Croft House Camping

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  • Pop up wild camping at a livery yard in the Eden Valley
  • Easy access to the M6/A66 and a 15 min drive to Penrith or Ullswater i
  • Between the Lake District National Park and the North Pennines
In the peaceful, rural village of Cliburn, Croft House’s pop-up camping field has views over the Eden Valley in gorgeous Cumbrian countryside. Situated between Penrith and Appleby on a livery yard Croft House offers a back to basics camping experience in a quiet location. In fact, with only a few pitches, it’s so quiet up here that the horses and hens may be your only close neighbours. To keep you comfy on-site facilities are pretty minimal, but there’s a toilet on the livery yard (bring a torch for nocturnal wanderings) and the grass pitches are level and sheltered by dry stone walls. There are beautiful walks in Cliburn Moss and Whinfell Forest minutes from the campsite. You might even spot some of the resident red squirrels and deer that live in the area. Dogs are welcome on site as long as they are kept on a lead on site. The market town of Penrith is 15 minutes’ drive with lots of local independent shops and plenty of pubs to tempt you in if you don’t feel like cooking. You can easily explore the lakes and fells of the Lake District National Park which is a short 20 minutes’ drive away.

Site type

Tent sites 8
RV sites 7
Opens July 28
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.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 30 consecutive nights.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • There are no garbage cans onsite: all garbage will need to be taken home with you.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon, Jul 28 to

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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 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, take the turning marked 'Temple Sowerby', Townhead lane is 200m on your left. 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

Within easy walking distance is Cliburn Moss and Whinfell Forest, perfect for walking and spotting the local Cumbrian wildlife such as red squirrels and deer The popular tourist town of Penrith is a 15 min drive away with many independent shops, restaurants, pubs and supermarkets for all of your needs. The picturesque market town of Appleby in Westmorland is a 20 min drive away. Explore the cafes and the castle The Lake District National Park is a 20 min drive from the campsite

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 31, 2025 – Thursday, July 31, 2025)

    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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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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? Within easy walking distance is Cliburn Moss and Whinfell Forest, perfect for walking and spotting the local Cumbrian wildlife such as red squirrels and deer The popular tourist town of Penrith is … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Croft House Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  9 a.m.

    Please enter TownHead Lane from the crossroads in Cliburn. A maximum of 10 mph on TownHead Lane due to dogs/children/horses. Thank you

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