High Hall Campsite

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 9.3 88 reviews
View from the cow shed
View from the cow shed
Airstream and wood fired hot tub
Big Bertha Airstream
Wood fired hot tub
The airstream
Wood fired hot tub
Table tennis is available in the Old Cow Shed
Plugs for charging devices and washing machine facilities are available
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Airstream and wood fired hot tub
Big Bertha Airstream
Wood fired hot tub

  • Waterside Cumbrian retreat in the rural Eden Valley
  • Three miles from Kirkoswald; 30 minutes' drive to the Lake District
  • All pitches come with a firepit and picnic bench; coarse fishing lake
Established in 2021, High Hall Campsite gives you the opportunity to come and experience everything that makes Cumbria tick. Tucked away under the hills of the North Pennine fells and set deep in the gorgeous Eden Valley, this modern site is an excellent place to arrange a relaxed rural retreat. The grounds here are divided by Croglin Beck, a scenic stream that meanders its way through the middle of the site. There are plenty of waterside views around and the wildlife is abundant: red squirrels, roe deer, barn owls and kingfishers could be among the creatures you spot. There are also farm animals to admire and a well-stocked coarse fishing lake that guests can use free of charge. (Please note that a catch-and-return fishing policy is in place.) This Cumbrian campsite is fairly remote, but it's easy to drop by in Kirkoswald (three miles from base), an Eden Valley village with a hotel, pub, convenience store and ruined castle. High Hall Campsite is located on the edge of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding National Beauty. This secluded site would also make a good base for day trips to the Lake District, as the national park is approximately 30 minutes away by road.

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Occupancy

  • Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

General

  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 88 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

93% would stay here again

What customers say

This scenic, well-kept site has roomy pitches with fire pits & picnic tables. Visitors love the friendly owners, cleanliness & honesty shop. Most find the compost toilets fine, though some prefer the uphill flushing toilets & showers. A few note distant gunshots.

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Arrival date (latest first)

very quiet…

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10 out of 10
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Catalina M. 1 review

Airstream 1 bedroom on-site travel trailer (hot tub)

Liked very quiet

Recommend to friends Visit again

The pitch was fine for a one off visit.

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5 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 7
Facilities / Activities
 3
Customer service
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Wifi
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trina w. 1 review

Powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely setting, spacious pitches

Disliked Thought the facilities in the barn should have been cleaner. No hot washing up water available in the outside clean up area and only 1 outdoor working shower.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Not the site if you cant cope with the smell of compost toilets !

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5 out of 10
Location
 7
Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 5
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The views

Disliked Compost toilets , other facilities not well kept and too big of a walk from your tent for washing up ect. Very roudy guests till 2.30am kept us all awake .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site…

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10 out of 10
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 Les R. 3 reviews

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Great site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice site, lovely spot in the…

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Jonathan F. 1 review

Powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Nice site, lovely spot in the world to be able to be in. Would stay here again as the setting is just what you need for a break

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic

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Wifi
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 Christine 1 review

Powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Great location and facilities. Lovely hot showers at the top of the hill, flushing toilets as well as compost ones. Games and shop in the cow shed. Firepits and benches for each pitch. Stream, pond, hill, swings, open space - has it all. Lots for young kids to explore, see and do. This was our second stay and we loved it both times. Hopefully we will be back again next year!

Disliked Never going to be a fan of compost toilets but at least there were flushing ones at the top of the hill.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely, relaxed site with some lovely added touches

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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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Elby F. 2 reviews

Powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Loved this site. Pitches are a great size, each with a picnic bench and a firepit which was a great touch.

Lots of areas for the kids to explore, with hidden rope swings. The stream was a great hit with my 2.

The barn at the top of hill has some basic amenities to purchase including milk, which was helpful. And there are games including table football and table tennis which the kids enjoyed on a rainy day.

We didn't use the showers near the actual pitches so can't comment on these but the showers in the barn were hot and powerful (and no push buttons).

The absolute bonus for us was the washing machine and tumble dryer, which was free to use. With 2 kids in tow, this was a wonderful touch, and I wish more campsites offered this!

The night sky is incredible here given how remote it is. We were lucky enough to watch the meteor shower and feel we couldn't have picked a better place to watch it!

Disliked We were not a fan of the composting toilets down by the pitches, but for a quick wee they were fine! Saved by the fact there are proper flushing toilet at the top of the hill (added bonus, you get your steps in).

The campsite itself, is remote, and almost everything is at least a half hour drive away. Again, this is not neccesarily a dislike or a complaint, just something which others may wish to factor in.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved it. Wish we could have stayed longer.

