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

Reviews

8.2

Overall rating from 107 Pitchup.com customers View breakdown

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84% would recommend this site to a friend

79% would stay here again

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Really basic but perfectly situated for amazing views

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Ronnie A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked The peace and tranquility of the place and amazing views. Friendly and helpful staff. I will definitely be returning.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

We really enjoyed our stay here. It was peaceful and had amazing views

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked Lovely campsite with amazing views. Clean and spacious.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved the space And the freedom to pitch up where we liked…

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked Loved the space
And the freedom to pitch up where we liked
And fire pits where a nice touch

Disliked The toilets ran out of toliet roll
And no one replaced them
Toilets where very dirty and the doors didn’t fit which ment very little privacy
And there was a tiny sink to wash your hands again no soap to ensure hygiene
While this is advertised as a basic campsite it was very dirty

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Clean toilets…

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked Clean toilets

Disliked Loud music until early in the morning

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice pitch and great views. Fire pit is definitely a must and…

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked Nice pitch and great views. Fire pit is definitely a must and you get more than enough logs to last you two nights. Close to pooley bridge and right next to all the hills for a good walk. There is also a little village on the way into the campsite which has a nice pub.

Disliked Only one shower so went it was busy it was a bit of waiting around but is expected. When on the Saturday night when it was much busier toilet ran out of roll so I suggest bringing your own incase they run out.

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Easy to find and access wasn't too bad even on a motorbike.…

Overall 8/10

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Alex B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked Easy to find and access wasn't too bad even on a motorbike. It's very secluded but still within walking distance of a pub with hot food and good drinks in the evening. There are enough clean facilities on site but not so much that it's overrun with the more touristy types.

Disliked As was mentioned in another review some are perhaps not as considerate with their noise levels as you might expect... one group rocked up at midnight and spent 2 hours laughing and joking loudly and then sat chatting until 6am. Not the owners fault but something in the booking policy would make me more likely to return at a later date.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Owner of the campsite was lovely and pleasant, even gave us some…

Overall 10/10

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Beth H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked Owner of the campsite was lovely and pleasant, even gave us some free fire lighter as we forgot our own. Toilets were clean and always stocked with loo roll. The views from the campsite are beautiful and watching the stars on an evening was truly my favour part of our visit. This is an amazing campsite to visit for a short break away with your partner, family or friends. Great location, as you are not miles away from shops etc. There is also a lovely little country pub within walking distance. Will definitely be visiting this site again!

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Great location, lovely views!

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Leah S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Great location, easy to find. Brilliant communication from owners before and during visit, they brought us a fire pit and logs no problem!
Clean toilets and water available.
Lovely views and nice to be able to pick your own pitch.
There is also phone signal which is a bonus.
Would definitely recommend and return.

Disliked Other people who just don’t know how to behave and be respectful. Up drinking and shouting till the early hours of the morning. However this is no fault of the owners at all.

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Awesome, zero hassle, rocked in around 10pm and just pitched up with…

Overall 10/10

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Richard L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Awesome, zero hassle, rocked in around 10pm and just pitched up with roof tent - setup within minutes and looking over the sheep and lambs in the adjacent field - bliss. Woke at 6am, back to sleep for four hours to wake to a new day. WCs super, uber excellent - only issue was... oh no wait, no problems at all, it is awesome, camping like it should be with the benefit of a lovely loo!

Disliked Nothing - thanks.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Always like the campsite it’s low key so perfect…

Overall 8/10

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KATIE p. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Always like the campsite it’s low key so perfect

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

Local events

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday, 31 July 2025 – Thursday, 31 July 2025)

    Penrith, England 3.4 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

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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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?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  Anytime
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Helton Campsite? From $51.82 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.