Tent Campsites in North West England

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

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

Dob Coppice

• Quiet wildlife haven beside the river Winster in the Lake District
• A 15-minute drive from Windermere and 40 minutes from Ambleside
• Kayaks and fishing rods for hire; a short drive to local footpaths

Rosegarth Farm

Ashbeck Farm

• Quiet family-run pop-up site on a small working dairy and sheep farm
• A 10-minute drive to Cautley Spout; walks and river activities nearby
• Eggs sold on site; shops, pubs and restaurants in the local town

Overwater Woodlands

• Back to basics woodland hideaway with views of Skiddaw
• Direct access to the Reivers Cycling Route and near to the Cumbria Way
• Eat a locally sourced breakfast with your hosts and fellow campers

Lakes View Campsite

• Laidback Cumbria farm site with views over the sea and Pennines
• Under a mile to Ulverston and Cumbria Way; 10 mins' drive to the beach
• Quiet dog-friendly location with hot showers; firepits on request

Warth Hill

• Peaceful rural Cumbria site between Yorkshire Dales and Lake District
• A 15-minute drive to Kendal and 25 minutes to the coast
• Simple pitches with basic facilities; 10 minutes' drive from the M6

Bronte View Camping

• Family-friendly site on the Yorkshire-Lancashire border
• Five minutes' walk to a country park; 25 minutes' drive to Haworth
• 300 yards from Wycoller Country Park; direct access to footpaths

Daisy Nook Camping

• No-frills camping at Daisy Nook Country Park near Oldham, Lancashire
• Five minutes’ drive to golf and riding; 20 minutes into Manchester
• Off-grid site; fishing and café in the park; shops 10 minutes’ drive

Park Foot Caravan & Camping Park

Rookby Scarth Nearly Wild Camping

• No-frills campsite on Cumbrian farmland with far-reaching hill views
• Three miles from Kirkby Stephen; Barnard Castle 30 minutes' drive
• Uncrowded site set over 20 acres; dogs, campfires or barbecues allowed

Kez's Campsite

• Peaceful field site on a family farm with access to tennis court
• Around 20 minutes’ drive to Kendal, Kirkby Lonsdale and Morecambe
• Dog-friendly site between the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District

Greaves Farm

Rowan Bank Caravans

• Small Lancashire working farm 20 minutes' drive from Skipton
• Half an hour's drive to Malham Cove and Janet's Foss
• Peaceful grass pitches with Pendle Hill views and easy access from A59

Family and the Field

• Bikepacking friendy, market garden in the middle of the Isle of Man.