Skelwith Fold Caravan Park

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  • Top-notch Lake District caravan park in 130 acres of ancient forest
  • A 10-minute drive to Ambleside for Windermere boat trips
  • Dog-friendly park with woodland trails, tarn and large play area
If a trip to the Lake District National Park for you means plenty of peace, space and lovely natural views, this is the place for you. A couple of miles from Ambleside, Skelwith Fold Caravan Park is set within 130 acres of ancient woodland, providing a top-notch location for a stay in this wonderful part of the world. This location is on the site of a former country house – and while that building is long gone, a few handy replacements have sprung up, including a reception building with a shop and several bathroom blocks with all mod cons (think underfloor heating and hot showers as well as accessible facilities and spacious family rooms). There’s also a building housing a well-equipped launderette (with several washing machines and tumble dryers, plus a drying room) and a library so you’ll have something to read while you wait for your clothes. That launderette may well come in useful, as this is a place that lends itself to getting just a bit mucky – for starters, there’s a fab four-acre open space for the kids to run about and play games, plus a large play area with a zipwire, scramble nets and loads of other play kit. There are also woodland trails running through the grounds, leading to the tarn and nature hide, with red squirrels, woodpeckers and deer to spot along the way. This is a large site, but it’s not a place that ever feels crowded, as pitches have been cleverly tucked away in tree-lined glades around the park, giving each area a cosy woodland atmosphere – just the thing for your peaceful Lake District break.

Site type

Travel trailer sites 120
RV sites 120
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4
Rent a tent 2
Open now
Opens March 1

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 8 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • A cable measuring at least 3 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 3 different households.
  • Converted vehicles are required to have completed the DVLA V1006 motor caravan conversion checklist and had their application approved. Due to licensing, non-compliant vehicles will unfortunately not be permitted access to the campsite. Car camping is not permitted.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sun, Mar 1 to

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Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 131 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulForest

97% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-kept campsite gets top marks for awesome facilities: clean, warm showers, a great shop, and fantastic kids' play areas. Lovely woodland walks are right there, plus it's a handy base for Ambleside and the Lake District with a bus stop close by. Staff are always friendly and helpful. A few folks thought touring spots were less scenic, and some mentioned extra charges for electricity.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Having stayed here several times it is somewhere I enjoy retuning to.

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 Bradley P. 1 review

Power optional cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked This is a very relaxed environment with staff who are always willing to provide assistance with genuine smiles.
The site is well maintained and the facilities are spotless.

Disliked I can honestly say there was nothing I disliked.

Recommend to friends Visit again

You won’t be disappointed

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 Jennie P. 2 reviews

FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (premium)

Liked Amazing 5star site
Grounds immaculate
Shower block the best iv come across
Flat pitches
Great walks
Great park
Amazing food truck, the burgers are to die for on a Friday
Well stocked shop
Friendly

Disliked Nothing negative to write, slightly high price but the stay was worth it

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great facilities, lovely setting.…

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 Sean W. 1 review

FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (premium)

Liked Great facilities, lovely setting.

Disliked I didnt realise you needed a special card for the baby changing / family changing and this wasnt pointed out to me when I arrived so the code didnt work

I also wasnt given the code for the toilets on arrival.

The mens bathroom does not have a baby changing matt.

All of the above contributed to not the best experience regarding taking my 2 year old to the bathroom. I think that this could be a simple fix and built in to the information given to you when you arrive - as everyone needs the toilet code and I listed on my booking I have a young child.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location and facilities, very well…

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Anonymous

Power optional cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Great location and facilities, very well run

Recommend to friends Visit again

Had the best time here !…

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 Natasha D. 5 reviews

Power optional cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Had the best time here ! So so clean and park and woods amazing for kids

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, with beautiful surroundings and exceptional facilities

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 David B. 1 review

FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (premium)

Liked Well laid out Premium Touring Pitch. Exceptional ablutions and cleaning facilities.
Beautiful surroundings, with beautiful nature trails and wildlife to see.
All staff friendly and welcoming.

