Moor House Farm Camping

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  • Simple site on a family-run working farm a mile from Orton, Cumbria
  • Between the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District; close to the C2C Walk
  • Views of the Howgill Fells; nearby walking and cycling trails
Moor House Farm Camping is a simple site on a large family-run working farm in the Cumbria countryside, just under a mile from the pretty village of Orton and a five-minute drive from the M6. It’s the kind of location that’s likely to win lots of fans: look out over gorgeous views of the Howgill Fells while on site, then easily get out to the village for a pub (a proper country pub with real ales, meals and takeaways), a café, a well-stocked shop, a play area and a chocolate-maker, plus a farmers’ market (every second Saturday of the month). Orton village is also on the Coast to Coast (C2C) Walk, so this farm makes a good stopover point for long-distance travellers, as well as those who’d like to sample a smaller section of this route. There are peaceful walks and bike rides to be had all around, with the Lake District National Park on one side and the Yorkshire Dales on the other. There’s plenty of space to relax on the farm, where you can watch the cows and sheep grazing in neighbouring fields. (Please note that life on a working farm does come with a bit of noise from various bits of machinery and the occasional ‘country smell’…) Facilities include showers, a toilet block with washbasins (and hot water), hand dryers and an outdoor washing-up area. Electricity for the shower block is provided by an on-site wind turbine. This is an unlit site, so you’ll want to bring along a torch.

Site type

Tent sites 9
RV sites 6
Open now
Opens March 28
Please note

General

  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Safety

  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.

Dogs

  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

Admission

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

Languages spoken

English

British Sign Language (BSL)

Open from Sat, Mar 28 to

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98% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This quiet, spacious farm campsite boasts stunning views and easy M6 access. Spotless washrooms and friendly owners are highlights. Pitches can be sloped, but there's plenty of room. Occasional farm sounds are usually not a bother.

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We will definitely be back, thank you for a lovely stay

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Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Everything! The team, facilities and the views!

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would recommend

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Lisa U. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Showers were clean and modern. There was only two showers but we didn’t have an issue with waiting when we was there. Great views and quiet campsite

Disliked Maybe a hairdryer in the shower block would be a nice touch

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Good views and a quiet site.…

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Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Good views and a quiet site. Baisc site with 2 toilets and 2 showers. Fine for a night or two if exploring the area.

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Top notch.

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Mark D. 2 reviews

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Excellent

Disliked Noghing

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Clean bathrooms, friendly host, accommodated our…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Clean bathrooms, friendly host, accommodated our last minute booking, and we got a nice flat grassy spot. It was not busy and was calm and enjoyable

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet country farm campsite - great stopover

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Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Relaxed approach to pitching and size.
Clean facilities- toilets and showers in same block.
Great location for M6 stop over.
Friendly welcome.
Location lovely-working farm nearby.
Was recommended the chocolate shop nearby- worth a visit.

Disliked For a longer stay we would want something for the kids to play on.

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Lovely site if you need a break from the M6

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Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Great location. Friendly welcome. Quiet and plenty of space. Good facilities - clean and well equipped.

Disliked Nothing really - just mind the wind turbine when you turn in to the site!

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Thanks…

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Fiona E. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Thanks

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Stunning views, respectful campers, clean facilities,…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Stunning views, respectful campers, clean facilities, not over crowded, lovely hosts

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely owners (Andrea/Julie), very welcoming and…

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Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Lovely owners (Andrea/Julie), very welcoming and relaxed with arrival and departure times.
Very well kept site with loads of space and amazing views all round.
Spotless toilet and shower blocks.
20 min walk into Orton.
Some lovely walks straight from site.
Would highly recommend 🙏

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Features

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 Rallies welcome 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

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location 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 Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Moor House Farm Camping

Moor House

Orton

Cumbria

England

CA10 3SA

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.46326°N
2.60569°W

Nearest transport

Coach
17.4 km Bus Station
17.4 km Bus Station
17.4 km Bus Station
Rail
15.1 km Appleby Rail Station
15.4 km Kirkby Stephen Rail Station
15.9 km Burneside (Cumbria) Rail Station
Ferry
20.5 km Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing
21.7 km Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
23.1 km Brockhole 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

On a hot summer day, the open-air pool in Shap (10 minutes’ drive) is a popular spot to cool down; if you’d rather stay out of (but still close to) the water, head to Bessy Beck (15 minutes) for a spot of trout fishing. The Riverside Golf Club (15 minutes) has an 18-hole course at the foot of the Howgill Fells. The imposing ruins of Lowther Castle & Gardens (25 minutes) seem to emerge from the woodland east of Ullswater. Stroll around the gardens, past topiary yews and wildflower meadows buzzing with bees, then take in splendid views of the Lowther Valley from the Western Terrace. The kids can meet Peter Rabbit and other characters from the Beatrix Potter stories at The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction (45 minutes), on the western shore of Lake Windermere. For more Potter action, head to National Trust - Hill Top Beatrix Potter House (an hour), across the lake.

Groceries

  • Lakes & Dales Co-operative 9 km

Parks and play

  • Orton Community Park 1.9 km
  • Tebay Park 3.3 km
  • Shap Memorial Park 8.6 km

Public transport

  • Tebay Services 1.3 km
  • The Square 1.5 km
  • Old Tebay (S bound) 2.8 km
  • Old Tebay (N bound) 2.8 km
  • Mountpleasant (N bound) 3.3 km
  • Mountpleasant (S bound) 3.4 km
  • Mountpleasant Cross Keys 3.4 km
  • The Cross Keys 3.5 km
  • Lune Valley filling station 3.9 km
  • Barnaby Rudge 4.1 km

What’s nearby

  • Bessy Beck Trout Fishery 9.9 km

Local services

  • Tebay Southbound Supercharger Charging station 1.1 km
  • Esso Fuel station 1.3 km
  • Esso Fuel station 1.5 km
  • J38 Truckstop Fuel station 2.8 km
  • bp pulse Charging station 2.9 km
  • Tebay Surgery Clinic 3.3 km
  • Shap Medical Practice Doctors 8.6 km

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Must see

Sizergh Castle and Garden 22.7 km

Brockhole - Lake District Visitor Centre 22.8 km

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 23.1 km

The World of Beatrix Potter 23.2 km

Windermere Lake Cruises, Bowness 23.4 km

National Trust

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 20.6 km

Townend 20.9 km

Windermere and Troutbeck 21.6 km

Sizergh Castle and Garden 22.7 km

Hill Top 26.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Orton and Old Tebay 1.5 km

Orton and the Stone Circle 1.5 km

Great Asby Scar Circular 3.1 km

The Howgills Traverse - Sedbergh 6.3 km

Wet Sleddale 6.5 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 Moor House Farm Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Moor House Farm Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Moor House Farm Camping? On a hot summer day, the open-air pool in Shap (10 minutes’ drive) is a popular spot to cool down; if you’d rather stay out of (but still close to) the water, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Moor House Farm Camping?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Moor House Farm Camping? From $43.39 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.