Woodhead Farm

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Neatly landscaped pitches
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  • Well maintained farm stay, peaceful countryside location.
  • Beautiful area to explore. Penrith, Keswick, Lake Ullswater, Carlisle.
  • Spacious pitches surrounded by countryside views
With easy access from both the West Coast main line to Penrith and the M6 motorway, Woodhead Farm is a small and family-run working farm in the Eden Valley. Sitting on the edge of the Lake District National Park, the site is 20 minutes’ drive from Ullswater and makes a handy base for excursions into the North Pennines National Landscape (also 20 minutes by car) and Yorkshire Dales National Park (half an hour) too. Once you arrive at this well-maintained spot, you can make friends with whatever young animals are around (including lambs in spring). Please note that because there is always livestock in the surrounding fields, dogs are not allowed on site. However, lots of great biking and walking trails can be accessed directly from the pitches – and if you’re keen on cycling, the owners have an agreement with a local rental company who will deliver bikes right to your pitch. Golfers will also have a field day, as there are several 18-hole courses within 20 minutes’ drive. Barbecues are permitted on site but if you’re not that into alfresco cooking, you can always head for the restaurants and takeaways of Penrith (10 minutes’ drive). If you want to push the boat out for a special occasion, there’s a Michelin-starred pub in Skelton (also 10 minutes, reservations required).

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 12
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Motorhome pitches 12
Open now
Opens 26 March
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 1 different households.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Units longer than 8 metres are not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu 26 Mar to

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Reviews

9.8

Overall rating from 105 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

99% would recommend this site to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

This is an immaculately maintained, peaceful farm site with spacious, level pitches. Guests praise the friendly, welcoming owners and the superb, clean toilet and shower facilities, including newly appointed individual bathrooms. Its convenient location near the M6 makes it ideal for stopovers or exploring the Lake District. Animals on the farm are a highlight. A few minor recommendations were noted regarding signage and play area investment.

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

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Very good site

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clive m. 1 review

Fully-serviced grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Very friendly site the owners were very helpful and friendly
The pitches were very level and clean
The toilets blocks were very clean showers warm
There are no faults with this site close to m6 with in 1 mile but no noise from motorway
The best stop off we have had on our way up to Scotland
Will use a gain and tell our friends
Thankyou

Disliked There are no dislikes only likes

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Welcoming site, clean and well maintained,…

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Judith L. 5 reviews

Fully-serviced grass and gravel touring pitch (large)

Liked Welcoming site, clean and well maintained, small but got everything required for a pleasant stay , first class shower/toilet facilities . Great campsite for exploring Cumbria and the Lakes

Disliked Nothing to dislike !

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Very conveniently located close to the…

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Kyrstin F. 2 reviews

Fully-serviced grass and gravel touring pitch (large)

Liked Very conveniently located close to the motorway. We were made to feel very welcome. Superb facilities, probably one of the best campsites we've been to. Loved watching the cows and sheep too - perfect!

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Great connections to places throughout the Lake District.

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 grace w. 1 review

Fully-serviced grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked We loved everything!! The entire site was well maintained and well thought out. All facilities were spotless throughout our stay (3 nights/4 days). We especially liked the fact the toilet/shower block were complete bathrooms rather than separate. The owners were so polite and helpful whilst checking we were ok during our stay.Couldn’t fault a thing and will definitely be returning for many more family holidays!!

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Great site, spotlessly clean and very…

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Daniel J. 1 review

Fully-serviced grass and gravel touring pitch (large)

Liked Great site, spotlessly clean and very friendly owner.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely stay

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 Lucy S. 1 review

Fully-serviced grass and gravel touring pitch (large)

Liked Everything

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Well maintained Friendly owner Individual, well…

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Well maintained
Friendly owner
Individual, well appointed bathrooms
Baby lambs and moo cows! 😍
Lovely quiet site.

Disliked Nothing!

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Lovely site, lovely owners, lovely toilets, very convenient.

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Edward M. 1 review

Fully-serviced grass and gravel touring pitch (large)

Liked Lovely site with lovely owners. On the first morning we saw Hares hopping through the site.The owners regularly walk the site to check on things and say hello and we also got to watch them feed the lambs at 9am every morning. The toilet block has large individual bathrooms that were always clean. The site also has good phone signal. It's also only 10 minutes to Penrith where you'll find supermarkets, a large B&M and a Go outdoors incase you've forgotten anything.

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Flat pitches picturesque views with good…

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keith w. 2 reviews

Fully-serviced grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Flat pitches picturesque views with good amenities with very welcoming hosts

Recommend to friends Visit again

Grate place as a stop over travelling up to Scotland

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Fantastic spacious and level pitch

Disliked Nothing

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Features

No 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 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 No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Luxury Peaceful 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

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Level site, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

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

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Woodhead Farm

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Catterlen

Penrith

Cumbria

England

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Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.69869°N
2.79604°W

Route directions

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Nearest transport

Coach
2.9 mi Rail Station
14.6 mi Bus Station
15.4 mi Bus Station
Rail
3 mi Penrith North Lakes Rail Station
5.2 mi Lazonby & Kirkoswald Rail Station
5.3 mi Langwathby Rail Station
Ferry
6.3 mi Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
9.2 mi Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing
12.2 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

If you’re keen to get out into the hills cycling, you can tackle off-road routes and quiet country lanes right from the pitches, while hikers can stride up to Aira Force High Waterfall from its car park (20 minutes’ drive). Take the weight off your feet on a steamer cruise around Ullswater (half an hour), or join the kids for medieval re-enactments and seasonal events like Halloween pumpkin-picking at Greystoke Castle (15 minutes). Tour the quirky gardens and tuck into afternoon tea in the bijou café at Larch Cottage Nurseries (also 15 minutes), or take a stroll around the grounds at gently decaying Lowther Castle and Gardens, where there’s also a playpark with zipwires. You can usually escape the crowds at National Trust - Acorn Bank (both 20 minutes), a lesser-known attraction with landscaped gardens and a working watermill. When a little evening-time culture is called for, take the kids to an engaging puppetry performance at Upfront Arts Venue (five minutes’ drive), where you can also buy local artwork. Alternatively, enjoy a date night of new or classic plays at the contemporary Theatre by the Lake (25 minutes), which has pretty views over Derwentwater.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Allonby 25.9 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

The Rheged Centre 3.6 mi

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 4.7 mi

Ullswater Steamers 12.2 mi

Castlerigg Stone Circle 13.8 mi

Carlisle Castle 14.9 mi

National Trust

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 8.6 mi

Grasmere and Great Langdale 20.2 mi

Townend 20.5 mi

Windermere and Troutbeck 21.9 mi

Wordsworth House and Garden 23 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

HUTTON-IN-THE-FOREST 1.9 mi

DALEMAIN 4.6 mi

Langwathby - Edenhall - Langwathby 5 mi

Pooley Bridge - Loadpot Hill - Howtown - Pooley Bridge 6 mi

Pooley Bridge and Heughscar Hill 6 mi

Local events

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

    Penrith, Cumbria 7.3 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.

Offers

Tent pitchTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome or campervan pitch
Fully-serviced grass and gravel touring pitch (large)

  • 12% off

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    Min. stay 3 nights Expires 10/06/2026

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Woodhead Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Woodhead Farm dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Woodhead Farm? If you’re keen to get out into the hills cycling, you can tackle off-road routes and quiet country lanes right from the pitches, while hikers can stride up to Aira Force High … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Woodhead Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Woodhead Farm? From £32 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.