Farm and Fell Campsite

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Campsite in the fells
Campsite in the fells
View from the site
Main campsite with spectacular views of the howgill fells
The main camping field for families
Farm ponies enjoying the first day of being outside after winter
New facilities: flushing toilets, hot showers, pot wash, and picnic area
Family fun
Veterans welcome
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View from the site
Main campsite with spectacular views of the howgill fells
The main camping field for families

  • Family-friendly Yorkshire Dales farm near the Dales Way
  • In southern Cumbria, a mile from the centre of Sedbergh
  • Walk to Sedbergh for dog-friendly pubs, cafés and eateries in 15 mins
There's something mightily tempting about staying on a working Dales farm with cattle, sheep, pigs, horses and goats. Farm and Fell Campsite is a peaceful farm site in scenic southern Cumbria, just 15 minutes' walk away from Sedbergh, where guests can get stuck into a number of dog-friendly pubs, cafés and family-friendly eateries. This site is something of a geographical oddity, being located within the borders of the Yorkshire Dales but outside the boundaries of Yorkshire. The surroundings have all the stunning scenery you'd expect from this national park location, with highlights including the nearby river Rawthey, miles of dry stone walls and views over the spectacular Howgill Fells. Walkers itching to get out and explore it all have footpaths (including the Dales Way) that start almost opposite the site entrance. Every pitch at Farm and Fell Campsite has its own firepit; hardwood logs, sticks and firelighters are available from the farmer between 6pm and 8pm every evening. Farm activities may also be available (to be booked separately – mention you're interested on the booking form to learn more). These include lamb feeding, calf rearing and goat walking.

Site type

Tent pitches 30
Motorhome pitches 30
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 16 or over.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed 1 Apr to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

8.6

Overall rating from 235 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Spectacular sceneryPeaceful

87% would recommend this site to a friend

84% would stay here again

What customers say

This working farm campsite offers stunning views and a relaxed atmosphere, close to Sedbergh. Visitors praise the friendly owners, farm animals, and spacious pitches with fire pits. Facilities are generally clean and basic, with recent upgrades. However, some guests noted limited washing-up and hand-washing facilities, occasional issues with toilet paper, and occasional noise from other campers. Despite some minor drawbacks, many reviewers found it excellent value and plan to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 23/06/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Overall we had a great time regardless.

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8 out of 10
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Anonymous

Wood Field non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch (groups only)

Liked Great views, lovely animals, close to the town which is great for grabbing food.

Disliked Some of the tent pitch are on quite a big slope for tent camping which ment no matter how we set the tent up it was on an angle which made it difficult to sleep well as the only spaces available when we arrived early on were the ones on the slopes.
Anytime we went to the toilets there was never any toilet roll, both the actual site toilets and porterpottys.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great hidden gem. Rustic and stunning.

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 Sam P. 1 review

Wood Field non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch (groups only)

Liked Really relaxed and good for groups who want to stay up a little bit later than families but show respect with it too. Lovely owners, really nice site. Fabulous walks and amazing river walking distance away.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean well kept campsite with views

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Danielle M. 5 reviews

Wood Field non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch (groups only)

Liked Lovely well kept campsite, large pitches, great views and clean facilities. Owners come round and check if any wood is needed for fire pits at a reasonable cost and collect any rubbish. Picturesque walks in the area, walk into sedbergh and to Dent is easy enough and all the other people we spoke to on the campsite were friendly and happy with their stay

Disliked N/A

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant campsite

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Bailey J. 1 review

Main Field non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Location, amenities, staff, separate areas for family/groups

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site

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Alan S. 17 reviews

Wood Field non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch (groups only)

Liked Great basic site, with great showers.

Disliked N/A

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice east site. Clean toilets. Nice…

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Jakob W. 1 review

Main Field non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Nice east site. Clean toilets. Nice view. Friendly

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved it great chilled site with…

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Jade C. 1 review

Main Field non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Loved it great chilled site with goats, sheep and cows

Recommend to friends Visit again

1st time here, Very peaceful location…

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Anonymous

Main Field non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked 1st time here, Very peaceful location not far from amenities and lots to do in surrounding area.Never seen animals as friendly before will definitely be back

Recommend to friends Visit again

Easy to check in and choose…

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 Sam C. 1 review

Main Field non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Easy to check in and choose your own pitch. Lots of flat pitches available. Everything is sign posted including descriptions of route into the town on chalk boards. Friendly owners came round at 6pm and 9pm to provide fire pit equipment. £8 and included everything you needed to get going. Farm animals around the site are fun to watch (especially the goats)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location

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 Christine G. 3 reviews

Main Field non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Beautiful location, short walk into town.
Lots of walks surrounding the site, we climbed Winder Fell.
Lovely grassed pitches each with an area for a fire. Logs sold on site.
The management delt quickly and efficiently with any people not following the site rules.
We loved watching the lambs and goats, all where very friendly.
Lovely working farm.

Disliked No sanitary bins in the toilet (one only needed)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 Wild swimming

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 Rallies welcome 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 Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise 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 Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Farm and Fell Campsite

Birks Farm

Birks Lane

Sedbergh

Cumbria

England

LA10 5HQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.31645°N
2.53942°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8.4 mi Bus Station
8.4 mi Bus Station
8.4 mi Bus Station
Rail
7.4 mi Oxenholme Lake District Rail Station
7.5 mi Dent Rail Station
8.2 mi Kendal Rail Station
Ferry
15.9 mi Bowness on Windermere Ferry Terminal
16 mi Bowness Ferry Nab Ferry Landing
16.3 mi Far Sawrey Windermere Ferry Terminal

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

Guests at Farm and Fell Campsite have access to the Dales Way footpath within a few minutes' walk of base, opening up 80 miles of traffic-free trails, most of which run alongside local watercourses. Whether you head south to the Pennines or north to the Lakeland foothills, walking in this part of the world is always a very special experience. Sedbergh town centre (15 minutes' walk) is also close by, with places to stop for snacks and drinks and a couple of book shops (one of them very large) where you can pick up some holiday reading material. For more low-key local things to do, check out Farfield Mill five minutes' drive down the road, or set off on a round trip on the scenic Settle to Carlisle railway from Garsdale (20 minutes' drive). Into your sport? Try Killington Sailing Association's watersports centre (10 minutes) or the Lakeland Climbing Centre (30 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Morecambe North 21 mi Estuary GoodN/AGoodGood
Morecambe South 21.7 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Sizergh Castle and Garden 9.7 mi

Levens Hall & Gardens 10.4 mi

Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House 15.6 mi

The World of Beatrix Potter 15.7 mi

Windermere Lake Cruises, Bowness 15.8 mi

National Trust

Sizergh Castle and Garden 9.7 mi

Windermere and Troutbeck 15.9 mi

Townend 16.5 mi

Fell Foot Park 16.9 mi

Hill Top 17.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Sedbergh and Winder Fell 0.8 mi

Sedbergh: the Two Rivers Walk 0.8 mi

Sedbergh and Cautley Spout 0.8 mi

Dent and Deepdale 4.3 mi

Barbon and Casterton 5.8 mi

Local events

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

    Penrith, Cumbria 21.1 mi

  • Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival (Saturday, 8 August 2026 – Saturday, 8 August 2026)

    Skipton, North Yorkshire 23 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 Farm and Fell Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Farm and Fell Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Farm and Fell Campsite? Guests at Farm and Fell Campsite have access to the Dales Way footpath within a few minutes' walk of base, opening up 80 miles of traffic-free trails, most of which run alongside … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Farm and Fell Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Farm and Fell Campsite? From £25 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.