Moss Side Farm Campsite

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Fire pit at the pitch with amazing views
Fire pit at the pitch with amazing views
Sun shining over the pitches
The rail cabin pod
Amazing views
Room with a view
Henry and the girls at the farm
Pony and puppies on the farm
Not exactly your usual pod...
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Sun shining over the pitches
The rail cabin pod
Amazing views

  • Small, quiet site on a working farm with scenic views near a village
  • Woodland valley with walks, bike rides and riding trails all around
  • Peaceful Lake District site; no music, groups, ball games or under-15s
Moss Side Farm Campsite, near Cumbria's Broughton-in-Furness, should hit the spot for hikers: it's in a woodland valley with many footpaths leading directly from the farm. And for watery types too, as the farm is in the Lake District, 10 minutes' drive from the nearest lake and 40 from Windermere. And for cyclists, and horse riders, and those who like smashing views of lakeland fells leading down to the Irish Sea… This is a small, friendly and family-run site on a working hill farm with working dogs along with ducks, goats, pigs and hens. Three ladies' and three gents' showers, a freezer and a washing-up area are among the site amenities, and campfires are permitted. Moss Farm's nearest village is Broughton-in-Furness, a seven-minute drive or 30 or so minute walk away; here guests can buy bread from the award-winning Broughton bakery and groceries and meat from a family-run butcher and grocer. The village also has three pubs, two of which serve food, plus a restaurant, two cafés, a petrol station, a post office, a bank and a gift shop. Quiet well-behaved dogs are welcome at Moss Farm as long as they're kept on leads while on site. No music or radios may be used at this peaceful site, and groups, ball games and kids under 15 are not allowed.

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 5
Tent sites 35
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Guests under the age of 15 are not allowed on site.
  • The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Reception is unmanned after 8 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

Languages spoken

English

Site types & availability

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Reviews

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Overall rating from 311 Pitchup.com customers

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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

92% would recommend this campground to a friend

89% would stay here again

What customers say

Moss Side Farm: chilled, adults-only farm stay with great views. Friendly hosts, farm animals, pick your own spot. Basic but clean facilities. Rocky ground can be tricky. Great for a cruisy rural break.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great qwerty site with a fab host who was always on hand…

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Darren S.

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Great qwerty site with a fab host who was always on hand to help where she could.

Little ducklings walking around made our day.

Lovely flat and easy walk to the town along the old railway track where we visited the bakery and pubs.

Disliked Nothing….

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely, peaceful, adults only site.

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Claire T.

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Lovely quiet site. Clean toilets and showers with warm water. Louise and family very welcoming and happy to help. The two mischievous cairn terriers that came to chill with us on an evening.

Walk to the village was nice. About 40 minutes flat walk, two pubs, butcher, baker etc.

Disliked The bugs! Don't forget your insect repellent and citronella EVERYTHING.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really amazing little farm campsite we’ll be coming back!!

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Harry O.

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked We loved the campsite, Louise was incredibly welcoming and explained where everything was as soon as we arrived. Good facilities and excellent views of the hills from where we pitched up.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent choice for living simply, amongst great views.

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Jess S.

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Wonderful surroundings with lovely views. Great to see the farm animals and owners' dogs - lots of ducklings to watch while we were there. Peace and quite even on a busy weekend.
Friendly welcome upon arrival and then left to come and go (mobile number to contact if any problems and they are on site as well)
Large grassy field to pick own spot in. Busy over the weekend but never felt loud and there was always room. Quieter during the week.
It's worth the pleasant short walk along a trail to the small local town of Broughton-in-Furness. Butchers, bakers, coffee shop and pub. Visiting the Old Kings Head for a Sunday roast should not be missed.

Recommend to friends Visit again

I liked it was a working farm, on a hillside with amazing…

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Hayley W.

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked I liked it was a working farm, on a hillside with amazing views. Can walk down to village using the disused railway line, all woodland, so shaded. Village has pubs, food, butchers and shop.
Each pitch has a fire pit
Friendly owner and pet dogs that can smell a bbq from a mile away. Toilets and showers ‘quirky’ complete with spiders webs … don’t expect 5* luxury loos/showers

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very good

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Anonymous

Rail camping pod

Liked The lady that runs the place.what a helpfull person.
The place was nice and
Quiet .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with beautiful views

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Location, atmosphere, facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Highly recommend for peace, quiet, beautiful views and walks.

