River Gilpin at Valley End Certificated Location
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- Small CAMC members-only site in Cumbria, a mile from Levens
- In the Lake District National Park, 15 mins' drive from Windermere
- Gravel electric pitches with a top-notch food pub next door
Site type
5
5
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
- No gas barbecues allowed.
- No charcoal barbecues allowed.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
Languages spoken
English
8 
8.7/10
Wifi at the unit/site
Reviews
80% would recommend this site to a friend
80% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a small, well-kept site with great, modern showers and spacious pitches. It’s conveniently located for the Lakes, with a good pub nearby. While some found it pricey with mixed toilet/shower facilities and road noise, the manager assures mirrors are being added and improvements are ongoing at this new spot.
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Excellent stay! Clean, tidy and spacious. Can't wait to go back!
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Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (members only)
Liked Immaculate, tidy and well kept site with only 5 pitches. 2 bathrooms available all very spacious and clean.
Spare spaces for cars to park in as well as large pitches for cars.
Private site as it has an a electronic barrier to get in and out.
Free WiFi is a bonus for us as our son cant live with out.
The owners were very well communicated with and very friendly. Thanks Michaela!
Location is ideal if trying to go to the lakes and Kendal.
Kids play house and outdoor cleaning station available. There is a chemical waste disposal and drinking water disposal.
Give the campsite 9.5 out of 10.
Certainly coming back and would reccomend to others. Our son is autistic with physical disabilities and this site was just perfect for us as a family.
Disliked This is minor issue but a hose for the chemical waste to rinse things would be beneficial but we managed.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Excellent site in good location not much to fault.
Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (members only)
Liked Nice well kept site. Clean shower/toilet facilities. Nice views of Lake District. Decent pub next door. Good location close to places in lakes and Grange, Arnside etc.
Disliked Bit of road noise but not too intrusive. Wet room shower and water all over floor a couple of times. Think shower drain was blocked but was rectified quickly.
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Really great site good communication with owners
Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (members only)
Liked Quiet site well maintained good toilets/ showers
Disliked None
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Excellent spot and convenient pub next door.
Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (members only)
Liked Brilliant pitches, lots of space for the van. Easy to book, with email and SMS confirmation. Really clean bathrooms and modern facilities. Next door to a nice pub, really friendly staff and good pub menu.
Disliked Limited toilets if the pitches are full, only one male bathroom and shower.
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Very clean & warm bathroom facilities.…
Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (members only)
Liked Very clean & warm bathroom facilities. Next to super, friendly pub. Michaela was fab!
Recommend to friends Visit again
Pitch size, fantastic facilities…
Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (members only)
Liked Pitch size, fantastic facilities
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We appreciate it and we’re glad you enjoyed your stay.
We will definitely book again
Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (members only)
Liked A lovely small campsite
It’s not far off the main road but it was very quiet
The showers and shower block were amazing
It was very clean and tidy
Disliked When you use the key code you need to park close to the barrier to get it to open
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review
As stated
Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (members only)
Liked Clean, convenient location.
Disliked The price was high compared on a like for like basis at other sites we stay on. There was no washing facility on the chemical waste. Toilet and shower were not secured by combination lock and it looked like someone else ( we were the only people on the site) had/were using the toilets.
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to review us
Good location , lovely site. Good…
Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (members only)
Liked Good location , lovely site. Good facilities. Pub nearby.
Disliked Expensive
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From the manager: Thank you for your review
Excellent site, level pitches. Clean, tidy.
Powered gravel travel trailer campsite (members only)
Liked Excellent little site, only 5 pitches, but lovely, we had the site to ourselves for 4 nights, lovely en-suite style facilities. Lovely pub almost next door, just a 2 minute walk, served great food.
Would definitely recommend.
Easy access from the A590, just 5/10 minutes from the M6
Disliked Nothing to dislike, there was some road noise, but it didn’t disturb us at all.
Advertised as fully serviced pitches, but only had electric hook up on the pitch, which made it quite expensive in comparison to other CAMC sites.
Only telephone and email contact with management, but no issues.
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review. We look forward to welcoming you back.
Features
Dogs 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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Site close to accessible bathroomsLocation
River Gilpin at Valley End Certificated Location
1
Gilpin House
Levens
Kendal
Cumbria
England
LA8 8EP
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.26222°N
2.81286°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morecambe North | 20.8 km | Estuary | Good | N/A | Good | Good |
| Morecambe South | 21.5 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Haverigg | 32 km | Sea | Poor | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Walney West Shore | 33.7 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
| Walney Sandy Gap | 34.3 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Levens Hall & Gardens 2.3 km
Sizergh Castle and Garden 3.5 km
Windermere Lake Cruises, Lakeside 9.6 km
Lakeland Motor Museum 11.5 km
Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House 11.7 km
National Trust
Sizergh Castle and Garden 3.5 km
Fell Foot Park 9.2 km
Cartmel Priory Gatehouse 11.5 km
Hill Top 14.3 km
Windermere and Troutbeck 15.6 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Levens Hall and Sizergh Castle 2.5 km
Levens Hall and the River Kent 2.5 km
LEVENS HALL 3 km
SIZERGH CASTLE 3.7 km
DALLAM TOWER 5.2 km
Local events
- Kendal Calling (Thursday, July 30, 2026 – Thursday, July 30, 2026)
Penrith, England 38.6 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 River Gilpin at Valley End Certificated Location have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is River Gilpin at Valley End Certificated Location dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near River Gilpin at Valley End Certificated Location? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Levens Hall: three minutes' drive - National Trust - Sizergh: five minutes - Lakeland Maze Farm Park: 10 minutes - Predator Experience (wolf experience): 10 minutes … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of River Gilpin at Valley End Certificated Location?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 3 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at River Gilpin at Valley End Certificated Location? From $83.85 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.