Kestrel Lodge Campsite











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- A small, quite, friendly site for those wanting to escape the hustle
- Back to basics campsite, below Skiddaw and above Bassenthwaite Lake
- Great for backpackers, bikepackers and families alike & dog friendly
Site type
- At least one of the party members must be aged 17 or over.
- This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
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Powered cement/asphalt campervan campsite (small)
5 people maximum
Ground type: Cement/asphalt
Pitch size: Max 3m width × 5.5m depth (16.5m²)
Arrival daysNo availability on our site
Primitive grass tent campsite
5 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max tent size up to 6.5 in length
Arrival daysNo availability on our site
Foot O'Skiddaw camping pod (large)
4 people maximum
Arrival daysNo availability on our site
Lil' Cockup camping pod (two person, small)
2 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Arrival daysNo availability on our site
Wainwrights Den camping pod (medium)
4 people maximum
Arrival daysNo availability on our site
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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 Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Small (11-25 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Kestrel Lodge Campsite
Kestrel Lodge
Bassenthwaite
Keswick
Cumbria
England
CA12 4QX
Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
54.68451°N
3.17403°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allonby | 19.1 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Southerness | 34.6 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| St Bees | 35.4 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seascale | 38.1 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Sandyhills | 41.4 km | Sea | N/A | N/A | Poor | Poor |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 4.7 km
Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 8.9 km
Castlerigg Stone Circle 10.3 km
Ullswater Steamers 21.5 km
Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 23.7 km
National Trust
Wordsworth House and Garden 12.7 km
Buttermere and Ennerdale 28.6 km
Grasmere and Great Langdale 29.1 km
Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 31.1 km
Townend 34.8 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Ullock Pike - Longside Edge - Skiddaw 3.4 km
Dodd Wood under Ullock Pike 4.7 km
Bassenthwaite Osprey Walk 4.8 km
High Pike, Fellside 7.5 km
Latrigg, Blease and Lonscale 8.3 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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- Pitchup camping guide
Frequently asked questions
- Does Kestrel Lodge Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Kestrel Lodge Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Kestrel Lodge Campsite? If it's Wainwrights your interested in, then why not stay here to explore all the Northern Fells. We're based at the foot of Skiddaw and the perfect location for a days of … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Kestrel Lodge Campsite?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. Arrivals are from 1pm to 7pm. No arrivals after 7pm.
Read more - How much does it cost to stay at Kestrel Lodge Campsite? From $49.95 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.