Litton Lakes

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Watersports on litton lakes
Lake view
The beautiful lake

  • Well-maintained peaceful lakeside site on a farm in Litton Cheney
  • A 15-minute drive to Jurassic Coast beaches; half an hour to Weymouth
  • Café on site, plus lake for swimming and watersports
Litton Lakes is a family-run Dorset lakeside site with spacious pitches on a working farm in the pretty village of Litton Cheney. The area is something of a walkers’ paradise, with direct access to a network of footpaths and bridleways, and a dog-walking field just next to the site for any four-legged pals that haven’t had enough of a stretch. If you’d rather set out on two wheels you may like to note that National Cycle Route 2 passes the entrance to the site (and it’s suitable for cyclists of all ages and abilities). Back at base after any such outings, guests can get some more activity in by launching their paddleboards or kayaks on the lake, taking a dip in the fresh water or simply settling down to admire the far-reaching countryside views (firepits can be hired and logs are available to buy if you need a bit of warmth to help you dry off after a dip). And if what you really need is some sustenance? The site’s own Purple Turtle Café (open every day but Tuesday and Wednesday for most of the year, and every day during the summer holidays) should be your first port of call, for splendid cakes accompanied by cups of tea and freshly brewed coffee by the lake. You’re also welcome to light barbecues for bigger meals, or you might like to take a stroll down to the local pub, five minutes’ walk away. This is a peaceful and family-friendly site that’s particularly attractive for those with an interest in photography as there’s some gorgeous scenery to snap nearby. It’s also in an area of very low light pollution, so stargazing should be on the schedule too if possible.

Site type

Tent pitches 30
Touring caravan pitches 30
Motorhome pitches 30
Rent a tent 2
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The café is open from Thursday to Monday in low season. It is open every day during the school summer holidays.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed 1 Apr to

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9
Child friendliness
9
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9
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5

95% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite boasts a beautiful rural location with a lovely lake perfect for paddleboarding and swimming. Reviewers praise the friendly and helpful staff, clean facilities, and spacious pitches. The on-site cafe and nearby village pub are popular highlights. While most found the experience positive, some noted occasional issues with shower water pressure and cafe opening hours. A few guests also mentioned the site could be busy during peak times.

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Space , large pitch, great host,…

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Liked Space , large pitch, great host, peaceful,, views, pub nearby, location, lake

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Nice clean family site with good…

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Jake G. 1 review

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Liked Nice clean family site with good views and friendly staff. Toilets and showers are kept clean at all times. Thank you for a great stay

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Wonderful place, freindly and helpful staff. We…

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Liked Wonderful place, freindly and helpful staff.
We had a great stay, great facilities.

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Wonderful beauty spot in Dorset

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Liked We had a fantastic camping trip to Litton Lakes. Lovely staff - we were greeted when we arrived and everyone was so kind. Fantastic spot to relax and swim. Clean facilities and so much space for the children to run around. We walked to the pub down the road and had a delicious pizza.

Disliked Nothing to dislike at all. I would just say it would be great if the cafe opened a little earlier than 10am so I could get my coffee fix but just a suggestion not a complaint.

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Overall it was a pleasant stay. I would go back again

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Liked The space between pitches was great and stopped it from feeling overcrowded. The lake is beautiful and clean for a swim. We were offered a shaded pitch when we arrived as we camped with dogs. The views from the campsite are stunning. The new shower block is lovely and clean, could do with slightly better locks on the doors and shower heads but overall it was great to stay somewhere with enough cubicles to suit the size of the site, which is a rarity!

Disliked There needs to be an actual gate into the dog field, we had a few issues with our dogs escaping back into the green by the lake and issues with other people's dogs doing the same.
The food prices are the cafe are far too expensive for sandwiches (£7 fora bacon sandwich as an example)
The on site shop was advertised as an "everything you need" shop, in reality it's a gift shop with a few toiletries, we were expecting to be able to buy things like eggs, marshmallows, small food bits, etc and feel like this was oversold on the website.

