Heartwood Campsite
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- Friendly site on a working hill farm in the Howgill Fells
- A five-minute drive to Tebay; 20 minutes to Kendal or Sedbergh
- On the banks of the River Lune, with easy access from the M6
Site type
30
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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.- Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- 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.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
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Reviews
Voted 58% of visitors View breakdown
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The only section you don't have is travelling with Father or mother…
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: The only section you don't have is travelling with Father or mother and child so I picked Family and young children. This was mine and Astons first ever camping night and it's hard to say anything negative 🙏 The service was outstanding if not a bit too trustworthy! David was above and beyond any service I've had in expensive hotels and even though an Arsenal fan he knew about football, which I didn't expect from a farmer who works silly hours a day 🤣 The Site was perfect for us, cosy and relaxing with views that made us feel in the heart of the Lune, the River was amazing and we fully sat in it for a good 20 mins, as cold as it was I know the health benefits and Aston joined in, and the food from the local farm was the best chicken I've ever cooked so all in all I'll give it a 9.9/10. Minus .1 for the 3 times I had to reverse down the road for 2 cars the tractors 😛 All part of the fun but nothing is perfect so 9.9 it is. We will be back 99.9%...because nothing in life is guaranteed 💜💙 UTV.
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Great back to basic campsite, friendly and accommodating owner.
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Liked: Friendly and accommodating owner. Back to basic campsite.
Disliked: Proximity to motorway. Lack of facilities.
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The simplicity of the site and much more quiet than the nearby…
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Liked: The simplicity of the site and much more quiet than the nearby Lake District. The river was lovely.
Disliked: The grass a little bit too long for children to play. A little expensive at £25 per night with minimal facilities.
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Overall the kids has great time with nature
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Liked: It’s amazing view, the river is stunning and the location is quite. On our first day we were lucky to have meet a pony name Lucky, ended was lucky day for the girls! Big thank you to Lucky’s owner who stop and let the girl’s pet Lucky. Apart from a breathtaking view, on our second day we saw a steam train🚂 passing by and the girls were so excited.
Disliked: The downside of it is that no shower facilities but we are aware of this and we brought our own camping shower.
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Very picturesque and lovely location with stream / river nearby. Very chilled…
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Liked: Very picturesque and lovely location with stream / river nearby. Very chilled place and no rush on the morning you are leaving to be out and away, which is nice.
Disliked: There is a main Trainline nearby, which for some might be a distraction. Didn’t bother us though but we are heavy sleepers. Ear plugs do the job at taking away noise anyway.
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All over is good expect toilets and no shower facilities
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Liked: The area was good nice peaceful and quiet. There was a river passing by next to our pitch which was handy for wash up shower and just to sit and relax next to it. There wasn’t any restrictions as long as you behave sensible which was the key point because you have born fire or bbq all night no problem but other camp sites they have restrictions. All over was good the only draw back this site have is toilets and showers. They have portaloo toilets but not clean and no showers so if they add or maintain that then this site is perfect.
Disliked: They haven’t got good toilets only portaloo ones but they don’t clean them and no showers at all these 2 draw back could put someone off to choose this site but they might not come back again
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We can’t wait to come back!
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Liked: The river and landscapes are perfect and Kendal is only 20 minutes away for anything you may need. The farmer is helpful and welcoming. Fresh eggs and chicken available upon request. Logs for campfires also available. Please don’t come here expecting luxury. It is a field with beautiful views. There is portaloos to use. River is on the site and excellent for swimming. Just a calming beautiful space to really experience the great outdoors. We can’t wait to return.
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lovely location and friendly owner,
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Liked: Lovely site with freedom to pitch with multiple units - lovely location by the river a good location to fishing lake with day passes easy to book online, logs readily available and chance to buils own campfire with use of the rocks from the river.
Disliked: none
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Very friendly staff and excellent site just a bit loud (motorway/train
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Liked: The area beautiful next to the river
Disliked: Loud train rail and motorway
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Very good, relaxed site with great value for money.
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Liked: Good open field with more than enough space between pitches for people to set up as they wish. Breathtaking views 360 degrees around the valley with several peaks in the near area for walks. The chap who ran the site checked on new arrivals a few times a day and went around each morning with firewood and taking orders for fresh chicken that evening. Swimmable river running past the camp which people have a dip in.
Disliked: Toilets would be the only thing to mention but they are kept as clean as possible so no real negatives at all
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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
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
Local produce
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
Peaceful
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
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
Shop nearby
Type
Farm
Pop-up campsite
Small (11-25 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Outdoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Tennis nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Heartwood Campsite
High Carlingill
Tebay
Cumbria
England
CA10 3XX
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
54.4016°N
-2.59963°W
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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| Morecambe North | 24.8 mi | Estuary | Good | N/A | Good | Good |
| Morecambe South | 25.3 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Sizergh Castle and Garden 10.7 mi
Levens Hall & Gardens 12.2 mi
The World of Beatrix Potter 13.2 mi
Windermere Lake Cruises, Bowness 13.3 mi
Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House 13.5 mi
National Trust
Sizergh Castle and Garden 10.7 mi
Windermere and Troutbeck 12.7 mi
Townend 12.7 mi
Hill Top 15.3 mi
Beatrix Potter Gallery 16.2 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
The Howgills Traverse - Sedbergh 4.2 mi
Orton and Old Tebay 4.6 mi
Orton and the Stone Circle 4.6 mi
Great Asby Scar Circular 4.7 mi
Sedbergh and Winder Fell 6.1 mi
Local events
- Kendal Calling (Thursday 1 August 2024 – Thursday 1 August 2024)
Penrith, Cumbria 14.8 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.
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
Want to know more about camping in The Lake District and Cumbria?
- Does Heartwood Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Heartwood Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Heartwood Campsite? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Shap open-air pool: 15 minutes' drive - Kendal: 20 minutes - Sedbergh (England’s ‘Book Town’): 20 minutes - Abbott Lodge Jersey Ice Cream: 25 minutes - … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Heartwood Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 4:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m.