Lyndon Top

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  • Peaceful, well-kept 112-acre site on the south shore of Rutland Water
  • A 10-minute drive from Oakham and Uppingham; golf club next door
  • Direct access to the walking/bike path around the lake's edge
You may have visited Rutland Water before, but have you ever spent the night right there on its banks? Well, here’s your chance to do just that, because Lyndon Top is spread out over a peaceful 112 acres on the southern shore, with stunning views over the water. And while those views are wonderful, there’s a fair amount more to see around the lake’s shores – so it’s handy that you can set straight out from the site for walks or bike rides on the path that runs all the way around the edge (22 miles in total). On top of that, there’s plenty of choice for other outdoorsy activities, including fly fishing, birdwatching, golf, canoeing and windsurfing (along with boat cruises and lakeside dining if you’re after minimal activity). Think a barbecue at your pitch might be more your kind of thing? Top plan. Barbecues are allowed at Lyndon Top, and you can pick up whatever supplies you need in Oakham or Uppingham (both 10 minutes’ drive), or while out in Stamford (15 minutes). Back at base, it’s a peaceful setup that welcomes families, couples and solo campers (and dogs, if you’d like to bring them) to spacious pitches in a tree-lined field. Handy facilities include picnic tables and a chemical disposal point, along with a very smart and well-equipped modern amenities block that houses stylish toilets and showers, a washing-up area, a family bathroom and accessible facilities, Lyndon Top is not the place for a party of any sort, so the site doesn’t accept bookings from single-sex groups or other non-family groups.

Campground type

Caravan sites 634
RV & Motorhome sites 634
Tent sites 634
Open now
Opens 27 June
Please note

Vehicles

  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 2 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Safety

  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Dogs

  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

General

  • This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 8 kWh of electricity is included per day. Additional usage is metered on site at £0.40 per kWh and must be paid onsite via debit/credit card via the QR code/website link provided.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 27 June to

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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 226 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

99% would recommend this campground to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

Vast, tidy site with heaps of room on pitches, unreal Rutland Water views. Shiny new loos and showers are a major win. Staff are a friendly bunch. Easy access to bike and walking trails. Just a few wee niggles like needing more hooks in the showers. Peaceful, top stay – people wanna come back.

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Very friendly greeting upon arrival. Stunning…

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Sharon W. 3 reviews

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Liked Very friendly greeting upon arrival. Stunning views. Excellent facilities.

Disliked Field was on quite a slope and our levelling ramps weren’t enough to level the motorhome.

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Excellent service on arrival. Beautiful view…

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Aaron D. 1 review

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Liked Excellent service on arrival. Beautiful view of Rutland Resevoir.
The Wash House building has been finished to a fantastic standard for the toilets and showers. Would definitely stay again

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Brilliant site, will be back

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Kayleigh J. 2 reviews

Unpowered grass site

Liked Showers stayed on without needing to keep pressing it

Open field to choose where to park

Quality of the facilities

Disliked No soap dispensers in showers (for when you forget to take some and don't want to walk back across the field)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site and surroundings

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 Russ B. 11 reviews

Powered grass site

Liked Great reception by staff on arrival , great comms , pitches good , facilities immaculate all very accommodating we will definitely visit again

Disliked Nothing

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Just amazing - well recommended.

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Mark G. 1 review

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Liked Lovely site - really amazing views and very quiet. The washroom block was the nicest we have ever seen - very clean and modern.

Disliked Would be nice to have an onsite shop or cafe but we understand that this is coming soon so we will back to see the changes!

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What a gem of a site!

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Amanda B. 4 reviews

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Liked Huge site with plenty of room to feel like you are wild camping but also top class facilities - shower block clean warm and cosy.

Disliked Nothing

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Excellent experience all round. Met with…

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Sam Sacky 10 reviews

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Liked Excellent experience all round. Met with a really welcoming check in. The facilities are top class. Definitely returning. Thankyou.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely relaxed stay with well kept wash rooms.

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Keith M. 1 review

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Liked Loved the views, the wash rooms were fantastic and loved not having to be off until 6pm on the non hook up pitches.

Disliked Nothing to dislike.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely clean spacious site with excellent facilities and views

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Rbm S. 1 review

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Liked Space, views, shower / toilet facilities, location

Disliked Lack of bins especially dog waste bins

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Friendly staff, Toilets are excellent, plenty…

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Mark B. 6 reviews

Unpowered grass site

Liked Friendly staff, Toilets are excellent, plenty of space on this well kept site
Good view of the lake and good access to walks around Lake

Disliked Nothing I can think of

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs 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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table 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 Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Very large (over 200 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Lyndon Top

Manton Road

Rutland Water

Rutland

England

LE15 8RN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.63746°N
0.67569°W

Route directions

From the C8326, look out for a lane signed Nature Reserve & Lyndon Top (black sign). The site is then immediately on the right-hand side.

