Scarside Farm

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A view from the gate looking into the camping meadow
A view from the gate looking into the camping meadow
Grass pitch with firepit
A relaxing summers evening on site
Spacious mown pitches set back off the main track.
Pitch perfect?
Pitches mown into the meadow
Pitches with spectacular views
Views from the meadows surrounding the site
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Grass pitch with firepit
A relaxing summers evening on site
Spacious mown pitches set back off the main track.

  • Quiet pop-up farm site with stunning Lake District National Park views
  • Lowther Castle and Gardens 20 minutes’ drive; Ullswater 25 minutes
  • Spacious off-grid fell-side pitches; shops and pubs 15 minutes’ drive
This is the Lakes without the crowds. Wake up to spectacular views across the Lowther Valley and the Lakeland fells at Scarside Farm, a small family-run upland farm just inside the Lake District National Park. New for 2026, this pop-up site has a limited number of spacious grass pitches for anyone looking to switch off in one of the Lake District’s most peaceful – and stunning – corners. It’s well placed for exploring the quiet eastern side of the national park, and yet is only 15 minutes’ drive from Junction 39 of the M6. Set at almost 1,000 feet above sea level, the campsite enjoys spectacular sunsets, dark skies and direct access to quiet footpaths and bridleways leading towards Haweswater and Knipe Scar. Expect generous pitch sizes, plenty of space between neighbours, fresh fell air and uninterrupted views. Bring a chair, light a campfire (you can hire firepits on site) and soak up the sort of peace that’s often hard to find in 21st-century life. The villages of Bampton, Askham and Shap are all within 15 minutes’ drive for supplies, cafés and pubs. Please note: this is a simple, low-impact pop-up site with drinking water provided and pristine toilets in a converted trailer but no shower facilities.

Site type

Tent sites 10
Motorhome sites 5
Open now
Opens 17 July
Please note
  • This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 17 Jul to

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Loved the area it’s in, in…

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David G. 1 review

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked Loved the area it’s in, in the lake district. The pitches are so spacious for our tent box and second car with a very big gap between pitches so you feel very private and secluded

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From the manager: Hi David,

Thank you so much for staying with us & the lovely review.

We’re really pleased you enjoyed the space and privacy. That’s exactly what we’re trying to create here – a small, simple, quiet and peaceful countryside campsite, with generously spaced pitches so everyone has plenty of room to relax, enjoy the views.

Thanks again for staying with us, and we hope to welcome you back to Scarside sometime!

Lauren & Tom

Perfect retreat for some peace and quiet

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Vicky G. 1 review

Unpowered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent site

Liked This place is a little gem if you're looking for some peace and quiet and to be surrounded by nature. The pitches are incredibly spacious, it was very quiet and laid back with stunning views. Perfect location for Haweswater and the High Street range if you're planning on hiking. I came as a solo female and felt 100% at ease the whole time, absolute bliss. Bumped into two badgers running full pelt towards me on a walk to Knipe Scar just behind the campsite and sitting on my pitch watching the swallows overhead was just lovely. Great pub in the village for food. The owners were incredibly friendly and made you feel right at home. If i need to be in this area again i would definitely return. Just bear in mind there are no showers but the toilet and wash facilities were of a high standard.

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From the manager: Hi Vicky,

Thank you so much for such a lovely review. It was lovely to meet you and it sounds like you experienced Scarside exactly as we hoped – quiet, spacious, surrounded by nature and a little bit wild! The encounter with the badgers on the way to Knipe Scar are always memorable.

We’re really pleased you felt completely at ease staying with us on your own, and it was lovely to have you here.

As you mentioned, we don’t currently have showers. Scarside is a small, low-impact pop up campsite in a particularly environmentally sensitive location, so managing water use and wastewater responsibly places some limitations on the facilities we reasonably provide at this time.

Thank you again for finding our little corner of the Lowther Valley, and we’d love to welcome you back.

Tom & Lauren
Scarside Farm Camping

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

Dogs 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 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

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

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

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 Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Scarside Farm

Bampton

Shap

Cumbria

England

CA10 2QU

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.5569°N
2.71832°W

Nearest transport

Coach
12 km Rail Station
21.3 km Kelsick Road opposite Library
22.5 km Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
Rail
12 km Penrith North Lakes Rail Station
15.2 km Appleby Rail Station
15.7 km Langwathby Rail Station
Ferry
9.2 km Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
9.5 km Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing
14.7 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

You can join local bridleways and fell paths leading towards Knipe Scar (half an hour’s walk), Bampton Common (40 minutes) and the Haweswater Valley (an hour) from the pitches. Haweswater Reservoir (15 minutes’ drive) is one of the Lake District’s most scenic and least-crowded lakes, with excellent walking, wildlife watching and photography opportunities. Cyclists can try the moderate route between Askham and Haweswater, perhaps stopping off to (hopefully) see the badgers and raptors that call RSPB at Wild Haweswater (20 minutes by bike) home. Otherwise, there are ample quiet country lanes throughout the Lowther Valley. For family days out, Lowther Castle and Gardens (20 minutes’ drive) has woodland walks, play areas and events throughout the summer. Nature-loving kids might get lucky and spot red squirrels at Haweswater Nature Reserve (10 minutes); it’s one of the UK’s most important upland conservation landscapes with wildflower-rich meadows, and also a haven for birds of prey. Anyone looking for water-bound adventures can head for Ullswater (25 minutes) for lake cruises, sailing, kayaking and paddleboarding.

Must see

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 10.5 km

The Rheged Centre 10.9 km

Ullswater Steamers 14.7 km

Rydal Mount and Gardens 21 km

Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 22.5 km

National Trust

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 12.7 km

Townend 20.7 km

Windermere and Troutbeck 22.5 km

Grasmere and Great Langdale 23.7 km

Beatrix Potter Gallery 27.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Shap and Haweswater 4.2 km

Shap, the Abbey and Keld Chapel 4.2 km

Shap, the Abbey and Rosgill 4.2 km

LOWTHER CASTLE 5.2 km

ASKHAM HALL 6 km

Local events

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

    Penrith, England 5.3 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 Scarside Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Scarside Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Scarside Farm? You can join local bridleways and fell paths leading towards Knipe Scar (half an hour’s walk), Bampton Common (40 minutes) and the Haweswater Valley (an hour) from the pitches. Haweswater Reservoir (15 … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Scarside Farm?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Scarside Farm? From $57.43 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.