Skelwith Fold Caravan Park
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- Top-notch Lake District caravan park in 130 acres of ancient forest
- A 10-minute drive to Ambleside for Windermere boat trips
- Dog-friendly park with woodland trails, tarn and large play area
If a trip to the Lake District National Park for you means plenty of peace, space and lovely natural views, this is the place for you. A couple of miles from Ambleside, Skelwith Fold Caravan Park is set within 130 acres of ancient woodland, providing a top-notch location for a stay in this wonderful part of the world.
This location is on the site of a former country house – and while that building is long gone, a few handy replacements have sprung up, including a reception building with a shop and several bathroom blocks with all mod cons (think underfloor heating and hot showers as well as accessible facilities and spacious family rooms). There’s also a building housing a well-equipped launderette (with several washing machines and tumble dryers, plus a drying room) and a library so you’ll have something to read while you wait for your clothes.
That launderette may well come in useful, as this is a place that lends itself to getting just a bit mucky – for starters, there’s a fab four-acre open space for the kids to run about and play games, plus a large play area with a zipwire, scramble nets and loads of other play kit. There are also woodland trails running through the grounds, leading to the tarn and nature hide, with red squirrels, woodpeckers and deer to spot along the way.
This is a large site, but it’s not a place that ever feels crowded, as pitches have been cleverly tucked away in tree-lined glades around the park, giving each area a cosy woodland atmosphere – just the thing for your peaceful Lake District break.
Campground type
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2 Open now 
Tourist board rating
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 8 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- A cable measuring at least 3 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- Bookings must not consist of more than 3 different households.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Sat, 1 Mar to
Site types & availability
Power optional gravel and concrete caravan site
6 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Gravel and concrete
Site size: Max 6m width × 8m depth (48m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 32.63 (GBP 32.63)
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Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site (premium)
6 people maximum Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Concrete slab
Site size: Max 9m width × 12m depth (108m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 47.75 (GBP 47.75)
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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 WatersportsAmenities 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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Large (51-200 sites)Nearby leisure
Fishing nearby Sailing nearbyLocation
Skelwith Fold Caravan Park
Ambleside
Cumbria
England
LA22 0HX
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.4156°N
2.9985°W
Nearest transport
Coach2.8 km Kelsick Road opposite Library
4.4 km Daffodil Hotel for Dove Cottage
4.5 km Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
Rail7.4 km Windermere Rail Station
12.5 km Staveley Rail Station
16.5 km Burneside (Cumbria) Rail Station
Ferry2.4 km Ambleside Waterhead Ferry Landing
3.8 km Brockhole Ferry Landing
6.1 km Monk Coniston Ferry Landing
AirportPlease 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
As well as having top-notch facilities, Skelwith Fold Caravan Park is in a top-notch location for a Lake District break. There are lots of great walks and activities nearby, and staff are always on hand to dish out ideas and tips to help you make the best of it all.
Of course you’ll want to see some lakes – perhaps starting with Tarn Hows (15 minutes' drive) before moving on to a steam boat ride on Coniston Water (20 minutes) and a tour of Rydal Water (15 minutes), taking in Rydal Cave and Rydal Mount and Gardens along the way. The big one, of course, is Windermere, just a few minutes' drive from the park and with boat trips available from Ambleside (10 minutes).
Around the lake there are various attractions to stop off at, including the National Trust sites at Wray (10 minutes) and Hill Top (20 minutes). If you've got the kids, look instead to places like the World of Beatrix Potter Attraction (20 minutes) and Lakeland Farm Visitor Centre (25 minutes).
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haverigg | 31.4 km | Sea | Poor | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Silecroft | 31.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seascale | 31.9 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Walney West Shore | 37.3 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
| Morecambe North | 38.6 km | Estuary | Good | N/A | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Rydal Mount and Gardens 3.7 km
Brockhole - Lake District Visitor Centre 3.9 km
Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 4.5 km
Beatrix Potter Gallery 4.5 km
Hill Top 7.3 km
National Trust
Grasmere and Great Langdale 2.9 km
Beatrix Potter Gallery 4.5 km
Townend 5.4 km
Coniston and Tarn Hows 5.7 km
Windermere and Troutbeck 6.2 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Ambleside - Town End - Ambleside 2.5 km
Ambleside, Wansfell and the Pike to Troutbeck 2.6 km
Ambleside to Grasmere over Loughrigg Fell 2.8 km
Ambleside, Stock Ghyll and Scandale Beck 2.9 km
Ambleside and Lily Tarn 3 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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- Does Skelwith Fold Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Skelwith Fold Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Skelwith Fold Caravan Park? As well as having top-notch facilities, Skelwith Fold Caravan Park is in a top-notch location for a Lake District break. There are lots of great walks and activities nearby, and staff are … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Skelwith Fold Caravan Park?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Skelwith Fold Caravan Park? From $68 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.