Skelwith Fold Caravan Park

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  • Top-notch Lake District caravan park in 130 acres of ancient forest
  • A 10-minute drive to Ambleside for Windermere boat trips
  • Dog-friendly park with woodland trails, tarn and large play area
If a trip to the Lake District National Park for you means plenty of peace, space and lovely natural views, this is the place for you. A couple of miles from Ambleside, Skelwith Fold Caravan Park is set within 130 acres of ancient woodland, providing a top-notch location for a stay in this wonderful part of the world. This location is on the site of a former country house – and while that building is long gone, a few handy replacements have sprung up, including a reception building with a shop and several bathroom blocks with all mod cons (think underfloor heating and hot showers as well as accessible facilities and spacious family rooms). There’s also a building housing a well-equipped launderette (with several washing machines and tumble dryers, plus a drying room) and a library so you’ll have something to read while you wait for your clothes. That launderette may well come in useful, as this is a place that lends itself to getting just a bit mucky – for starters, there’s a fab four-acre open space for the kids to run about and play games, plus a large play area with a zipwire, scramble nets and loads of other play kit. There are also woodland trails running through the grounds, leading to the tarn and nature hide, with red squirrels, woodpeckers and deer to spot along the way. This is a large site, but it’s not a place that ever feels crowded, as pitches have been cleverly tucked away in tree-lined glades around the park, giving each area a cosy woodland atmosphere – just the thing for your peaceful Lake District break.

Site type

Caravan sites 120
Motorhome sites 120
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4
Rent a tent 2
Open now
Opens 1 March

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 8 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • A cable measuring at least 3 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 3 different households.
  • Converted vehicles are required to have completed the DVLA V1006 motor caravan conversion checklist and had their application approved. Due to licensing, non-compliant vehicles will unfortunately not be permitted access to the campsite. Car camping is not permitted.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.8

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PeacefulBush

100% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

Top spot! Loved the spotless grounds, lovely woods, and great facilities (showers are ace!). Friendly staff, well-stocked shop, pick your own spot. Plenty of dog walking, perfect Lakes base. Wi-Fi can be spotty, bit of a trek to town. Owners are onto accessibility feedback.

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Rosie M.

Power optional gravel and concrete caravan site

Liked Well laid out, peaceful and scenic. The staff were really friendly and helpful. The facilities were exceptional.

Disliked Sat nav took me to the rear entrance (this was not the campsite's fault, but they could maybe make customers aware of this as a potential risk as it was really hard to turn round!)

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Justin B.

Power optional gravel and concrete caravan site

Liked The customer service was the best. The camp was very clean. I would recommend to anyone and I would definitely stay here again.

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Beautiful Caravan Park, spent 2 nights,…

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Jan S.

Power optional gravel and concrete caravan site

Liked Beautiful Caravan Park, spent 2 nights, Beautiful scenery and walking routes, immaculate toilet and shower block. On site shop with wonderful helpful staff. Would totally recommend, plus its Dog friendly 👍

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From the moment we arrived ( 8:30pm and dark ) Needed for nothing

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Lloyd V.

Power optional gravel and concrete caravan site

Liked EVERYTHING

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From the manager: Hello, thank you for your lovely review and kind words. We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best wishes, Skelwith Fold Team.

Exceptional campsite, would definitely return

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Giannina M.

Power optional gravel and concrete caravan site

Liked Everything! Beautiful campsite with really nice, clean and modern facilities. The shop is great and has everything you need. The campsite is so peaceful and there’s a lovely woodland walk which was stunning in the autumn. The staff were so nice! Particular mention to the warden this weekend who was helpful, friendly and nice to stop to chat with. Good location

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hello, thank you for your lovely review and kind words. We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best wishes, Skelwith Fold Team.

Best lakes campsite

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Helen C.

Power optional gravel and concrete caravan site

Liked Everything- beautifully laid out so although a massive site i easily found a space to hide away! Staff are super friendly which means the campers are the same. Best campsite ive ever stayed at. As a single woman travelling along i felt very safe. Its more money than most but totally worth it.

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Steven c.

Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site (premium)

Liked You can see that’s what they get a great rating for. This is the best run site I’ve ever had the pleasure of visiting. And the staff are awesome. Thank you for your kind service. I will definitely be back!

