Orthwaite Pop-up Campsite
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- Pop-up site on a working fell farm in the northern Lake District
- Bassenthwaite Lake 10 minutes’ drive; Keswick 20 minutes
- Views of Over Water; close to cycle routes and Wainwright hikes
Site type
3
50
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- 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.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 23 May to
Open from Fri, 13 Jun to
Open from Fri, 25 Jul to
Pitch types & availability
Reviews
Voted 79% of visitors View breakdown
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A lot of space, clean everywhere, clean toilets.…
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: A lot of space, clean everywhere, clean toilets.
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Great site for back to basics camping! Recommend
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Liked: Great site, clean and tidy back to basics site that we love. Toilets very clean and stocked. Can have a lovely firepit in the evening. Camp owners very nice and friendly. Would definitely be back!
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Loved the lack of signal, clean portaloos and ability to walk a…
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Liked: Loved the lack of signal, clean portaloos and ability to walk a few wainwrights without having to drive from the campsite. Good to get a flat bit of land at bottom of hill. Super friendly staff who come round to sell firewood and lend fire pits.
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What amazing place hidden little gem close to lakes hikes everything lovely…
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Liked: What amazing place hidden little gem close to lakes hikes everything lovely owners can not do enough for you toilets were well serviced daily dog friendly amazing views can not wait to come back loved every minute of our long bank holiday
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Very relaxing campsite Very clean manger really helpful and pleasant…
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Liked: Very relaxing campsite Very clean manger really helpful and pleasant
Disliked: Na
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Loads of space, views were amazing and toilets clean. The owners of…
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Liked: Loads of space, views were amazing and toilets clean. The owners of the campsite even came round to sell camp fires which was really handy! The location was great too, really close to lots of beautiful walks. Will absolutely be coming back.
Disliked: No running drinking water, but not a huge issue as we brought our own.
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Great location and lovely views…
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Liked: Great location and lovely views
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Very peaceful campsite, clean and lots of space. Owners were lovely, friendly…
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Liked: Very peaceful campsite, clean and lots of space. Owners were lovely, friendly and happy to help. Provided a fire pit and logs so we could have a campfire to keep warm!
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This is a pop up site which is basically a step up from wild camping.
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Liked: Lots of space and clean toilets, friendly owners.
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Amazing pop up campsite with great owners
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Liked: Amazing site to start the 2025 season off! Pretty standard facilities in regards to portaloo and non drinkable water but it’s clearly stated when booking so you can’t complain.
The owners of the land were amazing, visible throughout the day maintain toilets, emptying bins and just making sure all guests were accommodated for.
Site was a mix of families, couples and groups but plenty of space to have your own pitch without intruding anyone else vice versa.
The views of the lake are amazing with views of Skidaw behind you, as stated in other reviews you can’t use the lake! Cockermouth has a lake about 20 mins away if you’re desperate to do some water sports etc.
The site itself is off the beaten track loads of country lanes once off the M6, but we throughly enjoyed taking in the nature with no mobile signal for a couple days. We will most definitely be back in the near future. Thanks guys!
Disliked: Nowt!
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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 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 yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitchesThemes
Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point No hot water No running water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsiteNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Orthwaite Pop-up Campsite
Orthwaite Hall
Uldale
Wigton
Cumbria
England
CA7 1HL
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.704°N
-3.15687°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allonby | 11.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Southerness | 21.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| St Bees | 23.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seascale | 25.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Sandyhills | 25.6 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | Poor | Poor |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 4.4 mi
Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 7 mi
Castlerigg Stone Circle 7.4 mi
Ullswater Steamers 14 mi
Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 14.5 mi
National Trust
Wordsworth House and Garden 8.9 mi
Buttermere and Ennerdale 19.1 mi
Grasmere and Great Langdale 19.2 mi
Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 20.8 mi
Townend 22.5 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
High Pike, Fellside 3.4 mi
Ullock Pike - Longside Edge - Skiddaw 3.6 mi
Dodd Wood under Ullock Pike 4.4 mi
Bassenthwaite Osprey Walk 4.4 mi
Latrigg, Blease and Lonscale 6.2 mi
Local events
- Kendal Calling (Thursday 31 July 2025 – Thursday 31 July 2025)
Penrith, Cumbria 18.9 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
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Orthwaite Pop-up Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Orthwaite Pop-up Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Orthwaite Pop-up Campsite? The area around Bassenthwaite Lake National Nature Reserve (10 minutes’ drive) includes Dodd Wood, whose forests are home to red squirrels, and Lake District Wildlife Park, with birds of prey, primates and … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Orthwaite Pop-up Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: Anytime - How much does it cost to stay at Orthwaite Pop-up Campsite? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.