Tent Campgrounds in Bassenthwaite, Cumbria, England 2025 from $34/nt

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Barkbeth Campsite

Keswick, Cumbria, England

Simple, back-to-basics site on a farm in the foothills of Skiddaw
Keswick 10 minutes’ drive; Scale Force Waterfall 35 minutes
Dogs welcome; drinking water; half an hour’s walk to the pub

9.8

Irton House Farm

Cockermouth, Cumbria, England

Peaceful site on a farm five minutes' drive from Bassenthwaite
Spectacular views over Bassenthwaite Lake and Skiddaw
Distillery and wildlife park within a few minutes' drive

9.5

Orthwaite Pop-up Campsite

Wigton, Cumbria, England

Pop-up site on a working fell farm in the northern Lake District
Bassenthwaite Lake 10 minutes’ drive; Keswick 20 minutes
Views of Over Water; close to cycle routes and Wainwright hikes

8.1

Whinfell Hall Farm Campsite

Cockermouth, Cumbria, England

Secluded and peaceful base from which to explore the western lakes
Hot showers and hairdryers available on site
Dogs welcome and barbecues allowed

Opens 18 July

8.7

Newlands Valley Campsite

Keswick, Cumbria, England

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

8.7

Low Hollows

Keswick, Cumbria, England

Lake District pop-up site in the foothills of Blencathra
Keswick, Skiddaw and Helvellyn all within a 10-minute drive
Simple, spacious pitches with a stream for paddling

9.8

Caldbeck Camping

Wigton, Cumbria, England

Quiet site on the outskirts of the Lake District National Park
Right on the Cumbria Way at the edge of a forest and Caldbeck village
Carlisle, Penrith and Keswick all within 35 minutes’ drive

Visitor image of the view from the pitch

8.8

Blaithwaite House

Wigton, Cumbria, England

Family-friendly site with stunning views across Solway Firth
A 10-minute drive from the Lake District and 20 from the coast
Shops and restaurants five miles away in Wigton

Private decking with bathroom and kitchen

9.8

Wallace Lane Farm

Wigton, Cumbria, England

Quiet hillside farm site in west Cumbria with views to the sea
Coast, lakes, hill walks and mountain biking within 40 minutes' drive
Around five minutes' drive to Caldbeck for pub, cafés and shop

9.3

Howbeck Lodge

Hesket Newmarket, Cumbria, England

Peaceful touring pitches on a family-run working farm with great views
Bassenthwaite, Ullswater and Helvellyn within a half-hour drive
By the C2C cycle trail; 10 minutes' walk from a village shop and pub

9.5

Gill Head Farm

Penrith, Cumbria, England

Working hill farm in the north of the Lake District National Park
A 15-minute drive from Keswick and Penrith; 10 minutes from Ullswater
Stunning views of Blencathra and the Northern Fells

9.3

Cherry Trees Farm

Wigton, Cumbria, England

Off-grid camping pods in a rural spot with gorgeous Solway Firth views
Five minutes’ drive to North Lakeland fells; 30 minutes to Keswick
Well-equipped pods with stoves; shared spa hot tub and LPG showers

Visitor image of their setup, ready to take in the countryside

9

Stybeck Farm

Thirlmere, Cumbria, England

Lake District working farm two miles from Thirlmere
A 10-minute drive to Derwentwater, Keswick and Grasmere
Adult-only dog-friendly site; 20 minutes' walk to the local pub

9.2

Seatoller Farm

Keswick, Cumbria, England

Peaceful family-run farm site next to the River Derwent
Excellent base for hikes, including Scafell and Great Gable
Woodfired pizzas on Saturday nights, a short walk away

9.6

The Lowther Arms

Allonby, Cumbria, England

Community-owned pub site a 10-minute walk from Mawbray Banks, Cumbria
Lake District National Park a half-hour drive; Carlisle 45 minutes
Beer garden with expansive views; toilet block and showers

8.8

Rowanbank Caravan Park

Silloth, Cumbria, England

Peaceful family-run park on the Cumbria coast three miles from Silloth
Lake District half an hour's drive; 40 minutes to Carlisle
Dog-friendly site with access to a long sandy beach

8.6

Camping at Cardewlees

Carlisle, Cumbria, England

Family-run site with scenic views across farmland and fells
A 15-minute drive to the city of Carlisle and 30 to the Lake District
Supermarkets, restaurants and a swimming pool a 25-minute walk away

9.3

Ullswater Holiday Park

Penrith, Cumbria, England

Spacious family park with spectacular views of Lake District fells
Penrith a 20-minute drive and Lake Ullswater within a 30-minute walk
Marina, licensed bar with TV and a games room, shop and playground

9.2

Ullswater View Campsite

Pooley Bridge, Cumbria, England

Wild camping with spectacular views of Ullswater in the Lake District
Pooley Bridge five minutes’ drive, and Lowther Castle 20 minutes
Spring water and portable toilets on site; pub 10 minutes’ walk

10

Overwater Woodlands

Wigton, Cumbria, England

Back to basics woodland hideaway with views of Skiddaw
Direct access to the Reivers Cycling Route and near to the Cumbria Way
Eat a locally sourced breakfast with your hosts and fellow campers

Tent campgrounds in Bassenthwaite, England

Barkbeth Campsite

Irton House Farm

Orthwaite Pop-up Campsite

Whinfell Hall Farm Campsite

Newlands Valley Campsite

Low Hollows

Caldbeck Camping

Blaithwaite House

Wallace Lane Farm

Howbeck Lodge

Gill Head Farm

Cherry Trees Farm

Stybeck Farm

Seatoller Farm

The Lowther Arms

Rowanbank Caravan Park

Camping at Cardewlees

Ullswater Holiday Park

Ullswater View Campsite

Overwater Woodlands

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