Disliked Not a single thing

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From the manager: Hello, thank you for your lovely review and kind words. We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best wishes, Skelwith Fold Team.

Peaceful campsite

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Cally-anne H.

Power optional gravel and concrete caravan site

Liked We really enjoyed our stay at Skelwith Fold Caravan Park! We were greeted warmly on arrival and given all the information we needed about the site. As it was out of season, we were able to choose our own pitch, which was a lovely touch and made for a really relaxed start to our stay.

The facilities were great — the showers and toilets were very clean, and the washing-up area was well kept too. There’s a bus stop just at the end of the road, making it really easy to get into Ambleside or Hawkshead without having to drive.

The staff were friendly, helpful, and always on hand if we needed anything. Overall, it’s a peaceful, well-run site in a beautiful location, and we’d definitely stay again. Highly recommended!

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From the manager: Hello, thank you for your lovely review and kind words. We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best wishes, Skelwith Fold Team.

What a beautiful site, all the…

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Wayne C.

Power optional gravel and concrete caravan site

Liked What a beautiful site, all the staff were so friendly and attentive. The site itself is very well kept, clean, and with plenty of space. Having the opportunity of choosing your own pitch was a bonus. WiFi was okay and the toilet block and showers are spotless. It’s one we will be sure to return too.

Disliked Nothing at all.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hello, thank you for your lovely review and kind words. We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best wishes, Skelwith Fold Team.

Awesome location, friendly staff and very…

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Anonymous

Power optional gravel and concrete caravan site

Liked Awesome location, friendly staff and very clean facilities. Really lovely site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hello, thank you for your lovely review and kind words. We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best wishes, Skelwith Fold Team.

Features

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 Laundry 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

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for caravans Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Skelwith Fold Caravan Park

Ambleside

Cumbria

England

LA22 0HX

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.4156°N
2.9985°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2.8 km Kelsick Road opposite Library
4.4 km Daffodil Hotel for Dove Cottage
4.5 km Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
Rail
7.4 km Windermere Rail Station
12.5 km Staveley Rail Station
16.5 km Burneside (Cumbria) Rail Station
Ferry
2.4 km Ambleside Waterhead Ferry Landing
3.8 km Brockhole Ferry Landing
6.1 km Monk Coniston 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

As well as having top-notch facilities, Skelwith Fold Caravan Park is in a top-notch location for a Lake District break. There are lots of great walks and activities nearby, and staff are always on hand to dish out ideas and tips to help you make the best of it all. Of course you’ll want to see some lakes – perhaps starting with Tarn Hows (15 minutes' drive) before moving on to a steam boat ride on Coniston Water (20 minutes) and a tour of Rydal Water (15 minutes), taking in Rydal Cave and Rydal Mount and Gardens along the way. The big one, of course, is Windermere, just a few minutes' drive from the park and with boat trips available from Ambleside (10 minutes). Around the lake there are various attractions to stop off at, including the National Trust sites at Wray (10 minutes) and Hill Top (20 minutes). If you've got the kids, look instead to places like the World of Beatrix Potter Attraction (20 minutes) and Lakeland Farm Visitor Centre (25 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Haverigg 31.4 km Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Silecroft 31.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seascale 31.9 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Walney West Shore 37.3 km Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Morecambe North 38.6 km Estuary GoodN/AGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Rydal Mount and Gardens 3.7 km

Brockhole - Lake District Visitor Centre 3.9 km

Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 4.5 km

Beatrix Potter Gallery 4.5 km

Hill Top 7.3 km

National Trust

Grasmere and Great Langdale 2.9 km

Beatrix Potter Gallery 4.5 km

Townend 5.4 km

Coniston and Tarn Hows 5.7 km

Windermere and Troutbeck 6.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Ambleside - Town End - Ambleside 2.5 km

Ambleside, Wansfell and the Pike to Troutbeck 2.6 km

Ambleside to Grasmere over Loughrigg Fell 2.8 km

Ambleside, Stock Ghyll and Scandale Beck 2.9 km

Ambleside and Lily Tarn 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Skelwith Fold Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Skelwith Fold Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Skelwith Fold Caravan Park? As well as having top-notch facilities, Skelwith Fold Caravan Park is in a top-notch location for a Lake District break. There are lots of great walks and activities nearby, and staff are … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Skelwith Fold Caravan Park?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Skelwith Fold Caravan Park? From $76.34 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.