Low Scarside

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Far-reaching views
Far-reaching views
Campsite
The site
Walking uphill
Pitching area
Spacious and peaceful
Surrounded by greenery
Stile to the knipe scar walk
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Campsite
The site
Walking uphill

  • Small-scale Lake District campsite with direct access to the fells
  • A mile and a half from Bampton; Ullswater 20 minutes’ drive
  • Surrounded by Herdwick sheep; views over Haweswater Reservoir
Low Scarside is a small, simple and scenic site located in a paddock around a mile and a half from the pretty village of Bampton. This rural spot is surrounded by Lake District countryside and has excellent access to nearby fells, lakes and trails, including the Knipe Scar footpath which starts just metres from the site gates. The main pitching area here is in a secluded paddock 50 metres from the car park, with easy access to the common land overlooking Bampton. Parking is roughly 100 metres away from the pitches, and simple facilities like a portable toilet and water tap are supplied. Barbecues are also permitted here. To pick up supplies, you might want to head half a mile down the road to the local shop or drive into Shap (10 minutes), a small town by the M6 where there is a well-stocked supermarket. Lots of great pubs, cafés and restaurants can be found throughout the Lowther Valley, but your hosts particularly recommend a community pub with great beer and food five minutes' drive away in Bampton and the small village of Askham (15 minutes' drive), next to the historic grounds of Lowther Castle and Gardens.

Campground type

Tent sites 5
Open now
Opens 21 June
Please note
  • This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Minimum spacing of 2 metres between pitches.
  • 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.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Sat, 21 June to

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What customers say

Friendly owners offer a warm welcome at this neat, small site. Visitors praise the stunning valley views and peaceful atmosphere, ideal for a stopover or exploring the Lakes. Facilities are basic but functional.

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Lovely little site, perfect for a pitstop on the way South. Short…

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Anonymous

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Liked Lovely little site, perfect for a pitstop on the way South. Short walk up to the ridge for amazing views over the valley, friendly cows and sheep and much appreciated local advice were particular highlights.

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Throughly enjoyed staying here. The owner Nigel and his family were all…

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Charlotte J.

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Liked Throughly enjoyed staying here. The owner Nigel and his family were all extremely friendly and so helpful, immediately offering us a cup of tea and information on the area and what it had to offer. The facilities were basic but the views more than made up for this. Would 100% would stay again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Neat simple camping, very friendly owner!

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Eva N.

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Liked We loved this cute little campsite.
The owner came up to us as we arrived. A little later than we had hoped at 9:30 pm.
He greeted us and showed us where we could find things.
He offered us some tea, which was just such a nice gesture. Especially since I was very tired and had a sore throat. He brought it up to us as we where pitching our tent. It made us feel very welcome.

Facilities are simple as stated on the description.
Very neat camping, lovely soft, well kept grass.
We loved it.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site in a secluded spot. Great location.

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Anonymous

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Liked Site owner Nigel was really helpful. Lovely field - small but with just what you needed for a night of back to basics camping in a lovely setting. The toilet was well stocked with toilet roll, sanitiser and a mirror :)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, convenient location, friendly hosts and super views.

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Hollie P.

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Liked Natalie and Nigel were both very welcoming and helpful, and their paddock is perfectly positioned for a quick overnight stop whilst journeying south as we did, or I imagine would be a great base for further exploring the lakes. The pub at Bampton is great (book ahead for food) and there are other good options nearby in Askham. Would absolutely recommend for a quiet and peaceful camp with gorgeous views.

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Features

No dogs allowed

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

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 Wild swimming

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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

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

Location

Low Scarside

Penrith

Cumbria

England

CA10 2QU

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.55785°N
2.71784°W

Route directions

If using the postcode in a satnav, please look for the turning on the right-hand side (coming from Shap) for Scarside Farm. Follow this road and then after 100 metres turn left into Low Scarside.

Nearest transport

Coach
11.9 km Rail Station
21.4 km Kelsick Road opposite Library
22.6 km Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
Rail
11.9 km Penrith North Lakes Rail Station
15.2 km Appleby Rail Station
15.6 km Langwathby Rail Station
Ferry
9.2 km Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
9.5 km Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing
14.7 km Glenridding Ullswater 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Haweswater Reservoir: 10 minutes' drive - Lowther Castle and Gardens: 15 minutes - Askham Outdoor Swimming Pool: 15 minutes - Ullswater: 20 minutes - Aira Force Waterfall: 35 minutes - Sizergh Castle: 40 minutes - Carlisle Castle: 45 minutes - Lancaster: 45 minutes.

Must see

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 10.4 km

The Rheged Centre 10.8 km

Ullswater Steamers 14.7 km

Rydal Mount and Gardens 21.1 km

Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 22.5 km

National Trust

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 12.6 km

Townend 20.8 km

Windermere and Troutbeck 22.7 km

Grasmere and Great Langdale 23.8 km

Beatrix Potter Gallery 27.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Shap and Haweswater 4.2 km

Shap, the Abbey and Keld Chapel 4.2 km

Shap, the Abbey and Rosgill 4.2 km

LOWTHER CASTLE 5.1 km

ASKHAM HALL 5.9 km

Local events

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

    Penrith, England 5.2 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Low Scarside have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Low Scarside dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Low Scarside? Local attractions and activities include: - Haweswater Reservoir: 10 minutes' drive - Lowther Castle and Gardens: 15 minutes - Askham Outdoor Swimming Pool: 15 minutes - Ullswater: 20 minutes - Aira Force … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Low Scarside?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Low Scarside? From $47.21 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.