Rufus Lane Campsite
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- Quiet pop-up site with grass pitches 20 minutes’ drive from Windermere
- One mile from Ulverston; 10 minutes’ drive from a beach and safari zoo
- Spacious, dog-friendly pick-your-own pitches; pub five minutes’ walk
Site type
3
17
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 18 Jul to
Open from Tue, 5 Aug to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass campervan pitch
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £25 1 night, 2 adults
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Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £25 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Overall rating from 13 Pitchup.com customers 
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85% would recommend this site to a friend
85% would stay here again
'Pop up' = farmer Milking the gullible tourists to 'Lake District'.
Non-electric grass campervan pitch
Liked Quiet - because it was almost completely empty.
Disliked Overpriced despite complete lack of facilities.
Very little flat space - not a problem for me as I could pick anyone the flat bit at the bottom of the slope as it was so quiet.
Only one festival style portable chemical toilet. No running water. No mobile signal, although this seemed to be the case in thd town too.
Walked to Local pub to find they don't do food on Sunday evenings. Found a good chip shop in town about 25 mins walk from the site. Nothing much else any closer.
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As description makes clear this is a peaceful no frills campsite. Plenty…
Non-electric grass campervan pitch
Liked As description makes clear this is a peaceful no frills campsite. Plenty of space when I visited. A lot of the site slopes but there is a large flat area also. The portaloo was clean, the washing up area under a lean-to perfectly serviceable (cold water). I was surprised you have to bring drinking water, but no problem at all. A couple of shelves by washing up had bottled water, firewood and firelighters, all at reasonable prices. Help yourself to fire pits- there seemed to be 4 or 5 available when I stayed. 20mins stroll to M&S/Aldi etc, 10mins up a lovely footpath to locals pub (no food when I was there). Site owner very friendly and helpful. I had to move my booking around and he was very pleasant and helpful about it. Thanks!
Disliked Nowt
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Lovely, Quiet and secluded land within good walking distance from nearest pub…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Lovely, Quiet and secluded land within good walking distance from nearest pub or local stores.
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Good location to local pub and Ulverston…
Non-electric grass campervan pitch
Liked Good location to local pub and Ulverston
Disliked It isn’t a dislike but definitely very basic for £25.
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Loved every minute definitely going back
Non-electric grass campervan pitch
Liked I loved the site it was nice and relaxing few days away with my children. My son loved being able to feed the animals and when I ran out of gas the farmer was more than helpful in getting me some replacement gas canisters I will definitely be going back again
Disliked There was nothing that I disliked about the site
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Nice thick grass lots of flat areas
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked If you love open fields, quiet rural camp with clean basic fascilities. This is the place for you. Short drive to Ulverston. Good view of surrounding hills where you can watch the thunderstorms roll in from the Irish sea.
Slight drawback is its wet sodden ground the way out is uphill and the track can be slippy. Pick your camp spot wisely. Enjoy
Disliked Nothing
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Great location and great campsite. Facilities on site very clean. Owners really…
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Liked Great location and great campsite. Facilities on site very clean. Owners really helpful and friendly. Can’t wait to go back next year!
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The campsite was lovely, really quiet and peaceful with lots of room…
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Liked The campsite was lovely, really quiet and peaceful with lots of room within pitches and surrounding areas. Facilities were really useful with washing up liquid, cloths, sponges provided. The small shop of items such as fresh eggs, firewood, firelighters, water and food to feed the animals was a thoughtful touch. Owners were really welcoming and friendly and we will definitely be back to this site. We have really enjoyed our stay here.
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Lovely little site.plenty of space for you to choose your spot.very…
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Liked Lovely little site.plenty of space for you to choose your spot.very clean portaloo with plenty of loo roll.small cold water washing up area with cleaning products supplied.fire baskets on a first come first served basis.honesty shop with logs,firelighters n bottled water &free range eggs
Disliked Nothing.
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As a base to start walking the Cumbria Way, this offers an option.
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked 10 minutes walk into the centre of Ulverston, pubs, Laurel & Hardy Museum, shops etc. The owner called me to check if everything was OK and provided directions.
Disliked Zero facilities. DO NOT BOOK MORE THAN ONE NIGHT!!! Rufus Lane is way overpriced. This place is beyond basic - we're talking about a field here. With sheep!
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From the manager: We are sorry our “pop-up” site didn’t deliver to your expectations, but we don’t advertise our site as anything other than a “pop-up” site on our working farmland. As for your comment regarding “zero facilities”, We provide all the essential amenities needed for a pleasant stay i.e. toilet, washing up facilities and small honesty hut.
We feel the campsite doesn’t warrant the really low scores you gave.
Features
Portable toilet
Pop-up campsite
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Leave the car at home Peaceful Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point No hot water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearbyLocation
Rufus Lane Campsite
Pennington
Ulverston
Cumbria
England
LA12 0RP
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.18795°N
3.12016°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haverigg | 6.8 mi | Sea | Poor | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Walney West Shore | 7.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
| Walney Sandy Gap | 8.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
| Walney Biggar Bank | 8.5 mi | Sea | Good | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Silecroft | 9.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
South Lakes Wild Animal Park 2.6 mi
Holker Hall and Gardens 5.5 mi
Lakeland Motor Museum 7.2 mi
Windermere Lake Cruises, Lakeside 9 mi
Hill Top 12.8 mi
National Trust
Dalton Castle 3.5 mi
Cartmel Priory Gatehouse 6.7 mi
Fell Foot Park 9.1 mi
Gondola' 12.3 mi
Hill Top 12.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Ulverston - Urswick - Bardsea 1.1 mi
Ulverston Sands and Birkrigg Common 2.8 mi
HOLKER HALL 5.3 mi
HODBARROW (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 06/05/1986) 5.8 mi
Bigland Tarn and Bigland Barrow 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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
Nearest sites
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Rufus Lane Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Rufus Lane Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Rufus Lane Campsite? Time to fit in a museum run? There’s plenty of choice around these parts, between the Laurel & Hardy Museum (five minutes’ drive), The Dock Museum (15 minutes) on Barrow-on-Furness’ shipbuilding history … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Rufus Lane Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Rufus Lane Campsite? From £25 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.