Pennine View Caravan Park

View prices & book 9.7 350 reviews
Pitches on site
Pitches on site
View from bathroom overlooking pitches
Small on-site playground
Our on site bar - The Engine Shed
Our on site bar - The Engine Shed
Busy bank holiday
The Engine Shed
Stunning summer sunset over the park
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View from bathroom overlooking pitches
Small on-site playground
Our on site bar - The Engine Shed

  • Family-run site a mile from the centre of Kirkby Stephen
  • Playground, free wifi, bar and well-appointed washrooms
  • On the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park
One could base oneself at Pennine View Caravan Park for months on end to investigate the hundreds of miles' worth of spectacular paths in the area: the site is on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, a short drive from both the Lake District National Park and the North Pennines. Walks and cycle routes catering for all tastes from gentle country strolls to challenging mountain bike trails are all around here, or you could tackle lush River Eden trout fishing, horse riding or paragliding close by, or mooch around the mighty natural attractions in the area like High Force Waterfall, or pick up local produce in Cumbrian market towns, or potter around the region's many old houses and castles… Family-run Pennine View is well placed for the lot from its Cumbrian setting, in countryside a mile from the market town of Kirkby Stephen. It's across the road from the volunteer-run heritage Stainmore Railway Company, where there are several locomotives and rolling stock to see. The caravan park itself is in fact part of a historic railway goods yard – something you'll no doubt note when you stop by at its Engine Shed bar for drinks and takeaway food (on selected nights) in a characterful and welcoming spot. Facilities on site include a playground, free wifi, a covered washing-up area, a launderette with washing machine and tumble dryer, and amenity blocks with baby bath, disabled facilities and free hot showers – just the ticket after a satisfactory day striding o'er the local moors…

Site type

Tent pitches 30
Touring caravan pitches 36
Motorhome pitches 15
Rent a tent 4
Open now
Opens 6 March

Tourist board rating

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General

  • The bar is open between 07/03 and 09/11.

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 6 Mar to

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Pitch types & availability

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0 children
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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 350 Pitchup.com customers

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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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Peaceful

99% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This site consistently receives praise for its exceptional cleanliness, modern facilities, and spacious pitches. Visitors highlight the friendly and helpful staff, and the Engine Shed pub is frequently mentioned as a popular and atmospheric on-site amenity. Its excellent location provides easy access to Kirkby Stephen and numerous beautiful walks. While most reviews are overwhelmingly positive, a few minor issues like road noise or occasional busy periods are noted. Overall, guests highly recommend the site and many express a desire to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 01/09/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Only there one night but what we saw we liked

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10 out of 10
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Brian M. 2 reviews

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Friendly staff, very clean, The bar and restaurant,

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Spotlessly clean and excellent facilities.…

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10 out of 10
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 10
Value for money
 8
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Spotlessly clean and excellent facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent park will be going back…

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10 out of 10
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 Russell o. 2 reviews

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Excellent park will be going back excellent facilities very very clean toilets and showers see you soon for sure

Disliked None whatsoever

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great walks, lovely onsite pub, nice people and lovely views.

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10 out of 10
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IAN DEREK T. 1 review

Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (six person)

Liked Great walks, lovely onsite pub, nice people and lovely views.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
 9
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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 Steve M. 1 review

Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (six person)

Liked Everything, the Engine shed, good reception, good pitches

Disliked nothing really

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wonderful campsite. Will definitely be visiting again

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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 Jodie E. 3 reviews

Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (six person)

Liked Staff were lovely and helpful. Facilities were great, very clean. Campsite was well kept and it had beautiful surrounding areas for walking. There was an onsite fully equipped kitchen to use as well as seating. There was also a bar and food to purchase.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Suited us for a stopover on way home from Scotland.

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7 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Shower facilities excellent, modern, well maintained, facilities were very good.

Loved the security barrier.

Disliked Too busy for us, no views which is just personal preference.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely, quiet, amenities good and friendly…

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Wifi
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 Julie S. 9 reviews

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Lovely, quiet, amenities good and friendly staff

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site in a beautiful location if you get a prime pitch.

Overall

8 out of 10
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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 Daniel L. 6 reviews

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked The location is perfect for walking along the river Eden and across the surrounding hills. The bar was pleasant to sit in or outside and the food was good.

Disliked We were given a pitch next to the road and the bar. It was noisy with lots of people walking or children riding bikes through your pitch to get to or leave the bar.
We raised it with reception next day and they moved a couple pitches further away but still not ideal.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location for exploring the Pennines.…

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10 out of 10
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 Pam B. 2 reviews

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Great location for exploring the Pennines. Simple access to walks (easy and difficult) and we enjoyed exploring and swimming in the river next to the site.

