Pennine View Caravan Park

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Pitches on site
Pitches on site
View from bathroom overlooking pitches
Small on-site playground
Our on site bar - the engine shed
Our on site bar - the engine shed
Busy bank holiday
The engine shed
Stunning summer sunset over the park
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View from bathroom overlooking pitches
Small on-site playground
Our on site bar - the engine shed

  • Family-run site a mile from the centre of Kirkby Stephen
  • Playground, free wifi, bar and well-appointed washrooms
  • On the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park
One could base oneself at Pennine View Caravan Park for months on end to investigate the hundreds of miles' worth of spectacular paths in the area: the site is on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, a short drive from both the Lake District National Park and the North Pennines. Walks and cycle routes catering for all tastes from gentle country strolls to challenging mountain bike trails are all around here, or you could tackle lush River Eden trout fishing, horse riding or paragliding close by, or mooch around the mighty natural attractions in the area like High Force Waterfall, or pick up local produce in Cumbrian market towns, or potter around the region's many old houses and castles… Family-run Pennine View is well placed for the lot from its Cumbrian setting, in countryside a mile from the market town of Kirkby Stephen. It's across the road from the volunteer-run heritage Stainmore Railway Company, where there are several locomotives and rolling stock to see. The caravan park itself is in fact part of a historic railway goods yard – something you'll no doubt note when you stop by at its Engine Shed bar for drinks and takeaway food (on selected nights) in a characterful and welcoming spot. Facilities on site include a playground, free wifi, a covered washing-up area, a launderette with washing machine and tumble dryer, and amenity blocks with baby bath, disabled facilities and free hot showers – just the ticket after a satisfactory day striding o'er the local moors…

Site type

Tent sites 30
Travel trailer sites 36
RV sites 15
Rent a tent 4
Open now
Opens March 6

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Occupancy

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

General

  • The bar is open between 07/03 and 09/11.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Mar 6 to

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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 333 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

99% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

Highly-rated, well-kept site with spotless, modern washrooms. Friendly staff, great location for walks & Kirkby Stephen. Popular on-site pub serves food/drinks. Spacious, level pitches, quiet & welcoming atmosphere. Occasional Wi-Fi/pitch location issues but guests are overwhelmingly positive.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Two night stay.

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10 out of 10
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 Andy S. 2 reviews

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked We just can’t fault Pennine View Campsite. Just a perfect size. Not too big or too small. Onsite food was extremely good value for money. Bar and inside seating areas were great. The site had everything you would need. Very well located. We would 100% recommend this site to any of our friends. We will definitely be back to stay at some point in the future.

Disliked Nothing to be fair.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Run by very nice people, spotless clean great bar/restaurant.

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10 out of 10
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 Peter 2 reviews

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Fantastic site and amenities. Walks and river was great for my dogs.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant, highly recommend

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 Chris S. 2 reviews

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite (six person)

Liked Facilities were amazing, very clean site.
River walk from campsite was lovely, good location for Kirkby Stephen town centre.
Will definitely go again

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location, lovely site

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 Emma H. 1 review

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Great location for good walks. I liked the pub on site and the Sunday filled Yorkshire pudding was yummy. I will definitely return.

Disliked The tents people use are massive and therefore we had a family sat eating their food right outside our lounge window. It just felt a bit too close.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Well worth a stay

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 Nichola S. 1 review

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Brilliant place to stay, very friendly.
Clean facilities, would definitely stay there again ,value for money.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lovely touring site. Excellent clean…

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 Adrian B. 5 reviews

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked A lovely touring site. Excellent clean facilities, with nice hot showers, in a lovely location, with nice walks straight from the site, would highly recommend, hoping to return soon.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic site

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9 out of 10
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Hazel M. 2 reviews

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Everything

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent little hidden gem

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10 out of 10
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 Michael J. 2 reviews

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Beautiful site, would of liked to stay longer, showers and toilets excellent, pitches good and level, at the back of the site they have a lovely river you can go swimming, before we left saw the wild donkeys drinking there. Town only 5 to 10 minute walk away and lots of places to visit. Nice onsite pub with different food each nice and very reasonable priced drinks, staff lovely and very friendly
I can recommend 100% a little hidden gem

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, walks from the door,…

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 Terry A. 4 reviews

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Great site, walks from the door, within easy reach of town centre.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good size pitches Great toilet and shower…

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Maxine R. 1 review

Powered grass tent campsite (two person)

Liked Good size pitches
Great toilet and shower facilities
Lovely surrounding area - plenty to do

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome 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 Peaceful Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Pennine View Caravan Park

Station Road

Kirkby Stephen

Cumbria

England

CA17 4SZ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.4624°N
2.3548°W

Nearest transport

Coach
29.3 km Bus Station
29.3 km Bus Station
29.3 km Bus Station
Rail
1.2 km Kirkby Stephen Rail Station
15.7 km Appleby Rail Station
15.8 km Garsdale Rail Station
Ferry
34.7 km Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
35.1 km Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing
38.5 km Bowness on Windermere Ferry Terminal

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

Walking routes start from the site and crisscross all over the nearby Yorkshire Dales National Park, around local town Kirkby Stephen, up the Howgill Fells and through the countryside of the Eden Valley. To see it all from way up high, paragliding is available within half a mile of Pennine View. The nearby River Eden has some spectacular fishing, all accessible a mile from the site. Wild brown trout are the main haul on the stretch of river managed by the Kirkby Stephen & District Angling Association, whose members are happy to take visitors out along the water (remember you'll need a fishing permit). Day tickets are available, with free fishing for under-18s. Horse riding can be had four miles away, and the mountain bike trails in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Beauty within five. The waters, boating and miles more walks of the Lake District National Park are 10 miles away. If you want to see how folk have lived in the area throughout the centuries, the Dales Countryside Museum in Hawes is a good place to start; happily, the town is home to the Wensleydale Creamery too.

Must see

High Force Waterfall 23.6 km

The Bowes Museum 29.7 km

Barnard Castle 29.9 km

Sizergh Castle and Garden 33.6 km

The Rheged Centre 34.4 km

National Trust

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 26 km

Sizergh Castle and Garden 33.6 km

Townend 36.7 km

Windermere and Troutbeck 37.1 km

Braithwaite Hall 41.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Kirkby Stephen - Nateby - Wharton Hall - Lammerside Castle 0.7 km

Kirkby Stephen - Nine Standards Rigg 1.3 km

The Eden Viaducts 1.3 km

Kirkby Stephen Circular 1.3 km

Smardale Wildlife Reserve 3.3 km

Local events

  • Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival (Saturday, August 8, 2026 – Saturday, August 8, 2026)

    Skipton, England 40.3 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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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Pennine View Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Pennine View Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Pennine View Caravan Park? Walking routes start from the site and crisscross all over the nearby Yorkshire Dales National Park, around local town Kirkby Stephen, up the Howgill Fells and through the countryside of the Eden … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Pennine View Caravan Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Pennine View Caravan Park? From $52.82 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.