Low Hollows

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The site entrance
The farmhouse
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Blencathra views
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  • Lake District pop-up site in the foothills of Blencathra
  • Keswick, Skiddaw and Helvellyn all within a 10-minute drive
  • Simple, spacious pitches with a stream for paddling
The owners of Low Hollows reckon they’ve got one of the most stunning locations in the Lake District… and it’s easy to see why they love it. This Cumbria pop-up site is in the foothills of Blencathra, so it’s a scenic place, and it’s easy to get to as well – it's just a little way off the A66. That handy position means that it’s easy to get to the village of Threlkeld, a mile away, for two excellent pubs and a coffee shop – or continue on to the bigger market town of Keswick, less than 10 minutes’ drive away. The Keswick to Penrith bus route stops in the village too, so you can get out and about easily without taking the car. And where might your outings take you? Well, it’s all about the open air around here: climbing, horse riding, canoeing and shooting are all within five miles, and there’s a golf course less than a mile away. Cyclists can head out on the C2C (Coast to Coast) route from the village, while walkers take strolls along the Keswick to Threlkeld railway line path. More intrepid types can tick off several Lakeland fells nearby, including Skiddaw and Helvellyn as well as Blencathra. Sounds rather like you’ll need time to chill out back on site – and handily there’s plenty of space for that, plus a stream for soothing tired feet. Barbecues are permitted on the pitches, and you’re welcome to bring dogs and kids (there’s a whole lot of field for them to scamper about in). Facilities are on the low-key side, with just showers and toilets (two of each for the ladies and gents) and a washing-up area.

Site type

Tent sites 50
Open now
Opens April 3
Please note

Occupancy

  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Some pitches may be on a slight slope.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Apr 3 to

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Reviews

8.7

Overall rating from 290 Pitchup.com customers

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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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Spectacular sceneryBudget/backpackerPeaceful

92% would recommend this site to a friend

89% would stay here again

What customers say

Lovely views & chill vibe, great for hikers. Plenty of spots, good showers/toilets. Some sloped pitches noted, with occasional noise from groups. Overall, excellent value.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Good for walking with the Dog. Only a few mile drive to ullswater

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 Andrew I. 2 reviews

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Nice walks with the dogs around the campsite

Disliked The fields on a slope if you dont mind it. It's not to bad. We pitched up near the road so was more leave.

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This site is in a fantastic…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked This site is in a fantastic location where you can wake up to stunning views across to Clough Head and Blencathra. Easy to find, off the road to Keswick

Disliked Lovely to have hot showers and toilets but there are not enough of them to cope with a busy bank holiday weekend.

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my go to camping place every…

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked my go to camping place every summer in lake district. clean toilets and good showers available, amazing view and close to keswick town. really affordable price.

Disliked i wish there were more toilets n bathrooms

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Excellent campsite, great views…

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Dawn F. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Excellent campsite, great views

Disliked Limited toilet facilities 2 male and 2 female

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No fuss site with everything you…

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7 out of 10
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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked No fuss site with everything you could need. Basic but free hot showers and toilets with small washing up area. No check-in, just turn up and pitch.

Disliked Most of the site is on an incline, but there were some flatter spots at the bottom of the field. Drive to the bottom field was fine because of the dry weather, I would be wary if the ground was really muddy getting back up the hill....
A few larger groups but everyone was respectful and quiet by 11pm. I didn't see a site rep while there although there was a phone number - no one to enforce the no BBQs in the dry weather.

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Great campsite, will be coming back, again

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8 out of 10
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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Large field with plenty of spaces. Fantastic views and near the railway walk to Keswick.

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Value for money with gorgeous views. Would recommend

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Just what we needed, loads of room to pitch up, gorgeous views, showers and toilets with toilet roll supplied, can’t really fault it at all for £44. Would deffo come back again

Disliked I didn’t dislike anything. Maybe the hill to get to the toilets but that’s our fault for pitching up at the bottom of it!

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Best views by far

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8 out of 10
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 Donna W. 4 reviews

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked The views are absolutely stunning, great base for walking Blencathra and other walks, 5 minutes from Keswick, toilets/showers basic but manageable.

Disliked Nobody around to ask
Questions, no water in bottom field and it’s a bit of a hilly walk to the water.

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Good option for a site close to Keswick

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8 out of 10
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Emma S. 4 reviews

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Happy with the site and space you get to camp. Nice and quiet when we arrived on Thursday and got busier on the Friday.

Disliked Showed and toilets are very basic

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Easy access to the open field…

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6 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Easy access to the open field to pitch up.

Disliked Condition of the shower and toilet facilities could be improved. There is a communal area next to the wash area that is covered in bird muck.

