When can I check in and check out of The Sportman?

Camping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11:30 a.m. Read more

The Sportman

Country setting (added by manager 25 Jun 2021)

Loading image…

1/8

Lake District campsite just off the A66 between Penrith and Keswick
A 10-minute drive to Ullswater; 20 minutes to Helvellyn and Catbells
Pitches with views towards Blencathra; playing field for kids and dogs

Scenic, spacious and splendidly easy to get to – that’s the deal at The Sportman, in the grounds of a former pub in the Cumbria countryside about 10 minutes’ drive from Penrith. This spot is just on the edge of the Lake District National Park, and its location just off the A66 means that getting around should be a doddle. As you’d probably imagine of such a setting, this site is in prime position for all sorts of walks and bike rides, along with various other outdoor activities. Come along with a plan, or wait till you get here – the main building has a dedicated wall display showing all the things you can get up to in Cumbria, the national park and beyond. A few ideas before you go? Perhaps a boat ride on Ullswater (10 minutes’ drive), a scramble up Skiddaw (25 minutes) or a bit of paddleboarding and a trip to the Puzzling Place in Keswick (10 minutes)? Alternatively, you could plan some time to stay put… there are some fab views to be had from the pitches, which look out over the surrounding countryside towards Blencathra (also known as the Saddleback). An additional fenced field is just next door to the pitching area, so kids and dogs can run about safely without getting under the feet of those trying to relax. Facilities here are on the simple side, but guests can access the pub toilets (including a baby change area) 24 hours a day and use the wifi and laundry amenities.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Spanish

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

Disabled facilities

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

Budget/backpacker

Lake and/or mountain

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transport nearby

Type

Pub campsite

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Surf school nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

The Sportman

Troutbeck

Penrith

Cumbria

England

CA11 0SG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.64284°N
-2.92287°W

Nearest transport

Coach

6.7 mi Rail Station

9.2 mi Bus Station

13.6 mi Lakeside House for Dove Cottage

Rail

6.7 mi Penrith North Lakes Rail Station

11 mi Langwathby Rail Station

11.5 mi Lazonby & Kirkoswald Rail Station

Ferry

4.4 mi Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing

5.5 mi Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing

6.9 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: - Keswick (for watersports, Puzzling Place, pencil museum and brewery): 10 minutes’ drive - Aira Force waterfall: 10 minutes - Brougham Castle: 10 minutes - Mirehouse Gardens: 15 minutes - Lakeland Bird of Prey Centre: 15 minutes - Helvellyn (mountain): 20 minutes - Whinlatter Forest Park (mountain bike trails): 20 minutes - Catbells walk: 20 minutes - Skiddaw (mountain): 25 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Allonby	22.2 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Seascale	28.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
St Bees	29.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 4.3 mi

The Rheged Centre 5.6 mi

Ullswater Steamers 6.9 mi

Castlerigg Stone Circle 7.6 mi

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 10.6 mi

National Trust

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 12.9 mi

Grasmere and Great Langdale 14.7 mi

Townend 16.1 mi

Windermere and Troutbeck 17.5 mi

Wordsworth House and Garden 17.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Mungrisdale - Bannerdale Crags 3 mi

Blencathra Classic - Sharp Edge and Narrow Edge 3.9 mi

DALEMAIN 4.6 mi

Pooley Bridge and Heughscar Hill 4.6 mi

Pooley Bridge - Loadpot Hill - Howtown - Pooley Bridge 4.6 mi

Local events

Kendal Calling (Thursday 1 August 2024 – Thursday 1 August 2024)
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.

Reviews

No reviews yet.

Does The Sportman have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is The Sportman dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near The Sportman? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Keswick (for watersports, Puzzling Place, pencil museum and brewery): 10 minutes’ drive - Aira Force waterfall: 10 minutes - Brougham Castle: 10 minutes - Mirehouse Gardens: … Read more
When can I check in and check out of The Sportman?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 12 p.m. – Anytime

Depart by: 11:30 a.m.

Read more