Nearest transport

Coach
13.2 km Bus Station
16 km Church View
16.6 km Elizabeth Street
Rail
5.5 km Oakham Rail Station
13.3 km Stamford Rail Station
16.6 km Corby Rail Station

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

The area immediately around Rutland Water is a real playground for those who love outdoor activities. Rutland Water Golf Club is pretty much next door, and good access to the lakeside trail means you can easily get out to cycle around the entire perimeter or take a walk to Normanton church (an hour’s walk), set on a little spur in the lake. Fishing (for trout and pike) and birdwatching are available in several spots around the lake, while up on the north shore you can play miniature golf, hire watersports kit or bounce across the inflatables at Rutland Aqua Park (15 minutes’ drive). When it’s time for a rest, head to the sandy beach area (10 minutes) or take a cruise across the water (15 minutes). Away from the lake, you may like to stroll among the blooms at Barnsdale Gardens (15 minutes), see the vintage trains at Rocks By Rail Living Ironstone Museum (15 minutes) or step inside some grand buildings with trips to Rockingham Castle (20 minutes) and Burghley House (25 minutes).
(within 10 km)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park and Zoo (within 16.1 km)

Food and drink

  • The View Restaurant 0.4 km
  • The Horse and Jockey Pub 1.9 km
  • Hambleton Hall Restaurant 2.3 km
  • The Kings Arms Pub 2.4 km
  • The Finch's Arms Pub 2.4 km
  • Wheatsheaf Inn Pub 3.1 km
  • Waterside Café Restaurant 3.4 km
  • The Fox Pub 4.1 km
  • The Noel At Whitwell Pub 4.6 km
  • The Old Pheasant Inn Pub 4.8 km

Groceries

  • Oakham Wines Off-licence 5 km
  • Tesco Supermarket 5.1 km
  • Bens Wine Shop Off-licence 5.2 km
  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket 5.4 km
  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket 5.4 km
  • Lidl Supermarket 5.9 km
  • Co-op Food Supermarket 6.2 km
  • Aldi Supermarket 6.5 km

Parks and play

  • Hamilton Arboretum 3.7 km
  • Barnsdale Hotel & Country Club 3.9 km
  • Oakham Castle 5.1 km
  • Cutts Close Park 5.2 km
  • Burley Park 5.3 km
  • Pond Close 5.5 km
  • Royce Recreation Ground 5.7 km
  • Centenary Field 5.8 km
  • Exton Park 6.6 km
  • multisports pitch 8.5 km

Family days out

  • Gunthorpe Hall Castle 2.8 km
  • Jack's Wee Wee Bush Visitor attraction 3.3 km
  • Rutland Falconry & Owl Centre Zoo 5 km
  • Oakham Castle 5.1 km
  • Rutland Falconry And Owl Centre Visitor attraction 5.3 km
  • Mini Monsters Theme park 5.4 km
  • Exton Hall Castle 6.6 km
  • Rockingham Castle 14.2 km
  • Burghley House Castle 15.1 km
  • Adrenaline Alley Theme park 15.3 km
  • Apethorpe Palace Castle 16 km

Public transport

  • Bus Station 5.2 km
  • High Street 8.4 km
  • Village Shop 8.4 km
  • Northwich Arms 8.5 km
  • Chater Lodge 8.6 km
  • The Crescent 8.8 km
  • The Bungalow 10 km

Other nearby

  • Rutland Water Golf Course 1.3 km
  • Rutland Water 1.4 km
  • Pitch and Putt 3.8 km
  • Luffenham Heath Golf Club 6.8 km
  • Greetham Valley Golf Course 9.6 km

Local services

  • Rutland Osteopaths Clinic 5 km
  • Boots Pharmacy 5 km
  • The Rutland Physiotheraphy Clinic 5 km
  • Rutland late night pharmacy 5.2 km
  • Rutland Late Night;Age UK Pharmacy 5.2 km
  • The Co-operative Fuel station 5.2 km
  • Essar Fuel station 5.3 km
  • Esso Fuel station 5.4 km
  • JET Fuel station 5.6 km
  • Oakham Medical Practice Doctors 5.6 km

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Must see

Barnsdale Gardens 5.5 km

Rockingham Castle 14.4 km

Burghley House 15.1 km

Woolsthorpe Manor 19.4 km

Ye Olde Pork Pie Shoppe 20.1 km

National Trust

Woolsthorpe Manor 19.2 km

Lyveden New Bield 21.7 km

Grantham House 31 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Lyndon Hill- Edith Weston - Lyndon 0.4 km

Manton - Brooke - Gunthorpe 2 km

Hambleton Peninsula 2 km

Wing Maze & Rutland Water 2.3 km

North and South Luffenham 4.2 km

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 Lyndon Top have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Lyndon Top dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Lyndon Top? The area immediately around Rutland Water is a real playground for those who love outdoor activities. Rutland Water Golf Club is pretty much next door, and good access to the lakeside trail … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Lyndon Top?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.

    If you have booked a non-electric pitch, you can arrive from 9am and departure is by 6pm.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Lyndon Top? From $47.21 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.