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Lake was amazing. Cafe was handy.…

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Dee M. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Lake was amazing. Cafe was handy. Perfect setting.

Disliked Showers were lovely and hot but when all showers were in use the water trickled out and you couldn't wash off soap

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Lovely campsite with good facilities. Loved…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely campsite with good facilities. Loved the chilled family friendly vibe and the lake was gorgeous. We hired a paddle board and the whole process was so simple.

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Overall it was amazing and we had a great time

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Non-electric grass pitch

Liked The space we could have for our family for the tent space and camping grounds

Disliked Toilets could be cleaner and showers have better pressure as it’s difficult to wash your hair

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Lovely place to stay!

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Liked Toilet, lake updated, and staff friendly

Disliked Na

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Liked The staff were excellent. Clean campsite, lovely new park. Access to the lake is better. Lots of space. Didn’t feel cramped although was very busy

Disliked Not a dislike but small bits of feedback

Things to invest in:

Small onsite shop for essentials such as milk, bread, Ice

Mirrors for the bathrooms
Benches for each shower

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Features

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 Sauna TV room Take away Tennis Watersports Wild swimming

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 Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. 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

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

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

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Litton Lakes

Litton Lane

Litton Cheney

Dorset

England

DT2 9DH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.70733°N
2.64691°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.4 mi Coach Station
9.2 mi South Station
10.8 mi Marks and Spencer
Rail
6.1 mi Maiden Newton Rail Station
8.9 mi Upwey Rail Station
9 mi Dorchester West Rail Station
Ferry
11.1 mi Weymouth Ferry Terminal
28.7 mi Poole Ferry Terminal
29 mi Poole Quay 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

Need a tipple to top off your evening by the lake? Take a 10-minute walk along to the village’s very own vineyard, Bride Valley Vineyard, for tours, tastings and a bottle or two to sip while the sun goes down. (If you’re more of a beer drinker, you’ll need to take the 15-minute drive to Palmers Brewery, which also runs excellent tours.) Time for the beach? Take your pick from the scenic offerings of West Bay and Burton Bradstock (both 15 minutes’ drive) and the 18-mile shingle stretch at Chesil Beach (half an hour), or head off to Weymouth (half an hour) to see the Sandworld sand sculptures and ogle the underwater beasts at the Sea Life Centre. Away from the coast, top days out might take you to Abbotsbury Swannery and gardens (20 minutes) or to explore the Teddy Bear Museum, Dinosaur Museum and Maiden Castle Iron Age fort in Dorchester (half an hour).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Hive 3.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
West Bay (West) 5.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Eypemouth 6.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seatown 7.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Weymouth Lodmoor 10.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Abbotsbury Swannery 3.9 mi

Mapperton House & Gardens 6.5 mi

Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 10.4 mi

Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 10.4 mi

Hardy's Birthplace 11.4 mi

National Trust

Max Gate 9.8 mi

Hardy's Cottage 11.3 mi

Montacute House 17.1 mi

Clouds Hill 17.3 mi

Tintinhull Garden 18.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

South from Little Bredy 2.9 mi

Eggardon Hill and Powerstock 3 mi

BRIDEHEAD 3.4 mi

ABBOTSBURY GARDENS 3.4 mi

Abbotsbury - West Bexington - Chesil Beach - Abbotsbury 3.9 mi

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, 5 September 2026 – Saturday, 5 September 2026)

    Dorchester, Dorset 9.7 mi

  • Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday, 31 July 2026 – Friday, 31 July 2026)

    Sidmouth, Devon 25.8 mi

  • Beautiful Days (Friday, 21 August 2026 – Friday, 21 August 2026)

    Ottery St Mary, Devon 29.1 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Litton Lakes have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Litton Lakes dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Litton Lakes? Need a tipple to top off your evening by the lake? Take a 10-minute walk along to the village’s very own vineyard, Bride Valley Vineyard, for tours, tastings and a bottle or … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Litton Lakes?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Litton Lakes? From £25 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.