Ings Kippers Campsite and Shepherd's Hut

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Pitches with views
Pitches with views
Camping pitches are either side of the gator track
One of the bigger hillside terrace pitches with a small tent on it
Rural view from the field
Glorious views of reston scar
Cosy pitch for a small, low-profile tent
There's often livestock in the neighbouring fields
Award winning campsite - yay!
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Camping pitches are either side of the gator track
One of the bigger hillside terrace pitches with a small tent on it
Rural view from the field

  • Small, basic adults-only site two miles from Windermere
  • Well placed for cycle paths and public transport; pub five mins' walk
  • Firepit provided for each pitch; wood available to buy on site
Backpacking the Dales Way? Stopping off en route to Scotland? Exploring as many of the Lake District’s fells and lakes as you can? Whatever your reason for heading to Cumbria, you can expect a warm welcome from the owners at Ings Kippers Campsite. This is a small adults-only basic site with a handful of pitches in the grounds of a private house, so you won’t find any large groups, families or dogs running about here. It’s a peaceful place that’s all geared up for backpackers, cyclists, bike-packers, solo campers and couples in search of space to relax; after 10pm all should be pretty quiet (other than perhaps the crackle of the logs in the firepit or the gentle swish of a car passing in the distance…) Cars are kept away from the pitches too, so you’ll start your stay by walking your gear a short distance along a grassy path between the Christmas trees on the steep Lakeland hillside to find your choice of level grass pitch. Compact tents (4-person maximum), light gear and strong tent pegs are the key items to pack here for the best experience. Each one has a firepit (with wood available to buy on site) and a great view out over the local fells, and you're welcome to light off-ground barbecues for an alfresco dinner. (Although you may like to note the award-wining pub and microbrewery five minutes’ walk away…) Free phone charging and ice-pack freezing are available at the house, and guests also have access to clean toilets and hot showers. Those hot showers will certainly be welcome after long days of adventures: wild swimming, paddleboarding and kayaking are all on the menu nearby, and there are lots of safe bike paths in the surrounding areas. Windermere is only two miles away from Ings Kippers, and lots of other top Lake District spots are within easy reach too – Ambleside, Coniston and Great Langdale among them. The main road is only about 100 metres from the site, and regular public transport services run nearby for sustainable travels.

Site type

Tent pitches 10
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Open now
Opens 18 April
Please note
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • A charge of £0.20 applies for the use of the shower.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Bookings for Non-electric grass tent pitch must not be for more than 5 consecutive nights.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 18 Apr to

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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 280 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulBudget/backpacker

99% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a friendly, well-maintained adult-only campsite with private, level pitches, often nestled amongst trees. Hosts are praised for their helpfulness and attention to detail, with numerous thoughtful touches. Facilities, including showers, toilets, and phone charging lockers, are generally clean and good. The location is convenient for exploring the Lake District, with good public transport links and nearby amenities. Some visitors noted noise from the nearby A road and a steep walk to some pitches, though this is often offset by the privacy and views.

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Very helpful owners who have clearly thought a lot about how to…

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Anonymous

Small hillside non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Very helpful owners who have clearly thought a lot about how to make camping easier and pleasant with great facilities.
Shower was also clean and roomy, freezer space, phone charging, WiFi… etc. lots of nice touches. Very private pitches and great to have the fire pits.

Disliked Noise throughout the day and night from busy A road - this spoiled it somewhat for us so bear in mind when booking! Of course the owners cannot change this.
Quite a steep hill to the top pitches and some pitches are too small for a 4 person tent - which may limit pitch choice but is a bonus for others as it maximises privacy and the quietness of the site.

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We enjoyed an absolutely lovely stay in the Shepherds Hut for 2…

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Jen T.

Shepherd's hut (mountain view)

Liked We enjoyed an absolutely lovely stay in the Shepherds Hut for 2 night. Greeted by the owner on arrival, who showed us to the hut, and gave us some information. It was really useful to be given information on the local area too, specifically the bus links into Ambleside and Windermere.

The hut itself was so lovely. Very spacious and clean, with excellent facilities. Lovely touch of having fresh milk in the fridge for our cuppas. Evenings were spent sat outside enjoying a firepit in such peaceful surroundings. The bed was super comfy and shower red hot. There was free WiFi, but the signal was hit and miss. This wasn't an issue as we wanted a relaxing break away from everything, but we did have phone signal anyway.

The hut was very affordable and in my opinion great value for money.

Disliked Nothing to dislike.

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Lovely Little Site

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Anonymous

Small hillside non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Small site with pitches spaced out nicely between trees. The toilet/shower room was nice and clean. Individual lockers were available for charging phones or other electrical devices.

Disliked There was a lot of road noise from the A591, which was quite close.

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Beautiful private pitches in a good location. All facilities were clean and…

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Anonymous

Small hillside non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Beautiful private pitches in a good location. All facilities were clean and functional. Hosts were lovely and welcoming as we arrived to the campsite.

