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Camping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. Read more

High Borrow Bridge Camping Site

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What a view to wake up to. Gorgeous and so peaceful. (added by visitor 14 Jun 2021)

What a view to wake up to. gorgeous and so peaceful.

Quiet rural site on a working farm in the Lake District National Park
A 20-minute drive from Kendal; 25 minutes from Windermere
Back to basics riverside pitches with easy access from A6

Whether it’s Lake District walks, spying on dark skies at night or cooking over the barbecue, High Borrow Bridge Camping Site will welcome you nicely into the Cumbria countryside. This quiet site is in a handy spot close to the A6 and 20 minutes’ drive north of Kendal, within the boundaries of the Lake District National Park… Naturally, that means that there are lots of lovely walks to be had all around, and some splendid views from the pitches too. That’s especially true if you wander down to the banks of the Crookdale Beck river (for a paddle, if you’re feeling brave). It’s likely that you’ll spend much of your time here out exploring the Lakes, but it’s also possible to get out into the Yorkshire Dales if you fancy tackling a second national park. Pitches here are part of a working farm with sheep on site; dogs are allowed but just be aware that you’ll need to keep them under control and on leads at all times so they don’t get into any scrapes with their woolly neighbours. There's plenty of space, but please note that access means this site isn't suitable for motorhomes. There are a couple of pubs about 15 minutes’ drive away from the site for those who’d like to eat out. If you’d rather simply crash out on site with a few drinks and snacks, you’re welcome to light up a barbecue or start a campfire (in firepits only, ta) to keep you toasty as dusk falls. Facilities on site have been kept simple, with just a toilet block that has individual cubicles and hand sanitising stations nearby to keep everyone clean. Please note there are no showers on site (the nearest are at Tebay Services, 20 minutes away by road) and there's no running drinking water so you'll want to bring bottles along; there are also no bins so all guests will need to take rubbish away with them. It's also a good idea to bring along some midge repellent for a stay at this site… During very wet weather, the site will happily relocate you to a different field away from the river.

Site type

Please note

This site has no on-site shower facilities.

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

5 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 6.0m width x 3.0m depth (19.7ft width x 9.8ft depth) Calculated area: 18.0m² (193.8ft²)

5 people maximum

One Tent or Trailer tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 6.0m width x 3.0m depth (19.7ft width x 9.8ft depth) Calculated area: 18.0m² (193.8ft²)

Ground type

Grass

Twin-axle vehicles not accepted

Suitable for

Tent, Trailer tent

Features

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£10 (£10) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£10 (£10) per item
Bring an awning (1 max)		£10 (£10) per stay
Dog (1 max)		£5 (£5) per stay
Extra car (1 max)		£10 (£10) per stay
Supplement large unit (1 max)		£10 (£10) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

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Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Can’t see the stream but we pitched up just opposite

We liked the Location, the ground was clear and flat. It was…

Overall	6/10
Location	10
Value for money	6
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	10

Kerry T. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: We liked the Location, the ground was clear and flat. It was very clean with a lovely little stream running through.

Disliked: Our only issue was the toilets. They were not working on arrival however the owners were straight out when alerted. What didn’t change however was the smell, it was overwhelming, I know we are close to the end of the season but it made it almost impossible to use them.

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From the manager: I'm sorry for your concerns over the toilets, they are emptied regularly by a loo company.

Beautiful area, loved waking up to the sound of sheep in the…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	No rating

Hannah M. Sept 2024

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Beautiful area, loved waking up to the sound of sheep in the mornings. Peaceful, good amount of space. Can park the car close enough to the tent to make multiple trips when setting up and packing away.

Disliked: The toilets. Clean but smelly.

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From the manager: Thank you 😊

Gorgeous little site, we camped right by the stream. Peaceful area -…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Anonymous Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Gorgeous little site, we camped right by the stream. Peaceful area - everyone there was friendly. A few parking spaces but some room elsewhere if busy too. There is a shop about 10 minutes away by car.

Disliked: The toilets had a smell too them, but were clean. It was wet and rainy during our stay - yet everyone kept the toilet block clean and dry. Just the smell that was unpleasant.

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From the manager: Thank you. Hope to see you again. 😀

Would recommend

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Courtney C. Sept 2024

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Beautiful campsite. Exactly as described. Issues with where the maps took me but contact the owner who was really helpful. Would definitely recommend this site to others. Really enjoyed my stay here.

Disliked: Water in the toilets stopped for a VERY brief moment. This was sorted pretty much instantly though. Also as said, Apple Maps took me to a completely different location using the post code but as above, owner was contacted and more than helpful.

