Ullswater View Campsite

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Ullswater view

  • Wild camping with spectacular views of Ullswater in the Lake District
  • Pooley Bridge five minutes’ drive, and Lowther Castle 20 minutes
  • Spring water and portable toilets on site; pub 10 minutes’ walk
When it comes to the Lake District, there are many spectacular views, but the one from Ullswater View Campsite is right up there as a serious contender for a prize. The name gives it away somewhat, as this off-grid, wild camping site does indeed have spectacular views over Ullswater Lake and the surrounding forested mountains. At 20 minutes’ drive from the shops of Penrith in Cumbria, this is a spot to really get back to basics; portable toilets, rubbish bins and water from a natural spring are the only facilities you’ll find on site – so at this juncture please note that means no showers and no electricity. Part of the mown camping field is on an incline (all the better to admire those lake views), and due to the angle of the entrance gateway, you’ll need to drive up the lane and turn around before entering the site. The track leading to the pitches is not accessible to low-slung cars either. Having said all that, the site does have a wonderful setting, it’s dog-friendly (as long as your four-legged pal is kept on a lead), and it’s 10 minutes’ scenic walk from a cosy pub serving good food and beer. Staying here also puts you a handy five minutes’ drive from all the sporting action on Ullswater itself. There are firepits for hire and logs for sale on site if you'd like to spend the eve around a fire.

Site type

Tent pitches 50
Open now
Opens 23 May
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • 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

Open from Fri, 23 May to

Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 310 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Spectacular sceneryWild camping

94% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

Grand spot with stunning Ullswater views & a lovely host. Spacious pitches, handy to pubs. Some found portaloos a bit iffy, but most loved the wild camping feel and plan to come back. A bit of noise from neighbours for a few.

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The view was beautiful overlooking the lake which was only a 5…

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pam g.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked The view was beautiful overlooking the lake which was only a 5 minute drive away. Had toilets on site. Polite helpful staff (Sofie). Far enough out of Penrith town to be peaceful, but close enough to access provisions if needed, plenty of places to visit nearby. The firepits were available for hire, bins to put our rubbish in when leaving. thoroughly enjoyed our stay there 😀 👍

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From the manager: Thanks for staying with us 👍

Booking was easy and the lady who ran the site seemed pleasant…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Booking was easy and the lady who ran the site seemed pleasant enough. Good view of Ullswater valley.

Disliked For the cost of the pitch, I was disappointed that the facilities only consisted of a few portaloos and some water taps. An improvement would be to build a toilet block. Went to the local pub at 6pm and they had no food. The tent next to mine was occupied by a group of lads, who were noisy and there was smells of 'weed' downwind of them. Hard to find a level, flat spot to pitch.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked The view

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From the manager: Thanks for coming

Spectacular view.…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Spectacular view.

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From the manager: Thanks for coming

Will definitely stay again. 2 of nights enough with basic amenities

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Great location with beautiful view of lake
Pub 10 min walk

Disliked Toilet not great but dose say this on website

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From the manager: Thanks for coming

Would definitely go back if some curfew rules were in place

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Location, easy access to Ullswater activities, description of how to access campsite, views of the lake, not specific check-in and check-out times, price, lots of space to pitch, on a hill yet plenty of nearly level pitches, being able to have a camp fire

Disliked Toilets needed more cleaning and checks
Noises from many pitches continued after midnight, loud music, inconsiderate drunken people and cars driving too fast on the campsite and even late at night.

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Perfect for a short stay! Beautiful views and as we were only…

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Kate G.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Perfect for a short stay! Beautiful views and as we were only there for one night we didn’t need anything else!

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From the manager: Thanks for staying with us

Lovely site, the girl was really friendly and helpful. Nice view of…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Lovely site, the girl was really friendly and helpful. Nice view of the hills and lake. Plenty of space, wasn't over crowded like some other sites in the area.

Disliked Could do with a couple more toilets and cleaned more frequently when busy.
No access to the lake nearby, but staff recommended somewhere to park.

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Best view!…

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Leiz Marie C.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Best view!

Disliked Place is for wild camping only and limited facilities

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From the manager: Thanks for staying

Great view, clean toilets, freedom to pick where to pitch tent…

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May C.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Great view, clean toilets, freedom to pick where to pitch tent

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thanks for staying

Features

Portable toilet

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

Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Spectacular scenery Wild camping

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Location

Ullswater View Campsite

Watermillock

Pooley Bridge

Cumbria

England

CA11 0LP

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.60349°N
2.86097°W

Route directions

After reaching the postcode, turn right up past the Bracken Rigg Inn. The site is at the third field on your right. What3Words: talents.tripiling.fanfare.

Nearest transport

Coach
9.3 km Rail Station
18.2 km Bus Station
19.4 km Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
Rail
9.2 km Penrith North Lakes Rail Station
16.3 km Langwathby Rail Station
19.3 km Lazonby & Kirkoswald Rail Station
Ferry
2.3 km Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
3.6 km Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing
8.5 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

Drive down to Pooley Bridge (five minutes by car) at the head of Ullswater for yomps along the Ullswater Way encircling the lake. Father south, stop off at the National Trust car park (10 minutes) and walk up to the impressive Aira Force Waterfall, inspiration for the poem ‘The Somnambulist’ by William Wordsworth, written in 1833. Experienced hikers may care to drive to Patterdale (15 minutes) and clamber up Helvellyn for spectacular Lake District views, while others may settle for a stately voyage around Ullswater aboard the historic steamboat ‘Lady of the Lake’ from Glenridding (15 minutes), itself a pretty lakeside village with tea rooms and souvenir shops. Lowther Castle and Gardens (20 minutes) has imposing and photogenic ruins of a massive mansion as well as parterres and parkland to wander, or you can buy marmalade – reputed to be the best in the world – at Dalemain Historic Mansion and Gardens. If you hit a rainy day, catch a film at Rheged (both 10 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Allonby 41.2 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Seascale 46.7 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 4.3 km

The Rheged Centre 7 km

Ullswater Steamers 8.6 km

Castlerigg Stone Circle 15.3 km

Rydal Mount and Gardens 19 km

National Trust

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 17.5 km

Grasmere and Great Langdale 21.2 km

Townend 21.8 km

Windermere and Troutbeck 24.1 km

Beatrix Potter Gallery 26.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Pooley Bridge and Heughscar Hill 2.8 km

Pooley Bridge - Loadpot Hill - Howtown - Pooley Bridge 2.8 km

Howtown - Patterdale - Glenridding 3.6 km

Howtown - Hallin Fell - Sandwick via Steamer 3.6 km

Howtown - Rampsgill Head - Angletarn Pikes - Howtown 3.8 km

Local events

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday 31 July 2025 – Thursday 31 July 2025)

    Penrith, England 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Ullswater View Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Ullswater View Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Ullswater View Campsite? Drive down to Pooley Bridge (five minutes by car) at the head of Ullswater for yomps along the Ullswater Way encircling the lake. Father south, stop off at the National Trust car … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Ullswater View Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  Anytime
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Ullswater View Campsite? From €28.83 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.