was perfect

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It was perfect

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Dr Nandhita p. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Eden Escapes offers an exceptional wild-camping style experience, perfectly matching a non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch booking. Located just off Appleby Road near the historic market town of Kirkby Stephen, this pop-up working farm campsite provides a rustic getaway with panoramic views.

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Well worth checking out! Clean facilities and level pitches.

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Steven H. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked We liked everything about the campsite, we were allowed to leave our car as we were walking from Shap to Kirby Stephen (C2C) field was highly maintained, quiet and out the way from busy road, picnic bench and firepit, we could not of asked for more as a campsite. Thank you Amanda.

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Very quiet and friendly! Little village…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Very quiet and friendly!
Little village and pub within 20 min walk.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

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

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

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Eden Escapes

Pinfold

Appleby Road

Kirkby Stephen

Cumbria

England

CA17 4PG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.4901°N
2.35459°W

Nearest transport

Coach
19.3 mi Bus Station
19.3 mi Bus Station
19.3 mi Bus Station
Rail
2.5 mi Kirkby Stephen Rail Station
8.2 mi Appleby Rail Station
11.7 mi Garsdale Rail Station
Ferry
20.7 mi Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
21.2 mi Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing
24 mi Glenridding Ullswater 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

Built in 1861 to carry the railway across Scandal Beck, the Smardale Gill Viaduct (15 minutes’ drive) cuts a remarkable figure with its 14 imposing arches. The surrounding landscape of woodland and grassland is home to rare species of butterflies, plus birdlife such as green woodpeckers and sparrowhawks. In the North Pennines National Landscape, High Force Waterfall (40 minutes) is created by the River Tees tumbling 70 feet down a granite cliff edge. A half-hour walk downriver leads to the smaller Low Force Waterfall and the Wynch Bridge across the water. The visitor centre in the nearby village of Bowlees has lots of useful information on local trails. The dramatic ruins of 19th-century Lowther Castle (40 minutes), in the Lake District, seem to emerge right out of lush woodland. Wander through the colourful flower-filled gardens, and keep an eye on the events calendar, which includes tours and talks about gardening, beekeeping and art.
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park and Zoo (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • The Bay Horse Inn Pub 0.8 mi
  • Old Forge Micropub 1.1 mi
  • The Taggy Man Pub 1.1 mi
  • Mango Tree Restaurant 1.2 mi
  • Century Restaurant 1.2 mi
  • Black Bull Hotel Pub 1.2 mi
  • Kirkby Stephen Sports & Social Club Pub 1.3 mi
  • The Engine Shed Pub 1.9 mi
  • The Black Bull at Nateby Pub 2.4 mi
  • Chamley Arms Pub 3.4 mi

Groceries

  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket 1 mi
  • Berry Grape & Grain Off-licence 1.2 mi

Parks and play

  • Platform 3 Play 1.9 mi

Family days out

  • Brough Castle 2.5 mi
  • Pendragon Castle 5 mi
  • Appleby Castle 7.9 mi

Public transport

  • Winton Court 0.8 mi
  • Cemetery 0.9 mi
  • Co-Op 1 mi
  • Christian Head/Health Centre 1.1 mi
  • Market Square 1.2 mi
  • Market Street at HSBC Bank 1.2 mi
  • Harcla Wath 1.3 mi
  • Kaber Road End 1.3 mi
  • Road End (S bound) 1.3 mi
  • Post Office 1.4 mi

Other nearby

  • Riverside Public Golf Course 4.9 mi
  • Bessy Beck Trout Fishery Fishing 5.4 mi

Local services

  • Shell Fuel station 0.9 mi
  • The Co-operative Food Cashpoint 1 mi
  • Total Energies Fuel station 1 mi
  • Upper Eden Medical Practice Doctors 1 mi
  • The Green Tree Pharmacy 1.1 mi
  • Aldersons Nateby Service Station Fuel station 2.4 mi

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Must see

High Force Waterfall 13 mi

Barnard Castle 18 mi

The Bowes Museum 18 mi

The Rheged Centre 20.3 mi

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 20.9 mi

National Trust

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 14.7 mi

Sizergh Castle and Garden 22.1 mi

Townend 23.2 mi

Windermere and Troutbeck 23.6 mi

Hill Top 26.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Kirkby Stephen Circular 1.2 mi

The Eden Viaducts 1.2 mi

Kirkby Stephen - Nine Standards Rigg 1.2 mi

Kirkby Stephen - Nateby - Wharton Hall - Lammerside Castle 1.6 mi

Smardale Wildlife Reserve 2.5 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 Eden Escapes have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Eden Escapes dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Eden Escapes? Built in 1861 to carry the railway across Scandal Beck, the Smardale Gill Viaduct (15 minutes’ drive) cuts a remarkable figure with its 14 imposing arches. The surrounding landscape of woodland and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Eden Escapes?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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