Litton Lakes

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Lake view
The beautiful lake
Dogs allowed
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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
  • 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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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs
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Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 656 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Lake and/or mountainPeaceful

95% would recommend this site to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-maintained campsite boasts a beautiful lakeside setting and is consistently praised for its friendly and helpful staff. Guests highlight spacious pitches, clean facilities, and the lake for swimming and paddleboarding. A nearby pub and on-site cafe add to the appeal. While most reviews are overwhelmingly positive, some mention minor issues with shower water pressure and cafe opening hours. The site is highly recommended for a relaxed, family-friendly getaway.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 09/06/2026

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Lovely location quiet with countryside all…

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Clare H. 7 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely location quiet with countryside all around. Great walking with the dog and enjoyed a daily swim in the lake.

Disliked Would be perfect with hook up but not a real issue in the van

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So glad we found this campsite,…

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 Martin K. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked So glad we found this campsite, what a gem! We will definitely be staying again soon. Very friendly staff, brilliant dog walks, lots of space, a great pub 5 min walk away, very quiet. Very accessible motorhome service point. Absolutely perfect for us, thank you 👍

Recommend to friends Visit again

Access to lake, clean toilets and…

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6 out of 10
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Natalie S. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Access to lake, clean toilets and nice cafe.
Staff friendly on check in
Lots of space between pitches
Quiet site
Kids enjoyed it
Fire pits

Disliked Showers cold even after dawn (10am). Info on showers needs to be updated. It says do not use after dusk or before dawn as solar powered and so unlikely to be warm. Sunrise was at 5am. Even the showers by the cafe were cold. Need to consider a secondary way to warm the water on cloudy days with sunny spells espcially with lake swimming and paddleboarding. No mirrors by the sinks in the eco block.

Staff in the cafe weren't very accommodating. My friend asked for a slice of toast at breakfast and was told they couldn't do this as they needed the bread for sandwiches during the day.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would stay again

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8 out of 10
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Value for money
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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 Jessica C. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Lake is stunning and kids enjoyed having the day there yesterday, paddleboarding and swimming. Area is well maintained and quiet.

Disliked Cafe open only until 3/4pm meaning there are no ammentities to purchase food from.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Can’t comment on the wifi as we didn’t use it.

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 Louise A. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Loved everything about the campsite. Wonderful cafe, beautiful lake and peaceful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Highly recommend

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Emma D. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Really lovely campsite!. Great new toilet and shower block. Friendly helpful manager onsite. Love that they trust you to be responsible with a fire pit. Large ones provided and dotted around the site. A comfortable cafe with views across the lake that is well stocked with delicious cakes and great coffee!
A beautiful lake to walk around and 2 large fields to let the dog off the lead. To top it off a lovely pub only 5 minute walk away.

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Very clean, quiet and family friendly.…

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 Joanna N. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Very clean, quiet and family friendly.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would happily return

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10 out of 10
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Andy B. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Well maintained site with lake for swimming and paddle boarding. Friendly staff. Was very peaceful when we stayed.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Locality, lake access, ability to pitch…

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Katrina H. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Locality, lake access, ability to pitch close to our family also onsite

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful location, very friendly staff, was…

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9 out of 10
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 Shirene C. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Beautiful location, very friendly staff, was an amazing experience

Disliked The smell from the farmlands

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 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 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

  • Tankfest (Friday, 26 June 2026 – Friday, 26 June 2026)

    Wareham, Dorset 17.7 mi

  • Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, 30 July 2026 – Thursday, 30 July 2026)

    Wareham, Dorset 19.8 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.