Helton Campsite

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Visitor image of the view across the field as the sun was setting behind them around 6:30pm
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  • Scenic Lake District site with easy access from the M6
  • A 10-minute drive to Pooley Bridge, Ullswater and Lowther Castle
  • Laidback pitches with space for kids to play; dogs welcome
You don’t have to go very far into the Lake District National Park to start appreciating the gorgeous views – and the area around Helton Campsite is a case in point. This spacious Cumbria site is only a couple of miles from the M6 at the northern end of the park so it’s a handy spot for a stopover or a quick fix of country air. That said, the scenery around here is lovely enough that you could certainly settle here for several days – pitches have gorgeous open views over the surrounding countryside, and there are lots of places to get out for a walk nearby too. Pooley Bridge is about 10 minutes’ drive away for outings on and around Ullswater, and you’ll also easily be able to get to other top spots like Aira Force waterfall and Haweswater (or Skiddaw and Helvellyn if you’d rather do some climbing). Life on site is fairly simple, with just the essentials provided to keep you going: pitches have access to a toilet and fresh mountain water for drinking, and there’s a field where families can play games. Dogs are welcome to join you here for Lake District jaunts, and there’s space to give them a run around on site plus plenty of choice for walking routes nearby. This corner of the Lake District has several choices for eating out at pubs and the like, but you’re also welcome to light barbecues or campfires on site if you’d rather settle in for an evening of outdoor cooking. There’s a convenience store just over a mile away in the village of Askham (which also has a pub and an open-air swimming pool).

Site type

Tent sites 50
Open now
Opens 18 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 18 Apr to

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Reviews

8.1

Overall rating from 139 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulRemote locationSpectacular sceneryBudget/backpacker

84% would recommend this site to a friend

79% would stay here again

What customers say

A no-frills site with great views and a chilled vibe. Clean loos and good, flat pitches. Fire pits available. Handy for the Lakes and walks. Some found it noisy when busy; the single cold shower was a bit of a buzzkill for some.

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Anonymous

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Liked Super quiet through the night, lots of space, clean toilets that were well stocked with toilet paper.

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Anonymous

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Liked Clean facilities, friendly staff, safe area, the home made fire pits

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Would definitely stay here again.

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Anonymous

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Liked Lovely site. Great views and not a bad location close to Ullswater. loads of spaces to pitch up, even on a busy August weekend. Toilets and cold showers, simple but everything we needed.

You can get firepits delivered with logs for £15. The owners were all really nice and visited the site several times to check all ok.

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Great!

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Anonymous

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Liked Quiet nice site where you was left to enjoy! Toilets clean & we was under the impression that there wouldn’t be a shower, there was. Although it was cold it was a bonus! We didn’t care about going on our phones but just incase people where we didn’t have any signal, we enjoyed the peace.

Disliked Nil

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Gorgeous views!…

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Megan D.

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Liked Gorgeous views!

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The campsite was so relaxed, the…

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Lisa O.

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Liked The campsite was so relaxed, the scenery was gorgeous and there are loads of places near by to do things, the kids loved it and so did the dog.

Disliked Only downside, and it's small is not hot water but you can make so for a couple of days.

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Excellent site wild camping with luxuries!

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Kiera E.

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Liked Just like wild camping with the luxury of a toilet and a shower and a man selling wood comes round frequently, drinking water is available as well as hand washing facility
The stars visible from here are breath taking, we saw hubdreds of shooting stars in a meteor shower and could even see the Milky Way with the naked eye!
Came with a 3 year old and a 12 week old both had the best time and loved visiting the cows to say hello in the morning
10/10 would come back next weekend!

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Facilities are basic

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Keith H.

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Liked Plen

Disliked Plenty of space

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It was a brief overnight and served me well.

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Kathy B.

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Liked The location was lovely and the campsite spacious.

Disliked Nothing to dislike!

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Great campsite Would recommend

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Anonymous

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Liked Plenty of room to park & pitch up
Facilities - loo/ shower very welcome, clean & well provided.
Easy to find

Disliked Slight niggle - the hand wash ran out of liquid soap - as I said, minor niggle.

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Features

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 Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Helton Campsite

Helton

Askham

Pooley Bridge

Cumbria

England

CA10 2QB

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.58753°N
2.76028°W

Route directions

Go all the way through the village of Helton, past the triangle field on the way to Bampton. Just as you pass the triangle field, you will see the site to your right.

Nearest transport

Coach
8.3 km Rail Station
21.9 km Kelsick Road opposite Library
22.3 km Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
Rail
8.3 km Penrith North Lakes Rail Station
13.4 km Langwathby Rail Station
17.7 km Appleby Rail Station
Ferry
5 km Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
6.9 km Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing
12.8 km Glenridding Ullswater 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

Walking trails for all abilities are plentiful in the Lake District – from Helton your options include lakeside ambling by Ullswater (10 minutes’ drive) or the short stroll to Aira Force waterfall (25 minutes) or more challenging outings like the ascent of Helvellyn (half an hour). Those aren’t the only options for exploring though – the area around Pooley Bridge (10 minutes) has boat hire, various watersports and horse riding centres. The natural views are spectacular, of course, but there are some lovely buildings to see too – nearby Lowther Castle & Gardens (10 minutes) is worth a visit for the grand building, the 130-acre gardens and the adventure playground, and the Grade I-listed Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens (15 minutes) is equally lovely. If the weather takes a turn, there are several things to keep you busy in Keswick (35 minutes), including the Derwent Pencil Museum, Puzzling Place and tours of the Keswick Brewing Company.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Allonby 47.8 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 6.1 km

The Rheged Centre 6.8 km

Ullswater Steamers 12.8 km

Rydal Mount and Gardens 21.2 km

Castlerigg Stone Circle 21.9 km

National Trust

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 12.4 km

Townend 22.1 km

Grasmere and Great Langdale 23.7 km

Windermere and Troutbeck 24.2 km

Beatrix Potter Gallery 28.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

ASKHAM HALL 2.4 km

LOWTHER CASTLE 2.5 km

Pooley Bridge - Loadpot Hill - Howtown - Pooley Bridge 4.8 km

Pooley Bridge and Heughscar Hill 4.8 km

DALEMAIN 6 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 Helton Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Helton Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Helton Campsite? Walking trails for all abilities are plentiful in the Lake District – from Helton your options include lakeside ambling by Ullswater (10 minutes’ drive) or the short stroll to Aira Force waterfall … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Helton Campsite?
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Helton Campsite? From $53.19 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.