Student friendly campsites in Thirlmere, Cumbria
9 bookable campsites within 15 miles of Thirlmere
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Newlands Valley Campsite
Keswick, Cumbria, England- Well-maintained Lake District site half a kilometre from Derwentwater
- A five-minute drive from Catbells; 15 minutes from Whinlatter Forest
- Pub with a beer garden a short walk away; adventure centre nearby
Orthwaite Pop-up Campsite
Wigton, Cumbria, England- Pop-up site on a working fell farm in the northern Lake District
- Bassenthwaite Lake 10 minutes’ drive; Keswick 20 minutes
- Views of Over Water; close to cycle routes and Wainwright hikes
Whinfell Hall Farm Campsite
Cockermouth, Cumbria, England- Secluded and peaceful base from which to explore the western lakes
- Hot showers and hairdryers available on site
- Dogs welcome and barbecues allowed
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Mortal Man
Windermere, Cumbria, England- Quiet, off-grid pop-up with stunning fell views in Troutbeck Valley
- Fell walks from the site; Windermere 10 minutes' drive away
- Pitches by a stream; five minutes’ stroll to the local pub
Helton Campsite
Pooley Bridge, Cumbria, England- 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
Orchard Hideaways
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Small family-run site overlooking open Lake District countryside
- Five miles from boating, canoeing, yachting and more at Ullswater
- Disposable barbecue points, grass play area and outdoor seating
Caldbeck Camping
Wigton, Cumbria, England- Quiet site on the outskirts of the Lake District National Park
- Right on the Cumbria Way at the edge of a forest and Caldbeck village
- Carlisle, Penrith and Keswick all within 35 minutes’ drive
Woolpack Farm
Eskdale, Cumbria, England- Scenic Eskdale Valley glampsite in Lake District National Park
- A 25-minute drive from Wast Water and 30 minutes from beaches
- Ensuite lodges with private decks and heating; communal firepits
Wasdale Lakeside Campsite
Nether Wasdale, Cumbria, England- Basic and remote campsite five minutes’ walk from Wastwater in Cumbria
- Wastwater Alpaca Trekking 25 minutes’ drive; Ravenglass 20 minutes
- Pop-up pitches on a Lakeland fell farm; access to Scafell Pike
Rydal Hall Campsite
Ambleside, Cumbria, England- Site in the centre of the Lake District, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- A five-minute drive from Ambleside and Grasmere; easy main road access
- Formal gardens, tea room and woodlands on site to explore
YHA Helvellyn
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Stunningly scenic site 300 metres up England's third highest mountain
- Quiet/secluded but with excellent amenities including bar and lounge
- Hot and cold breakfast buffet plus supper club meals available to buy
Borrowdale Youth Hostel
Keswick, Cumbria, EnglandYHA Patterdale
Patterdale, Cumbria, England- Spacious green site two minutes' drive or 25 mins' walk from Ullswater
- Riverside setting: kayak to Ullswater straight from the site
- Toilets, showers and kitchen; local village two minutes' walk away
YHA Buttermere
Buttermere, Cumbria, England- A site in the wooded grounds of a youth hostel with fell, lake views
- A 15-minute walk to Lake Buttermere and 20 to Crummock Water
- Self-catering kitchen, café-bar, restaurant, living room and library
River House Retreat Campsite
Ambleside, Cumbria, England- Peaceful Lake District campsite on the banks of the Brathay river
- A mile from Ambleside and Windermere; Grasmere 15 minutes' drive
- Simple pitches with river access and gorgeous views
Overwater Woodlands
Wigton, Cumbria, England- Back to basics woodland hideaway with views of Skiddaw
- Direct access to the Reivers Cycling Route and near to the Cumbria Way
- Eat a locally sourced breakfast with your hosts and fellow campers
Top Field
Lamonby, Cumbria, England- Small, peaceful and scenic site with fantastic views over open fields
- A 10-minute drive from Penrith and 30 from Lake Ullswater
- Great base for off-grid, self-sufficient stays close to walking paths
Setterah Park Farm Campsite
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Friendly Lake District fell farm site with far-reaching views
- A quarter of an hour's drive from Ullswater and Pooley Bridge
- Walkers' paradise in the Eden Valley
Hawkshead Youth Hostel
Hawkshead, Cumbria, England
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