Ullswater View Campsite
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- Wild camping with spectacular views of Ullswater in the Lake District
- Pooley Bridge five minutes’ drive, and Lowther Castle 20 minutes
- Spring water and portable toilets on site; pub 10 minutes’ walk
Site type
50
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 23 May to
Reviews
Overall rating from 298 Pitchup.com customers 
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94% would recommend this site to a friend
94% would stay here again
Large campsite, able to pitch anywhere. Lovely view. Host was very friendly.…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Large campsite, able to pitch anywhere. Lovely view. Host was very friendly. Portaloos were maintained.
Disliked No drinking water.
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Amazing views close to Penrith and Keswick…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Amazing views close to Penrith and Keswick
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Lovely little campsite in great distance of the lake and a pub.
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked View was lovely
Owners were very friendly
Dog friendly
Disliked Not a dislike but the field is a hill so was difficult to be able to get the roof tent on level ground.
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Amazing views, amazing host, we will be back!!
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked The views were amazing, toilets were cleaned daily. Sophie the host was around quite a lot checking on guests, she even came around after 10pm during a storm to check people were okay. Couldn’t have asked for more for the money we paid. So close to the lake and the beautiful Pooley Bridge. Fab stay and we will definitely be back again!
Disliked Absolutely zero complains about the campsite or the management, everything was perfect.
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From the manager: Thanks for staying with us
Sophie the owner made my Experience lovely her and her children was…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Sophie the owner made my Experience lovely her and her children was lovely and really helpful I would defiantly recommend!
Disliked The only fault I’d say is that the grass could of been shorter
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From the manager: Thanks for staying with us
Stunning views, easy to find and good hosting.
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked The views were outstanding
Disliked The noise from one group until 2am, but this should not put anyone off.
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From the manager: Thanks for staying with us I apologise about the noise from those people we did have a word with them the next morning
Excellent site
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Amazing view, great location. You can pitch your tent wherever you want, the meadow is huge, there's a lot of space. We liked everything there.
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From the manager: Thanks for staying with us
View was amazing.…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked View was amazing.
Disliked Possibly the worst camping site experience ever!!!
I would never come back and would never suggest to anyone who likes peace and quiet.
There is rules that no one is following up.
All night people are listening to music, singing, laughing and do not respect anyone else.
Gates are open all night, people are driving in and out all the time and all night long!!!!
Some people even was drifting with cars until 4:00am in the morning.
No respect for others at all.
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From the manager: Cars drifting to 4 :00 am 🤣🤣🤣 I guess wen you were young unlike most people you weren’t taught not to tell porkys.
Let’s review you as guest. my review will be more facts an less fiction unlike yours
Ignorance 10 out of 10
Rudeness 10 out of 10
Tidiness 1 out of 10
Awful Attitude 12 out of 10
Intelligence -10 out of 10
Could be one of the worst guests ever an we have had some horrors
The View is just amazing
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked THE VIEW! Oh goodness the view is amazing!
Disliked I missed a toilet block but it was so worth it for the view
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From the manager: Thanks for stopping with us
Great back to basics camping.
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Great site. Easy walk to pooley bridge for pubs and food, bus stops just at the end of the road and there was a pub there too. It’s a basic site with portaloos and spring water and is a sloped hill but is perfectly suitable for a few days camping.
The view is amazing and Sophie the owner is really helpful and informative.
Disliked The weather!
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From the manager: Thanks for staying with us
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 yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Spectacular scenery 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 nearbyType
Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsiteLocation
Ullswater View Campsite
Watermillock
Pooley Bridge
Cumbria
England
CA11 0LP
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.60349°N
-2.86097°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 | 25.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Seascale | 29 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 2.6 mi
The Rheged Centre 4.4 mi
Ullswater Steamers 5.3 mi
Castlerigg Stone Circle 9.5 mi
Rydal Mount and Gardens 11.8 mi
National Trust
Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 10.9 mi
Grasmere and Great Langdale 13.1 mi
Townend 13.5 mi
Windermere and Troutbeck 15 mi
Beatrix Potter Gallery 16.7 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Pooley Bridge and Heughscar Hill 1.7 mi
Pooley Bridge - Loadpot Hill - Howtown - Pooley Bridge 1.7 mi
Howtown - Patterdale - Glenridding 2.2 mi
Howtown - Hallin Fell - Sandwick via Steamer 2.2 mi
Howtown - Rampsgill Head - Angletarn Pikes - Howtown 2.4 mi
Local events
- Kendal Calling (Thursday 31 July 2025 – Thursday 31 July 2025)
Penrith, Cumbria 5.8 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 Ullswater View Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Ullswater View Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Ullswater View Campsite? Drive down to Pooley Bridge (five minutes by car) at the head of Ullswater for yomps along the Ullswater Way encircling the lake. Father south, stop off at the National Trust car … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Ullswater View Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: Anytime - How much does it cost to stay at Ullswater View Campsite? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.