Newlands Valley Campsite
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- Well-maintained Lake District site half a kilometre from Derwentwater
- A five-minute drive from Catbells; 15 minutes from Whinlatter Forest
- Pub with a beer garden a short walk away; adventure centre nearby
Campground type
50
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 23 May to
Open from Fri, 18 July to
Open from Fri, 8 Aug to
Reviews
Voted 64% of visitors View breakdown
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would stay here again
Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Very spacious, level pitches Good toilet & shower facilities Campfires allowed It…
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Liked: Very spacious, level pitches
Good toilet & shower facilities
Campfires allowed
It was a very relaxed site and a lovely pub just a 5 minute walk up the road
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From the manager: Thankyou for your lovely review and photo!!
Hopefully we see you again soon! In sunnier weather!
- Friendly welcome - Location - Lovely pub nearby…
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Liked: - Friendly welcome
- Location
- Lovely pub nearby
Disliked: - The facilities are extremely basic. Only amenities were shower and toilet block, which were not permanent structures
- Showers were out of action during our stay due to issues in the area. Whilst this cannot be helped, there was no acknowledgement of this
- Toilets not cleaned regularly
- Grass was not cut which led to soggy feet!
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From the manager: Hi Emma,
Thankyou for taking the time to leave us a review.
Our amenities are what we advertise and also include a washing up area and water onsite. So showers and toilets weren't the only facilities. The toilets and showers are the best trailers in the area and on clean water unlike "portaloos" so I wouldn't class them as "extremely" basic and from other reviews people really like them.
Showers were out of use for 5 hours one night because the water had burst somewhere in the area leaving over 3000 homes out of water and lots of restaurants and pubs had to close during this period. This was out of our control and was not a fault with our site or equipment, we did have a member of staff outside the showers to explain the situation and we got them back on as soon as we possibly could.
The toilets were cleaned regularly but with the wet weather the floors never stay the cleanest due to muddy boots etc. This is something that can not be helped.
With the grass we left it slightly longer for this weekend due to the forecast and short grass would just end up getting to wet to quick. We are pleased we did because the ground is looking really good and it worked really well and is being cut this afternoon now the weather is set to improve.
Hope I have addressed all your points in your review. We work extremely hard to keep our campsite tidy and enjoyable for visitors.
Kind Regards
Newlands Valley Campsite
Really lovely site, gorgeous view, will be back
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Liked: Absolutely stunning view and wild feel, simple but clean shower/toilet block, plenty of space
Firepits allowed and sold on site
Disliked: Do feel it’s slightly more pricey, especially compared to some sites that have much more facilities in a proper holiday park, by comparison it is just a field with a toilet block
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From the manager: Hi,
Many thanks for your review.
We have lots to offer on the campsite besides just toilets we have showers, washing up and water points also which are all included in the price which is one of the cheapest in the area.
Thanks
Newlands Valley Campsite
Amazing view! Comfortable and neat bathrooms. Very spacious pitches.…
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Liked: Amazing view! Comfortable and neat bathrooms. Very spacious pitches.
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Facilities were clean and up to date, great location and easy check…
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Liked: Facilities were clean and up to date, great location and easy check in
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From the manager: Thankyou for your review. We really appreciate it and hope to see you again soon! :)
Relaxed environment, fire pits to rent, decent toilets…
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Liked: Relaxed environment, fire pits to rent, decent toilets
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Quiet campsite…
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Liked: Quiet campsite
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Would definitely stay again
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Liked: Great campsite with good facilities. Close to hikes and Derwent water.
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We would definitely stay again!
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Liked: It was a great campsite, beautiful valley, friendly staff and a pub near by. It had all the facilities that you needed. Absolutely wonderful stay.
Disliked: It was all great, nothing to dislike.
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Beautiful location, lovely flat field, really friendly lovely helpful owners. Good clean…
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Liked: Beautiful location, lovely flat field, really friendly lovely helpful owners. Good clean facilities. Already booked our next stay!
Disliked: Nothing at all
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Features
Pop-up campground
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. 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 yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent sitesThemes
Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campgroundNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Newlands Valley Campsite
The Oaks
Keswick
Cumbria
England
CA12 5UE
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.58252°N
-3.16727°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Allonby | 26.8 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Seascale | 29.4 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| St Bees | 30.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Silecroft | 42.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Southerness | 42.8 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 3.4 km
Castlerigg Stone Circle 5 km
Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 6.9 km
Ullswater Steamers 15 km
Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 17.2 km
National Trust
Wordsworth House and Garden 15.8 km
Grasmere and Great Langdale 18.6 km
Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 21.2 km
Buttermere and Ennerdale 23.8 km
Coniston and Tarn Hows 24.1 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Cat Bells Terrace and Derwent Water 0.2 km
Hawes End - Cat Bells - Black Crag - Hawes End 0.2 km
Cat Bells and Newlands Valley 0.3 km
Keswick Launch - Hawes End - Cat Bells - High Spy 2.2 km
Friar's Crag, Derwent Water 2.3 km
Local events
- Kendal Calling (Thursday 31 July 2025 – Thursday 31 July 2025)
Penrith, England 29.2 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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see site type section for details
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Newlands Valley Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Newlands Valley Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Newlands Valley Campsite? Those of you who are ready and willing to get a little mucky (go on – you’re on holiday) might want to get started with some quad biking or Segwaying 10 minutes’ … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Newlands Valley Campsite?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Newlands Valley Campsite? From $62.90 (for 1 night, 8 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.