When can I check in and check out of Low Scarside?

Camping and touring Arrive: 3 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11:30 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Low Scarside?

From €26.04 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Low Scarside

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Small-scale Lake District campsite with direct access to the fells
A mile and a half from Bampton; Ullswater 20 minutes’ drive
Surrounded by Herdwick sheep; views over Haweswater Reservoir

Low Scarside is a small, simple and scenic site located in a paddock around a mile and a half from the pretty village of Bampton. This rural spot is surrounded by Lake District countryside and has excellent access to nearby fells, lakes and trails, including the Knipe Scar footpath which starts just metres from the site gates. The main pitching area here is in a secluded paddock 50 metres from the car park, with easy access to the common land overlooking Bampton. Parking is roughly 100 metres away from the pitches, and simple facilities like a portable toilet and water tap are supplied. Barbecues are also permitted here. To pick up supplies, you might want to head half a mile down the road to the local shop or drive into Shap (10 minutes), a small town by the M6 where there is a well-stocked supermarket. Lots of great pubs, cafés and restaurants can be found throughout the Lowther Valley, but your hosts particularly recommend a community pub with great beer and food five minutes' drive away in Bampton and the small village of Askham (15 minutes' drive), next to the historic grounds of Lowther Castle and Gardens.

Site type

Open now

Please note

This site has no on-site shower facilities.

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Minimum spacing of 2 metres between pitches.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Sun, 16 Jun to Fri, 6 Sept 2024

Pitch types & availability

Non-electric grass tent pitch

5 people maximum No dogs allowed

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 4.0m width x 4.0m depth (13.1ft width x 13.1ft depth) Calculated area: 16.0m² (172.2ft²)

5 people maximum No dogs allowed

One Tent allowed per pitch

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

Pitch size

Max 4.0m width x 4.0m depth (13.1ft width x 13.1ft depth) Calculated area: 16.0m² (172.2ft²)

Ground type

Grass

Suitable for

Tent, (Trailer tent not allowed)

Features

Car 1 included, 1 max.

Firepit

Other restrictions

No dogs allowed
Awnings not allowed

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max) £5 (£5) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max) £4 (£4) per night

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

Arrival days

From £22 (£22) 1 night, 2 adults

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Features

No dogs allowed

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

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 Wild swimming

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

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Location

Low Scarside

Penrith

Cumbria

England

CA10 2QU

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.55785°N
-2.71784°W

Route directions

If using the postcode in a satnav, please look for the turning on the right-hand side (coming from Shap) for Scarside Farm. Follow this road and then after 100 metres turn left into Low Scarside.

Nearest transport

Coach

11.9 km Rail Station

21.4 km Kelsick Road opposite Library

22.6 km Lakeside House for Dove Cottage

Rail

11.9 km Penrith North Lakes Rail Station

15.2 km Appleby Rail Station

15.6 km Langwathby Rail Station

Ferry

9.2 km Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing

9.5 km Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing

14.7 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Haweswater Reservoir: 10 minutes' drive - Lowther Castle and Gardens: 15 minutes - Askham Outdoor Swimming Pool: 15 minutes - Ullswater: 20 minutes - Aira Force Waterfall: 35 minutes - Sizergh Castle: 40 minutes - Carlisle Castle: 45 minutes - Lancaster: 45 minutes.

Must see

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 10.4 km

The Rheged Centre 10.8 km

Ullswater Steamers 14.7 km

Rydal Mount and Gardens 21.1 km

Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 22.5 km

National Trust

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 12.6 km

Townend 20.8 km

Windermere and Troutbeck 22.7 km

Grasmere and Great Langdale 23.8 km

Beatrix Potter Gallery 27.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Shap and Haweswater 4.2 km

Shap, the Abbey and Keld Chapel 4.2 km

Shap, the Abbey and Rosgill 4.2 km

LOWTHER CASTLE 5.1 km

ASKHAM HALL 5.9 km

Local events

Kendal Calling (Thursday 1 August 2024 – Thursday 1 August 2024)
Penrith, England 5.2 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 18 or over.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

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.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Pitches

Minimum spacing of 2 metres between pitches.

Changes to your holiday

Modifications are subject to a £5.00 (€5.91) fee.

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.