How much does it cost to stay at Ings Kippers Campsite and Shepherd's Hut?

From €28.19 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Ings Kippers Campsite and Shepherd's Hut

View prices & book Last booked 18 hours ago 9.7 253 reviews

Camping pitches are either side of the gator track

One of the bigger hillside terrace pitches with a small tent on it

There's often livestock in the neighbouring fields

Small, basic adults-only site two miles from Windermere
Well placed for cycle paths and public transport; pub five mins' walk
Firepit provided for each pitch; wood available to buy on site

Backpacking the Dales Way? Stopping off en route to Scotland? Exploring as many of the Lake District’s fells and lakes as you can? Whatever your reason for heading to Cumbria, you can expect a warm welcome from the owners at Ings Kippers Campsite. This is a small adults-only basic site with a handful of pitches in the grounds of a private house, so you won’t find any large groups, families or dogs running about here. It’s a peaceful place that’s all geared up for backpackers, cyclists, bike-packers, solo campers and couples in search of space to relax; after 10pm all should be pretty quiet (other than perhaps the crackle of the logs in the firepit or the gentle swish of a car passing in the distance…) Cars are kept away from the pitches too, so you’ll start your stay by walking your gear a short distance along a grassy path between the Christmas trees on the steep Lakeland hillside to find your choice of level grass pitch. Compact tents (4-person maximum), light gear and strong tent pegs are the key items to pack here for the best experience. Each one has a firepit (with wood available to buy on site) and a great view out over the local fells, and you're welcome to light off-ground barbecues for an alfresco dinner. (Although you may like to note the award-wining pub and microbrewery five minutes’ walk away…) Free phone charging and ice-pack freezing are available at the house, and guests also have access to clean toilets and hot showers. Those hot showers will certainly be welcome after long days of adventures: wild swimming, paddleboarding and kayaking are all on the menu nearby, and there are lots of safe bike paths in the surrounding areas. Windermere is only two miles away from Ings Kippers, and lots of other top Lake District spots are within easy reach too – Ambleside, Coniston and Great Langdale among them. The main road is only about 100 metres from the site, and regular public transport services run nearby for sustainable travels.

Site type

Open now

Please note

Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
A charge of £0.20 (€0.23) applies for the use of the shower.
Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Bookings for Non-electric grass tent pitch must not be for more than 5 consecutive nights.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 18 Apr to Sun, 2 Nov 2025

Pitch types & availability

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Nighttime. firepit in foreground, orange tent lit from inside

The landscape and facilities…

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Anonymous Jun 2025

Small hillside non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: The landscape and facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Owner was really friendly and down to earth, informative and explained everything…

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Anonymous Jun 2025

Small hillside non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Owner was really friendly and down to earth, informative and explained everything well upon arrival.
Fantastic facilities, the shower and Toilets are spotless and serviced regularly, also accommodating.

The picturesque scenery from the camp site is stunning, you can see for miles.
Fire pits provided and can buy wood from the lovely owner quite cheap. Freezer packs for food storage provided and there's also a small library which I though was a really nice thoughtful touch.

Its in a beautiful area with views for miles. The area has rich history and just a 5 minute walk away is a brewery, they also serve food, which I recommend you go and try too.

It's situated close to windmere, you can catch a bus across the road by the brewery an be in windmere in 5 minutes just 2 stops away.

We really enjoyed our time there, it was peaceful, we regret not booking for another couple of days so we will be back next month, 100% recommend for couples who want to just escape for a break.

Disliked: No dislikes, perfect!

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Excellent site ,great value

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Anonymous Jun 2025

Small hillside non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Very lovely sight ,thought of everything you need ,private pitches all with fire pits .couple who run site very helpful with info for area and highly recommend the pub watermill inn across road 5 min walk for food and drink .

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Attention to detail was great. Hosts were friendly and had really thought…

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Alice C. Jun 2025

Small hillside non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Attention to detail was great. Hosts were friendly and had really thought of everything very carefully. The pitches were great and well equipped with everything required for a fab stay. Facilities were clean and really appreciated the charging lockers and drying room- both great touches. Thanks so much for a lovely stay!

Disliked: The only downside is being near to a main road but we accustomed to this quickly and it's handy from an access point of view.

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Clean, friendly, easy to find and beautiful spot! Thank you…

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Ellie P. May 2025

Small hillside non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Clean, friendly, easy to find and beautiful spot! Thank you

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Well thought out site, we liked the emphasis on recycling, water saving…

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Rich S. Jun 2025

Small hillside non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Well thought out site, we liked the emphasis on recycling, water saving etc. Pitches were nice and well screened from one another. I don’t see why some make a fuss about the ‘hill’ which is more of a little slope up from the house. Decent shower and the well-designed compost loo closer to the pitches was handy. Always great to have a fire pit.

Disliked: The road noise is the downside of such a convenient location, I missed hearing only the birds and the rain on the tent.

