Helton Campsite
From £22 For 1 night, 2 adults
- 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
Site type
50
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Mon, 1 Jul to
Reviews
Voted 62% of visitors View breakdown
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Good pop up site with basic clean facilities.
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Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked: Great pop up site, plenty of space and toilet and shower blocks were clean and well maintained. The views around the surrounding areas from the site are amazing and if you get a clear night, the stars are incredible.
Disliked: Grass was a little long but not really a huge issue.
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Great place for friends or families looking for somewhere more private
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Liked: - remote peaceful area with amazing scenery - easy to find - amazing toilets very well maintained and clean with toilet roll and shower - minimal fuss, no interference - extremely quiet excellent nights sleep - loved the minimal service, made us all interact more - great scenery and most beautiful sky I’ve ever seen at night
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It was a lovely campsite- great for star gazing and we got…
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Liked: It was a lovely campsite- great for star gazing and we got firewood and had a lovely fire. There were a group of young people (who were very lovely and friendly) but they were passing music loudly from around 3pm to 11pm which was a little irritating. Aside from that, all good.
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There was a group of 12 of us mixed females and males..…
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Liked: There was a group of 12 of us mixed females and males.. we liked how chilled the site was the owners came round to check we was ok and if we needed anything , they brought us logs and a bucket for the fire and were very helpful if we needed anything . The toilets are kept clean with toilet roll , there is a shower which is cold but as it was a hot weekend we didn’t mind , there is a sink with hand sanitizer and cold running water which was perfect to fill our bottled up with and brush our teeth. The views were breath taking , the site is just a field with toilets but that’s what we wanted as there was 12 of us who were there for a good time having a few drinks we didn’t want a site that was going to be strict . We kept the noise down when it went dark.. The lake is a 20 min drive from site here you can go paddle boarding and cold water swimming ullwater lake is a definite must when the weather is nice Thank you so much for this perfect get away we also needed jump leads , I rang William and he sent somebody 9am Sunday morning to come help start the car . He didn’t charge us or seem like it was an issue thank you for going out your way to do this
Disliked: The grass was abit long and we lost our rounders ball 😂 but really wasn’t an issue
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Great stay, we will be back.
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Liked: We really loved out stay. It was in middle of know where but also not far from the local town. It wasn't far away from our home but we also felt hours away. The scenery was stunning and other campers were respectful.
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Excellent Value
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Liked: Everything was great. Could only have been better if the showers had hot water. Fantastic views and friendly camp manager who delivered wood each night.
Disliked: No hot water which made washing up and showing difficult.
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Very satisfied of our staying here. Nice and quiet. Clean toilets. Very…
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Liked: Very satisfied of our staying here. Nice and quiet. Clean toilets. Very kind and helpful staff. Definitely worth it.
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Non-electric grass touring pitch
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Disliked: We arrived at Helton campsite on a sunny evening. There was a small campervan already stuck in the boggy muddy entrance to the campsite. There was however room for us to also try to enter the field in our small campervan in what looked like a slightly less boggy area. We tried and our front wheels got stuck. The owner said that his son usually ran the site and it was clear he was trying his best to keep people happy in a tricky situation. He offered to tow us in to the site and on to the field, however we were worried about getting stuck there, not being able to get out - the field was large and it was unclear how boggy the rest of the field was. We were able to reverse out off the mud and go back on to the road, as we were tight on time however and needed to also go out that evening, we were unable to stick around to discuss our options (eve refund etc) with the owner. We left and called another site who luckily had space and so did not end up staying at Helton. When we left the original campervan was deflating their tyres slightly to help to get out of the boggy area. We did not stay at this site, however from the road it looked very big (lots of cars and tents and spacious, but serviced by a few portaloos. There may have been more that were less visible.
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Quiet site, well maintained with basic facilities. Toilets and cold water shower,…
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Liked: Quiet site, well maintained with basic facilities. Toilets and cold water shower, cleaned frequently. Short walk into Askham village and short drive to Pooley Bridge. A good base for exploring surrounding areas in the Lakes without crowds.
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Back to basics with lovely scenery
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Liked: The views Big open spaces The option to buy wood for fires ( they provide old wheels as a base) Which is lovely Quiet unknown part of the lake district with beautiful local walks
Disliked: Toilets - in a wood hut Showers- beyond basic so didn’t attempt with my children No on-site personnel Didn’t matter on our visit but if some undesirable campers are onsite could pose a problem This really is just a field
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Features
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
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
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
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Peaceful
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
No hot water
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Farm
Medium (26-50 pitches)
Pop-up campsite
Nearby leisure
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Horse riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Outdoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Helton Campsite
Helton
Askham
Pooley Bridge
Cumbria
England
CA10 2QB
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.58753°N
-2.76028°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Allonby | 29.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 3.8 mi
The Rheged Centre 4.2 mi
Ullswater Steamers 8 mi
Rydal Mount and Gardens 13.2 mi
Castlerigg Stone Circle 13.6 mi
National Trust
Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 7.7 mi
Townend 13.8 mi
Grasmere and Great Langdale 14.7 mi
Windermere and Troutbeck 15 mi
Beatrix Potter Gallery 17.6 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
ASKHAM HALL 1.5 mi
LOWTHER CASTLE 1.5 mi
Pooley Bridge - Loadpot Hill - Howtown - Pooley Bridge 3 mi
Pooley Bridge and Heughscar Hill 3 mi
DALEMAIN 3.7 mi
Local events
- Kendal Calling (Thursday 1 August 2024 – Thursday 1 August 2024)
Penrith, Cumbria 2.1 mi
- Keswick Mountain Festival (Friday 17 May 2024 – Friday 17 May 2024)
Keswick, Cumbria 17.6 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.
Want to know more about camping in The Lake District and Cumbria?
- Does Helton Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Helton Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Helton Campsite? Walking trails for all abilities are plentiful in the Lake District – from Helton your options include lakeside ambling by Ullswater (10 minutes’ drive) or the short stroll to Aira Force waterfall … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Helton Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: Anytime - How much does it cost to stay at Helton Campsite? From £22 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.