Eskdale Valley Campsite

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Eskdale valley campsite (added by manager 20 may 2024)

  • Scenic, remote no-frills farm site in the west Lake District
  • Within 10 minutes’ walk of Stanley Ghyll Waterfall and wild pools
  • Spacious and a 10-minute drive from Eskdale’s shop and steam railway
Getting to Eskdale Valley Campsite is an adventure in itself. Down a rugged track which passes by a Grade II-listed arched stone bridge known affectionately as Doctor Bridge and then across a cattle grid, this no-frills farm site is remote indeed. It has a stunning setting on a fell farm in the Esdake Valley in the Lake District National Park, which as some of you may already know, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Equal parts peaceful and scenic, the farm has over half a kilometre of private river Esk frontage. It’s also adjacent to Penny Hill Farm, once owned by the writer Beatrix Potter, and has views of Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England. Paths through the extensive farmlands are bordered by stone walls and woodlands. It's possible to get onto trails right from the doorstep, whether for casual walking, hiking, mountain biking or tracking down prehistoric stone circles and paths once taken by Vikings and Romans. The farm is a 10-minute walk from Stanley Ghyll Waterfall and its wild swimming pools. If you’d like something more vigorous, take the 10-minute walk to the nearby activity centre to book activities like rock climbing, canoeing and archery. Eskdale is a 10-minute drive from Lower Birker Farm. It has a small shop where guests can pick up basic groceries, as well as a Japanese garden and a station on the Eskdale for the Ravenglass & Eskdale Steam Railway. Portable toilet facilities are available on site, and barbecues and firepits are both permitted.

Site type

RV sites 3
Tent sites 47
Opens June 21
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 20 or over.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

Languages spoken

Mandarin

English

Open from Fri, Jun 21 to

Pitch types & availability

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Features

No dogs allowed

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

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 Car parking by site/unit 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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping 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 Public transportation nearby

Type

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

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Eskdale Valley Campsite

Boot

Eskdale

Cumbria

England

CA19 1TH

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.39199°N
-3.25344°W

Nearest transport

Coach
16.8 km Daffodil Hotel for Dove Cottage
16.8 km Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
19.3 km Kelsick Road opposite Library
Rail
10.9 km Ravenglass Rail Station
12.5 km Drigg Rail Station
14.5 km Bootle (Cumbria) Rail Station
Ferry
12.6 km Coniston Ferry Landing
12.6 km Torver (Coniston) Ferry Landing
12.8 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - The Green Station (station in Eskdale for the Ravenglass & Eskdale Steam Railway, a narrow-gauge railway with Lake District views): 10 minutes’ drive - Hardknott Pass (hiking): 10 minutes - Giggle Alley (Japanese garden): 10 minutes - Golf course: 20 minutes - Drigg Sand Dunes & Beach: 25 minutes - Wast Water (three-mile-long lake): half an hour - Scafell Pike (mountain hiking): 35 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Seascale 15.3 km Sea N/A Good Good Good
Silecroft 20.3 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Haverigg 22.7 km Sea Poor N/A N/A N/A
St Bees 25.4 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Walney West Shore 30.2 km Sea N/A Good Good N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway 10.8 km

Beatrix Potter Gallery 16.5 km

Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 16.7 km

Rydal Mount and Gardens 18.5 km

Hill Top 18.8 km

National Trust

Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 7.2 km

Gondola' 12.4 km

Coniston and Tarn Hows 13 km

Grasmere and Great Langdale 15.8 km

Beatrix Potter Gallery 16.5 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 4.6 km

MUNCASTER CASTLE 9.5 km

The Coniston Heights: The Old Man to Swirl How 10.7 km

Langdale Valley - Bowfell - Crinkle Crags - Red Tarn - Stool End Farm - Langdale Valley 11.4 km

Coniston - Tarn Hows - Coniston 11.8 km

Local events

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday, August 1, 2024 – Thursday, August 1, 2024)

    Penrith, England 42 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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  • Does Eskdale Valley Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
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  • What attractions are near Eskdale Valley Campsite? Attractions and activities nearby include: - The Green Station (station in Eskdale for the Ravenglass & Eskdale Steam Railway, a narrow-gauge railway with Lake District views): 10 minutes’ drive - Hardknott Pass … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Eskdale Valley Campsite?
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    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Eskdale Valley Campsite? From $45.35 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.