Lea Field

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  • Simple and spacious rural site just outside the village of Shap
  • Windermere and Lowther Castle & Gardens within a half-hour drive
  • Dog-friendly site with easy access from the A6 or M6
Stopping over for a night on a long M6 journey or searching for a Cumbria base from which you can explore the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District National Parks? Either way, Lea Field Shap is in an excellent location just outside the village of Shap. This small rural site is in an easy-to-reach spot just off the A6 and a couple of minutes’ drive from Junction 39 of the M6, putting it in a most convenient spot for either a single night or a longer break. The village has a small supermarket, a café and a couple of pubs to help you sort easy meals and drinks. The pitch area here is nicely spacious, but guest numbers are kept purposefully low to make sure there’s plenty of room for everyone to enjoy the fresh air and rural views. You’ll have access to electric hookups, fresh water and a waste disposal point, and you’re welcome to set up a gazebo or awning for a bit of extra shelter. There’s a nicely laidback atmosphere on site, with kids and dogs welcome and campfires and barbecues permitted as long as you’re careful with them. Do note, though, that there are no toilets or showers on site so you’ll need to be self-sufficient on the bathroom front.

Site type

Tent pitches 3
Touring caravan pitches 3
Motorhome pitches 2
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.3

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100% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a lovely, quiet rural campsite with excellent views, conveniently located close to the M6 and local amenities. Visitors praise the friendly and accommodating owners, the provision of electric and water at each pitch, and the affordable pricing. The site offers a simple, well-kept environment with a play area and football goals, ideal for families. Some guests noted the absence of on-site toilets and occasional noise from trains and traffic, though this did not detract from their overall positive experience.

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Perfect location.

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Michelle H. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely small site just off the M6, friendly owners who go out their way to help. Perfect location for exploring the lake district, couldn't fault it.

Disliked Nothing

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Great place to stay, would definitely return

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Natalie D. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Super friendly host and very helpful
Campsite is exactly as described

Disliked Can be a little noisy due to train and traffic (this didn’t bother us)

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Lovely quiet site! Easy access &…

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely quiet site! Easy access & very friendly service.

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Nice quite large field for young…

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Dylan B. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Nice quite large field for young children to run around with a football net for anyone to use.

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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback
We would love to see you again at some point 👍

Great place

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Michael F. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Great location for m6, loverly views to wake up too in morning, clean and well kept site, very friendly owners, very relaxed atmosphere, definitely recommend this site, we be back in a few weeks on way to scotland, many thanks

Disliked Absolutely nothing to dislike

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your fantastic review, Michael! We’re delighted you enjoyed your stay and appreciated our location, the views, and the relaxed atmosphere. It was a pleasure meeting you both, and we’re really grateful for your kind words about the site and our hospitality. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next trip to Scotland in a few weeks. Safe travels, and thanks again for choosing Lea Field campsite

Worth a visit.

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Simplicity of site.
Electric and water next to each pitch.
Friendly accommodating staff.
Nice and quiet.
Very affordable.
Close to amenities.
Little play area for children.

Disliked For what we came for, it was perfect. If you are wanting a huge site with onsite shops and amenities etc, this is not for you. We had everything we needed for a 2 night stay. Although amenities aren’t on site, they are very local.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re really pleased you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the simple, peaceful atmosphere of Lea Field. It’s great to hear that having electric and water at each pitch, along with our friendly service, made your visit comfortable. We hope to welcome you and your family back again soon. Safe travels and thank you for choosing Lea Field Campsite!

Lovely rural campsite, but close enough…

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David b. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely rural campsite, but close enough to village for shop/pub. Great views. Owners were very friendly. Football goals and ball available to use, owners children offered cricket and other things for our daughter to play with. Would definitely recommend.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your wonderful review, David. It was a pleasure welcoming you and your family to Lea Field Campsite. We’re delighted you enjoyed the countryside setting, the views, and our location close to the village. It’s lovely to hear your daughter enjoyed playing with our children and making use of the football goals and games. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back again soon for another relaxing stay. Safe travels!

Spot on place nice people ,…

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KB 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Spot on place nice people , good location , nice and tidy

Disliked No toilet on site

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From the manager: Thank You For Your Feedback It means a lot We Hope to see you again Happy Camping

Darren & Sharelle

A great site for stop off close to M6 but definitely could stay more

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Warm welcome, great electric hook up & water as expected, lovely site ( we were the only ones there). Great view in one direction of high street & lake district

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From the manager: It was a pleasure hosting this lovely couple on our caravan site. They were friendly, respectful, and looked after their pitch beautifully throughout their stay.
We would be delighted to welcome them back anytime and can highly recommend them to other hosts. Safe travels, and we hope to see you again soon!

Features

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 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

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Lea Field

Main Street

Shap

Cumbria

England

CA103PZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.51555°N
2.67009°W

Nearest transport

Coach
10.7 mi Rail Station
13.2 mi Bus Station
13.2 mi Bus Station
Rail
8.6 mi Appleby Rail Station
10.7 mi Penrith North Lakes Rail Station
11.4 mi Staveley Rail Station
Ferry
8.7 mi Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing
9.1 mi Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
11.2 mi Glenridding Ullswater Ferry Landing

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

This is a particularly sweet spot for walkers, wildlife watchers, cyclists and those in search of other outdoor adventures, with the Lake District National Park just to the west and the Yorkshire Dales to the east. There are walking and hiking trails directly from the site, and the site owners can point you towards lovely spots for wild swimming, watersports or fishing. Heading into the Lakes, you may like to follow the trail to Aira Force waterfall and Castlerigg Stone Circle (both 35 minutes’ drive), go birdwatching at Hawes Water (20 minutes) or take boat trips on Windermere (half an hour). Turning towards the Dales, places like Rutter Force (25 minutes) and Smardale Gill Viaduct (half an hour) might be on the menu. For a bit of local history, pay a visit to Lowther Castle & Gardens (15 minutes), with its fabulous ruins, landscaped gardens and large adventure playground, or medieval Brougham Castle (20 minutes), where the River Eamont meets the River Lowther. Closer to home, the ruins of Shap Abbey (five minutes) are worth visiting, and you can follow up at the village’s pool (England’s highest outdoor pool, fact fans…).

Must see

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 9.9 mi

The Rheged Centre 10.2 mi

Ullswater Steamers 11.2 mi

Rydal Mount and Gardens 13.4 mi

Brockhole - Lake District Visitor Centre 13.5 mi

National Trust

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 9.6 mi

Townend 12.3 mi

Windermere and Troutbeck 13.1 mi

Grasmere and Great Langdale 15.1 mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery 16.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Shap, the Abbey and Rosgill 0.9 mi

Shap, the Abbey and Keld Chapel 0.9 mi

Shap and Haweswater 0.9 mi

Wet Sleddale 1.5 mi

THE IMAGE GARDEN 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Lea Field have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Lea Field dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Lea Field? This is a particularly sweet spot for walkers, wildlife watchers, cyclists and those in search of other outdoor adventures, with the Lake District National Park just to the west and the Yorkshire … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Lea Field?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  8 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  4 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Lea Field? From £25 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.