Highfield Campsite

6.3 3 reviews
One of the flat areas to pitch in
One of the flat areas to pitch in
The view
Quiet grass pitches
View across the site
The main camping field
The main camping field
Entrance track
Entrance track
1/10

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  • Simple off-grid pitches in the Cumbria countryside
  • A 10-minute drive from Penrith, with easy access from the M6
  • On the edge of the Lake District National Park for outdoor activities
Time to escape from the constant influx of emails and social media posts? Take off to Highfield Campsite, in the Cumbria countryside, for a digital detox and some time spent out in the natural world. This simple grass site is entirely off grid, with no electricity or running water (in fact, the only facilities to speak of are portable toilets). And that means it’s a fabulous spot to step away from the digital world for a while, with no wifi and no charging facilities for your gadgets. Instead, let your mind slow down as you take in the views, get your barbecue going and plan your outings in the local area. What might those outings involve? Well, you’ll be just outside the Lake District National Park and close to the North Pennines National Landscape, so walks, bike rides, watersports, fishing, boat trips and even mountain climbs could be on the menu. Castles and other historic buildings are in good supply too, or you could just choose to settle in a rural pub for a couple of hours to sample the local ales. With heaps of open space and sweeping green views, this is very much a relaxed rural site – but civilisation is not far off. Penrith is about 10 minutes’ drive away (and a handy place to find shops and places to eat), and the M6 is equally close by for easy journeys in and out.

Site type

Tent pitches 15
Open all year
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

No dogs allowed

Portable toilet

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

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 No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Wild camping

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Highfield Campsite

Highfield

Penrith

Cumbria

England

CA10 2LG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.6257°N
2.75686°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2.5 mi Rail Station
15.6 mi Bus Station
15.8 mi Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
Rail
2.5 mi Penrith North Lakes Rail Station
6 mi Langwathby Rail Station
8.9 mi Lazonby & Kirkoswald Rail Station
Ferry
3 mi Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
5.7 mi Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing
9.4 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Brougham Castle: five minutes’ drive - Lowther Castle & Gardens: 10 minutes - Ullswater: 15 minutes - Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens: 15 minutes - National Trust - Acorn Bank: 15 minutes - Aira Force Waterfall: 20 minutes - Helvellyn (mountain): half an hour - Skiddaw (mountain): 35 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Allonby 28.8 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

The Rheged Centre 1.8 mi

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 2.4 mi

Ullswater Steamers 9.4 mi

Castlerigg Stone Circle 13.8 mi

Rydal Mount and Gardens 15.3 mi

National Trust

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 6.5 mi

Townend 16.2 mi

Grasmere and Great Langdale 16.8 mi

Windermere and Troutbeck 17.5 mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery 19.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

ASKHAM HALL 1.3 mi

LOWTHER CASTLE 1.8 mi

DALEMAIN 2.2 mi

Pooley Bridge - Loadpot Hill - Howtown - Pooley Bridge 2.7 mi

Pooley Bridge and Heughscar Hill 2.7 mi

Local events

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

    Penrith, Cumbria 2.2 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.

Reviews

6.3

Overall rating from 3 Pitchup.com customers

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Wifi
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67% would recommend this site to a friend

67% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers a handy and quiet stay with essential amenities for short visits. However, reviews highlight issues with the lack of running water, which the management states is being addressed. Concerns were also raised regarding unkempt grass and the condition of portable toilets, though the manager indicated these are cleaned weekly and cited a broken grass topper as a temporary issue, also noting that the absence of running water is clearly stated in site details.

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

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Fantastic…

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 chris p. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Fantastic

Recommend to friends Visit again

AVOID - not a suitable campsite for angone

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 Sarah F. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked .

Disliked AVOID - This campsite is umkept, tall grass, that is a paradise for red flying ants, hornets and midges. This is not a campsite. The only patch of short grass was by the portaloo which stank.
This is not accessible to those on foot.
I knew there was no shower but unclear about running drinking water - there is none

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: I was expecting this review to come. The reason the campsite hasn't been topped is our topper has broken usually it's kept on top off but we've had a nightmare getting parts. The grass isn't crazy high and no one else was complaining about it. The portaloos are cleaned and sucked out once a week so again not quite sure what your getting at with that one.
It very clearly states in the utilities section that theres no running water on site so that's not my fault you didn't read it again no one else has complained about this.

Very handy an quit campsite (was…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Very handy an quit campsite (was there on my own) has almost everything you need for a night...

Disliked Was piping for running water, but the water didn't run 🤔😇

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review. Water is something we are sorting before next season. Unfortunately the supply got cut off so we're having to seek alternative options. Many thanks for you feedback and we hope you'll stay with us again.
Abbi

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Highfield Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Highfield Campsite dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Highfield Campsite? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Brougham Castle: five minutes’ drive - Lowther Castle & Gardens: 10 minutes - Ullswater: 15 minutes - Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens: 15 minutes - National … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Highfield Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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