Beck Foot Campsite

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  • Simple campsite near the River Lune in the Howgill Fells, Cumbria
  • A 10-minute drive to Sedbergh; 25 minutes to Kendal
  • Next to the Dales Way walking trail within the Yorkshire Dales
Beck Foot Campsite is a back-to-basics Cumbria campsite tucked away within the Howgill Fells and yet handily accessible from the M6 (at junction 37 or 38). This spot is just on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, with the Lake District not far off either. That means plenty of walks, bike rides and other outdoor antics to be had nearby – and heaps of gorgeous scenery to admire as you explore. Not that you have to go all that far from the site to experience splendid views… this is a place that’s next to the Dales Way walking trail and close to the River Lune for some pretty watery scenery. Town time is close by too, when you want it – head south to Sedbergh with a drive of 10 minutes to explore England’s official Book Town, pick up snacks in its deli and ice cream parlour, source supplies at the independent shops or settle in for meals in pubs and restaurants. The famed farm shop at Tebay services is about a 15-minute drive north too for further local nibbles. Pitches here are of a good size, with space for parking and setting up a barbecue. Portaloos are provided and there’s a cold water supply (but please note it’s not suitable for drinking). Dogs are welcome as long as you keep them in sight or on a lead at all times. Please note that as this is a simple site there are no waste disposal facilities, so you’ll be asked to take rubbish away with you (ideally to the local recycling point in Sedbergh if possible).

Site type

Tent sites 5
RV sites 5
Open now
Opens June 26
Please note

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 5 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

General

  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Jun 26 to

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Reviews

8.1

Overall rating from 37 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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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

84% would recommend this site to a friend

84% would stay here again

What customers say

A peaceful, no-frills site with amazing views, perfect for a quiet getaway or wild camping. Narrow access roads, one with a tight bridge. Portaloos are basic; opinions on cleanliness vary. No constant drinking water, though the farmer may offer some. Fires/BBQs okay. Owners generally praised for scenery and helpfulness.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Amazing views! BBQs and fires allowed.…

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9 out of 10
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Andy B. 2 reviews

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Amazing views!
BBQs and fires allowed.

Disliked Very narrow bridge which barely wide enough for a ford transit, when following Sat nav from motorway heading north.
£20 seems a lot for a basic portaloo.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would recommend for a short stay (1-3 days) but anything longer.

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7 out of 10
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Value for money
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Customer service
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Wifi
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 Taylor M. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked The views were amazing and the overall vibe were spectacular in the day. They provide mini camp fires which was really nice when it gets a bug chillier when the sun is setting (not enough for each camp though). They also seemed to provide toilet paper in the porta-loos but not sure if that is always there so we brought our own. We called the owners quite late at night due to us missing the entrance times as stated but they were very helpful and understanding.

Disliked The way to get there was a little tricky as there are two routes and one of them no big cars would be able to get through (very small and weak bridge) and the other was very tight roads where meeting cars coming the other way would be difficult. They only have porta-loos on sight so isn’t the nicest (especially as a girl at night) and there are no sinks or showers - they have a big tank of water but it is freezing and doesn’t come out very well. There are also no bins so any rubbish you collect along the way has to get back in your car to find a bin on the way out. Signal is also not amazing out there if anyone was to need it.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Regarding the bins we took them away people were abusing it with putting chairs and tents in it and I know the roads are narrow but we get lorries up no problem and mobile phones signal it should be good the mast is only next door you can see it

did exactly what it said cheep and cheerful toilets were clean

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susan b. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked peaceful lovely views

Disliked nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet and peaceful

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9 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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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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 Lucy P. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Very quiet and simple- just how we like it! Wonderful hosts. We had the field to ourselves and it was perfect.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A stop gap for adults with nice views and bad amenities.

