Ullswater View Campsite

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Ullswater view
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Ullswater view

  • Wild camping with spectacular views of Ullswater in the Lake District
  • Pooley Bridge five minutes’ drive, and Lowther Castle 20 minutes
  • Spring water and portable toilets on site; pub 10 minutes’ walk
When it comes to the Lake District, there are many spectacular views, but the one from Ullswater View Campsite is right up there as a serious contender for a prize. The name gives it away somewhat, as this off-grid, wild camping site does indeed have spectacular views over Ullswater Lake and the surrounding forested mountains. At 20 minutes’ drive from the shops of Penrith in Cumbria, this is a spot to really get back to basics; portable toilets, rubbish bins and water from a natural spring are the only facilities you’ll find on site – so at this juncture please note that means no showers and no electricity. Part of the mown camping field is on an incline (all the better to admire those lake views), and due to the angle of the entrance gateway, you’ll need to drive up the lane and turn around before entering the site. The track leading to the pitches is not accessible to low-slung cars either. Having said all that, the site does have a wonderful setting, it’s dog-friendly (as long as your four-legged pal is kept on a lead), and it’s 10 minutes’ scenic walk from a cosy pub serving good food and beer. Staying here also puts you a handy five minutes’ drive from all the sporting action on Ullswater itself. There are firepits for hire and logs for sale on site if you'd like to spend the eve around a fire.

Site type

Tent sites 50
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Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

General

  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Occupancy

  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Dogs

  • 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).

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

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Overall rating from 346 Pitchup.com customers

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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 9
Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Spectacular scenery

95% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

Spectacular views of Ullswater & fells. Sophie, the host, is praised for being friendly & helpful. Campers love the spacious site, fire pit rentals & clean portaloos (though sometimes supplies run low or they get messy when busy). Basic but affordable with stunning scenery. Occasional late-night noise from campers noted.

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Beautiful views, lovely host, great value,…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Beautiful views, lovely host, great value, fantastic place to visit we will be back!

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Staff were really friendly and helpful,…

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 Chris G. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Staff were really friendly and helpful, helped us set up after arriving late evening ensuring we were all set up before dark and the views are absolutely amazing! fantastic stargazing and a short walk to a lovely pub overlooking the lake and short drive to some amazing hikes.

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Fantastic views of Ullswater, friendly staff…

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Carl F. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Fantastic views of Ullswater, friendly staff members, very cheap for the area and a very quick ride or 45 minute walk into Pooley Bridge

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No matter how busy the site…

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Charlie F. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked No matter how busy the site is, you don’t feel too close to any other campers, probably the friendliest site we’ve been to! Sophie is brilliant and even when it’s raining we joined in with all the kids sliding down the grass on mattresses! Make sure you get up for sunrise as it’s gorgeous over the campsite!

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Good location and good price

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Great location, right next to pooley bridge and Penrith is only 12 minute drive away. Views of Ullswater lake and mountains from the field was beautiful.

Disliked Booked it under impression the site was for families and couples however did find in the evening and into the nights it was quite noisy and rowdy which is not ideal when you have children with you. The portaloos were also not cleaned regularly or filled with water which was abit of a nightmare when needing to flush! Especially with drunk groups…

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place to camp... Would definitely go again

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 Amanda W. 2 reviews

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Location, space

Disliked Some loud music late on

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Amazing campsite, will definitely visit again!

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 Daniella H. 2 reviews

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Unreal Views

Recommend to friends Visit again

Best alternative to wild camping! 10/10

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 Teddi S. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Best alternative to wild camping. Massive field so plenty of room to have your own space. There is toilet facilities which were clean. Great location to the lake and the pub on the corner has a great atmosphere and gorgeous food! Overall 10/10 camping experience! We were a group of 5 and seen a range of other groups of friends, families and couples :)

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Recommend to friends Visit again

So nearly there - just sort out the facilities

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Setting, staff on site, fire pit

Disliked The toilets, it's the 1 thing that would make all the difference as it's currently ONLY portaloos and no clean water

Recommend to friends Visit again

The location of the camp site…

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 Katie N. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The location of the camp site was amazing
Easy to get to
Everyone was friendly and lovely

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

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 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 Lake and/or mountain Spectacular scenery Wild camping

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site

Location

Ullswater View Campsite

Watermillock

Pooley Bridge

Cumbria

England

CA11 0LP

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.60349°N
2.86097°W

Route directions

After reaching the postcode, turn right up past the Bracken Rigg Inn. The site is at the third field on your right. What3Words: talents.tripiling.fanfare.

