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Primitive grass tent campsite

From £22.75 (£22.75) 1 night, 2 adults

6 people maximum 9.4/10 333 reviews

Roof tents are not permitted.

One Tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Unlimited

Ground type

Grass

0 rooms

Suitable for

Tent, (Trailer tent not allowed)

Features

Bring a gazebo 0 included, 1 max.
Bring an awning 0 included, 1 max.
Bring a shelter tent 0 included, 1 max.
Car 1 included, 3 max.
Dog(s) allowed 0 included, 5 max.

Other restrictions

Car parking by site not allowed

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max) price varies
Bring a pup tent (1 max) price varies
Dog (5 max) price varies
Extra vehicle (3 max) price varies
Travelling without a vehicle? (1 max) price varies

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Availability
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Your booking From £22.75 (£22.75)
Based on 1 night, 2 adults
2 adults

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Sykeside Camping Park

View prices & book 9.4 333 reviews
Dove crag views
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Mountain views
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Outdoor feel
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Overlooking the mountains
Raised area of the campsite
Breathtaking surroundings
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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 333 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
 10
Wifi
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Spectacular sceneryLake and/or mountainPeacefulHikers’ paradise

97% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

Sykeside boasts beautiful mountain views & clean, plentiful facilities. Friendly staff, a handy shop & pub get high marks. Great for hikers seeking peace. Recommended for its location & amenities, though some noted rocky ground & tight parking. Many want to return!

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Arrival date (latest first)

Friendly staff & well equipped campsite

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Great location & beautiful surroundings. Easy access to fantastic walks direct from campsite or by car.
Delicious food & friendly staff at The Brotherswater Inn.

Disliked We camped on a rainy week. We didn’t mind this but were a little worried about our tent as the middle field became very waterlogged with huge puddles. Some poor families had to bail out their tent & move it.
Toilet block a little outdated.

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Friendly staff, clean and tidy as…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Friendly staff, clean and tidy as usual. Dog friendly🐶

Recommend to friends Visit again

This might sound a bit cliche,…

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Paul R.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked This might sound a bit cliche, but I liked everything about the campsite. As this was my first time camping there and first time camping in general, I found it all very easy to find a plot park.My car pitch my tent, the camp site had very good clean facilities and is in a fantastic location.With lots to explore.

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Lovely setting, flat pitch and even…

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Paul E.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely setting, flat pitch and even though it was fully booked, not. Lot of noise at night.

Staff very welcoming, and shop had exactly what we needed.

Pub on site was a godsend 😊

Fishing lake close by was also a reason for staying here.

Disliked Showers not very warm, toilet block ok, but probably needs a refit soon.

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Gorgeous location

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Kami A.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Gorgeous location, 360° views of mountains making it perfect. A short walk to brothers water lake and pub on site. Shop on site was useful. The site was well maintained and clean.

Disliked Showers were a little cold

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Excellent location and well run site

Disliked A little expensive for a small tent

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Anita G.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Nice location and surroundings

Disliked The weather☹️

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Overall a nice stay

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Jazz E.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Cleanliness in toilet and shower block
Location
Pitching areas

Disliked Outdated showers

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site very clean facilities friendly staff good itches

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Everything was lovely e specially the view the facilities where exceptionally clean and well looked after the staff are very friendly and helpful

Disliked Nothing

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We stayed at Sykeside for 2…

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Sarah T.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked We stayed at Sykeside for 2 nights its in a beautiful location with 360° views of the mountains. Theres a shop and pub on site, you can get drinks at the pub but if you want food you need to book a table. The facilities are great and so clean, theres plenty of showers and toilets. Theres also a dish washing room that has plenty of sinks and there's also a washing machine and dryer. Theres some lovely walks nearby. Gorgeous place if you want a bit of peace and quiet

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

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 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

Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Remote location 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

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Step-free access Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Sykeside Camping Park

Hartsop

Penrith

Cumbria

England

CA11 0NZ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.49861°N
2.92474°W

Nearest transport

Coach
7.8 km Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
7.8 km Daffodil Hotel for Dove Cottage
8 km Kelsick Road opposite Library
Rail
13.3 km Windermere Rail Station
15.3 km Staveley Rail Station
19 km Burneside (Cumbria) Rail Station
Ferry
5.2 km Glenridding Ullswater Ferry Landing
9 km Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing
9.1 km Ambleside Waterhead 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

Sykeside Camping Park's central location in the Lakes means it has loads of activities within easy reach by foot or car and on land or water. For watery days within 20 minutes of the site, join one of the most popular pastimes in the Lake District with a cruise on Windermere, or get serious about the water and hire a boat or learn to sail with Glenridding Sailing Centre on Ullswater. Boat trips are also available from Coniston Water and Keswick. By land and also within 20 minutes are the crashing hike around Aira Force waterfall, and the medieval manor and greenery of Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens as well as the heritage and cinema of the The Rheged Centre at Penrith. Within half an hour, spy ospreys at Bassenthwaite near Keswick, have a ride on the 3.2 miles of the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway, and wander around the The Rheged Centreancientness of the Castlerigg stone circle, the most visited in Cumbria.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Seascale 38.3 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Silecroft 41.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Haverigg 41.7 km Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
St Bees 44.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Allonby 44.4 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Ullswater Steamers 5.2 km

Rydal Mount and Gardens 6.8 km

Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 7.8 km

Brockhole - Lake District Visitor Centre 10.8 km

Beatrix Potter Gallery 14.6 km

National Trust

Grasmere and Great Langdale 9.2 km

Townend 9.9 km

Windermere and Troutbeck 12.2 km

Beatrix Potter Gallery 14.6 km

Coniston and Tarn Hows 16 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Kirkstone Pass - Caudale Moor - Stony Cove Pike 3.8 km

Helvellyn - Nethermost Pike - High Crag - Dollywaggon Pike 4.3 km

Glenridding - Helvellyn - Grisedale Brow - Glenridding 5.3 km

Caudale Moor and Troutbeck Tongue 5.3 km

Glenridding and Greenside Mine 5.3 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 Sykeside Camping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Sykeside Camping Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Sykeside Camping Park? Sykeside Camping Park's central location in the Lakes means it has loads of activities within easy reach by foot or car and on land or water. For watery days within 20 minutes … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Sykeside Camping Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Sykeside Camping Park? From $42.18 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.