Sturdy Bank
From £25 For 1 night, 2 adults
- Small, friendly site on a farm at the edge of the Lake District
- A 20-minute drive from Ulverston and Coniston Water
- Pick your own pitch at a dog-friendly back to basics site
Site type
3
50
This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 3 May to
Pitch types & availability
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A hidden gem!
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Unpowered grass motorhome site
Liked: This place was a great surprise. You can pick where to pitch up and there’s loads of room. The views are spectacular in every direction you look. Really is a hidden gem! Very basic facilities, which was fine for us, and portaloos were spotles. The little cart with water, washing up station and eggs to purchase was a nice touch. The lady that runs it is very friendly. We stayed for one night as we’re driving around the lakes, but would definitely go back.
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Lovely scenery , very clean portoloos , within walking distance of pub…
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Unpowered grass tent site
Liked: Lovely scenery , very clean portoloos , within walking distance of pub
Disliked: Very basic but knew that before we went
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Would go again
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Unpowered grass tent site
Liked: Really quiet, beautiful views, very clean, no light pollution, eggs available in the water trailer, friendly owner.
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This is a minimalist camping experience. It's a field above a farm,…
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Unpowered grass tent site
Liked: This is a minimalist camping experience. It's a field above a farm, with a view out over an estuary. There's portaloos, an outdoor sink and a drinking water tap – so not quite wild camping, but very close.
Disliked: The ground is incredibly hard. You need extremely sturdy pegs and a strong arm to get everything in and secure – at least that was the case on top of the hill where we pitched.
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Lovely site, great views and friendly staff. Portal loos were clean and…
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Liked: Lovely site, great views and friendly staff. Portal loos were clean and well stocked.
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Unpowered grass tent site
Liked: The owners was really helpful and friendly, could not fault the pitch area or the facilities, was clean and tidy. Local shop and pub down the road in 10min walk. Close to the lakes, but had it’s own little walks local to do if you wanted to pass some time quickly
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A lovely quiet spot with great views.
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Unpowered grass tent site
Liked: Views, choosing your own pitch, basic but clean facilities, friendly and helpful staff.
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Large clean site with fantastic views
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Liked: Large scenic site, easy to find, clean facilities
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First time campers on site. Loved it.
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Unpowered grass tent site
Liked: Friendly welcome, good site facilities and dog friendly. Nice and clean area. Will definitely book again in the near future.
Disliked: Having to go home.
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Lovely site, friendly staff
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Unpowered grass tent site
Liked: Good location , great service, toilets were regularly cleaned and drinking water available.
Disliked: Would benefit from shower facilities and little pop up shop on site
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Features
Portable toilet
Pop-up campsite
Dogs 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 site/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
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
Lake and/or mountain
Spectacular scenery
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
Type
Farm
Large (51-200 sites)
Pop-up campsite
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycling nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Sturdy Bank
Grizebeck
Kirkby-in-Furness
Cumbria
England
LA17 7XU
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.25507°N
-3.16642°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Haverigg | 10.8 km | Sea | Poor | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Silecroft | 12.7 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Walney West Shore | 16.4 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
| Walney Sandy Gap | 18.1 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
| Walney Biggar Bank | 18.8 km | Sea | Good | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
South Lakes Wild Animal Park 9.7 km
Lakeland Motor Museum 11.5 km
Windermere Lake Cruises, Lakeside 13.8 km
Holker Hall and Gardens 14 km
Hill Top 16.7 km
National Trust
Dalton Castle 11.2 km
Gondola' 13.7 km
Fell Foot Park 14.1 km
Cartmel Priory Gatehouse 15 km
Coniston and Tarn Hows 15.2 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
The Beacon and Blawith Fell 7.1 km
Ulverston - Urswick - Bardsea 8.1 km
HODBARROW (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 06/05/1986) 9.1 km
Bigland Tarn and Bigland Barrow 10.6 km
Ulverston Sands and Birkrigg Common 12.3 km
Local events
- Keswick Mountain Festival (Friday, 17 May 2024 – Friday, 17 May 2024)
Keswick, England 29.1 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.
Want to know more about camping in The Lake District and Cumbria?
- Does Sturdy Bank have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Sturdy Bank dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Sturdy Bank? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Lakeland Motor Museum: 15 minutes’ drive - Coniston Water: 20 minutes - South Lakes Safari Zoo: 20 minutes - Sandscale Hawes National Nature Reserve: 20 minutes … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Sturdy Bank?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Sturdy Bank? From $52.47 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.