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Wasdale Valley View

Quiet pop-up site 20 minutes’ drive to Scafell Pike and Seascale beach
A five-minute drive to Wastwater; 10 minutes from Gosforth shops
Sunset views, fab walking and climbing, with real ale pubs close by

Wasdale Valley View site is a rustic bolthole in Cumbria's remote Wasdale. This quiet and peaceful site is run by a mother-and-daughter team, and its simple facilities (portable toilets and running water sourced from a tank) are offset by spectacular sunsets and amazing views towards Scafell Pike, England’s highest mountain. And it’s not only close to England’s highest peak, but also its deepest lake. With Wastwater five minutes’ drive away, and several quiet beaches (many dog-friendly so the pet pooch can come too) to discover in less than 20 minutes, this is a fabulous spot for wild camping mini-breaks. To preserve the peaceful ambience, the site does not accept groups and strictly enforces its 10pm to 7am quiet time rule. Located on the outskirts of Nether Wasdale village, there are traditional real-ale pubs within a few minutes' walk, plus a brewery and cosy tea rooms round about, but if you’d like to eat on site (barbecues are allowed but you'll need to bring your own) it’s best to pick up supplies in Seascale, Gosforth or Holmrook stores on your way. As well as walking and climbing in Wasdale, brave souls have access to supervised ghyll scrambling and rock climbing at one of the local adventure activity providers; on family trips out, there are kids’ playparks in Seascale and St Bees.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

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Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

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 site/unit 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

Budget/backpacker Bush Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Wasdale Valley View

Ragdhl House

Nether Wasdale

Cumbria

England

CA20 1ET

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.42727°N
-3.35639°W

Nearest transport

Coach

20.3 km Tangier Street

22.2 km Lakeside House for Dove Cottage

22.2 km Daffodil Hotel for Dove Cottage

Rail

8 km Drigg Rail Station

8.7 km Ravenglass Rail Station

9 km Seascale Rail Station

Ferry

20.1 km Coniston Ferry Landing

20.2 km High Brandelhow Ferry Landing

20.3 km Waterhead Hotel (Coniston) Ferry Landing

Airport

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

Attractions and activities nearby: – Wastwater: five minutes' drive – Gosforth: 10 minutes – Holmrook: 15 minutes – Drigg: 15 minutes – Scafell Pike: 20 minutes – Muncaster Castle: 20 minutes – Ravenglass and Eskdale Steam Railway: 20 minutes – Ravenglass Railway Museum: 20 minutes – Eskdale Mill: 20 minutes – West Lakes Adventure: 20 minutes – Seascale: 20 minutes – St Bees: 30 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Seascale	9.3 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
St Bees	17.7 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Silecroft	23.2 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Haverigg	26.8 km	Sea	Poor	N/A	N/A	N/A
Walney West Shore	34.5 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway 8.6 km

Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 22.1 km

Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 22.3 km

Beatrix Potter Gallery 23.7 km

Rydal Mount and Gardens 24.2 km

National Trust

Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 0.6 km

Buttermere and Ennerdale 15.4 km

Gondola' 20 km

Coniston and Tarn Hows 20.4 km

Grasmere and Great Langdale 21.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Eskdale Green - Muncaster Fell - Muncaster Head - Eskdale Green 4.7 km

MUNCASTER CASTLE 8.3 km

High Gillerthwaite - Red Pike Ridge Traverse - High Gillerthwaite 10 km

Around Buttermere 13.6 km

Buttermere - Haystacks - Red Pike - Buttermere 13.6 km

Local events

Kendal Calling (Thursday, 31 July 2025 – Thursday, 31 July 2025)
Penrith, England 45.8 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 Wasdale Valley View have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Wasdale Valley View dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Wasdale Valley View? Attractions and activities nearby: – Wastwater: five minutes' drive – Gosforth: 10 minutes – Holmrook: 15 minutes – Drigg: 15 minutes – Scafell Pike: 20 minutes – Muncaster Castle: 20 minutes – … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Wasdale Valley View?

Camping and caravan

Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 10:30 a.m.

Read more