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9.5

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

Opens July 18

8.7

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

Visitor image of the view from the pitch

8.8

Blaithwaite House

Wigton, Cumbria, England

Family-friendly site with stunning views across Solway Firth
A 10-minute drive from the Lake District and 20 from the coast
Shops and restaurants five miles away in Wigton

Clea Hall Farm

Wigton, Cumbria, England

Well-equipped shepherd’s hut a 20-minute drive from Bassenthwaite Lake
Cockermouth 25 minutes’ drive; Solway Firth half an hour
Dogs welcome; ensuite toilet and rain shower; outdoor seating

9.8

Inside Out Camping Yurts at Seatoller

Keswick, Cumbria, England

Smart, well-equipped yurts on a family-run Lake District farm
A 10-minute drive from Derwentwater and 20 from Keswick
Next to the Derwent river, with fab views of Borrowdale

9.2

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

9.8

Wallace Lane Farm

Wigton, Cumbria, England

Quiet hillside farm site in west Cumbria with views to the sea
Coast, lakes, hill walks and mountain biking within 40 minutes' drive
Around five minutes' drive to Caldbeck for pub, cafés and shop

8.7

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

9.8

Strudda Bank Pod Paddock

Seascale, Cumbria, England

Luxury pods at a family farm in the western Lake District
A 15-minute drive to Seascale beach; half an hour to Scafell Pike
Ensuite shower room, mini kitchen and barbecue/firepit for each pod

Mosedale End Farm

Penrith, Cumbria, England

Single adults-only glamping unit at a northern Lake District farm
A 20-minute drive to Penrith or Keswick; walks direct from farm gate
Cosy self-contained timber pod with a luxurious double-ended bathtub

7.7

Solway Holiday Park

Silloth, Cumbria, England

Top-notch family holiday park on the edge of Silloth
Close to the Galloway Hills and Lake District National Park
Indoor pool, restaurant-bar and busy activity/entertainment programme

10

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

6.8

The Beeches Caravan Park

Cockermouth, Cumbria, England

Small, peaceful family-owned holiday park in the Western Lake District
Cockermouth 10 minutes’ drive; Solway Coast at Allonby 15 minutes
Kids’ play area, basics store, post office, bar and bistro on site

Skiddaw View Holiday Park

Keswick, Cumbria, England

Family-owned holiday park with spectacular Lake District fells views
Bassenthwaite Lake 15 minutes’ drive; Grasmere 40 minutes
Luxury accommodation with a dog park, herb garden and tourist info

Kestrel Lodge

Keswick, Cumbria, England

A small, quite, friendly site for those wanting to escape the hustle and bustle, only 15 mins from Keswick.
Back to basics campsite, below Skiddaw and above Bassenthwaite Lake, the perfect peaceful base for adventures in the Northern Lake District Fells
Great for backpackers, bikepackers and families alike, four legged friends are also welcome, with a fire pit provided for each pitch.