Nearest transport

Coach
9.3 km Rail Station
18.2 km Bus Station
19.4 km Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
Rail
9.2 km Penrith North Lakes Rail Station
16.3 km Langwathby Rail Station
19.3 km Lazonby & Kirkoswald Rail Station
Ferry
2.3 km Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
3.6 km Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing
8.5 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

Drive down to Pooley Bridge (five minutes by car) at the head of Ullswater for yomps along the Ullswater Way encircling the lake. Father south, stop off at the National Trust car park (10 minutes) and walk up to the impressive Aira Force Waterfall, inspiration for the poem ‘The Somnambulist’ by William Wordsworth, written in 1833. Experienced hikers may care to drive to Patterdale (15 minutes) and clamber up Helvellyn for spectacular Lake District views, while others may settle for a stately voyage around Ullswater aboard the historic steamboat ‘Lady of the Lake’ from Glenridding (15 minutes), itself a pretty lakeside village with tea rooms and souvenir shops. Lowther Castle and Gardens (20 minutes) has imposing and photogenic ruins of a massive mansion as well as parterres and parkland to wander, or you can buy marmalade – reputed to be the best in the world – at Dalemain Historic Mansion and Gardens. If you hit a rainy day, catch a film at Rheged (both 10 minutes).
(within 10 km)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park, Zoo and Cashpoint (within 16.1 km)

Food and drink

  • Brackenrigg Inn Pub 0.5 km
  • The Quiet Bar Pub 1.4 km
  • TJ's Bar, Restaurant & Takeaway 2.5 km
  • Secret Garden Restaurant 2.7 km
  • Crown Inn Pub 2.8 km
  • Pooley Bridge Inn Pub 2.8 km
  • The Sun Inn Pub 2.9 km
  • 1863 Ullswater Restaurant 3 km
  • Horse and Farrier Pub 3.4 km
  • Herdwick Inn Pub 4.6 km

Groceries

  • Cranstons Cumbrian Food Hall Supermarket 8.8 km
  • Aldi Supermarket 9 km
  • Booths Supermarket 9.5 km
  • Morrisons Supermarket 9.5 km
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket 9.6 km
  • Bargain Booze Off-licence 9.7 km
  • M&S Foodhall Supermarket 9.7 km

Parks and play

  • Aira Force park 5.4 km
  • The Lost Castle Playground 7.9 km
  • King George V Playing Field park 9.2 km
  • Castle Park 9.3 km
  • Wetheriggs Lane Childrens' Play Area Playground 9.3 km
  • Tynefield Park 9.4 km
  • Forget-me-not Garden park 9.6 km
  • Brunswick Square Gardens park 9.7 km
  • Town Hall Gardens park 9.8 km
  • Coronation Garden park 9.9 km

Family days out

  • Dacre Castle 3.4 km
  • Dalemain Castle 4.7 km
  • Aira Force Visitor attraction 5.4 km
  • Rheged Visitor attraction 7.2 km
  • Greystoke Castle 7.5 km
  • Lowther Castle 7.7 km
  • Lowther Castle Visitor attraction 7.8 km
  • Lakeland Bird of Prey Centre Visitor attraction 8.6 km
  • Lakeland Bird of Prey Centre Visitor attraction 8.6 km
  • Measand Visitor attraction 9.3 km
  • Clifton Hall Visitor attraction 9.3 km
  • Penrith Castle Visitor attraction 9.3 km
  • The Plague Stone Visitor attraction 9.6 km
  • Brougham Castle 10.8 km
  • Hutton-in-the-Forest Castle 12.4 km

Public transport

  • Brackenrigg Inn 0.5 km
  • Longthwaite road end 0.8 km
  • School Bus 1.9 km
  • Leeming House Hotel 2 km
  • Gowbarrow Cottages (E bound) 2.3 km
  • Gowbarrow Cottages (W bound) 2.3 km
  • Steamer Pier 2.4 km
  • Park Foot 2.4 km
  • The Crown Hotel 2.8 km
  • Ullswater Guest House 2.8 km

Other nearby

  • Fairfield Marine Marina 0.8 km
  • Ullswater Marine Marina 0.8 km
  • Penrith Golf Hub Golf course 7.5 km
  • Devonshire Shopping Aracde Shopping centre 9.8 km
  • Warehouse Night Club Nightclub 9.8 km

Local services

  • Lloyds TSB & NatWest Cashpoint 9.5 km
  • Sainsbury's Bank Cashpoint 9.5 km
  • Sainsbury's Bank Cashpoint 9.6 km
  • Rheged Supercharger Charging station 7.1 km
  • Gridserve Charging station 7.1 km
  • Rheged Petrol Station Fuel station 7.1 km
  • Penrith Truckstop Fuel station 8.7 km
  • Penrith Truckstop Fuel station 8.7 km
  • Ullswater Road Garage Fuel station 8.8 km
  • Kirkland Garage Fuel station 8.8 km
  • Glenridding Health Centre Doctors 8.9 km
  • Morrisons Fuel station 9.5 km
  • GeniePoint Charging station 9.5 km

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Must see

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 4.3 km

The Rheged Centre 7 km

Ullswater Steamers 8.6 km

Castlerigg Stone Circle 15.3 km

Rydal Mount and Gardens 19 km

National Trust

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 17.5 km

Grasmere and Great Langdale 21.2 km

Townend 21.8 km

Windermere and Troutbeck 24.1 km

Beatrix Potter Gallery 26.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Pooley Bridge and Heughscar Hill 2.8 km

Pooley Bridge - Loadpot Hill - Howtown - Pooley Bridge 2.8 km

Howtown - Patterdale - Glenridding 3.6 km

Howtown - Hallin Fell - Sandwick via Steamer 3.6 km

Howtown - Rampsgill Head - Angletarn Pikes - Howtown 3.8 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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  • Is Ullswater View Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
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