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5 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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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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 Steve P. 3 reviews

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Great views

Disliked Roads leading to the site are very, very narrow. The site itself only has two, old portaloos that weren’t very clean and didn’t flush very well. There was also a big plastic crate with water, which you couldn’t drink. If you wanted drinking water you had to go to the main house, a drive not a walk, to get some. I was there with my eldest son, youngest daughter and his daughter. Neither of us would allow the girls any where near the toilets.
The roads leading to any of the walks mentioned are very narrow!
The site is NOT child friendly.

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From the manager: Sorry it wasn’t up to your expectations the toilets were clean just been cleaned actually so I don’t know what you mean and we can supply freshwater from the house why don’t you instead of putting bad reviews talk to me directly in stead of saying every thing is ok then I ask and the toilets do flush ok

Exactly what it says in the…

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Value for money
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 Kevin D. 1 review

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Exactly what it says in the tin, easy to access, turned up and pitched up

Left on time next day and had no issues

Recommend to friends Visit again

Just a field with outside toilets

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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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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Location, in hoggills for hiking, quite and peaceful

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful views of the surrounding area,…

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6 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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Cheryl P. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Beautiful views of the surrounding area, campsite was quiet and relaxing
Easy access to local hikes

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wonderful, peaceful location…

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10 out of 10
Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Anthony H. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Wonderful, peaceful location

Disliked Nil

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great spot Peter was super helpful…

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10 out of 10
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Bailey W. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Great spot
Peter was super helpful
Super peaceful
No drama about anything the whole time
No drama about leaving a bit later either on our last day

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

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 Car parking by site/unit 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

Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No drinkable water point Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Restaurant nearby

Location

Beck Foot Campsite

Howgill

Sedbergh

Cumbria

England

LA10 5JB

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.35653°N
2.57149°W

Route directions

If using your satnav, it is recommended that you follow A684 to Sedbergh then up Howgill Lane to avoid a narrow bridge at Lowgill. If coming from the north, go through Tebay, over the motorway and turn left on to Fairmile.

Nearest transport

Coach
11.7 km Bus Station
11.7 km Bus Station
11.7 km Bus Station
Rail
11.3 km Kendal Rail Station
11.3 km Oxenholme Lake District Rail Station
12.7 km Burneside (Cumbria) Rail Station
Ferry
22.9 km Bowness on Windermere Ferry Terminal
23.4 km Bowness Ferry Nab Ferry Landing
23.9 km Far Sawrey 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Sedbergh (book shops, Fairfield Mill, golf course): 10 minutes’ drive - Cautley Spout waterfall: 25 minutes - Bessy Beck fishery: 25 minutes - Levens Hall: 25 minutes - Lakeland Maze Farm Park: 25 minutes - Kendal (castle, theatre and museum): 25 minutes - Dent Village Heritage Centre & Museum: 25 minutes - Stainmore Railway Company: half an hour - Lake District National Park: half an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Morecambe North 36.3 km Estuary GoodN/AGoodGood
Morecambe South 37.3 km Sea N/AN/AGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Sizergh Castle and Garden 15.4 km

Levens Hall & Gardens 17.3 km

The World of Beatrix Potter 22.6 km

Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House 22.8 km

Windermere Lake Cruises, Bowness 22.8 km

National Trust

Sizergh Castle and Garden 15.4 km

Windermere and Troutbeck 22.5 km

Townend 23 km

Hill Top 25.9 km

Fell Foot Park 26.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Sedbergh and Winder Fell 4.7 km

Sedbergh: the Two Rivers Walk 4.7 km

Sedbergh and Cautley Spout 4.8 km

The Howgills Traverse - Sedbergh 9.8 km

Dent and Deepdale 11.5 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 Beck Foot Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Beck Foot Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Beck Foot Campsite? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Sedbergh (book shops, Fairfield Mill, golf course): 10 minutes’ drive - Cautley Spout waterfall: 25 minutes - Bessy Beck fishery: 25 minutes - Levens Hall: 25 … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Beck Foot Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Beck Foot Campsite? From $37.56 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.