Caldbeck Camping

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Large pitch for cars.
Large pitch for cars.
Pitches surrounded by trees
Great views from the pitches
Some of the pitches
Tent pitches
Walks all around
Grassy site with picnic tables
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Pitches surrounded by trees
Great views from the pitches
Some of the pitches

  • Quiet site on the outskirts of the Lake District National Park
  • Right on the Cumbria Way at the edge of a forest and Caldbeck village
  • Carlisle, Penrith and Keswick all within 35 minutes’ drive
On the edge of the northern fells in the Lake District National Park, skirting a handily placed village and sitting on the Cumbria Way, it’s fair to say Caldbeck Camping is in an excellent location. In fact, this site makes a rather ace base for explores whether you’re planning on surveying the sights from a car or tackling hilly terrain on two feet. But back to the local area first: the park’s on the edges of Caldbeck, a settlement with a small shop and a post office as well as a pub and two cafés, and is also five minutes’ drive to Hesket Newmarket’s Cumbrian ale brewery. After a bit of harder liquor? If you don’t mind travelling for 35 minutes in the car you can soon be at the Lakes Distillery for tours and tastings. Manage to keep the booze to a minimum and walks can be had on the Cumbria Way straight from site, eventually leading to the famed Lake District towns of Coniston (an hour and 15-minute drive or a rather long wander...) and Keswick (35 minutes’ drive). Of course, you can pick and choose the parts of the path you want to ply, scaling the peaks of the Langdale and Borrowdale valleys for views over the lush landscape. Guests who’d rather roam closer to home, meanwhile, can set off into the forest straight from the site to have a leafy stroll, pick a streamside spot for some fishing or stick about by their pitch to set up for a relaxed evening by the barbecue or campfire. As this is a small site, facilities are kept to a minimum but guests have access to toilets, a shower, a washbasin and a recycling area.

Site type

Tent sites 5
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 2
Open now
Opens 3 April
Please note
  • 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).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Please note that the shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 3 Apr to

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 138 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

99% would recommend this site to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

Beautiful, peaceful spot. Spotless facilities, spacious pitches with fire pits. Friendly, helpful owners. Close to a village pub. Great value, though occasional hot water/midge issues.

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Andrew M. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Great little campsite. Right on the Cumbria Way. Very clean showers and toilet block. Price also great.

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Just two hours west from us,…

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Karine d. 1 review

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Just two hours west from us, this was our second visit and certainly won't be our last! It's right by a beautiful little village and perfectly placed for exploring the Lake District. It’s officially a family favourite now! The owners are always so friendly and happy to help, and the facilities are top-notch. Can't wait to come back!

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Anonymous

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Clean and quite campsite

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Fantastic stay at Caldbeck Camping! This campsite…

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Anonymous

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Fantastic stay at Caldbeck Camping!

This campsite is exactly what a camping holiday should be – peaceful, well-maintained, welcoming, and surrounded by beautiful countryside. The facilities were clean, well looked after, and everything was thoughtfully arranged to ensure a comfortable stay.

A special mention goes to the owners, who were exceptionally welcoming, helpful, and genuinely cared about their guests. Their friendly approach and attention to detail made our visit even more enjoyable.

Caldbeck Camping is highly recommended. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would happily return in the future.

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Fantastic little site, right on the…

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Andy K. 1 review

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Fantastic little site, right on the Cumbria Way, with excellent facilities. Good hot showers, very clean toilets and great washing up area with a solar recharging point for any tech you might be using.

Disliked Nothing

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Highly recommend this camp site

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Kevin D. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Walking the Cumbrian Way. A super camp site, one of the best I have stayed at. Clean and tidy, picnic benches, level. Incredible value for money. Lovely little village,,coffee shop and pub with great food menu. Will definitely stay again. Highly recommend this camp site

Disliked Nothing to dislike.

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Anonymous

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Liked Everything

Disliked Nothing

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Unbedingt zu empfehlen!!!

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Alles super!!!!
Sehr netter Empfang
Perfekte Reservierung etc
Unglaubliche Lage,
Fußläufig zum Pub
Tolle Wiese
Viel Platz

Disliked Was uns persönlich gefehlt hat wären Waschbecken an denen man sich hätte waschen können...Aber das ist wirklich ein Luxusproblem

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Small quiet campsite. Immaculate toilets &…

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Pamela P. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Small quiet campsite. Immaculate toilets & shower facilities. Great location.

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Friendly backpacking campsite with very…

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phillip S. 1 review

Power optional grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Friendly backpacking campsite with very clean facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. 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 Peaceful 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

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Caldbeck Camping

Friar Row

Caldbeck

Wigton

Cumbria

England

CA7 8DS

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.74969°N
3.048°W

Nearest transport

Coach
17.6 km Bus Station
17.7 km Bus Station
21.1 km Rail Station
Rail
11.4 km Dalston (Cumbria) Rail Station
11.6 km Wigton Rail Station
17.3 km Carlisle Rail Station
Ferry
18.2 km Keswick Ferry Landing
18.5 km Nichol End (Derwentwater) Ferry Landing
20.1 km Hawes End Derwentwater 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

When in Cumbria you’ll surely be wanting some time near the lakes, so factor in a trip to Bassenthwaite (about a 35-minute drive from the site) for watery walks. Derwentwater’s about the same distance for standup paddleboarding, windsurfing and canoeing, and Pooley Bridge is the place for sailing past peaks on the famed Ullswater steamers (35 minutes’ drive). The countryside is of course fabulous around here, but history can also be had at spots like Carlisle Castle and Mirehouse House and Gardens about 30 minutes away. And if you’re toying with the idea of eloping, you can be up at Gretna Green in about 40 minutes. In this land of plenty, guests are also close to the coast – Solway’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is about 40 minutes by car for views over the sea, with the beaches being a tad further if you want to get your toes stuck into some sand.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Allonby 24.9 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Southerness 38 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Sandyhills 45.7 km Sea N/AN/APoorPoor
St Bees 46.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 14.9 km

Castlerigg Stone Circle 16.7 km

Carlisle Castle 17.7 km

Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 18.8 km

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 19.8 km

National Trust

Wordsworth House and Garden 22.7 km

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 30.9 km

Grasmere and Great Langdale 34.7 km

Townend 38.7 km

Buttermere and Ennerdale 39.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

High Pike, Fellside 3.4 km

Mungrisdale - Bannerdale Crags 10.3 km

Blencathra Classic - Sharp Edge and Narrow Edge 13.1 km

Ullock Pike - Longside Edge - Skiddaw 13.8 km

Threlkeld, Westcoe and Keswick Railway 14.3 km

Local events

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday, 30 July 2026 – Thursday, 30 July 2026)

    Penrith, England 26.8 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 Caldbeck Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Caldbeck Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Caldbeck Camping? When in Cumbria you’ll surely be wanting some time near the lakes, so factor in a trip to Bassenthwaite (about a 35-minute drive from the site) for watery walks. Derwentwater’s about the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Caldbeck Camping?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  12:30 p.m. –  6:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Caldbeck Camping? From $42.12 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.