Disliked The birds were too hungry! The bird hide was empty for the most part as they ate the seed too quick.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Big pitches, great facilities, peaceful.…

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Phil J. 1 review

Power optional cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Big pitches, great facilities, peaceful.

Disliked The rain!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would definitely recommend

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 Sue M. 2 reviews

FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (premium)

Liked What a fantastic site!
Very friendly staff.
Spotlessly clean and extremely well maintained.
Super dog friendly with a large area for off lead exercise and little on lead walking paths in beautiful surroundings.
Great play area for the kids.
Lovely little onside shop that was well stocked.
Bus stop outside camp if wanting to venture.
Local walking around the area.

Disliked Nothing!!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

This is a great place and definitely will return

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 Neville M. 3 reviews

FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (premium)

Liked The site is amazing, staff very friendly.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review and kind words, we are thrilled you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best wishes, Skelwith Team

great location, will deffinately stop here again when heading North

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Anonymous

FHU cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite (premium)

Liked The location is terrific. Close to Ambleside yet very quite and rural. Pitch sizes are good. We had a premium pitch which is 100% hard standing. It is on a first come basis so don't be late. Good shop. The duty manager was very helpful and described the local area which lead to a lovely evening walk through Skelwith hamlet. Facilities were clean and well laid out. Ideal of a quick stop over when heading up the M6

Disliked Not the cheapest

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up for RVs/trailers Motorhome service point Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Skelwith Fold Caravan Park

Ambleside

Cumbria

England

LA22 0HX

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.4156°N
2.9985°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2.8 km Kelsick Road opposite Library
4.4 km Daffodil Hotel for Dove Cottage
4.5 km Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
Rail
7.4 km Windermere Rail Station
12.5 km Staveley Rail Station
16.5 km Burneside (Cumbria) Rail Station
Ferry
2.4 km Ambleside Waterhead Ferry Landing
3.8 km Brockhole Ferry Landing
6.1 km Monk 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

As well as having top-notch facilities, Skelwith Fold Caravan Park is in a top-notch location for a Lake District break. There are lots of great walks and activities nearby, and staff are always on hand to dish out ideas and tips to help you make the best of it all. Of course you’ll want to see some lakes – perhaps starting with Tarn Hows (15 minutes' drive) before moving on to a steam boat ride on Coniston Water (20 minutes) and a tour of Rydal Water (15 minutes), taking in Rydal Cave and Rydal Mount and Gardens along the way. The big one, of course, is Windermere, just a few minutes' drive from the park and with boat trips available from Ambleside (10 minutes). Around the lake there are various attractions to stop off at, including the National Trust sites at Wray (10 minutes) and Hill Top (20 minutes). If you've got the kids, look instead to places like the World of Beatrix Potter Attraction (20 minutes) and Lakeland Farm Visitor Centre (25 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Haverigg 31.4 km Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Silecroft 31.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seascale 31.9 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Walney West Shore 37.3 km Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Morecambe North 38.6 km Estuary GoodN/AGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Rydal Mount and Gardens 3.7 km

Brockhole - Lake District Visitor Centre 3.9 km

Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 4.5 km

Beatrix Potter Gallery 4.5 km

Hill Top 7.3 km

National Trust

Grasmere and Great Langdale 2.9 km

Beatrix Potter Gallery 4.5 km

Townend 5.4 km

Coniston and Tarn Hows 5.7 km

Windermere and Troutbeck 6.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Ambleside - Town End - Ambleside 2.5 km

Ambleside, Wansfell and the Pike to Troutbeck 2.6 km

Ambleside to Grasmere over Loughrigg Fell 2.8 km

Ambleside, Stock Ghyll and Scandale Beck 2.9 km

Ambleside and Lily Tarn 3 km

Local events

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday, July 30, 2026 – Thursday, July 30, 2026)

    Penrith, England 27.8 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Skelwith Fold Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Skelwith Fold Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Skelwith Fold Caravan Park? As well as having top-notch facilities, Skelwith Fold Caravan Park is in a top-notch location for a Lake District break. There are lots of great walks and activities nearby, and staff are … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Skelwith Fold Caravan Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Skelwith Fold Caravan Park? From $67.12 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.