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Features

Pop-up campground

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 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 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 Remote location 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 Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

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

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Low Hollows

Threlkeld

Keswick

Cumbria

England

CA12 4SZ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.62626°N
3.0345°W

Nearest transport

Coach
7.5 km Bus Station
18.3 km Rail Station
19.2 km Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
Rail
18.2 km Penrith North Lakes Rail Station
24.1 km Wigton Rail Station
24.2 km Aspatria Rail Station
Ferry
7.7 km Keswick Ferry Landing
8.5 km Nichol End (Derwentwater) Ferry Landing
8.6 km Ashness Gate Derwentwater 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

So, you’ve just arrived, and the kids (or big kids) in your group are raring and ready for adventures. Handily, as well as all the footpaths such as Skiddaw trails (10 minutes’ drive), Catbells trails (15 minutes) and the Helvellyn trails (10 minutes), Keswick (10 minutes) has boat hire, the Kong Adventure Centre with climbing walls, caving activities and outdoor excursions or the Puzzling Place for the ultimate optical illusion. In Whinlatter Forest Park (15 minutes), mountain biking and cycling may be on the cards, or Segwaying, Go Ape and guided alpaca treks… at Aira Force waterfall and Ullswater (15 minutes), there's a gorgeous waterfall trail… while at The Lakes Distillery (20 minutes), on the menu are whisky tours and tastings. If it’s history you’re after, head to the Castlerigg Stone Circle (10 minutes), a historic circle with spectacular views of fells, or the Grade I-listed Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens (15 minutes). After all that, there’s always lots of animals to spot at the Lake District Wildlife Park (20 minutes).
(within 10 km)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park and Zoo (within 16.1 km)

Food and drink

  • Salutation Inn Pub 1.2 km
  • White Horse Inn Pub 1.3 km
  • Horse & Farrier Inn Pub 1.3 km
  • The Mill Inn Pub 5.1 km
  • Troutbeck Inn Pub 5.7 km
  • Twa Dogs Inn Pub 6.2 km
  • The Heights Hotel Restaurant 6.2 km
  • Keswick Conservative Club Pub 6.8 km
  • Casa Bella Restaurant 7.1 km
  • Asaya Thai Restaurant 7.1 km

Groceries

  • Lakes Lemoncello Off-licence 7.1 km
  • Wild Sheep Distillery Off-licence 7.2 km
  • Brewery Hub Off-licence 7.2 km
  • Lakes & Dales Co-operative Supermarket 7.3 km
  • Booths Supermarket 7.4 km

Parks and play

  • Threlkeld Quarry Play Area Playground 1.8 km
  • Upper Fitz Park 6.8 km
  • Lower Fitz Park 7 km
  • Hope Park 7.5 km
  • Aira Force park 8.8 km

Family days out

  • Goosewell Farm Activities Centre Visitor attraction 4.6 km
  • Castlerigg Stone Circle Visitor attraction 4.9 km
  • Castlehead Visitor attraction 7.2 km
  • Ruskin Monument Visitor attraction 7.9 km
  • Derwent Island and House Visitor attraction 8.1 km
  • Aira Force Visitor attraction 8.8 km
  • Alpacaly Ever After Visitor attraction 8.9 km
  • Greystoke Castle 11.3 km
  • Dacre Castle 12.7 km
  • Dalemain Castle 14.4 km
  • Lake District Wildlife Park Zoo 14.6 km
  • Hutton-in-the-Forest Castle 16 km

Public transport

  • Blencathra Centre junction 1.1 km
  • Blencathra Centre 1.1 km
  • Horse & Farrier (E bound) 1.3 km
  • Horse & Farrier (W bound) 1.3 km
  • War Memorial (W bound) 1.6 km
  • War Memorial (E bound) 1.6 km
  • West End (E bound) 1.9 km
  • West End (W bound) 1.9 km
  • Threlkeld Road End 2.1 km
  • Threlkeld A66 Bypass 2.1 km

What’s nearby

  • Keswick Golf Club Golf course 0.9 km
  • The Loft Nightclub 7.3 km
  • Hope Park Pitch & Putt Golf course 7.5 km
  • Derwentwater Marina 8.5 km
  • Nichol End Marine Marina 8.6 km

Local services

  • Derwent Service Station Fuel station 6.3 km
  • Cohens Chemist Pharmacy 7.1 km
  • Mary Hewetson Cottage Hospital 7.2 km
  • Castlehead Medical Centre Doctors 7.2 km
  • Boots Pharmacy 7.3 km
  • GeniePoint Charging station 7.3 km
  • evolt Charging station 7.3 km
  • High Hill Garage Fuel station 7.6 km

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Must see

Castlerigg Stone Circle 4.9 km

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 10.1 km

Ullswater Steamers 10.9 km

Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 11 km

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 14.1 km

National Trust

Grasmere and Great Langdale 21 km

Wordsworth House and Garden 21.9 km

Townend 25.2 km

Windermere and Troutbeck 27.5 km

Coniston and Tarn Hows 27.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Blencathra Classic - Sharp Edge and Narrow Edge 1.2 km

Threlkeld, Westcoe and Keswick Railway 1.6 km

Threlkeld - Blencathra - Sharp Edge - Scales - Threlkeld 1.6 km

Blencathra Ridge 3.1 km

Castlerigg Stone Circle and St John's in the Vale 4.8 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 Low Hollows have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Low Hollows dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Low Hollows? So, you’ve just arrived, and the kids (or big kids) in your group are raring and ready for adventures. Handily, as well as all the footpaths such as Skiddaw trails (10 minutes’ … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Low Hollows?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Low Hollows? From $41.12 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.