Low Hollows

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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
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Some pitches may be on a slight slope.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, May 24 to

Reviews

8.7

Overall rating based on 575 reviews View breakdown

Spectacular scenery

Voted 71% of visitors View breakdown

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would recommend this site to a friend

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Great campsite near a lot of great activities

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 6
Andy S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Right below Blencathra, Walking distance to a number of pubs and quick drive to keswick

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Excellent site, friendly staff, great facilities.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Danielle S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: We loved everything about this campsite! So very relaxed, chilled out and beautiful views ! Showers and toilets where clean and always stocked up. Facilities great! Loads of space everywhere, couldn't fault anything. Easy to find, excellent location, Will be back soon! Thanks for having us! :)

Disliked: Nothing!

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Beautiful campsite surrounded by Lakeland fells...

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Such a beautiful time...reconnecting to nature, in a stunning location surrounded by the Lakeland fells. We found a lovely flat spot near the river, it was the most relaxed I've felt in a long time. Great hot showers, wash up points and relaxed space...

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Lovely spot with good facilities

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Edward C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Good location and easy to reach, nice option to have fire pit for rent which was great, toilets were clean and well kept and showers were lovely and hot, didn’t have to wait too long for showers etc. Washing up area was clean and well stocked. Host was so friendly and helpful too! Highly recommend the railway walk from Threlkeld to Keswick, it’s lovely! And the pub in Threlkeld, Horse and Farrier, is definitely worth a visit

Disliked: Would be good to have gloves to carry down the fire pits, and perhaps a bin at the top to empty the ash into when we returned it! Just to save you a job, would’ve been more than happy to do that!

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Excellent, clean shower,and toilets

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Really liked the site great location, ideal for exploring the lakes from there,facilities great showers and toilets..views from the site are amazing ..and for the price it's well worth staying and had a signal for my mobile 👍, definitely will be back ☺️

Disliked: Couldn't fault it for the price 👍

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Would recommend

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: The toilets were very clean and there was lots of toilet roll etc for everyone available.

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Good basic down to earth campsite…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service No rating
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Keith L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Good basic down to earth campsite

Disliked: Top half of barn door to toilets closed, banged and cut head as it's under 6ft, dangerous, not warning sign

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Great no frills campsite, in a good location. Recommended

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Joel M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Plenty of space on the campsite Great location Great views of Blencathra Decent hot showers Plenty of space to pitch your tent away from other campers. Easy access to the Northern lakes. Good price compared to other Lake District campsites which are becoming a rip off for a solo campers that just require a basic tent pitch, toilet and a hot shower

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Beautiful and clean campsite with very accommodating owners.

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Katey H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: The location was beautiful, surrounded by mountains and we decided to pitch up in the bottom field beside the river. The facilities were very clean, with the toilets and shower block situated in an old barn conversion. A place for people to meet and charge their devices if necessary. Very clean and spacious.

Disliked: I would have preferred a hairdryer to be available but it's nothing major and doesn't take away from the lovely stay.

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We found the campsite to be everything we needed. The barn with…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: We found the campsite to be everything we needed. The barn with toilet and shower facilities was perfect. Easy check in by just texting the campsite owner. Plenty of fields and pitches to choose from.

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Features

Pop-up campsite

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 campsite

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

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).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Allonby 30.2 km Sea N/A Good Good Good
Seascale 39 km Sea N/A Good Good Good
St Bees 40 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Southerness 45.6 km Sea N/A Good Good Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

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

Local events

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

    Penrith, England 20.7 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.

Want to know more about camping in The Lake District and Cumbria?

  • 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.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Low Hollows? From $29.45 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.