Hollin Head Campsite

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Camping field shaded by trees
Camping field shaded by trees
Camping field
Grass cut ready for our campers today
Mature tree backing the camping field
Tent pitches near the big oak tree
Camping field
Riverside pitches
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Camping field
Grass cut ready for our campers today
Mature tree backing the camping field

  • Family-run hill farm campsite five minutes’ drive from Boot in Eskdale
  • West Lakes Adventure five minutes’ drive; Muncaster Castle 15 minutes
  • Lake District walks straight from the off-grid, dog-friendly pitches
When you’re after spectacular mountain views on an almost wild Lake District camping break, Hollin Head Campsite is a top contender. Set on a family-run hill farm running a flock of Herdwick sheep, the spacious pitches sit in a tree-sheltered camping meadow by the side of the burbling River Esk. There are scenic walks along the Esk from the pitches, and numerous fell and mountain hikes right from the campsite gate. If you like the sound of a pint at the end of your day, there’s a pub within five minutes’ stroll, and when foodie supplies are running low, you can stock up on pretty much everything at the local shop in Eskdale (five minutes’ drive). Well-behaved dogs are more than welcome to accompany you on your Lake District adventure, but please keep them on leads at all times while on site, due to the proximity of the sheep. Small firepits and barbecues are allowed by your pitch, just be sure to raise them off the ground to prevent the grass getting burnt. And as this peaceful, no-frills site is firmly off-grid, please note that there are no showers or electric hook-ups; simple facilities include clean portable loos, a drinking-water tap and recycling bins.

Site type

Tent sites 10
Open now
Opens May 1
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • 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).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, May 1 to

Reviews

9.8

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Peaceful

100% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This lovely site's praised for its beautiful riverside setting & peaceful vibe, with great views & trail access. Folks loved the spotless portaloos & the owner, Liz, who's a top host. Basic facilities (no showers) but excellent value. A few find facilities distant, some notice farm noise. Highly recommended for its nature & friendly feel.

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A beautiful site for back to basics (ish) camping!

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Diana M.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Everything!! Beautiful spot right on the river which is perfect for swimming in! So many walks nearby for all abilities.
Liz makes it for me - so lovely, welcoming, friendly and helpful 😊
It’s basic but that’s what makes it all the more special!

Disliked There isn’t anything to dislike!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Basic facilities at a very good price in a stunning location by river

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stephen r.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Everything .

Disliked Nothing .

Recommend to friends Visit again

I never write reviews but Liz definitely needs one. The views were…

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Claire M.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked I never write reviews but Liz definitely needs one. The views were amazing and it was extremely quiet and peaceful. The river was great to play in too. The portaloos were immaculate and they weren't too far of a walk and we were at the furthest point from them. Liz was super friendly and helpful. It was great to hear that she never has more than 15 pitches so you will never be really close to anyone else. There are loads of lovely walks from the campsite. We had a fantastic time and will definitely go back. . My mobile phone worked too, if that's a concern of yours. If you want a quiet site with gorgeous views I would highly recommend.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice quiet site, really helpful, friendly owner

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Verity A.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Really enjoyed our time here, nice spot near the river, my kids had a great time.
Lovely fresh eggs too

Recommend to friends Visit again

Enjoyed our stay!

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Gunita K.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Beautiful location.
Big pitches- thoughtfully kept apart so no disruption for other campers
Clean toilets
Great ,helpful host
Really enjoyed our stay!

Disliked No showers

Recommend to friends Visit again

We can’t wait to come back! Laura, ian and Josh Swan x

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Laura S.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Liz is a fantastic host, the campsite is a beautiful, magical place with the river running through it, never had toilets so clean and really appreciated that, liz cleans them every hour, she goes above and beyond, we advise buying her fresh eggs as they are delicious!

Disliked Nothing to dislike!

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A great out of the way location with a few good hills…

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daniel w.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked A great out of the way location with a few good hills and the river esk flowing right through it.
Great host as we arrived and showed us to our spot.
The facilities are basic which is another reason why I picked this site, but the porter loos were spotless the whole weekend and that was a nice change for a basic site so well done guys 😁👌 keep up the great work and we will be back 👌

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The campsite was exactly as advertised, beautiful location with the beck running…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked The campsite was exactly as advertised, beautiful location with the beck running by. Liz is a brilliant host and keeps the site and portaloos brilliantly clean and tidy.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic wild campsite with clean facilities. Highly recommended

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Krzysztof K.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Absolutely top class for us! Superfriendly owner! Fantastic views and this river with a spot for diving right there when you want to have a dip! We will definietly come back again!

Disliked None

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Clean site right by the river and bottom of hardknott pass…

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Gav P.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Clean site right by the river and bottom of hardknott pass

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

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

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Hollin Head Campsite

Hollin Head

Boot

Eskdale

Cumbria

England

CA19 1TF

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.39052°N
3.299°W

Nearest transport

Coach
19.6 km Daffodil Hotel for Dove Cottage
19.6 km Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
22.2 km Kelsick Road opposite Library
Rail
8.1 km Ravenglass Rail Station
9.5 km Drigg Rail Station
12.1 km Seascale Rail Station
Ferry
15.3 km Torver (Coniston) Ferry Landing
15.4 km Coniston Ferry Landing
15.7 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

Local attractions and activities include: - West Lakes Adventure (watersports): five minutes’ drive - Stanley Ghyll Waterfall: 15 minutes - Muncaster Castle: 15 minutes - Hardknott Roman Fort and Thermae: 15 minutes - Seascale Beach: 20 minutes - Ravenglass and Eskdale Steam Railway: 20 minutes - Wastwater Alpaca Trekking: half an hour - Swinside Stone Circle: 35 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Seascale 12.3 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Silecroft 19.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Haverigg 22.4 km Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
St Bees 22.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Walney West Shore 30 km Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway 8.1 km

Beatrix Potter Gallery 19.4 km

Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 19.5 km

Rydal Mount and Gardens 21.4 km

Hill Top 21.7 km

National Trust

Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 5 km

Gondola' 15.2 km

Coniston and Tarn Hows 15.9 km

Grasmere and Great Langdale 18.7 km

Beatrix Potter Gallery 19.4 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 1.6 km

MUNCASTER CASTLE 6.9 km

The Coniston Heights: The Old Man to Swirl How 13.5 km

High Gillerthwaite - Red Pike Ridge Traverse - High Gillerthwaite 14 km

Langdale Valley - Bowfell - Crinkle Crags - Red Tarn - Stool End Farm - Langdale Valley 14.1 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 sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Hollin Head Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Hollin Head Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Hollin Head Campsite? Local attractions and activities include: - West Lakes Adventure (watersports): five minutes’ drive - Stanley Ghyll Waterfall: 15 minutes - Muncaster Castle: 15 minutes - Hardknott Roman Fort and Thermae: 15 minutes … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Hollin Head Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Hollin Head Campsite? From $37.21 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.