Tent Campsites in North West England

Top Field

• Small, peaceful and scenic site with fantastic views over open fields
• A 10-minute drive from Penrith and 30 from Lake Ullswater
• Great base for off-grid, self-sufficient stays close to walking paths

Wallsend Guest House and Glamping Pods

• Quiet family site on the western edge of historic Hadrian's Wall
• A 20-minute drive from Carlisle and 35 from the Lake District
• Cyclists welcome; secure bike storage available

Kelsick House Camping

• Cosy two-acre field with far-reaching views around the Solway Firth
• Silloth 10 minutes' drive; 25 minutes from Carlisle
• Dog-friendly site; barbecues welcome (off the grass)

Thurston Outdoor Education Centre

• Small Victorian Walled Garden campsite
• Views of the Coniston Old Man
• Secluded location only a short walk from Coniston Village

Charity Farm Caravan and Camping Park

• A scenic site on a working farm with a well-stocked coarse fishery
• A 10-minute drive to Eccleston; four miles from Junction 27 on the M6
• Café, licensed bar, horse-riding courses and self-catering canteen

Castlerigg Hall Caravan & Camping Park

The Happy Pheasant Caravan Park and Campsite

• Well-maintained adults-only site on a rural Cheshire farm
• A 35-minute drive to Chester, and 15 minutes to Cholmondeley Castle
• Access to walking trails, including Sandstone Trail

Piethorne Valley Touring Caravan Camping Site

Castlerigg Farm Camping and Caravan Site

Kitridding Lake

• Small, dog-friendly lakeside pitches on a Cumbria farm
• Half an hour’s drive from Windermere; 25 minutes from Sedbergh
• On-site tearoom and farm shop open Thursday-Sunday

Burns Farm Caravan and Campsite

• New hardstanding fully serviced touring pitches with FREE wi-fi
• Very flat well drained grass tent pitches with hook-up and FREE wi-fi
• Large camp ground suitable for families couples with amazing views

The Writer's Retreat

• Small and secluded site on the southern edge of the Lake District
• Broughton-in-Furness a 10-minute drive away; Coniston Water 30 minutes
• Six acres of private land with direct access to forest walks

Low Borrowdale Farm

• Family-friendly site in a secluded valley location
• Close to the M6 and three miles from Tebay
• Accessible only via an unpaved road; stunning fell views

New Ing Lodge

Lower Gazegill Farm

• Wild-style camping on a working organic farm in Lancashire
• Two miles from Gisburn; Skipton 20 minutes' drive
• Farm shop; pitch near the farm or in a remote location

Pound Farm Park

YHA Patterdale

• Spacious green site two minutes' drive or 25 mins' walk from Ullswater
• Riverside setting: kayak to Ullswater straight from the site
• Toilets, showers and kitchen; local village two minutes' walk away

The Wild Boar Inn