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Great little site, but it’s on a steep hill.

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Robert H.

Small hillside non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Great location, quiet, well kept site with shop, Pret, and pub a short walk away.
Bonus of fire pit / bbq at each pitch.

Disliked I liked the view from the top of the hill, but getting your kit up there is a challenge.

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Excellent adult site, SMALL flat pitches, friendly owners

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Kerys D.

Small hillside non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Really friendly owners, and had a warm welcome & tour of the facilities. The pitches are small and enclosed by woodland around you, so you get some privacy but the views are amazing. We were surrounded by pink flowers and bumblebees! We borrowed a cart from the owners to help get our gear up the hill to the pitch.
Extra points for the neighbours cat “Tom Cheddar” coming to visit us every day! He spent the most part of one evening asleep on our camp bed to escape the rain!

Disliked Nothing! I can see why some may mention the hike up to the pitches - it is steep if you choose a top pitch. But it was worth it for the views. And the addition of being able to borrow the cart to get your gear up there was a helpful touch.

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A lovely site, well kept, greeted on arrival. Felt safe as solo female

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Anonymous

Small hillside non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Adult only site, small private pitches, clean shower and loo facilities, proximity to the Lakes and Kendal. The pitches are now surrounded by trees, unlike on the photos. Staff helpful when deluged with Lakes rain.

Disliked Yes you can hear the road all the time, but earplugs sorted that, or it’s a kind of white noise.

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Great place and nice staff…

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Carlos N.

Small hillside non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Great place and nice staff

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Liked how you got your own little nook to place your tent,…

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Anonymous

Small hillside non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Liked how you got your own little nook to place your tent, owners were lovely, facilities were absolutely fine for the price paid. Would absolutely stop again if back this way.

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Lovely site 5 min drive from windamere

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Jacob C.

Small hillside non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Friendly, accommodating owner.

Well maintained site with great views from the top of the hill.

Evenly spaced pitches with separate fire pits and fire wood to buy from the main building.

Decent parking space but could be tight for larger vehicles.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

No dogs allowed

Adults only

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

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

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer 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

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Ings Kippers Campsite and Shepherd's Hut

Ings

Windermere

Cumbria

England

LA8 9PY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.38087°N
2.85081°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2.1 mi Rail Station
2.2 mi Tourist Information Centre
5.5 mi Bus Station
Rail
1.3 mi Staveley Rail Station
2.1 mi Windermere Rail Station
3.8 mi Burneside (Cumbria) Rail Station
Ferry
3.2 mi Bowness on Windermere Ferry Terminal
3.7 mi Bowness Ferry Nab Ferry Landing
4 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

You can see the Old Man of Coniston from the pitches on a clear day… and if that whets your appetite for scenic outdoor pursuits, you’ve come to the right place. Wainwright baggers can easily get to Kentmere Horseshoe and the other Far Eastern Fells from Ings Kippers, and it’s an easy two-mile journey to the shores of Windermere for wild swims, watersports or waterside walks (or maybe a leisurely lake cruise if you need a little rest…) This area is well-known for its links with Beatrix Potter too – if you’d like to find out more about the author behind the classic children’s books, take a trip to The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction (10 minutes’ drive), and then visit her former home at Hill Top (half an hour). It’s worth stopping by in Kendal (15 minutes) too – it’s home to a castle, a lively arts scene and lots of shops and places to eat. For a real taste of the local area, head to Staveley (five minutes) and a tour of the Hawkshead Brewery (preceded by a walk up Reston Scar if you feel the need to earn that pint…)

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Morecambe North 21 mi Estuary GoodN/AGoodGood
Morecambe South 21.3 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Haverigg 22.1 mi Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Silecroft 23.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Walney West Shore 24.7 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

The World of Beatrix Potter 3 mi

Windermere Lake Cruises, Bowness 3.2 mi

Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House 3.7 mi

Brockhole - Lake District Visitor Centre 4 mi

Hill Top 5.2 mi

National Trust

Windermere and Troutbeck 2.6 mi

Townend 3.3 mi

Hill Top 5.2 mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery 6 mi

Sizergh Castle and Garden 7.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Staveley - Ratherheath Tarn - Staveley 1.4 mi

Bowness - Winster Valley 3.2 mi

Troutbeck Church - Townend - Wansfell Pike - Troutbeck 3.3 mi

Troutbeck Church to Ing Bridge 3.4 mi

Troutbeck Church - Dubbs Reservoir Circular 3.4 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Ings Kippers Campsite and Shepherd's Hut have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Ings Kippers Campsite and Shepherd's Hut dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Ings Kippers Campsite and Shepherd's Hut? You can see the Old Man of Coniston from the pitches on a clear day… and if that whets your appetite for scenic outdoor pursuits, you’ve come to the right place. Wainwright … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Ings Kippers Campsite and Shepherd's Hut?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Ings Kippers Campsite and Shepherd's Hut? From £24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.