Birbeck Camping









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- Wild camping in the rural village of Blencarn in Cumbria’s Eden Valley
- Ullswater half an hour’s drive, and Middleton-in-Teesdale 50 minutes
- Simple off-grid site; Penrith shops and pubs 20 minutes’ drive
Site type
Languages spoken
English
German
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Features
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Birbeck Camping
Birbeck
Blencarn
Penrith
Cumbria
England
CA10 1TX
Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
54.67411°N
-2.56262°W
Nearest transport
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
Must see
The Rheged Centre 14.5 km
Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 17 km
High Force Waterfall 24.4 km
Ullswater Steamers 28.5 km
Carlisle Castle 34.8 km
National Trust
Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 3.7 km
Allen Banks and Staward Gorge 35.8 km
Townend 37.1 km
Windermere and Troutbeck 39 km
Grasmere and Great Langdale 39.6 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Langwathby - Edenhall - Langwathby 7.3 km
Dufton Pike 7.9 km
Dufton - High Cup Nick - Middletongue Crags - Dufton 8 km
Appleby - Dufton - Appleby 11.5 km
APPLEBY CASTLE 12.2 km
Local events
- Kendal Calling (Thursday, 31 July 2025 – Thursday, 31 July 2025)
Penrith, England 12.5 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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details
Reviews
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.




Quiet spot, basic but so nice for it. Very close for…
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Unpowered grass tent site
Liked: Quiet spot, basic but so nice for it. Very close for Cross Fell / High Cup
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Definitely an amazing place to camp
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Unpowered grass tent site
Liked: The entire village was friendly and really welcoming.
Campsite was really clean.
The hosts were amazing and helped with any issues we had. Close to nearly everywhere in the lakes.
The kids are already begging to go back
Disliked: Nothing
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Hi, we are super happy that you enjoyed your time with us. Your entire family were a pleasure to welcome onto our campsite and into our village. I am certain that everyone would be delighted if you came back again.
Very reasonable priced
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Liked: Peace and quite. Gate to the lake district. Friendly owners
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Hi, thank you for your feedback, we are really pleased you enjoyed it, it was great to have you on site and hopefully you will come again.
Affordable site, with basic facilities, friendly owners & ample space
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Liked: Super friendly and kind owners (even provided us with a fire pit, ample space and great price!
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Hi, thank you, it is lovely to have such positive feedback. We really enjoyed having you all to stay with us. Your enthusiasm and exemplary behavior were a fabulous combination and we would be delighted to see you all again.
Great little site, friendly host. Toilet with sink was clean
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Liked: Very friendly host, helpful and put us at ease straight away. Single mum travelling with two boys aged 12 and 8.
Felt safe on the site knowing she was on hand if we needed anything.
Disliked: Boys didn’t like the fact the toilet had no light
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From the manager: Hi, it was lovely to welcome you on site, we would be delighted to see you again, and we really appreciate your feedback. We have acted on your suggestion of a light in the toilet by having one fitted today. Hope to see you again.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Birbeck Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Birbeck Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Birbeck Camping? Anglers, walkers and bikers will be very happy with their lot at Blencarn; the site is close to a fly-fishing lake (10 minutes’ walk) and at the starting point for a circular … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Birbeck Camping?
Camping and caravan Arrive: 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m.