Motorcycle friendly campgrounds in North West England

Hale's Camping

Renison’s Farm

• Glamping site on a farm on the edge of the North Pennines
• A 10-minute drive to Eden Valley; half an hour to the Lake District
• Free-range eggs available; mobile kitchen/bathroom with a gas cooker

Holmehead

• Peaceful Cumbria shepherd's hut on the banks of the Irthing river
• Hadrian's Wall and Lanercost Priory within 20 minutes' walk
• Insulated hut with woodburning stove and private bathroom

Hall Carleton Farm

• Working farm with spectacular views in the Lake District National Park
• A five-minute drive from Ravenglass
• Access Hadrian's Cycleway directly from the site

YHA Patterdale

• Spacious green site two minutes' drive or 25 mins' walk from Ullswater
• Riverside setting: kayak to Ullswater straight from the site
• Toilets, showers and kitchen; local village two minutes' walk away

River House Retreat Campsite

• Peaceful Lake District campsite on the banks of the Brathay river
• A mile from Ambleside and Windermere; Grasmere 15 minutes' drive
• Simple pitches with river access and gorgeous views

Riverside Holiday Park

• Peaceful site next to the river Lune between Lancaster and Morecambe
• Two miles from the beaches and coastal walks of Morecambe Bay
• A 15-minute drive from the Forest of Bowland

River View Campsite

• Peaceful Cumbria site on the bank of the River Lune
• A five-minute drive to Sedbergh; 20 minutes to Kendal
• In the Yorkshire Dales National Park, with easy access to M6

Riverview Retreats

• Nights under canvas at a peaceful bell tent site by the river Eden
• A 30-minute drive to the Lake District; 35 minutes to Hadrian’s Wall
• Wood, kindling and charcoal available for barbecues and firepits

Wilson House Holiday Park

• Immaculate, peaceful and adults-only park newly opened in 2019
• Countryside setting 20 mins' drive from Blackpool and 30 from Preston
• Smart, modern and spotless amenities; dogs welcome

Burn House Farm Campsite

• Bell tent with a hot tub in a rural Forest of Bowland location
• A 20-minute drive to Gisburn Forest; 25 to Bowland Wild Boar Park
• Hot tub, shower shack, barbecue and fridge provided; firepit available

Hebblethwaite Farm Campsite

• Family-friendly farm site in the Yorkshire Dales National Park
• Five minutes' drive to Sedbergh; 25 mins to Kendal
• Easy access from the main road; a central point on the Dales Way

Castle How Wild Camping

• Peaceful wild camping on a Cumbria working farm in the Howgills Fells
• Sedburgh 15 minutes’ drive; Cautley Spout waterfall 20 minutes
• Off-grid site with no amenities; fell walks direct from the pitches

Sandvilla Stays

• Small glamping site on a peaceful family-run smallholding
• Easy access from the M6, 15 minutes' drive from Lancaster
• Coast and brewery within walking distance; alpacas to feed on site

The Sportman

• Lake District campsite just off the A66 between Penrith and Keswick
• A 10-minute drive to Ullswater; 20 minutes to Helvellyn and Catbells
• Pitches with views towards Blencathra; playing field for kids and dogs

Herdwick Croft

Shays Farm Caravan and Camping

• Tucked away in a valley, Shays Farm is a lush green site
• surrounded by a variety of wildlife.

Overwater Woodlands

• Back to basics woodland hideaway with views of Skiddaw
• Direct access to the Reivers Cycling Route and near to the Cumbria Way
• Eat a locally sourced breakfast with your hosts and fellow campers

Shepherd's Hut Cumbria

• Peaceful site in Cumbria with views over the North Pennines
• A 10-minute drive from Penrith or Ullswater; 20 minutes from Keswick
• Next to a shop selling dairy produce and five minutes' walk to a pub