Dalegarth Campsite

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Holidays in the Lake District National Park
Holidays in the lake district national park
Pitches
Spacious and well-maintained grounds
Field
Parking area
Tent pitches
Gated access
Waterside access
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Pitches
Spacious and well-maintained grounds
Field

  • Pop-up site next to the River Esk in the Upper Eskdale valley
  • Access to hill walking and wild swimming spots in the Lake District
  • A 35-minute walk from an outdoor activity centre; pub 10 minutes
Looking for somewhere rugged, remote and with loads of space? This might be the place. Park up at Dalegarth Campsite in Cumbria to stay at a hill farm site with purebred Herdwick sheep, set right alongside the clear-water pools of the River Esk. This spacious park has lots of room for spreading out to soak up the Upper Eskdale valley views, and it's only a 20-minute drive from Wast Water, 25 minutes from the coast and half an hour from the car park for Scafell Pike. This place is within easy reach of plenty of spectacular walks: Eskdale has some of the Lake District’s most spectacular scenery, so walking boots are very much required when meandering around the mighty waterfalls and hills. The site’s owners also reckon some of the national park’s best wild swimming spots are close by, including the Doctor Bridge a few minutes’ walk away. Jumping in the water from here is not high-octane enough for the thrill-seeking types you’re travelling with? Take adrenaline-seekers to the outdoor activity centre up the valley (five minutes' drive away or a 35-minute walk) for activities like kayaking, canyoning and climbing. For a post-activity drink or meal, stroll 10 minutes from the site to the local pub, which serves delicious stonebaked pizzas and a nice selection of pub meals and drinks. A half-hour wander along the river will also get you to two more pubs.

Site type

Tent sites 20
RV sites 3
Open now
Opens May 28
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, May 28 to

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Reviews

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Overall rating from 64 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

92% would recommend this site to a friend

91% would stay here again

What customers say

Great riverside spot with lovely views, walks & pubs. Staff are friendly & helpful. Facilities basic but fine (hot showers, portaloos). Peaceful, though some noise from others noted. Food truck's a hit.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Loved it,will be back!

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 9
Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
 6
Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Georgie K.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Loved the space,Kate was really lovely. Had a gorgeous loop walk along the River Esk to Dalegarth station. Wish we could have stayed longer.

Disliked It’s a shame the new site (thanks to the council) doesn’t have the showers and we didn’t end up going back to the old site to use them but handy that we could have done.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly staff/owners, lovely peaceful site

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8 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 9
Accommodation
 8
Facilities / Activities
 6
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 8
Wifi
 No rating
Brian G.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Fantastic area, secluded and great to get away from it all!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely campsite and hope to return

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
 10
Facilities / Activities
 8
Customer service
 10
Child friendliness
 10
Cleanliness
 7
Wifi
 No rating
Sophie k.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Setting, relaxed pitch choice, herdies in field, price, wild swimming spot just round the corner, walking from the campsite, steam railway!

Disliked Portaloos needed emptying after what assumed was a busy weekend, could maybe do with 2 extra or more regular emptying

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location was good but the campsite wasn't ready

Overall

7 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
 8
Accommodation
 6
Facilities / Activities
 1
Customer service
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Child friendliness
 9
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Megan G.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked The location was really good for what we wanted to do (hikes and co.), firepits were provided (all you needed to do was buy some wood which was fairly proced) and, it was dog friendly

Disliked There were only 2 portaloo's for the whole campsite and showers (if you wanted a shower you had to drive to the old campsite)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean facilities and friendly staff

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Adrian C.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely location and lovely people.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would stop again.

Overall

7 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 6
Accommodation
 7
Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
 4
Wifi
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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Lovely quiet site in a beautiful location. Very basic facilities. Three good pubs within walking distance - one only five minutes away

Disliked Portaloos a bit full by Sunday.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Stunning views with and excellent owner

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked The views were incredible. And Kate was the perfect host. She came to welcome us, got us wood for the fire pit, and offered great tips for walks in the surrounding area. There was an incident with a large group of campers who made a lot of noise and refused to keep it down one night, but when we told Kate about it she asked them to leave. I thought she handled the situation excellently and everyone else was very pleased to have a sound night sleep the next night. I will definitely stay here again, its the perfect spot.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic spacious, peaceful and well placed basic site in Eskdale.

