River View Campsite

Great place for a picnic (added by manager 17 Jul 2021)

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  • Peaceful Cumbria site on the bank of the River Lune
  • A five-minute drive to Sedbergh; 20 minutes to Kendal
  • In the Yorkshire Dales National Park, with easy access to M6
Lovely long walk, followed by a little dip in the river? If that sounds like a rather fine way to spend a day, take the plunge at River View Campsite, where you can round off a day of Yorkshire Dales hiking with a paddle in the River Lune – it runs right past the pitches, so no need to travel far to cool your feet. Getting out on those walks should be straightforward too, as there are plenty of public paths in the surrounding area, including one that runs along the banks of the river for scenic strolls. Lots more routes (packed with views and wildlife to spot) are all around, and should you tire of the Dales views it might be handy to note that the Lake District National Park isn’t far away…) This is a place that has the real feel of a remote and secluded spot – but it’s also rather well connected, as its Killington location is handy for the nearby A683 and the M6 three miles away. The closest town, Sedbergh, is also three miles away for a good collection of shops (including a butcher, veg shop and ice cream parlour as well as the famed book shops). It’s also got several pubs and places to eat, and there are more pubs to keep an eye out for as you roam around the Cumbria countryside. Back at base everything’s been set up to give you a sense of wild camping on the spacious and simple pitches, but you’ll have access to portable toilets.

Site type

Tent sites 50

Languages spoken

English

Want to know more about camping in The Lake District and Cumbria?

Features

No dogs allowed

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

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

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

No dogs allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker

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 drinkable water point

No hot water

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Public transport nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycling nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Restaurant nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

River View Campsite

B6256

Killington Bridge

Killington

Cumbria

England

LA10 5EW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.31008°N
-2.58315°W

Route directions

Take the turning signposted Middleton/Kirkby Lonsdale, at the bottom of the hill on the left-hand side opposite the Black Horse. Follow this road for half a mile, then turn right and follow the road for 500ft to take you to the site entrance.

Nearest transport

Coach
10.8 km Bus Station
10.8 km Bus Station
10.8 km Bus Station
Rail
9 km Oxenholme Lake District Rail Station
10.5 km Kendal Rail Station
12.9 km Burneside (Cumbria) Rail Station
Ferry
22.9 km Bowness on Windermere Ferry Terminal
23.2 km Bowness Ferry Nab Ferry Landing
23.6 km Far Sawrey Windermere Ferry Terminal

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 include: - Outdoor Adventure Company (clay shooting, quad bikes, axe throwing and other activities): 15 minutes’ drive - Dent Village Heritage Centre & Museum: 15 minutes - Lakeland Maze Farm Park: 20 minutes - Lakeland Climbing Centre: 20 minutes - Lakeland Wildlife Oasis: 25 minutes - White Scar Cave: 25 minutes - Ingleton Waterfalls Trail: 25 minutes - Lakeland Motor Museum: 35 minutes - Lakes Aquarium: 35 minutes - The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction: 35 minutes - South Lakes Safari Zoo: 50 minutes - Go Ape Grizedale: 55 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Morecambe North 31.5 km Estuary Good N/A Good Good
Morecambe South 32.6 km Sea N/A N/A Good Good
Haverigg 47.8 km Sea Poor N/A N/A N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Sizergh Castle and Garden 12.6 km

Levens Hall & Gardens 13.9 km

Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House 22.3 km

The World of Beatrix Potter 22.7 km

Windermere Lake Cruises, Bowness 22.8 km

National Trust

Sizergh Castle and Garden 12.6 km

Windermere and Troutbeck 23.2 km

Townend 24.2 km

Fell Foot Park 24.3 km

Hill Top 25.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Sedbergh and Winder Fell 4 km

Sedbergh: the Two Rivers Walk 4.1 km

Sedbergh and Cautley Spout 4.1 km

Barbon and Casterton 8.4 km

Dent and Deepdale 9.1 km

Local events

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday, 1 August 2024 – Thursday, 1 August 2024)

    Penrith, England 33.8 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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  • Does River View Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is River View Campsite dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near River View Campsite? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Outdoor Adventure Company (clay shooting, quad bikes, axe throwing and other activities): 15 minutes’ drive - Dent Village Heritage Centre & Museum: 15 minutes - Lakeland … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of River View Campsite?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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