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Well managed site . Lots of thought gone in to the set…

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Roger James Q T. Jun 2025

Small hillside non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Well managed site . Lots of thought gone in to the set up

Disliked: Traffic noise

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Highly recommend!

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Anonymous Jun 2025

Small hillside non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Beautiful plots, good facilities, easy service and a really fantastic stay

Disliked: Closeness to the road means you can hear the traffic.

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Fabulous

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Anonymous May 2025

Small hillside non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Really amazing campsite. Lovely campsite owners. Fabulous views.
Clean shower & toilets.
Felt safe as a solo traveller.
Great recycling.
Near to buses.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very original site. Pitches up a hill but level. Sheltered and screened…

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Anonymous May 2025

Small hillside non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Very original site. Pitches up a hill but level. Sheltered and screened with trees.No parking by the tents but a trolley provided to take equipment up the hill. Plenty of recycling. Good location for walking less busy paths. Helpful and friendly hosts.

Disliked: Noise from the road..

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Features

No dogs allowed

Adults only

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 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

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Ings Kippers Campsite and Shepherd's Hut

Ings

Windermere

Cumbria

England

LA8 9PY

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.38087°N
-2.85081°W

Nearest transport

Coach

3.4 km Rail Station

3.5 km Tourist Information Centre

8.9 km Bus Station

Rail

2.2 km Staveley Rail Station

3.4 km Windermere Rail Station

6.2 km Burneside (Cumbria) Rail Station

Ferry

5.1 km Bowness on Windermere Ferry Terminal

6 km Bowness Ferry Nab Ferry Landing

6.5 km Far Sawrey Windermere Ferry Terminal

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

You can see the Old Man of Coniston from the pitches on a clear day… and if that whets your appetite for scenic outdoor pursuits, you’ve come to the right place. Wainwright baggers can easily get to Kentmere Horseshoe and the other Far Eastern Fells from Ings Kippers, and it’s an easy two-mile journey to the shores of Windermere for wild swims, watersports or waterside walks (or maybe a leisurely lake cruise if you need a little rest…) This area is well-known for its links with Beatrix Potter too – if you’d like to find out more about the author behind the classic children’s books, take a trip to The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction (10 minutes’ drive), and then visit her former home at Hill Top (half an hour). It’s worth stopping by in Kendal (15 minutes) too – it’s home to a castle, a lively arts scene and lots of shops and places to eat. For a real taste of the local area, head to Staveley (five minutes) and a tour of the Hawkshead Brewery (preceded by a walk up Reston Scar if you feel the need to earn that pint…)

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Morecambe North	33.7 km	Estuary	Good	N/A	Good	Good
Morecambe South	34.3 km	Sea	N/A	N/A	Good	Good
Haverigg	35.5 km	Sea	Poor	N/A	N/A	N/A
Silecroft	37.1 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Walney West Shore	39.8 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

The World of Beatrix Potter 4.9 km

Windermere Lake Cruises, Bowness 5.1 km

Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House 6 km

Brockhole - Lake District Visitor Centre 6.4 km

Hill Top 8.4 km

National Trust

Windermere and Troutbeck 4.2 km

Townend 5.3 km

Hill Top 8.4 km

Beatrix Potter Gallery 9.7 km

Sizergh Castle and Garden 12 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Staveley - Ratherheath Tarn - Staveley 2.2 km

Bowness - Winster Valley 5.2 km

Troutbeck Church - Townend - Wansfell Pike - Troutbeck 5.4 km

Troutbeck Church to Ing Bridge 5.4 km

Troutbeck Church - Dubbs Reservoir Circular 5.4 km

Local events

Kendal Calling (Thursday 31 July 2025 – Thursday 31 July 2025)
Penrith, England 26.3 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

Extras

A charge of £0.20 (€0.23) applies for the use of the shower.

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.

Safety

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

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.

General

Bookings for Non-electric grass tent pitch must not be for more than 5 consecutive nights.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).

Safety

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

Admission

Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

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.

Hired accommodation

No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

Arrivals and departures

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

General

Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m..

Occupancy

Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

General

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.

Arrivals and departures

Units will be allocated on arrival.

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.
Visitors must leave the premises by 11 p.m..
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Pitches

You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Ings Kippers Campsite and Shepherd's Hut have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Ings Kippers Campsite and Shepherd's Hut dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near Ings Kippers Campsite and Shepherd's Hut? You can see the Old Man of Coniston from the pitches on a clear day… and if that whets your appetite for scenic outdoor pursuits, you’ve come to the right place. Wainwright … Read more

When can I check in and check out of Ings Kippers Campsite and Shepherd's Hut?

Camping and touring
Arrive:	2 p.m. –	10 p.m.
Depart by:	noon
On-site accommodation
Arrive:	2 p.m. –	10 p.m.
Depart by:	noon

How much does it cost to stay at Ings Kippers Campsite and Shepherd's Hut? From €28.19 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.