Litton Lakes

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Visitor image - Aerial view of the site
Visitor image - aerial view of the site
Watersports on litton lakes
Lake view
The beautiful lake
Dogs allowed
Good morning!
Loved the fire pit.
Bell tent at night
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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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Accommodation

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0 children
0 dogs
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Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 853 Pitchup.com customers

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Lake and/or mountainPeaceful

95% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-maintained campsite is set in a beautiful rural location with a stunning lake, ideal for swimming and paddleboarding. Visitors praise the friendly and helpful staff, spacious pitches, and clean facilities, including new toilet and shower blocks. The on-site cafe and nearby pub are also popular. While most reviews are positive, some mention inconsistent water pressure in showers and the need for more facilities during peak times. The site is highly recommended for a relaxing family break.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 18/08/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

peaceful retreat with fun for all ages

Overall

8 out of 10
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Child friendliness
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Hannah L. 1 review

Bell tent (basic)

Liked We had a wonderful stay at Litton Lakes.

We hired the bell tent, and unfortunately couldn’t have our fire pit due to the government ban but they were very accommodating and gave us some cafe credits instead.

It was so peaceful, everyone was really friendly. The camp was clean. the lake was beautiful, we hired a kayak which was super easy.

My older two loved exploring and my
youngest enjoyed the park so there really is something for everyone!

Disliked Extended hours on the cafe would be lovely, open slightly earlier for coffees in the morning.

Maybe a food truck could come of an evening too for hot food? but this may have been more of a struggle
on our stay due to not being able to bbq (no ones fault)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place to stay, especially if you want to paddle/swim!

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10 out of 10
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 Hannah B. 5 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Second visit to Litton Lakes, although the first was a few years ago! Delighted to see that the campsite was so popular and that it has been improved since our last visit (was nothing wrong before but they’ve clearly reinvested in the site) - new toilet & shower block, lake has concrete edging and new jetties etc.
Love it here and we will no doubt return again before too long. Lake was hugely popular in the sunshine, paddle boards got plenty of use.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutely beautiful campsite, the staff are…

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7 out of 10
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Hana A. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Absolutely beautiful campsite, the staff are extremely helpful and friendly. The lake is gorgeous and my children had so much fun in it at all hours! The toilets and showers are always being cleaned and this is noticeable. The pub which isn’t too far of a walk away and was recommended by the staff.

Disliked The showers are very very cold and they do spray everywhere too, making it hard to wash children after swimming in the lake.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campsite, be aware it can be busy and noisy!

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9 out of 10
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Louise B. 10 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Such a lovely lake! We all really enjoyed being able to come and go plus the views were lovely. The cafe was great, shame it wasn't open for longer! Facilities fab and well maintained. Staff were lovely, I think the site manager was called Sarah, she was really friendly and helpful. Very on it stopping people from using a BBQ.

Disliked Lots of large groups were staying, they had very noisy parties both nights! Kids were left to scream around the site and ride up and down on bikes till late. Loud conversations all night. Not somewhere to stay if you'd like a peaceful camp as the pitches are close together. Completely understand that's how it is sometimes, just worth being aware.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful site

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10 out of 10
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 Nina G. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked We only booked for one night as our first tentative family camping trip, it was absolutely perfect..great facilities, tidy, beautiful lake and didn't feel crowded even though it was peak season. Our only regret was only booking one night.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great pitch, lake access so good lovely place to be.

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Jennifer T. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Pitch, shower and toilets clean. Lake amazing , delightful cafe.

Disliked Limited food options- no food van for evening meal/ pub locally not serving after 2.30 on a Sunday.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really loved it, highly recommend.

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked The lake, the clean facilities, the size (didn’t feel too busy), easy check-in, friendliness of staff.

Disliked The lack of available food options at the park and surrounding areas. Would have been 10 stars for more option.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A fantastic, family friendly place to stay.

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10 out of 10
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Sophie M. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked The facilities have been hugely improved including the number of toilets and showers. Access to the lake has also improved - it is a wonderful facility.
Although we visited during a busy August weekend, the restricted numbers and introduction of wrist bands meant it didn't feel too crowded or busy. We had an excellent stay and can't wait to go again!

Recommend to friends Visit again

VERY overcrowded. VERY expensive for what you get.

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4 out of 10
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Anonymous

Bell tent (basic)

Liked The general area but don't go here if you like waking up to see open spaces and savour peace and quiet.
The children loved the water but hated the crowds.

Disliked Too many tents, too close together, not enough individual space, pitches next to dusty road, lack of shade. The cafe very small, noisy with piped music, limited menu, lack of fresh fruit and salad. This is not a rural retreat.
Lake is small

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great break away break - enjoyed the fantastic lake and sauna!

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 Adam M. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Great facilities, amazing lake and friendly staff!

Disliked Cafe doesn’t open until 10. This is disappointing :(

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 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

  • 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.