Pennine View Caravan Park

View prices & book 9.6 280 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

Please note
  • The bar is open between 07/03 and 09/11.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 6 Mar to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 280 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Peaceful

99% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-maintained site boasts exceptional cleanliness, modern facilities, and friendly, helpful staff. Guests praise the spacious pitches, the popular Engine Shed bar with its varied food options, and the convenient location with access to beautiful walks. Dog-friendly and family-oriented, it's a highly recommended destination with many visitors planning to return. Minor issues regarding pitch location and occasional noise were noted but did not detract from the overall positive experience.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 03/06/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Friendly reception 👍🏼 Superb Cleanliness &…

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8 out of 10
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Shaun G. 1 review

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Friendly reception 👍🏼 Superb Cleanliness & overall site tidiness. Great showers and toilet facilities. Lovely location & easy to find. Liked the bar & restaurant.

Great water, chemical toilet disposal, location, nice to have some nice walks with the dogs. Great accommodation of our dogs. We’ll tell friends & be back 👍🏼

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice clean facilities engine sheds great.…

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 Aaron S. 1 review

Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (six person)

Liked Nice clean facilities engine sheds great. WiFi even better

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful campsite, with multiple Scenic walks…

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 Mark D. 1 review

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Beautiful campsite, with multiple Scenic walks from the campsite, great bar and eatery, The engine shed, dog friendly as well,Great toilet & Shower block, really Nice & Clean, great location, will be returning,

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will definitely be back

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 Lisa B. 2 reviews

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Spotless showers/WC
Hairdryer and GHDs in shower room at 20p
Fantastic huge bar area with superb street food (menu changes daily). Everything about it was just perfect 👌
25min walk into town but for the best pub food I've had in years, try the Black Bull in Nateby (10min walk down cou try lane) end of site drive, turn right then right at T junction. Just continue on this road and you'll find yourself in Nateby, you can't miss the pub

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice clean park with friendly helpful park

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 Marlene M. 9 reviews

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Level pitches friendly helpful staff clean bathrooms and showers everything was near our pitch nice quiet walks train station close by takes you to Leeds or Carlisle bar on site with food available and entertainment on set dates

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful camp site. Great facilities. The…

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 Julie R. 1 review

Electric grass tent pitch (two person)

Liked Beautiful camp site. Great facilities. The village which is a 20 min walk if full of cafes and lovely shops etc. the riverside walk is stunning and so peaceful.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean, great service and a fantastic…

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 John G. 5 reviews

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Clean, great service and a fantastic bar with food on site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place, recommend it. Close to the town for pubs and restaurants

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Anonymous

Electric grass tent pitch (two person)

Liked Nice pitches, very clean toilets and showers. Great bar and outside cafe onsite. I had breakfast and it was fantastic. Friendly staff.

Disliked People were shouting at each other on the site late at night. But that might have been a one off.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great gravelled level pitch. Excellent showers…

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Anonymous

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked Great gravelled level pitch. Excellent showers - spit spot clean. Scrumptious brekky 😋

Recommend to friends Visit again

The shed was a great bonus,…

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 Tracey E. 1 review

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked The shed was a great bonus, a fantastic place to relax at the end of the day.The toilet block was clean and modern and the pitches were a good size

Disliked Yapping dogs

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.

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

Local events

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

    Penrith, Cumbria 17.5 mi

  • Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival (Saturday, 8 August 2026 – Saturday, 8 August 2026)

    Skipton, North Yorkshire 25.1 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.

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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.
    Read more
  • 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.