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Lovely campsite, we came with our 5 year old son and dog.…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Alana R. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Lovely campsite, we came with our 5 year old son and dog. It was mine and our sons first time camping and it was a lovely experience. There was a little stream running through the campsite. Toilets were clean. Beautiful scenery and close to windamere where we went paddle boarding 💖

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From the manager: Thank you 😊

An exceptional campsite in a beautiful place. I had a lovely weekend…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Cameron L. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: An exceptional campsite in a beautiful place. I had a lovely weekend camping.

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From the manager: Thank you 😊

Location, very pretty, stream for children to play in. No light pollution,…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Location, very pretty, stream for children to play in. No light pollution, which meant stars visible. Able to have camp fire & have dog with us. Please remember to take your own drinking water as not available on the site.

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From the manager: Thank you 😊 x

Brill little site with a small stream running past it. No frills,…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Steve B. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Brill little site with a small stream running past it. No frills, great location after a day on the fells

Disliked: Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you 😊

Lovely location with clean toilet facilities, easy access into town.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Faye Marie E. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Location Land owner Jayne Toilet facilities Views Access into Kendal

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From the manager: Thank you 😊 x

Excellent site with brilliant staff who really care. Highly recommend!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Steven B. Aug 2024

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Brilliant campsite. The owners are just lovely! The lady and her little daughter looked after me when I was lost and expressed deep concern. You can peacefully take in the scenery and talk to the sheep while they stare at you! There is a lovely stream to get water, if you have a filter , and it's so refreshing after a good cycle ride. This is a backpacker, bike packer(like me!) and adventurer's dream. From Kendal it's a challenging, up-hill ride for 7 miles on the A6 with your gear. However, no problem with just the bike. Back to Kendal it's just freewheeling!

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From the manager: Thank you 😊

Features

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point No hot water No running water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby

Location

High Borrow Bridge Camping Site

High Borrow Bridge

Selside

Kendal

Cumbria

England

LA8 9LG

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.43258°N
-2.69177°W

Route directions

The site owners recommend that you use these instructions and Google Maps rather than Apple Maps. On the A6 look out for Kendal Caravans, turning left just after it if coming from the south (or turning right just before if coming from the north). Go up the lane and cross the cattle grid – don't turn left through the wooden gate but go over the hill to the bottom. The site will be on your right.

Nearest transport

Coach

11.9 km Bus Station

12 km Bus Station

Rail

9.9 km Burneside (Cumbria) Rail Station

10.4 km Staveley Rail Station

11.6 km Kendal Rail Station

Ferry

16.9 km Brockhole Ferry Landing

16.9 km Bowness on Windermere Ferry Terminal

17.6 km Ambleside Waterhead Ferry Landing

Airport

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

Hikes and watersports, anyone? For hikes, head to the Cautley Spout waterfall (45 minutes’ drive) and Ullswater (35 minutes’ drive) or Windermere (25 minutes) , which both have plenty in the way of boat trips and watersports. At Windermere, there’s the World of Beatrix Potter all about the ‘Peter Rabbit’ author. Other cool historic spots include Elizabethan Levens Hall (25 minutes), the Lakeland Motor Museum (40 minutes) and Lowther Castle & Gardens (half an hour), where there’s cycle hire for exploring the grounds and ruins. After all that, a local beer at the Hawkshead Brewery (25 minutes)? Or trying to escape the maize maze at Lakeland Maze Farm Park (25 minutes)?

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Morecambe North	41 km	Estuary	Good	N/A	Good	Good
Morecambe South	41.8 km	Sea	N/A	N/A	Good	Good
Haverigg	47.3 km	Sea	Poor	N/A	N/A	N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Brockhole - Lake District Visitor Centre 16.6 km

The World of Beatrix Potter 16.6 km

Windermere Lake Cruises, Bowness 16.9 km

Sizergh Castle and Garden 17.4 km

Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House 17.7 km

National Trust

Townend 14.7 km

Windermere and Troutbeck 15.2 km

Sizergh Castle and Garden 17.4 km

Hill Top 20.2 km

Beatrix Potter Gallery 21 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Wet Sleddale 7.1 km

Orton and Old Tebay 8 km

Orton and the Stone Circle 8 km

Kentmere Horseshoe 8.8 km

Great Asby Scar Circular 9.4 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.

Dogs

A valid vaccination certificate must accompany your dog.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

General

Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.

Changes to your holiday

Changes cannot be made once you have booked.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

Dogs

Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

Vehicles

No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.

Arrivals and departures

Please pick any available pitch on arrival.

General

Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 7:30 a.m..
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
This site has no on-site shower facilities.

Admission

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

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.

Payment terms

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Frequently asked questions

Does High Borrow Bridge Camping Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is High Borrow Bridge Camping Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near High Borrow Bridge Camping Site? Hikes and watersports, anyone? For hikes, head to the Cautley Spout waterfall (45 minutes’ drive) and Ullswater (35 minutes’ drive) or Windermere (25 minutes) , which both have plenty in the way … Read more
When can I check in and check out of High Borrow Bridge Camping Site?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 10:30 a.m.

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