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Kathryn T.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked The 2 available fields were huge with plenty of space to pitch our campervan and awning. There was also plenty of space left in the middle of the field for kids to play safely. Right next to the river which was lovely to cool down in after a walk in 28 degree heat. Plunge pools nearby and walks from the site in all directions. 3 pubs within walking distance. Waterfalls and the L'all Ratty railway.
Perfect campsite for visiting the Eskdale Valley.
The Eskfest was on during our stay and was within a 5 min walk but the site was still very peaceful and quiet.

Disliked Nothing really to dislike,
If portaloos aren't your thing then maybe give it a miss.
But this is a site that is just being set up so facilities will probably get better in the future.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent, friendly staff and level pitches

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 9
Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Samantha C.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Family run, friendly campsite it a stunning corner of the lakes

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location and the river next to the campsite water crystal clear with…

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
 9
Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Uldis M.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Location and the river next to the campsite water crystal clear with some nice wild swimming places

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

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 Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Budget/backpacker Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

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

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Dalegarth Campsite

Low Birker Farm

Upper Eskdale

Boot

Cumbria

England

CA19 1TH

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.39272°N
3.25192°W

Route directions

Follow the valley up past Dalegarth railway station and Brook House Inn and keep going for around a mile and a half until you see a turning to the right signposted Dalegarth Campsite and Penny Hill Farm. Take this turning – if you get to the Woolpack Inn, you've gone too far. Go over the humpback bridge and turn immediately right. Do not go straight on towards Penny Hill Farm (they get very grumpy). Instead, keep going over the cattle grid and up a slight incline until you see the signpost on the right.

Nearest transport

Coach
16.7 km Daffodil Hotel for Dove Cottage
16.7 km Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
19.2 km Kelsick Road opposite Library
Rail
11 km Ravenglass Rail Station
12.6 km Drigg Rail Station
14.6 km Bootle (Cumbria) Rail Station
Ferry
12.5 km Coniston Ferry Landing
12.5 km Torver (Coniston) Ferry Landing
12.7 km Waterhead Hotel (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

The local area is rich in history, with local attractions like Hardknott Roman Fort (10 minutes' drive) close by. Only head here if you're happy driving up the Hardknott Pass though – this single-track road is one of the steepest in England, so caution is advised. In addition, if you're looking for something a little more accessible, there's Muncaster Castle (20 minutes), a Grade I-listed fortress with a maze and falconry centre. Carry on exploring aboard the Ravenglass and Eskdale Steam Railway (nearest station 20 minutes) for nostalgic journeys through the west of the Lake District, or head towards the hills to explore Scafell Pike mountain (35 minutes) and Wast Water lake (25 minutes), the deepest inland body of water in England. The west Cumbrian coast is also within easy reach if you fancy a change of scene from the greenery of the national park. Head to Drigg (25 minutes) for a nature reserve made up of quiet beaches and sand dunes, wend your way towards Whitehaven (45 minutes) to explore its marina or bet on St Bees (40 minutes) for birdwatching – it's home to North West ​England's only cliff-nesting seabird colony.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Seascale 15.4 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Silecroft 20.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Haverigg 22.8 km Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
St Bees 25.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Walney West Shore 30.3 km Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway 11 km

Beatrix Potter Gallery 16.4 km

Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 16.6 km

Rydal Mount and Gardens 18.4 km

Hill Top 18.8 km

National Trust

Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 7.2 km

Gondola' 12.3 km

Coniston and Tarn Hows 12.9 km

Grasmere and Great Langdale 15.7 km

Beatrix Potter Gallery 16.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Eskdale Green - Muncaster Fell - Muncaster Head - Eskdale Green 4.7 km

MUNCASTER CASTLE 9.7 km

The Coniston Heights: The Old Man to Swirl How 10.6 km

Langdale Valley - Bowfell - Crinkle Crags - Red Tarn - Stool End Farm - Langdale Valley 11.3 km

Coniston - Tarn Hows - Coniston 11.7 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 sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Dalegarth Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Dalegarth Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Dalegarth Campsite? The local area is rich in history, with local attractions like Hardknott Roman Fort (10 minutes' drive) close by. Only head here if you're happy driving up the Hardknott Pass though – … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Dalegarth Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.

    If you are running late, please inform the site in good time as there is little signal once you get into the Eskdale Valley.

    If you want to stay a bit longer on departure day, you are welcome to pack up and move your car up to the top parking field.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Dalegarth Campsite? From $74.04 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.