Crossfell Caravan Park

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  • Peaceful Eden Valley site with spectacular views of the Pennines
  • A 20-minute drive from Penrith and the Lake District National Park
  • Across the road from a pub serving food Friday to Sunday evenings
Tempted to head away on a break that's full of mountain views, scenic explores and plenty of scudding across lakes? Make your way to Crossfell Caravan Park, a family-friendly site 15 minutes’ drive from the Cumbrian town of Penrith – you’ll think you’re in Eden. And you will be: the site’s in the spectacular Eden Valley, five minutes from the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and 20 minutes from the Lake District National Park. Unsurprisingly, this is a fab spot for rambling wanders, horseback treks and challenging cycles – there are loads of hiking trails in the Pennines and the Lake District, and horse riding and bike hire are within 15 minutes of the site. Filling up on eats may be a priority on active hols and that's handily sorted round here: there’s breakfast catering on site for large groups (of around 12 people) and barbecues are welcome on site too. The local pub just across the road in the village of Ousby is open for dinner and drinks from Friday to Sunday evenings from 6pm, serving meals from 6pm to 8.30pm. After long days of hiking, biking and riding through hills and dales, return to base to warm up chilled bodies and ease aching muscles in the hot showers, then settle in for quiet evenings soaking up views of the Pennines and the Cumbrian countryside.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 10
Motorhome pitches 10
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

8.7

Overall rating from 191 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
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

90% would recommend this site to a friend

89% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a peaceful, well-maintained small campsite with spacious, level pitches and good access. Facilities, including showers and toilets, are reported as very clean, though located across a quiet road behind the pub. The on-site pub is highly praised for its excellent food, friendly staff, and welcoming atmosphere, though opening hours are limited, particularly during weekdays. The site is ideal for a relaxing stopover or quiet break, offering beautiful countryside views and good WiFi. Some guests noted a lack of local amenities and occasional noise from other guests.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Self check in Clean facilities Good size…

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8 out of 10
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Julia P. 15 reviews

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Self check in
Clean facilities
Good size pitches
Opposite superb pub

Disliked Could do with a few more toilets

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet site friendly staff pub for…

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8 out of 10
Location
 8
Value for money
 9
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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 Stuart I. 1 review

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Quiet site friendly staff pub for food at weekend

Disliked Only one toilet

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet relaxing

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9 out of 10
Location
 5
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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 Sean L. 8 reviews

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Quit wee place not much to do really

Disliked The pub closed mon to thursday only brcause its quiet time of the week

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good site for peace and quiet

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8 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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Wifi
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Alistair B. 1 review

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Quiet and peaceful. Pitches ok and easy to get to

Disliked Not all pitches had water (which we didn’t realise at first) and we thought the pub was lovely with excellent food but disappointed it wasn’t open during the week

Recommend to friends Visit again

It was lovely site. It was…

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Customer service
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Wifi
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 Jacqueline A. 1 review

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked It was lovely site. It was just what I needed.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A peaceful country site with excellent facilities

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9 out of 10
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Kevin T. 2 reviews

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked On arrival, I spoke with Sid, who was very friendly and directed me to select the shadiest vacant pitch! The site was peaceful and quiet, the facilities were excellent. The Fox pub across the road was also a welcome retreat from the searing heat. I highly recommend this site.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant

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10 out of 10
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Derek S. 3 reviews

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Site was clean tidy very well kept, lovely pub right at the entrance of the site exceptional food and great atmosphere, everyone so friendly, will definitely go back

Recommend to friends Visit again

Small, clean and quiet. Great…

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

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Small, clean and quiet. Great pub food across the road

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good…

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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 Barry F. 2 reviews

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Good

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely relaxing site. Remember to take all food with you

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6 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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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Very quiet and relaxing. Clean pitch. All amenities were clean.

Disliked No dog walking routes. No shop in village for even basic food items.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 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 Remote location Spectacular scenery

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

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Outdoor pool nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Crossfell Caravan Park

Ousby

Penrith

Cumbria

England

CA10 1QA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.70854°N
2.59194°W

Route directions

When entering Ousby please do not follow your satnav; just follow the main road and this will bring you into Ousby. The caravan site is in the centre of the village, directly in front of the Fox Inn pub.

Nearest transport

Coach
7.4 mi Rail Station
18.7 mi Bus Station
23.3 mi Bus Station
Rail
3 mi Langwathby Rail Station
5.3 mi Lazonby & Kirkoswald Rail Station
7.4 mi Penrith North Lakes Rail Station
Ferry
11.6 mi Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
14.4 mi Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing
18.1 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

This close to the Lake District, not spending any time on a lake would surely lead to a rather sinking feeling… There are lots of options nearby for boating trips, starting with Ullswater Steamers, 25 minutes’ drive away at Pooley Bridge, before puttering along to Keswick on Derwentwater 40 minutes away and the Lake Coniston gondola just under an hour and a half from base. Prefer those lake experiences to be had from dry land? The site’s less than 10 minutes from Blencarn Lake and its 15 acres of fly fishing – a lucky catch for some… When back on dry land, sweet treats await: Abbott Lodge Jersey Ice Cream is 25 minutes from base, where kids can spend time at the indoor and outdoor playgrounds while grownups tuck in to a healthy helping of homemade ice cream. Want to pencil in some more unusual outings? The Derwent Pencil Museum is 40 minutes away and (not to put too fine a point on it) comes highly recommended by the site team. If that doesn’t do it for the gang, try a visit to Trotters World of Animals, 50 minutes away, for hundreds of species – as well as bird of prey displays – or nab a ticket for a movie at the Rheged Centre (20 minutes), home of a six-storey-high cinema screen.

Must see

The Rheged Centre 8.7 mi

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 10.4 mi

High Force Waterfall 16.7 mi

Ullswater Steamers 18.1 mi

Carlisle Castle 19.1 mi

National Trust

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 4.2 mi

Allen Banks and Staward Gorge 20.7 mi

Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort 23.6 mi

Townend 24.4 mi

Grasmere and Great Langdale 25.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Langwathby - Edenhall - Langwathby 3.2 mi

Dufton Pike 7.5 mi

Dufton - High Cup Nick - Middletongue Crags - Dufton 7.5 mi

LOWTHER CASTLE 9.2 mi

ASKHAM HALL 9.4 mi

Local events

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

    Penrith, Cumbria 8.7 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 Crossfell Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Crossfell Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Crossfell Caravan Park? This close to the Lake District, not spending any time on a lake would surely lead to a rather sinking feeling… There are lots of options nearby for boating trips, starting with … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Crossfell Caravan Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Crossfell Caravan Park? From £27 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.