Remote location | Best Campsites in Bassenthwaite, Cumbria, England 2026

Clea Hall Farm

Wigton, Cumbria, England

Well-equipped shepherd’s hut a 20-minute drive from Bassenthwaite Lake
Cockermouth 25 minutes’ drive; Solway Firth half an hour
Dogs welcome; ensuite toilet and rain shower; outdoor seating

Visitor image of the view from the pitch

8.8

Blaithwaite House

Wigton, Cumbria, England

Family-friendly site with stunning views across Solway Firth
A 10-minute drive from the Lake District and 20 from the coast
Shops and restaurants five miles away in Wigton

Mosedale End Farm

Penrith, Cumbria, England

Single adults-only glamping unit at a northern Lake District farm
A 20-minute drive to Penrith or Keswick; walks direct from farm gate
Cosy self-contained timber pod with a luxurious double-ended bathtub

9.7

Wallace Lane Farm

Wigton, Cumbria, England

Quiet hillside farm site in west Cumbria with views to the sea
Coast, lakes, hill walks and mountain biking within 40 minutes' drive
Around five minutes' drive to Caldbeck for pub, cafés and shop

9.4

Gill Head Farm

Penrith, Cumbria, England

Working hill farm in the north of the Lake District National Park
A 15-minute drive from Keswick and Penrith; 10 minutes from Ullswater
Stunning views of Blencathra and the Northern Fells

9

Inside Out Camping Yurts at Seatoller

Keswick, Cumbria, England

Smart, well-equipped yurts on a family-run Lake District farm
A 10-minute drive from Derwentwater and 20 from Keswick
Next to the Derwent river, with fab views of Borrowdale

9.2

Seatoller Farm

Keswick, Cumbria, England

Peaceful family-run farm site next to the River Derwent
Excellent base for hikes, including Scafell and Great Gable
Woodfired pizzas on Saturday nights, a short walk away

9.9

Hardrigg Hall Glamping

Penrith, Cumbria, England

Small glamping site on a historic Cumbria working farm
A 15-minute drive to Penrith; 25 minutes to Ullswater
Well-equipped ensuite pods suitable for couples or families

9.8

Pasturewood Holidays

Carlisle, Cumbria, England

Contemporary glamping pods 20 minutes’ drive from Carlisle
Penrith 20 minutes’ drive; Lake District National Park half an hour
Parking space by your pod; small shop; well-equipped kitchen

8.7

Camping at Cardewlees

Carlisle, Cumbria, England

Family-run site with scenic views across farmland and fells
A 15-minute drive to the city of Carlisle and 30 to the Lake District
Supermarkets, restaurants and a swimming pool a 25-minute walk away

View of the campsite with Skiddaw in the background.

9.3

Orthwaite Pop-up Campsite

Wigton, Cumbria, England

Pop-up site on a working fell farm in the northern Lake District
Bassenthwaite Lake 10 minutes’ drive; Keswick 20 minutes
Views of Over Water; close to cycle routes and Wainwright hikes

8.9

Newlands Valley Campsite

Keswick, Cumbria, England

Well-maintained Lake District site half a kilometre from Derwentwater
A five-minute drive from Catbells; 15 minutes from Whinlatter Forest
Pub with a beer garden a short walk away; adventure centre nearby

8.7

Low Hollows

Keswick, Cumbria, England

Lake District pop-up site in the foothills of Blencathra
Keswick, Skiddaw and Helvellyn all within a 10-minute drive
Simple, spacious pitches with a stream for paddling

9.2

Cherry Trees Farm

Wigton, Cumbria, England

Off-grid camping pods in a rural spot with gorgeous Solway Firth views
Five minutes’ drive to North Lakeland fells; 30 minutes to Keswick
Well-equipped pods with stoves; shared spa hot tub and LPG showers

Kestrel Lodge

Keswick, Cumbria, England

A small, quite, friendly site for those wanting to escape the hustle and bustle, only 15 mins from Keswick.
Back to basics campsite, below Skiddaw and above Bassenthwaite Lake, the perfect peaceful base for adventures in the Northern Lake District Fells
Great for backpackers, bikepackers and families alike, four legged friends are also welcome, with a fire pit provided for each pitch.