The site itself is lovely, spacious pitches with well located electric and water points. Facilities were great with proper showers (no push buttons with only 10 seconds of water). Overall it felt like a site which had been designed by owners who understood what campers/motor homers need.

Vibe of the site was friendly and relaxed and every site should have an Engine Shed for a quick drink or dinner for when you don't want to cook.

We will definitely be returning.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 Picnic table 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

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Pennine View Caravan Park

Station Road

Kirkby Stephen

Cumbria

England

CA17 4SZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.4624°N
2.3548°W

Nearest transport

Coach
18.2 mi Bus Station
18.2 mi Bus Station
18.2 mi Bus Station
Rail
0.8 mi Kirkby Stephen Rail Station
9.7 mi Appleby Rail Station
9.8 mi Garsdale Rail Station
Ferry
21.6 mi Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
21.8 mi Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing
24 mi Bowness on Windermere Ferry Terminal

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

Walking routes start from the site and crisscross all over the nearby Yorkshire Dales National Park, around local town Kirkby Stephen, up the Howgill Fells and through the countryside of the Eden Valley. To see it all from way up high, paragliding is available within half a mile of Pennine View. The nearby River Eden has some spectacular fishing, all accessible a mile from the site. Wild brown trout are the main haul on the stretch of river managed by the Kirkby Stephen & District Angling Association, whose members are happy to take visitors out along the water (remember you'll need a fishing permit). Day tickets are available, with free fishing for under-18s. Horse riding can be had four miles away, and the mountain bike trails in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Beauty within five. The waters, boating and miles more walks of the Lake District National Park are 10 miles away. If you want to see how folk have lived in the area throughout the centuries, the Dales Countryside Museum in Hawes is a good place to start; happily, the town is home to the Wensleydale Creamery too.

Food and drink

  • The Engine Shed Pub 0.04 mi
  • The Black Bull at Nateby Pub 0.5 mi
  • Kirkby Stephen Sports & Social Club Pub 0.7 mi
  • Black Bull Hotel Pub 0.7 mi
  • Century Restaurant 0.8 mi
  • Mango Tree Restaurant 0.8 mi
  • The Taggy Man Pub 0.8 mi
  • Old Forge Micropub 0.9 mi
  • The Bay Horse Inn Pub 2 mi
  • The Black Swan Hotel Pub 3.7 mi

Groceries

  • Berry Grape & Grain Off-licence 0.8 mi
  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket 1 mi

Parks and play

  • Platform 3 Play 0.1 mi

Family days out

  • Pendragon Castle Visitor attraction 3.1 mi
  • Brough Castle 4.3 mi

Public transport

  • Station Road at Quarry Close (E bound) 0.05 mi
  • The Black Bull (S bound) 0.5 mi
  • Market Street at HSBC Bank 0.7 mi
  • Railway Station (W bound) 0.7 mi
  • Railway Station (E bound) 0.8 mi
  • Railway Station Car Park 0.8 mi
  • Market Square 0.8 mi
  • Christian Head/Health Centre 0.9 mi
  • Co-Op 1 mi
  • Cemetery 1.1 mi

What’s nearby

  • Riverside Public Golf Course 3.6 mi
  • Bessy Beck Trout Fishery Fishing 4.5 mi

Local services

  • Aldersons Nateby Service Station Fuel station 0.5 mi
  • The Green Tree Pharmacy 0.8 mi
  • Upper Eden Medical Practice Doctors 0.9 mi
  • Total Energies Fuel station 1 mi
  • Shell Fuel station 1.1 mi

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Must see

High Force Waterfall 14.7 mi

The Bowes Museum 18.5 mi

Barnard Castle 18.6 mi

Sizergh Castle and Garden 20.9 mi

The Rheged Centre 21.4 mi

National Trust

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 16.2 mi

Sizergh Castle and Garden 20.9 mi

Townend 22.8 mi

Windermere and Troutbeck 23.1 mi

Braithwaite Hall 25.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Kirkby Stephen - Nateby - Wharton Hall - Lammerside Castle 0.5 mi

Kirkby Stephen - Nine Standards Rigg 0.8 mi

The Eden Viaducts 0.8 mi

Kirkby Stephen Circular 0.8 mi

Smardale Wildlife Reserve 2 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 Pennine View Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Pennine View Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Pennine View Caravan Park? Walking routes start from the site and crisscross all over the nearby Yorkshire Dales National Park, around local town Kirkby Stephen, up the Howgill Fells and through the countryside of the Eden … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Pennine View Caravan Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Pennine View Caravan Park? From £28 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.