The Old Chapel
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- Quiet, family-friendly site on the edge of the North Pennines
- A short walk to Murton Fell; 30 minutes’ drive to the Lake District
- Fresh eggs available on site; 15 minutes' drive from a pub and café
Campground type
12
This park has no on-site shower facilities.
The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Tue, Apr 1 to
Reviews
96% would recommend this campground to a friend
96% would stay here again
What customers say
Peaceful, basic campsite. Friendly owner Ted. Beautiful location, spacious, fresh grass. Ideal for walkers with great nearby hikes & views. Limited facilities (port-a-loo) but overall excellent, many returning. Note long station walk & hot toilet.
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A peaceful place with a lot to do nearby. The grass was…
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked A peaceful place with a lot to do nearby. The grass was freshly cut, with plenty of space to put your tent up.
The area is a bit inclined so you would need to adjust your sleeping position 😁
The owner was very nice and helpful.
You can rent a firepit and buy some wood for fire.
Disliked It’s not a very big deal for us but the toilet is one of those plastic cubicles… and during the hot day it’s not that pleasant (hot) but it was clean.
Just saying this for people who are not used to this kind of toilet.
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Clean friendly quiet absolutely spot on!
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked Eveything was absolutely spot on. Lush little camping spot, quiet but still close to things and some nice walks nearby. Owners ted was extremely helpful and lovely! Hopefully be back soon!
Disliked NA
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Host was incredibly welcoming and helpful! Lovely quiet campsite with amazing scenery.…
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked Host was incredibly welcoming and helpful! Lovely quiet campsite with amazing scenery. Definitely will be back!!
Recommend to friends Visit again
Had an absolutely wonderful time! Ted was a fantastic host, really went…
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked Had an absolutely wonderful time! Ted was a fantastic host, really went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and took extra time to drive us round the local area to show some hiking spots and take us to the shop!
The campsite is simple but very peaceful and near some incredible hikes in the surrounding hills, would highly recommend for a short hiking break
Disliked Quite a long walk from the nearest station! Would definitely recommend getting a lift there
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The peace and quiet of the site. The owner was helpful…
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked The peace and quiet of the site. The owner was helpful and very friendly.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Definitely will return, lovely owner and incredible site
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked Fantastic owner. Very kind and gave us a lot of information of local areas to see and visit. Campsite was lovely and peaceful with an amazing and view from the site.
Disliked Nothing too apply here. Lovely fellow
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Was brilliant for our first camp trip together. So peaceful and a…
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked Was brilliant for our first camp trip together. So peaceful and a nice clean environment. Ted was super helpful and welcoming. We will definitely be back again soon!
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Fantastic, will stay again.
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked Back to basics campsite, fresh eggs low price, clean port-a-loo, clean field, very quiet.
Disliked None.
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Will definitely go back again
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked Quiet location, great views, great host.
Disliked Nothing.
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I liked the peacefulness of the location, and the friendliness of the…
Primitive grass and earth tent campsite
Liked I liked the peacefulness of the location, and the friendliness of the host. He picked me up from the railway station, and took me there when I left, for free.
Disliked No showers.
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Features
Pop-up campground
Dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Hikers’ paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)Nearby leisure
Golf nearby Horseback riding nearbyLocation
The Old Chapel
Murton
Appleby-in-Westmorland
Cumbria
England
CA16 6LZ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.58546°N
2.41922°W
Nearest transport
Bus
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
Must see
High Force Waterfall 10.4 mi
The Rheged Centre 15.2 mi
Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 16.2 mi
Barnard Castle 20.1 mi
The Bowes Museum 20.4 mi
National Trust
Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 8.4 mi
Townend 23.3 mi
Windermere and Troutbeck 24.1 mi
Sizergh Castle and Garden 25.2 mi
Grasmere and Great Langdale 26.2 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Appleby - Dufton - Appleby 2.7 mi
Appleby - Ormside - Hoff - Appleby 2.8 mi
APPLEBY CASTLE 2.8 mi
Dufton - High Cup Nick - Middletongue Crags - Dufton 3.5 mi
Dufton Pike 3.5 mi
Local events
- Kendal Calling (Thursday, July 31, 2025 – Thursday, July 31, 2025)
Penrith, England 11.9 mi
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.
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does The Old Chapel have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Old Chapel dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Old Chapel? Nosy to know more about the North Pennines? Well, you’ll soon get to grips with all its waterfalls, hills and the like, as there are a fair few popular patches within driving … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Old Chapel?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: Anytime - How much does it cost to stay at The Old Chapel? From $26.95 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.