Newlands Valley Campsite
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- Well-maintained Lake District site half a kilometre from Derwentwater
- A five-minute drive from Catbells; 15 minutes from Whinlatter Forest
- Pub with a beer garden a short walk away; adventure centre nearby
Site type
50
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, Aug 8 to
Reviews
90% would recommend this site to a friend
87% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite offers stunning views and easy access to local fells and Derwent Water. Guests love the friendly staff, clean facilities (including hot showers), and relaxed vibe. Fire pits available for rent. Some mention noise from other campers & basic facilities during peak times.
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We had a great few days at this campsite with a friendly atmosphere
Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite
Liked Really friendly family that ran the campsite, all amenities were kept clean throughout our time on the site, and the location was great.
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From the manager: Hi Sam,
Thankyou for your great review!
Thankyou for choosing us and we hope we see you again!
Kind Regards
Ruby
Simple, beautiful and all you need.
Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite
Liked The site was stunning, simple field with trees round the edges, a river to left as you go in behind the trees, we had a little paddle and float! The pop up type showers and toilets were better than expected. Clean and warm water, couldn’t ask for more. The owners on site are consistent at cleaning and offering help if you need it. Could hire fire pits and buy logs. We had the most wonderful stay as family group, thank you!
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From the manager: Hi Sara,
This review brought tears to my eyes. Thankyou for taking the time to leave such a kind review. We are absolutely over the moon you had a great time and will be returning!
Have a wonderful rest of the summer 💚
Kind Regards
Ruby
Fantastic spot and would love to visit again.
Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite
Liked Exceptionally friendly staff/welcome. Facilities were basic but excellent. Views were beautiful from rhe site and rhe pub was within an easy walk. Great base for Keswick, Borrowdale and Catbells.
Disliked Nothing.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great pop up campsite close to Catbells
Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite
Liked Good location, lovely stream running along side. Shower and toilet facilities were clean. Fire pit hire £12 with £5 refund when returned. Logs were also for sale.
Disliked Could do with more shower facilities 4 across two fields of campers is not a lot.
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3rd time we’ve stayed here and as ever it doesn’t disappoint. A…
Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite
Liked 3rd time we’ve stayed here and as ever it doesn’t disappoint. A really friendly welcome, nice flat pitches, clean hot showers, clean toilets and good washing up facilities, fire pits and wood also available. perfect location for Cat Bells and a 20 minute cycle in to Keswick, The pub 5 minutes up the road is also great! Already looking forward to next year!
Disliked Nothing at all!
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From the manager: Hi Suart!
What a fab review! I cant believe its your 3rd stay! time flies!
Really pleased we didn't disappoint!
Kind Regards
Ruby
Great camp site. Great stay! Good location. ⛺️
Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite
Liked Great campsite with good facilities. The toilet & showers were very clean. The showers are hot. There’s a sink to clean up pots & pans and there’s an extra tap at the top left end of the field next the to gate, which is also drinking water.
Ruby is very pleasant and we enjoyed our stay. Close to Keswick town, only 10 mins by car and close to Catbells which we hiked over whilst there.
The weather wasn’t great for us but we will definitely stay again. Good value for money. Easy to pitch. Great location.
Disliked The only thing I could say I disliked was the long walk to the loo as they are at the entrance of the site, but we pitched our tent at the opposite end of the field.
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From the manager: Hi Maria!
Thankyou for your fab review and for booking again so soon at the end of August!
Kind Regards
Ruby
Beautiful site deffo be back loads
Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite
Liked Beautiful site 👌 lovely views quiet clean staff keep bathrooms and showers clean I can't use due to disability but daughter and my husband both used and say lovely warm .
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From the manager: Hi Keri,
Thankyou for your review!
It was really lovely to meet you and your family!
Kind Regards
Ruby
Highly recommend!
Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite
Liked Friendly welcome, great location, chilled atmosphere and great pub just up the road. Toilets and showers were very clean.
Disliked Leaving
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From the manager: Hi Clara,
Thankyou for taking the time to leave us a review!
Hope to see you again very soon!
Kind Regards
Ruby
Having been on many campsites in my time the things you care…
Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite
Liked Having been on many campsites in my time the things you care for are toilets, showers and wash area. This campsite had all these are they were in excellent condition and working order. Praising a shower on a campsite is normally unheard of but I have to pay compliments for the showers at this campsite. Also the location was very good being close to Keswick!
Disliked This can't be helped but there is little to no signal on this site for EE phone users. No WiFi.
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From the manager: Hi Dexter,
Thankyou for your glowing review of the showers! We love them too!
The signal can be very hit and miss but I think they are working on this as an area problem unfortunately!
Kind Regards
Ruby
Great location, extremely friendly and welcoming staff, great views, showers and toilets…
Primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite
Liked Great location, extremely friendly and welcoming staff, great views, showers and toilets were clean with hot water and enough space, fire pit hire for a good price, very clean and organised
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Hi,
Thankyou so much for your review.
We try and do our very best to make sure every single camper has a pleasant stay and feels welcome so I'm glad you had a good experience.
Kind Regards
Ruby
Features
Pop-up campground
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 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 yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent sitesThemes
Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campgroundNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Newlands Valley Campsite
Keswick
Cumbria
England
CA12 5UE
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.58332°N
3.17702°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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allonby | 26.4 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Seascale | 29.1 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| St Bees | 29.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Silecroft | 42.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Southerness | 42.3 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 3 km
Castlerigg Stone Circle 5.5 km
Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 6.7 km
Ullswater Steamers 15.6 km
Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 17.7 km
National Trust
Wordsworth House and Garden 15.2 km
Grasmere and Great Langdale 19 km
Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 21 km
Buttermere and Ennerdale 23.2 km
Coniston and Tarn Hows 24.4 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Cat Bells and Newlands Valley 0.7 km
Cat Bells Terrace and Derwent Water 0.7 km
Hawes End - Cat Bells - Black Crag - Hawes End 0.8 km
Braithwaite - Grisedale Pike - Hopegill Head - Sand Hill 2.3 km
Newlands Round 2.3 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.
Nearest sites
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- Does Newlands Valley Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Newlands Valley Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
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Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Newlands Valley Campsite? From $55.82 (for 1 night, 8 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.