Croft House Camping

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Grass pitches
Grass pitches
The camping field
Grass pitches
Spacious level field
Townhead lane leading to the site
Entrance to the site
Easy access to the camping field
View towards the lakeland fells
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The camping field
Grass pitches
Spacious level field

  • Pop-up wild camping site at an Eden Valley livery yard
  • A 15-minute drive to Penrith or Ullswater; Whinfell Forest 10 minutes
  • Spacious sheltered pitches with horses and hens for neighbours
With the Lake District National Park on one side and the North Pennines National Landscape on the other, Croft House Camping is in a fabulous spot for getting out to explore the Cumbria countryside. Mind you, the pop-up camping field here has its own lovely views over the Eden Valley too, so you don’t have to be out and about to soak up the scenery. Just outside the tiny rural village of Cliburn, this is a peaceful and dog-friendly rural site that’s part of a livery yard. There are only a handful of pitches here, so you may well find that the resident horses and hens are your closest neighbours. The pitches are level and sheltered by dry stone walls, with easy access for vehicles. They’re spacious, too, so you’ll be able to get an awning or gazebo set up and have space for a barbecue and a couple of camping chairs. As a simple pop-up site, facilities here are pretty minimal, but you’ll have access to water and a chemical disposal point as well as a toilet on the livery yard (bring a torch for nocturnal wanderings; it gets pretty dark around these parts). The local village is a very small place, so for shops, pubs and the like you’ll want to head to Penrith or Appleby-in-Westmorland (both 15 minutes’ drive away). Also within a similar distance are the outer edges of the Lake District National Park and attractions including Lowther Castle. Closer to home, there are a couple of lovely walking areas nearby at Cliburn Moss and Whinfell Forest – wild areas where you might spot red squirrels and deer from time to time.

Site type

Tent sites 15
RV sites 15
Open now
Opens June 19
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Jun 19 to

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Reviews

8.3

Overall rating from 16 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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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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Peaceful

94% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

Tranquil, roomy site with wild camping feel, great views & wildlife. Host is friendly, pitches are level & you pick yours. Basic but clean loos; no showers/bins is a minor con if busy. Easy access to Ullswater.

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Friendly host, good basic facilities, very…

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Peter R. 4 reviews

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Friendly host, good basic facilities, very quiet 👌

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything, lovely secluded site. No…

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Elaine F. 6 reviews

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Everything, lovely secluded site. No showers. They do have toilets and a lovely field for camping.

Disliked It was a little difficult to find.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The space was lovely and the old school nature was great.

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8 out of 10
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Value for money
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peter T. 2 reviews

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked The space was fantastic and the views lovely. Was back to old school “camp where you want” and lots of space to play!
Lovely woodland walk very close.

Disliked Sadly only 1 toilet which could be an issue if busy, there were only 4 units on when we were there so was ok but can imagine if full it would be “in demand”
No bin facilities so you have to find somewhere to deposit your waste, make sure you have good bags as it is going in your car - feel a bin would be a good addition!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Bare bones site with the minimum of amenities. Clean and tidy though.

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Garry G. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked The peace and quiet.

Disliked No dislikes.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very welcoming host in very nice surroundings, level grass pitch.

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Dennis M. 4 reviews

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Nice enclosed field, dogs loved it.
Clean facilities.
Very quiet and peaceful (we were the only campers).

Disliked None

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Very spacious and lovely being surrounded…

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Tracy W. 6 reviews

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Very spacious and lovely being surrounded by horses

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nothing liked at all…

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 Amrith V. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Nothing liked at all

Disliked Very bad, it's just an area with nothing other than grass

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Location and relaxed feel - also…

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Nicky K. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Location and relaxed feel - also liked been able to select own pitch

Recommend to friends Visit again

great location with nice views, use…

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Axel P. 3 reviews

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked great location with nice views, use of toilets and washroom was an unexpected addition

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wild camping with easy access to motorway

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7 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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TERRY O. 4 reviews

Primitive grass tent or RV campsite

Liked Being amongst horses and chickens
Peaceful, nice walks
Flat level site

Disliked Additional toilets required

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 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 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

Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery 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

Type

Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Step-free access Level campground, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

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

Location

Croft House Camping

Croft House

Cliburn

Penrith

Cumbria

England

CA10 3AL

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.62015°N
2.64487°W

Route directions

To get to Townhead Lane, go to the crossroads in Cliburn, then take the turning marked 'Temple Sowerby'. Townhead Lane is a private road 200m along on your left, next to Glebe House. Max speed of 10 mph on the lane – there are dogs/cats/horses/walkers. The campsite is located in the field next to the house.

Nearest transport

Coach
8.7 km Rail Station
29.6 km Kelsick Road opposite Library
30.3 km Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
Rail
8.3 km Langwathby Rail Station
8.7 km Penrith North Lakes Rail Station
11.1 km Appleby Rail Station
Ferry
11.8 km Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
15.1 km Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing
21.1 km Glenridding Ullswater 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Cliburn Moss Nature Reserve: 20 minutes’ walk/five minutes’ drive - Whinfell Forest: 10 minutes’ drive - Lowther Castle & Gardens: 10 minutes - National Trust - Acorn Bank: 10 minutes - Pooley Bridge (for Ullswater boat trips and watersports): 15 minutes - Shap Abbey: 20 minutes - High Cup Nick: 25 minutes - Aira Force Waterfall: half an hour - Blencathra (walks): half an hour - Helvellyn: 40 minutes - Grassholme Observatory: 45 minutes.

Must see

The Rheged Centre 9.4 km

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 11.1 km

Ullswater Steamers 21.1 km

Rydal Mount and Gardens 29.1 km

Castlerigg Stone Circle 29.3 km

National Trust

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 4.3 km

Townend 29.2 km

Windermere and Troutbeck 31 km

Grasmere and Great Langdale 31.7 km

Beatrix Potter Gallery 35.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

LOWTHER CASTLE 6 km

ASKHAM HALL 6.8 km

THE IMAGE GARDEN 7.9 km

Langwathby - Edenhall - Langwathby 8.5 km

Shap and Haweswater 10.4 km

Local events

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday, July 30, 2026 – Thursday, July 30, 2026)

    Penrith, England 4.9 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 Croft House Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Croft House Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Croft House Camping? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Cliburn Moss Nature Reserve: 20 minutes’ walk/five minutes’ drive - Whinfell Forest: 10 minutes’ drive - Lowther Castle & Gardens: 10 minutes - National Trust - … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Croft House Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Croft House Camping? From $41.83 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.