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Beautiful setting and amazing views. Louise was lovely and very helpful and supportive of her guests. The facilities were clean and looked after with necessities provided and hot water was always available. The site is level on what was an old railway track, so drainage is good but you need strong tent pegs.
The walk from the campsite straight down the old railway into Broughton-In-Furness was really enjoyable. The Blacksmiths Arms at Broughton Mills was also excellent.

Disliked The grass was quite long and in need of a cut, but it was hay making time so the farm equipment was in full use. You just need to remember this is a working farm that provides the campsite, not the other way round.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic railway carriages and a lovely friendly campsite. Would definitely recommend.…

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Henrietta L.

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Fantastic railway carriages and a lovely friendly campsite. Would definitely recommend.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet, peaceful, friendly, lovely views. A working farm and that adds to…

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Stephen H.

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Quiet, peaceful, friendly, lovely views. A working farm and that adds to the pleasure of staying here.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise 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 Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Moss Side Farm Campsite

Woodland

Broughton-in-Furness

Cumbria

England

LA20 6DJ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.29406°N
3.18483°W

Nearest transport

Coach
20.6 km Tourist Information Centre
20.6 km Rail Station
20.8 km Daffodil Hotel for Dove Cottage
Rail
4.4 km Foxfield Rail Station
6.8 km Green Road Rail Station
6.8 km Kirkby-in-Furness Rail Station
Ferry
6 km Lake Bank (Coniston) Ferry Landing
6.5 km Water Park (Coniston) Ferry Landing
6.9 km Sunny Bank (Coniston) 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

Of the many footpaths straight from the farm, the main one is the Foxfield to Broughton route along a disused railway line right into Broughton. Other paths can take you to the Broughton Mills area, Seathwaite valley and Ulpha valley; ask the Moss Farm team to point you in the right direction. If you're in the area for watersports, Coniston Lake, the third biggest in the Lake District, is the closest to the farm and is 10 minutes' drive away. Otherwise try pony trekking at Spoon Hall near Coniston, Muirthwaite Green at Silecroft or Cumbrian Heavy Horses in the Whicham Valley, all within 15 minutes' drive. Historic house fans have many in the area to pick from, like Muncaster Castle, Sizer Castle, Holker Hall and Levens Hall, as well as many National Trust houses such as Dove House in Grasmere, home of daffs man William Wordsworth. The towns of Windermere and Ambleside are about 20 minutes' drive away, as is South Lakes Animal Park at Dalton-in-Furness, an attractive option for animal fans. The staff at the Broughton-in-Furness tourist information centre can give you tips on what's best to see and do.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Haverigg 13.5 km Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Silecroft 13.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Walney West Shore 20.1 km Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Walney Sandy Gap 21.9 km Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Walney Biggar Bank 22.6 km Sea GoodN/AN/AN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Lakeland Motor Museum 13.2 km

South Lakes Wild Animal Park 14.1 km

Windermere Lake Cruises, Lakeside 14.8 km

Beatrix Potter Gallery 15 km

Hill Top 15.3 km

National Trust

Gondola' 10.8 km

Coniston and Tarn Hows 12.4 km

Beatrix Potter Gallery 15 km

Fell Foot Park 15.3 km

Hill Top 15.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

The Beacon and Blawith Fell 5.8 km

The Coniston Heights: The Old Man to Swirl How 9.7 km

Coniston - Levers Water - Coniston 10.9 km

Coniston - Tarn Hows - Coniston 11 km

Coniston - Little Arrow - Coniston Lakeshore 11 km

Local events

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday 31 July 2025 – Thursday 31 July 2025)

    Penrith, England 45.9 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Moss Side Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Moss Side Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Moss Side Farm Campsite? Of the many footpaths straight from the farm, the main one is the Foxfield to Broughton route along a disused railway line right into Broughton. Other paths can take you to the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Moss Side Farm Campsite?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Moss Side Farm Campsite? From $51.70 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.