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Sandfold Pop-up Camping

8.1 17 reviews

Simple campsite under a mile from the foot of Lake Windermere
In the hamlet of Newby Bridge; 20 minutes' drive from Coniston Water
Within 10 minutes' walk of a spa and lakeside Fell Foot Park

Conveniently located in Newby Bridge, a small hamlet at the foot of Lake Windermere in the Lake District National Park, Sandfold Pop-Up Camping is a simple site in Cumbria. This spot is under a mile from the National Trust-run Fell Foot Park, an attractive lakeside spot with ample watersports options; it's also within easy reach of a spa hotel where you can while away an afternoon enjoying a proper pampering. This no-thrills site has toilet facilities only. It’s set in a classic Cumbrian landscape that’s green and rural, dotted with trees and with extensive views over neighbouring hills. There's also a small stream that runs through the property on the edge of the pitching field for extra peaceful vibes. For dinner out, you can walk down into the village to eat at one of its several hotels, which welcome non-residents. Self-catering is also an option, and the closest supermarket is located in Ulverston (15 minutes' drive). Need inspiration for days out? Millerbeck Light Railway, which may prove highly popular with the kids, is under a mile away, while Coniston Water – a scenic spot that makes a nice change of scene from Windermere – is a 20-minute drive from base.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

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 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 Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wild camping

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

Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Sandfold Pop-up Camping

Staveley-in-Cartmel

Newby Bridge

Cumbria

England

LA12 8NH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.26787°N
-2.9628°W

Route directions

Come past Newby Bridge services to the roundabout and take the right turn for the A592. Take the first right turn after approximately 100 yards – the site is the first entrance on the right.

Nearest transport

Coach

13 km Rail Station

13.1 km Tourist Information Centre

15.7 km Bus Station

Rail

8.9 km Grange-over-Sands Rail Station

10 km Cark Rail Station

10.8 km Kents Bank Rail Station

Ferry

1.2 km Fell Foot Country Park Ferry Landing

1.2 km Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing

9.1 km Water Park (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

Brought the kids? After riding the rails for a while at Millerbeck Light Railway (a few minutes' drive or walk), you can take them to inspect the historic vehicles at the Lakeland Motor Museum (five minutes' drive), or alternatively, for a really special treat, to see the exotic animals and birds on show at the popular South Lakes Safari Zoo (20 minutes). If your travel team is of an energetic persuasion, you might appreciate an exhilarating treetop adventure at Go Ape Grizedale (20 minutes) or watersports whizzing around the lake at Fell Foot Park (10 minutes' walk). For more gentle exercise, take a stroll round the paths of Chapel House Wood (20 minutes' walk) or amble around Kendal (20 minutes) and its independent shops and eateries. Further afield, you can visit Ambleside (35 minutes) with its Roman fort and poetic connections, natural wonders like Stock Ghyll Force waterfall (40 minutes) or the historic city of Lancaster with its castle and cathedral (30 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Morecambe North	22.2 km	Estuary	Good	N/A	Good	Good
Morecambe South	22.4 km	Sea	N/A	N/A	Good	Good
Haverigg	22.9 km	Sea	Poor	N/A	N/A	N/A
Silecroft	25.8 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Walney West Shore	25.9 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Windermere Lake Cruises, Lakeside 1.2 km

Lakeland Motor Museum 2 km

Holker Hall and Gardens 8.9 km

Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House 9.1 km

Hill Top 9.4 km

National Trust

Fell Foot Park 1 km

Cartmel Priory Gatehouse 7.5 km

Hill Top 9.4 km

Beatrix Potter Gallery 12.2 km

Sizergh Castle and Garden 12.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Bigland Tarn and Bigland Barrow 4 km

Winster circular 8.1 km

BLACKWELL 8.8 km

HOLKER HALL 9.1 km

Claife Heights and Lake Windermere 9.3 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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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Orange fence separates parking from camping

Such a lovely, peaceful campsite. Amazing views in every direction from the…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Megan K. Aug 2023

Unpowered grass tent site (two person)

Liked: Such a lovely, peaceful campsite. Amazing views in every direction from the campsite. Cheap and cheerful

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean toilets and lots of space…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	6
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Paul L. Aug 2023

Unpowered grass tent site (four person)

Liked: Clean toilets and lots of space

Disliked: Muddy at gate, couple of cars getting stuck.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good location with basic facilities

Overall	6/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	4
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	4
Child friendliness	4
Cleanliness	4
Wifi	2

Annabelle W. Aug 2023

Unpowered grass tent site (two person)

Liked: Location was good and we walked to Fell Foot which was lovely. We had a flat piece of land, price was good

Disliked: Difficult to find, lack of facilities, muddy entryway- was a little scared my car would get stuck

Recommend to friends Visit again

Views of the mountains were pretty from the campsite Very basic facilities…

Overall	6/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	4
Wifi	2

Anonymous Aug 2023

Unpowered grass tent site (two person)

Liked: Views of the mountains were pretty from the campsite
Very basic facilities - toilets are 2x portaloos, water is a single tap
Single point entry/ exit became very muddy due to the rain - would be concerned the car would get stuck if this had gotten worse/ if we stayed longer
Also campsite is near a main road, however this does mean there are shops and towns available close by
Did not meet staff but received a friendly text and they were readily available for advice

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good simple site

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	2

Anonymous Aug 2023

Unpowered grass tent site (two person)

Liked: Location, simplicity.

Disliked: Close to busy road (can’t be helped)
Got pretty muddy in the entrance from rain- could have got stuck.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good location…

Overall	6/10
Location	8
Value for money	4
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	4
Wifi	No rating

Pedro P. Sept 2023

Unpowered grass tent site (two person)

Liked: Good location

Recommend to friends Visit again

We liked that there was only one other tent on the whole…

Overall	4/10
Location	6
Value for money	2
Accommodation	2
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	2
Cleanliness	4
Wifi	2

Antony P. Aug 2023

Unpowered grass tent site (two person)

Liked: We liked that there was only one other tent on the whole field. Good location.

Disliked: Noise of the main rd was constant a llnight. Don't think we went to sleep. Needs shower facilities and a proper toilet block. 2 port a loos on sight and a tap for drinking water

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location, within walking distance of Lake Windermere. Facilities as advertised. Great…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Jenna B. Aug 2023

Unpowered grass tent site (two person)

Liked: Great location, within walking distance of Lake Windermere. Facilities as advertised. Great views. Easy to find using instructions on confirmation email.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Field with a view and great location!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Sara R. Aug 2023

Unpowered grass tent site (two person)

Liked: A field with a lovely view is sometimes all you need. The best kind of no-frills campsite; Greta value, not too busy, plenty of room between tents, not noisy, and the portaloos were kept in decent condition. Excellent location for Newby Bridge, Fell Foot park, and access to the lake for paddle boarding. Will definitely be back!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Large site, well spaced out…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2023

Unpowered grass tent site (four person)

Liked: Large site, well spaced out

Disliked: Wasn't any hand sanitizer in one of the portaloos

Recommend to friends Visit again

Frequently asked questions

Does Sandfold Pop-up Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Sandfold Pop-up Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Sandfold Pop-up Camping? Brought the kids? After riding the rails for a while at Millerbeck Light Railway (a few minutes' drive or walk), you can take them to inspect the historic vehicles at the Lakeland … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Sandfold Pop-up Camping?

Camping and caravan

Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Depart by: 10:30 a.m.

Read more