Wildscapes Retreat and Campsite
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- No-frills family campsite with spectacular Howgills views in Cumbria
- Bowness-on-Windermere 45 minutes’ drive; Ribblehead Viaduct 50 minutes
- Within half an hour's drive of Wain Wath Force, a wild swimming spot
Campground type
15
6
4
This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- 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).
- Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
- Please note, there are no showers for the campsite. Only guests staying in bell tent accommodation will have access to showers.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 4 Apr to
Site types & availability
Unpowered concrete and grass tent or trailer tent site
6 people maximum Ground type: Concrete and grass
Site size: Max 8m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 64m²
Arrival daysFrom GBP 20 (GBP 20)
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Unpowered grass motorhome site
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 8m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 64m²
Arrival daysFrom GBP 25 (GBP 25)
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Bell tent
4 people maximum Dimensions: 13.1ft width × 13.1ft length
Arrival daysFrom GBP 80 (GBP 80)
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Reviews
95% would recommend this campground to a friend
95% would stay here again
What customers say
Peaceful, natural bush setting with great views & relaxed vibe. Friendly owners, fire pits, and a true "wild camping" feel. Basic but clean composting loos. Great value for a quiet, back-to-nature escape, with a pub nearby. Some noted longer grass & intermittent toilet lights.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Great location Free fire pits Owners are very welcoming and helpful…
Unpowered concrete and grass tent or trailer tent site
Liked Great location
Free fire pits
Owners are very welcoming and helpful
Recommend to friends Visit again
Brilliant site lots of space to pitch, friendly staff
Unpowered concrete and grass tent or trailer tent site
Liked A great space to relax with amazing scenery. My second stay was better than the first!
Recommend to friends Visit again
Exactly what I was looking for
Unpowered concrete and grass tent or trailer tent site
Liked Location! Perfect for someone who is looking to unwind and rest in the nature. Very rural, peaceful, and unspoiled spot.
Lovely host Suzi ❤️
Right next to my favourite services at Tebay too
Recommend to friends Visit again
Scenery beautiful, peaceful. Nice pub short walk away. Friendly owners.…
Unpowered grass motorhome site
Liked Scenery beautiful, peaceful.
Nice pub short walk away.
Friendly owners.
Disliked Nothing
Recommend to friends Visit again
So peaceful and relaxing, lovely owners would make sure you had a…
Unpowered concrete and grass tent or trailer tent site
Liked So peaceful and relaxing, lovely owners would make sure you had a great day
Perfect for all, dog loved it too
Down at a bottom of a hill, next to a river
I had a broken foot when I was there and still managed to do everything, would of loved if I didn’t because I bet the is some beautiful walks around
The weather to hot to go on long walks with the dog anyway
Short walk to the local pub
The closest village “ravenstonedale” had two pub but no shop
But that’s not a problem if you needed anything
The is a big village “kirky stephen”that had plenty there too, that had a shop that we had to pop to
But the was some lovely cafes
Most of the time we just stayed a there lovely campsite
Will definitely recommend to go, would 100% go back too
Disliked Nothing
Recommend to friends Visit again
Idyllic scenery, clean and eco friendly. Perfect for a peaceful trip.
Unpowered concrete and grass tent or trailer tent site
Liked Quiet site, pick your own pitch, Suzie was very welcoming and accommodating, fire pits available, lovely stream running through the site for a paddle, 10 minute drive to local shops, lovely 'wild camping' style, clean toilets
Disliked The grass on our pitch was a little long, knee-high on the kids. Not a major problem but a little inconvenient. We noticed several dogs off leads, again not a big issue, but if your dog or children are anxious of off-lead dogs it's worth knowing this rule isn't enforced.
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Excellent wildcamp
Unpowered concrete and grass tent or trailer tent site
Liked Remote feel of wild camping with clean toilet and washing up facility.
Walking distance from 2 pubs.
Walks on the doorstep.
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From the manager: Thanks for your review, Angela.
We hope to see you again sometime.
Cracking site, cracking people
Unpowered concrete and grass tent or trailer tent site
Liked Everything
Disliked Nothing
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Absolutely beautiful spot, I loved my stay here! The owners were so…
Unpowered concrete and grass tent or trailer tent site
Liked Absolutely beautiful spot, I loved my stay here! The owners were so helpful, welcoming and friendly and I felt at ease straight away!
The beautiful peaceful trip I needed!
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From the manager: Excellent! Thank you for your review. We are grateful that you, as a Solo traveller, enjoyed the campsite and had a relaxing time. We hope to see you again soon.
Would definitely recommend this place to anyone, had a brilliant night stay…
Unpowered grass motorhome site
Liked Would definitely recommend this place to anyone, had a brilliant night stay here, the owners suzie & sam we’re incredibly helpful.. and it’s in the perfect location with beautiful scenery, there’s loads of fire pits dotted about so just grab one, and buy a bag of logs witch is only £10 now that’s a bonus…. Couldn’t fault this place one little bit
Great site
Great management
Great location
Davey & Sonia (sunderland)
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From the manager: Davey & Sonia,
Thanks for your lovely words, we enjoyed meeting you and we are glad you had a great time at the site and we hope to see you again.
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 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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at siteNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Wildscapes Retreat and Campsite
High Greenside
Greenside Lane
Ravenstonedale
Kirkby Stephen
Cumbria
England
CA17 4LU
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.42973°N
2.45045°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morecambe North | 47.4 km | Estuary | Good | N/A | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Sizergh Castle and Garden 26.5 km
Levens Hall & Gardens 28.6 km
High Force Waterfall 30 km
The World of Beatrix Potter 31.3 km
Windermere Lake Cruises, Bowness 31.5 km
National Trust
Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 26.1 km
Sizergh Castle and Garden 26.5 km
Townend 30.1 km
Windermere and Troutbeck 30.4 km
Hill Top 34.8 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
The Howgills Traverse - Sedbergh 4.4 km
Smardale Wildlife Reserve 5.3 km
Kirkby Stephen - Nateby - Wharton Hall - Lammerside Castle 7.9 km
Great Asby Scar Circular 8 km
Kirkby Stephen - Nine Standards Rigg 8.1 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 Wildscapes Retreat and Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Wildscapes Retreat and Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Wildscapes Retreat and Campsite? Local attractions and activities include: - Ravenstonedale (pubs): five minutes’ drive - Kirkby Stephen (market town): 10 minutes - Gamelands Stone Circle: 15 minutes - Smardale Gill Viaduct (walks): 20 minutes - … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Wildscapes Retreat and Campsite?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: noon – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Wildscapes Retreat and Campsite? From $41.22 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.