Pennine View Caravan Park

View prices & book 9.8 271 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
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 7 March

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 21 consecutive nights.
  • The bar is open between 07/03 and 09/11.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 7 Mar to

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
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Reviews

9.8

Overall rating from 271 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulWalkers' paradise

99% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great facilities, always clean and tidy. The dogs loved it…

Overall 10/10

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Amy R.

Electric grass tent pitch (two person)

Liked Great facilities, always clean and tidy.
The dogs loved it

Disliked Being eaten alive by bugs lol. Thats thw great outdoors though haha!

Lovely hot showers and clean facilities. Friendly helpful staff. Great location for…

Overall 10/10

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Philippa W.

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Lovely hot showers and clean facilities. Friendly helpful staff. Great location for walking. Onsite bar and food. Our second trip and look forward to returning.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Everything the area facilities bar just Everything…

Overall 10/10

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beverley w.

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Everything the area facilities bar just Everything

great small site with excellent facilities.

Overall 10/10

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ady m.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked 2nd time here, absolutely love it.

9/10

Overall 9/10

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Helen T.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Location, shower & toilet block great & extremely clean. Ladies shower block had hairdryer & GHD straighteners, only 20p to use 👍
Engine Shed pub extra 👍

Disliked Closeness of other campervans on grass EHU

Pretty much perfect.

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Odessa C.

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Everything. Site was immaculate, the pub was amazing, and the toilet blocks/ washrooms were exceptional. I suppose If i was being really picky, I'd have stayed further up the site, not quite as close to the bar. Nothing a windbreaker wouldn't sort. To be honest it really didn't bother us. I would 100% return to Pennine View.

Disliked Nothing at all

Excellent site, level pitches, friendly, impeccably clean and tidy

Overall 10/10

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Alison S.

Electric grass tent pitch (two person)

Liked Cleanliness
Friendliness
Flat pitch
Facilities
Arrived as camping novices without an electric hook up .. met by a happy smiling face and allowed to use their cable free of charge 🙏 the pitch was flat the site layout was good the bar area was fab and the same price as everywhere else. The toilets and showers with free hot water were impeccable. Highly recommended

Disliked Nothing

Brilliant. Had a great weekend. Fantastic site with excellent facilities. Very clean…

Overall 8/10

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Anonymous

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Brilliant. Had a great weekend. Fantastic site with excellent facilities. Very clean and great showers. All staff very welcoming and helpful. Loved the Engine She'd

Disliked It rained : (

The toilet and showers are clean, all staff are very friendly.…

Overall 9/10

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Anonymous

Electric grass tent pitch (two person)

Liked The toilet and showers are clean, all staff are very friendly.

The toilet and bathroom is very clean…

Overall 8/10

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Ying Ho L.

Electric grass tent pitch (two person)

Liked The toilet and bathroom is very clean

Features

Dogs 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 Car parking by pitch/unit 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 31 July 2025 – Thursday 31 July 2025)

    Penrith, Cumbria 17.5 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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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.