Lea Field
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- Simple and spacious rural site just outside the village of Shap
- Windermere and Lowther Castle & Gardens within a half-hour drive
- Dog-friendly site with easy access from the A6 or M6
Site type
3
3
2
This campground/park has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
Admission
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Languages spoken
English
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Reviews
100% would recommend this site to a friend
100% would stay here again
What customers say
A tidy, well-kept rural campsite with great views, perfect for stopovers or exploring. Owners are a real highlight, super friendly and helpful. Good facilities but note no toilets on-site. Some train/road noise, but generally well-tolerated.
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Clean tidy site exactly as described…
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Liked Clean tidy site exactly as described , friendly host , great for stay over while passing through area .
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Perfect to break up a long journey
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Liked What an amazing stop over on our way back south from Scotland! Met by the owner who couldn’t have been more helpful. Electric, water and waste disposal so everything you need. Pub 10 minutes walk down the road to the village.
Disliked Nothing!
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Good site and value for money
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Liked Lovely setting and friendly owner - really convenient for an overnight stop just off the M6. Electricity, water and waste available.
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Definitely worth to stay
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Liked Nice place, for staining over night or for weekend. Big pitch, with water end electric access. Very friendly owners. Keswick and Catbell was amazing for walk. Thank you, hope see you soon
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Great field, nice and flat! Hookups…
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Liked Great field, nice and flat! Hookups and water. Really friendly and reasonably priced. Would recommend taking a camping loo if you are in a tent as no toilet facilities. Great place to stop if you like walking and site seeing.
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Everything…
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Liked Everything
Disliked Nothing
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Great location,with a beautiful view and…
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Liked Great location,with a beautiful view and good road/motorway links. Lovely hosts. Exactly as described. Rail and road noise not an issue for us. Super value
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From the manager: Great guests who were a pleasure to host. They kept their pitch clean and tidy throughout their stay, respected the site rules, and left the area spotless when they departed. Friendly, considerate, and welcome back anytime. We would happily recommend them to other campsite and caravan site hosts.
Thank you 😊
Excellent tourer site and great value for money
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Liked Excellent touring caravan pitch, only 1.5m off the M6. very easy to commute in that area while we did our 4 night stay. very friendly owners, good facilities. also big field on site for dog toilet break, and also we utilised the dog training field for £5 an hour to give our 2 working german shepherds some good exercise and using some of their equipment / activity stations (albeit still under construction but has loads of potential, especially that they are running boarding kennels also). highly recommended and would come back as totally value for money. 10/10
Disliked no rubbish disposal facility, but its ok. just to make others aware we took a bin bag from 4 nights home and disposed of at local recycling tip.
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From the manager: Great guests who were a pleasure to host. They kept their pitch clean and tidy throughout their stay, respected the site rules, and left the area spotless when they departed. Friendly, considerate, and welcome back anytime. We would happily recommend them to other campsite and caravan site hosts.
Thank you 😀
Owner very welcoming
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Liked Great location for a stopover to Scotland
Disliked None
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From the manager: Great guests who were a pleasure to host. They kept their pitch clean and tidy throughout their stay, respected the site rules, and left the area spotless when they departed. Friendly, considerate, and welcome back anytime. We would happily recommend them to other campsite and caravan site hosts.
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Able to pick own pitch and…
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Liked Able to pick own pitch and had water and electric right next to caravan.Very friendly and welcoming owners.
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From the manager: Great guests who were a pleasure to host. They kept their pitch clean and tidy throughout their stay, respected the site rules, and left the area spotless when they departed. Friendly, considerate, and welcome back anytime. We would happily recommend them to other campsite and caravan site hosts.
Thank you 👌
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available 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
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 Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at siteNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
Lea Field
Main Street
Shap
Cumbria
England
CA103PZ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.51555°N
2.67009°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Food and drink
- The Greyhound Hotel 0.7 km
- The Crown Inn 1.6 km
- Butcher's Arms 5.4 km
- The Crown & Mitre Inn 6.4 km
- The Mardale Inn 7 km
- The George Hotel 7.7 km
- White Horse 9.3 km
- The Strickland Arms 9.3 km
- The Crown Inn 9.5 km
- Lowther Castle Inn 9.9 km
Groceries
- Lakes & Dales Co-operative 1.9 km
Parks and play
- Shap Memorial Park 1.5 km
- Orton Community Park 8.2 km
Family days out
- The Hobbit Trail Visitor attraction 6.2 km
- Measand Visitor attraction 8.1 km
- Bewley Castle 11.1 km
- Lowther Castle 11.2 km
- Appleby Castle 13.4 km
- Brougham Hall Castle 15.3 km
- Brougham Castle 15.7 km
Public transport
- Force Bridge (N bound) 0.3 km
- The Greyhound Hotel (S bound) 0.7 km
- The Greyhound Hotel (N bound) 0.7 km
- Woodville Terrace 1.1 km
- Main Street at Fell House 1.2 km
- Market Square (N bound) 1.5 km
- Market Square (S bound) 1.6 km
- Main Street Co-Op 1.9 km
- Main Street at the Bield 1.9 km
- Bus Shelter (W) 6.4 km
Local services
- Bank of Ireland Cashpoint 13.5 km
- Shap Medical Practice Doctors 1.5 km
- Kirkland Garage Fuel station 7 km
- Tebay Southbound Supercharger Charging station 8.1 km
- Esso Fuel station 8.2 km
- Esso Fuel station 8.2 km
- J38 Truckstop Fuel station 9.9 km
- bp pulse Charging station 10 km
Must see
Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 16 km
The Rheged Centre 16.3 km
Ullswater Steamers 18 km
Rydal Mount and Gardens 21.6 km
Brockhole - Lake District Visitor Centre 21.7 km
National Trust
Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 15.4 km
Townend 19.7 km
Windermere and Troutbeck 21.1 km
Grasmere and Great Langdale 24.3 km
Beatrix Potter Gallery 26.5 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Shap, the Abbey and Rosgill 1.5 km
Shap, the Abbey and Keld Chapel 1.5 km
Shap and Haweswater 1.5 km
Wet Sleddale 2.5 km
THE IMAGE GARDEN 5.5 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Lea Field have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Lea Field dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Lea Field? This is a particularly sweet spot for walkers, wildlife watchers, cyclists and those in search of other outdoor adventures, with the Lake District National Park just to the west and the Yorkshire … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Lea Field?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 4 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Lea Field? From $58.90 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.