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
 9
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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Chris G. 1 review

Powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Generous pitch size. Location. Cow shed facilities - made everything super easy.
Friendly, relaxed, helpful host.
Fire pit and picnic table at each pitch.
Relaxed vibe.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Second time we have stayed here and wouldn’t hesitate to go back again

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10 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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 Matthew L. 6 reviews

Powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Peace and quiet. Back to nature. Well spaced out pitches and surrounded by hills and water…

Disliked Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice place to stay

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
 7
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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 Juraj B. 1 review

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Nice big space pitch, and it's so beautiful place too

Disliked There was no problem at all

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

No dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Hot tub 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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal fridge 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

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

High Hall Campsite

Croglin High Hall

Armathwaite

Cumbria

England

CA4 9SG

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.80546°N
2.68718°W

Nearest transport

Coach
16.6 km Rail Station
18.6 km Bus Station
37.1 km Bus Station
Rail
5.5 km Armathwaite Rail Station
6.2 km Lazonby & Kirkoswald Rail Station
12.5 km Langwathby Rail Station
Ferry
23.5 km Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
28.4 km Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing
33.5 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

There's a lot to see and do in the local area without venturing far: Kirkoswald Castle (10 minutes' drive) is well worth a visit, as are Lacy's Caves (15 minutes), a series of five sandstone chambers carved out by an eccentric 18th-century landowner. On a slightly grander scale, there are also ancient sites like Hadrian's Wall (20 minutes) and Birdoswald Roman Fort (35 minutes). If you're Lakeland bound, start off in Pooley Bridge (30 minutes), a pretty little waterside town where you can catch the Ullswater steamer service to gorgeous Glenridding at the other end of the lake. The market town of Keswick (45 minutes) on the shores of Derwentwater is easily accessible too – head here for boat hire, to browse an array of independent shops or to visit the Derwent Pencil Museum and learn about the local graphite industry. If you want to cover varied terrain, you're in the right place: this site is three miles down the road from the Coast to Coast cycle route (join at the bottom of Hartside Pass), and if you fancy dipping dipping your toe in the Yorkshire Dales it's easy to hop on the Settle to Carlisle railway 10 minutes down the road at Lazonby.
(within 10 km)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park, Zoo and Cashpoint (within 16.1 km)

Food and drink

  • Robin Hood 2 km
  • Featherston Arms 4.6 km
  • The Crown Inn 4.7 km
  • Fox & Pheasant Inn 5.1 km
  • Dukes Head Inn 5.3 km
  • The Pheasant Inn 8.3 km
  • The Salutation Inn 8.5 km
  • Highland Drove Inn 9 km
  • Rose and Crown 9.4 km
  • The Duke of Cumberland 9.7 km

Groceries

  • Lakes & Dales Co-operative 6.3 km

Parks and play

  • Ainstable (Millennium Green) 2.7 km

Family days out

  • Kirkoswald Castle 4.8 km
  • Armathwaite Castle 5.4 km
  • Lacy's Caves Visitor attraction 7.6 km
  • Hutton-in-the-Forest Castle 14.1 km
  • High Head Castle 15.9 km

Public transport

  • Armathwaite crossroads 2.9 km
  • Armathwaite School 5.3 km
  • Post Office 5.4 km
  • Village Hall (N bound) 6.4 km
  • Village green 7.1 km
  • The Old Smithy 8.1 km
  • Mossdale (E bound) 8.3 km
  • Mossdale (W bound) 8.3 km
  • School (S bound) 8.4 km
  • South End 9.4 km

Local services

  • CashZone Cashpoint 11.8 km
  • CashZone Cashpoint 11.8 km
  • Spar Cashpoint 13.7 km
  • Kirkoswald Doctors Surgery 4.6 km
  • Thorn Court Surgery Doctors 9 km

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Must see

The Rheged Centre 18.6 km

Carlisle Castle 19.3 km

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 21 km

Birdoswald Roman Fort 21.2 km

Vindolanda (Chesterholm) Hadrian's Wall 29.5 km

National Trust

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 18.4 km

Allen Banks and Staward Gorge 29.1 km

Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort 32.9 km

Grasmere and Great Langdale 46.2 km

Townend 46.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Castle Carrock Circular 9.7 km

CORBY CASTLE 11.7 km

Langwathby - Edenhall - Langwathby 12.3 km

GELTSDALE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 09/03/2006) 12.6 km

Talkin Tarn Country Park Circular 13.3 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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