Walkers' paradise: Campsites in Ullswater, Cumbria
30 bookable campsites within 15 miles of Ullswater
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Ullswater Holiday Park
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Spacious family park with spectacular views of Lake District fells
- Penrith a 20-minute drive and Lake Ullswater within a 30-minute walk
- Marina, licensed bar with TV and a games room, shop and playground
Waterfoot Caravan Park
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Peaceful park with stunning views over Lake Ullswater, Lake District
- In a wildlife haven near Penrith; a 15-minute walk from Pooley Bridge
- Play area, football pitch and shop open in season
Hillcroft
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Peaceful park overlooking Ullswater
- Modern, landscaped and with spectacular Lake District views
- Launderette, drying room, licensed shop and large play area
Helton Campsite
Pooley Bridge, Cumbria, England- Scenic Lake District site with easy access from the M6
- A 10-minute drive to Pooley Bridge, Ullswater and Lowther Castle
- Laidback pitches with space for kids to play; dogs welcome
Gill Head Farm
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Working hill farm in the north of the Lake District National Park
- A 15-minute drive from Keswick and Penrith; 10 minutes from Ullswater
- Stunning views of Blencathra and the Northern Fells
Ewe Love Camping Pods
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Luxurious Lake District glamping pods between Penrith and Keswick
- Close to the Coast to Coast cycle route; Ullswater 20 minutes' drive
- Part of a peaceful family farm with stunning views of Blencathra
Sykeside Camping Park
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Remote location but with easy access to the Lake District and Cumbria
- In a walker's paradise in the Dovedale Valley
- Modern facilities and well-stocked shop
Low Scarside
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Small-scale Lake District campsite with direct access to the fells
- A mile and a half from Bampton; Ullswater 20 minutes’ drive
- Surrounded by Herdwick sheep; views over Haweswater Reservoir
Lowther Holiday Park
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Dog-friendly site on a private, wooded riverside in the Eden Valley
- A 10-minute drive from Ullswater and 15 minutes from Lowther Castle
- Bar and shop; fly fishing available in the river Lowther
Low Hollows
Keswick, Cumbria, England- Lake District pop-up site in the foothills of Blencathra
- Keswick, Skiddaw and Helvellyn all within a 10-minute drive
- Simple, spacious pitches with a stream for paddling
Howdy Glamping and Campsite
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Remote Cumbria woodland retreat 20 minutes' drive from Penrith
- A 15-minute drive from Brougham Castle and 20 minutes from Ullswater
- Communal firepit on site; half-hour walk to village pub
Mosedale End Farm
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Single adults-only glamping unit at a northern Lake District farm
- A 20-minute drive to Penrith or Keswick; walks direct from farm gate
- Cosy self-contained timber pod with a luxurious double-ended bathtub
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Croft House Camping
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Pop-up wild camping site at an Eden Valley livery yard
- A 15-minute drive to Penrith or Ullswater; Whinfell Forest 10 minutes
- Spacious sheltered pitches with horses and hens for neighbours
Carrock Pods
Hesket Newmarket, Cumbria, England- Adults-only Lake District glamping pods at the foot of Carrock Fell
- A 20-minute drive to Blencathra; 25 minutes to Keswick
- Private hot tub, ensuite shower room and mini kitchen for each pod
The Herdwick Huts
Ambleside, Cumbria, England- Traditional shepherd’s huts at Rydal Hall in the Lake District
- Walk to Rydal Water, Rydal Mount, Grasmere and mountains from the site
- Brazier and bench outside; pub with badgers and food a short walk away
Foxwold Huts and Camping
Newby, Cumbria, England- Modern shepherd's huts on a peaceful Eden Valley smallholding
- A 15-minute drive from Penrith; half an hour from Ullswater
- Rural site with far-reaching views and barbecues provided
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Keswick Camping
Keswick, Cumbria, England- Quiet family-friendly pop-up site in the Lake District National Park
- Derwentwater 10 minutes’ walk; Keswick shops five minutes’ drive
- Activity centre next door and River Greta strolls from the pitches
Troutbeck Camping Pods
Windermere, Cumbria, England- Luxury ensuite glamping pods in the Lake District National Park
- A 10-minute drive to Bowness-on-Windermere; 15 minutes to Ambleside
- Pubs and a tearoom within walking distance; communal firepit on site
Crake Trees Manor
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Organic family farm site overlooking fells
- In the Yorkshire Dales surrounded by walking and cycling routes
- Spacious pitches surrounded by peaceful wildflower meadows
Newlands Valley Campsite
Keswick, Cumbria, England- Well-maintained Lake District site half a kilometre from Derwentwater
- A five-minute drive from Catbells; 15 minutes from Whinlatter Forest
- Pub with a beer garden a short walk away; adventure centre nearby
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