Tent campgrounds and tent camping parks in Thirlmere, England
24 bookable campsites with tent sites within 24.1 kilometres of Thirlmere
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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Gill Head Farm
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Working hill farm in the north of the Lake District National Park
- A 15-minute drive from Keswick and Penrith; 10 minutes from Ullswater
- Stunning views of Blencathra and the Northern Fells
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Sykeside Camping Park
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Remote location but with easy access to the Lake District and Cumbria
- In a walker's paradise in the Dovedale Valley
- Modern facilities and well-stocked shop
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Ullswater Holiday Park
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Spacious family park with spectacular views of Lake District fells
- Penrith a 20-minute drive and Lake Ullswater within a 30-minute walk
- Marina, licensed bar with TV and a games room, shop and playground
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Orthwaite Pop-up Campsite
Wigton, Cumbria, England- Pop-up site on a working fell farm in the northern Lake District
- Bassenthwaite Lake 10 minutes’ drive; Keswick 20 minutes
- Views of Over Water; close to cycle routes and Wainwright hikes
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Irton House Farm
Cockermouth, Cumbria, England- Peaceful site on a farm five minutes' drive from Bassenthwaite
- Spectacular views over Bassenthwaite Lake and Skiddaw
- Distillery and wildlife park within a few minutes' drive
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Lowther Holiday Park
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Dog-friendly site on a private, wooded riverside in the Eden Valley
- A 10-minute drive from Ullswater and 15 minutes from Lowther Castle
- Bar and shop; fly fishing available in the river Lowther
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Hollows Farm
Keswick, Cumbria, England- Hollows Farm campsite is on a Lakeland hill farm
- Traditional grass field campsite surrounded by woodland and rivers
- Secluded down a private road in the Lake District National Park
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Low Hollows
Keswick, Cumbria, England- Lake District pop-up site in the foothills of Blencathra
- Keswick, Skiddaw and Helvellyn all within a 10-minute drive
- Simple, spacious pitches with a stream for paddling
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Newlands Valley Campsite
Keswick, Cumbria, England- Well-maintained Lake District site half a kilometre from Derwentwater
- A five-minute drive from Catbells; 15 minutes from Whinlatter Forest
- Pub with a beer garden a short walk away; adventure centre nearby
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Seatoller Farm
Keswick, Cumbria, England- Peaceful family-run farm site next to the River Derwent
- Excellent base for hikes, including Scafell and Great Gable
- Woodfired pizzas on Saturday nights, a short walk away
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Ullswater View Campsite
Pooley Bridge, Cumbria, England- Wild camping with spectacular views of Ullswater in the Lake District
- Pooley Bridge five minutes’ drive, and Lowther Castle 20 minutes
- Spring water and portable toilets on site; pub 10 minutes’ walk
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Waterfoot Carpark Campsite
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Small campsite with direct access to the Ullswater Way walking path
- A 10-minute walk from Pooley Bridge, past the Ullswater Steamer Pier
- Just 500 metres from the lake; short walk from bars, cafés and shops
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Overwater Woodlands
Wigton, Cumbria, England- Back to basics woodland hideaway with views of Skiddaw
- Direct access to the Reivers Cycling Route and near to the Cumbria Way
- Eat a locally sourced breakfast with your hosts and fellow campers
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Whinfell Hall Farm Campsite
Cockermouth, Cumbria, England- Secluded and peaceful base from which to explore the western lakes
- Hot showers and hairdryers available on site
- Dogs welcome and barbecues allowed
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Helton Campsite
Pooley Bridge, Cumbria, England- 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
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Howbeck Lodge
Hesket Newmarket, Cumbria, England- Peaceful touring pitches on a family-run working farm with great views
- Bassenthwaite, Ullswater and Helvellyn within a half-hour drive
- By the C2C cycle trail; 10 minutes' walk from a village shop and pub
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Hollybank Farm
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Peaceful Cumbria farm site about 10 minutes' drive from the M6
- Just outside Lake District National Park, 20 mins' drive from Keswick
- Barbecues allowed; Michelin-starred gastropub five minutes' drive
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Caldbeck Camping
Wigton, Cumbria, England- Quiet site on the outskirts of the Lake District National Park
- Right on the Cumbria Way at the edge of a forest and Caldbeck village
- Carlisle, Penrith and Keswick all within 35 minutes’ drive
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Waterhead Coniston
Coniston, Cumbria, England- Quiet, back to basics pop-up site on the shoreline of Coniston Water
- Tarn Hows and lake cruises within walking distance
- A 10-minute walk from Coniston village; two minutes to local pub
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Low Scarside
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Small-scale Lake District campsite with direct access to the fells
- A mile and a half from Bampton; Ullswater 20 minutes’ drive
- Surrounded by Herdwick sheep; views over Haweswater Reservoir
