Campsites in The Lake District and Cumbria

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

Hawkshead Youth Hostel

Stonefold Touring Caravan Park

Thurston Outdoor Education Centre

• Small Victorian Walled Garden campsite
• Views of the Coniston Old Man
• Secluded location only a short walk from Coniston Village

Rubber Dub Dub

• Hardstanding pitches in the grounds of a Tebay sports club
• In the Howgill Fells, half an hour's drive from Windermere
• Close to the M6 for easy stopovers; local pub two minutes' walk

Fisherground Campsite

FSC Castle Head

• Grass pitches in the grounds of an environmental education centre
• A five-minute drive from Grange-over-Sands; 20 minutes from the M6
• Between the Morecambe Bay coast and Lake District National Park

Beckses Caravan Park

Thirlspot Farm Camping

• Situated at the foot of Helvellyn, 300 metres’ walk to Thirlmere
• A 10-minute drive from both Keswick and Grasmere on the A591
• Direct access to lakeside hiking and cycling trails and local pubs

Herdwick Croft

YHA Helvellyn

• Stunningly scenic site 300 metres up England's third highest mountain
• Quiet/secluded but with excellent amenities including bar and lounge
• Hot and cold breakfast buffet plus supper club meals available to buy

Wallsend Guest House and Glamping Pods

• Quiet family site on the western edge of historic Hadrian's Wall
• A 20-minute drive from Carlisle and 35 from the Lake District
• Cyclists welcome; secure bike storage available

Howgills Hideaway

• Small and peaceful farm at the foot of the Howgill Fells
• Remote location but only ten minutes' drive from the M6
• In walking country and four miles from Sedbergh

Silecroft Caravan Park

• Peaceful base to explore the Lake District
• Sandy beach 200 metres away
• Leisure complex with pool, Jacuzzi and sauna

Rosegarth Farm

Wildlife Glamping

• Adults-only glamping in the south of the Lake District National Park
• Five minutes' drive from Colton; Hawkshead 20 minutes
• Furnished bell tents pitched 60 metres apart

Upper Hoawthwaite

• Scenic site with basic facilities on the edge of the Lake District
• Five minutes' drive to Broughton-in-Furness; Coniston Water 15 minutes
• Spectacular west-facing views; a mile from the river Lickle and a pub

YHA Buttermere

• A site in the wooded grounds of a youth hostel with fell, lake views
• A 15-minute walk to Lake Buttermere and 20 to Crummock Water
• Self-catering kitchen, café-bar, restaurant, living room and library

Eshtell Camping

• Back to basics level campsite with views of the Cumbrian fells
• Half a mile from Eskdale; three miles from the trail up Scafell Pike
• Two minutes' walk from a dog-friendly pub with a beer garden

Low Borrowdale Farm

• Family-friendly site in a secluded valley location
• Close to the M6 and three miles from Tebay
• Accessible only via an unpaved road; stunning fell views