Woodhead Farm

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Pitches sheltered by trees
Pitches sheltered by trees
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Serviced touring pitches
Neatly landscaped pitches
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  • Well-kept pitches on a family farm 20 minutes’ drive from Ullswater
  • Lowther Castle and Aira Force High Waterfall both 20 minutes’ drive
  • Bike hire available on site; pubs and takeaways 10 minutes’ drive
With easy access from both the West Coast Main Line to Penrith and the M6 motorway, Woodhead Farm is 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. It makes a handy base for excursions into the North Pennines National Landscape (also 20 minutes by car) too. Once you arrive at Woodhead Farm, you can make friends with whatever young animals are around (including lambs in spring), and because there is always livestock around, dogs are not allowed on site. However, lots of great cycling and walking trails can be accessed directly from the camping field – and if you’re going down the biking route, the owners have an agreement with a local rental company who can deliver bikes right to your pitch. Golfers can also have a field day as there are several 18-hole courses within 20 minutes’ drive. Barbecues are allowed on site but if you’re not that into alfresco cooking, you can head for the pubs and takeaways of Penrith (10 minutes’ drive). If you want to push the boat out for a special occasion, there’s a Michelin-starred place 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 4 April
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.
  • Units longer than 8 metres are not allowed.
  • 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.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 4 Apr to

Open from Thu, 26 Mar to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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Reviews

9.7

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Cleanliness
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Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a highly recommended, immaculately clean and well-maintained site with excellent, modern toilet and shower facilities, often described as the best guests have experienced. Pitches are level, spacious, and well-serviced. Owners are consistently praised for being friendly, welcoming, and helpful. The location is ideal, offering peace and quiet despite proximity to the M6, and serves as a great base for exploring the Lakes. A single negative review cited issues with construction noise and a difficult interaction with an owner regarding vehicle parking.

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Excellent CL, first class facilities, flat…

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Excellent CL, first class facilities, flat pitches & countryside all around. Great stop over en route. Thank you.

Disliked Nothing

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Excellent site

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Natalie E.

Fully-serviced grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked The toilets & showers were immaculate
Friendly owners
Nice quiet site
Liked seeing the sheep dog at work :)

Disliked Nothing

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Would recommend to anyone as good site

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Loraine E.

Fully-serviced grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Exceptionally well appointed and clean site, easily accessed from the M6 near Penrith. So glad stayed. The new shower block was great and owners of the site very welcoming.

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One of the best sites I have stayed on immaculate

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Adrian C.

Fully-serviced grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Great place very clean toilets and showers are the best very big just like home site immaculate very friendly host would recommend highly you will not be disappointed with this little gem don't miss out book .

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Everything thing was spot on. Brand…

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David and Emma M.

Fully-serviced grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Everything thing was spot on. Brand new toilet and shower rooms. Friendly welcome from site owner. Site is really well presented and maintained. Really close to motorway, easy access.

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Location was brilliant for us, we…

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Stephen E.

Fully-serviced grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Location was brilliant for us, we needed an overnight stop on our way to Scotland on M6. Excellent site, beautifully clean facilities and the owners were lovely

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Very well serviced.

Disliked Road noise.

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Paul F.

Fully-serviced grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Easy to find, just off motorway.
Very chilled site Dave & Julie are great hosts.
Very clean, modern toilets & showers
Excellent display of sheep control by the dog 😀
Handy location for Hadrians Wall, Ullswater, Keswick only 30 mins away
We stayed 2 nights on way up to Scotland & 2 on the way back - great

Disliked Nothing

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Nice clean level pitches with excellent…

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked Nice clean level pitches with excellent clean shower and washing up facilities. Friendly, helpful owners. Would recommend staying at this site.

Disliked Lack of a bus top

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Liked Clean and good facilities

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Features

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 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Upfront Arts Venue (puppet theatre): five minutes’ drive - Greystoke Castle (events hub): 15 minutes - Larch Cottage Nurseries (garden centre and café): 15 minutes - Lowther Castle and Gardens (ruined castle): 20 minutes - National Trust - Acorn Bank (landscaped gardens and watermill): 20 minutes - Aira Force High Waterfall (hike up to falls): 20 minutes - The Theatre by the Lake (contemporary theatre): 25 minutes - Ullswater Steamers (lake cruisers): half an hour.

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

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 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? Local attractions and activities include: - Upfront Arts Venue (puppet theatre): five minutes’ drive - Greystoke Castle (events hub): 15 minutes - Larch Cottage Nurseries (garden centre and café): 15 minutes - … 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:  4 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 £30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.