Helton Campsite
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- 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 Fri, 18 Apr to
Reviews
Voted 58% of visitors View breakdown
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Owner of the campsite was lovely and pleasant, even gave us some…
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Liked: Owner of the campsite was lovely and pleasant, even gave us some free fire lighter as we forgot our own. Toilets were clean and always stocked with loo roll. The views from the campsite are beautiful and watching the stars on an evening was truly my favour part of our visit. This is an amazing campsite to visit for a short break away with your partner, family or friends. Great location, as you are not miles away from shops etc. There is also a lovely little country pub within walking distance. Will definitely be visiting this site again!
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Great location, lovely views!
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Liked: Great location, easy to find. Brilliant communication from owners before and during visit, they brought us a fire pit and logs no problem!
Clean toilets and water available.
Lovely views and nice to be able to pick your own pitch.
There is also phone signal which is a bonus.
Would definitely recommend and return.
Disliked: Other people who just don’t know how to behave and be respectful. Up drinking and shouting till the early hours of the morning. However this is no fault of the owners at all.
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Awesome, zero hassle, rocked in around 10pm and just pitched up with…
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Liked: Awesome, zero hassle, rocked in around 10pm and just pitched up with roof tent - setup within minutes and looking over the sheep and lambs in the adjacent field - bliss. Woke at 6am, back to sleep for four hours to wake to a new day. WCs super, uber excellent - only issue was... oh no wait, no problems at all, it is awesome, camping like it should be with the benefit of a lovely loo!
Disliked: Nothing - thanks.
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Always like the campsite it’s low key so perfect…
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Liked: Always like the campsite it’s low key so perfect
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Excellent site, facilities were clean, staff friendly, level pitch
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Liked: Lovely views, friendly atmosphere and easy to get to.
Disliked: Not enough toilets
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No frills field to camp with clean basic amenities and stunning views.…
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Liked: No frills field to camp with clean basic amenities and stunning views. Everyone who was pitched seemed happy and friendly. We met the owner and his son, both were friendly and accommodating, making regular checks to ensure everything was fine as it was booked out.
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Only people on Sunday night - peaceful Working toilets with toilet roll Bins Sold Wood…
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Liked: Only people on Sunday night - peaceful
Working toilets with toilet roll
Bins
Sold Wood and rented firepits
Close to Pooley bridge - 10 min drive
Gorgeous views
Dog Friendly
Disliked: Not super flat
Extremely busy on Saturday
People littered which was upsetting but no fault of the campsite as bins were provided
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Good basic site in a lovely location. Even had a phone signal.…
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Liked: Good basic site in a lovely location. Even had a phone signal.
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We really liked the location of the campsite. It is a short…
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Liked: We really liked the location of the campsite. It is a short drive to most places but also has really nice walks around. The walk into pooley bridge from the campsite was lovely.
Great views from the site too!
The facilities were basic but were clean throughout our stay.
The staff were polite and friendly, they come around to check the site regular and top up any wood for fire (this was also very easy to pre book!)
Disliked: One group were a little bit loud after 11pm but there’s always one!
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Liked: Convenient location
Disliked: The facilities were the bare minimum - at the price of a campsite with good facilities. The shower only had cold water. It was extremely noisy, with large groups shouting and playing music through the night. Don't book ahead - it's just an open field with no assigned plots.
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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 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 yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsiteNearby leisure
Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
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
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 | 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 31 July 2025 – Thursday 31 July 2025)
Penrith, Cumbria 2.1 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 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 £23 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.