Hollin Head Campsite

From £20 For 1 night, 2 adults
Camping field shaded by trees (added by manager 28 Mar 2024)
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Camping field (added by manager 28 mar 2024)
Mature tree backing the camping field (added by manager 28 mar 2024)
Great view while enjoying our morn coffee (added by manager 04 apr 2024)

  • Family-run hill farm campsite five minutes’ drive from Boot in Eskdale
  • West Lakes Adventure five minutes’ drive; Muncaster Castle 15 minutes
  • Lake District walks straight from the off-grid, dog-friendly pitches
When you’re after spectacular mountain views on an almost wild Lake District camping break, Hollin Head Campsite is a top contender. Set on a family-run hill farm running a flock of Herdwick sheep, the spacious pitches sit in a tree-sheltered camping meadow by the side of the burbling River Esk. There are scenic walks along the Esk from the pitches, and numerous fell and mountain hikes right from the campsite gate. If you like the sound of a pint at the end of your day, there’s a pub within five minutes’ stroll, and when foodie supplies are running low, you can stock up on pretty much everything at the local shop in Eskdale (five minutes’ drive). Well-behaved dogs are more than welcome to accompany you on your Lake District adventure, but please keep them on leads at all times while on site, due to the proximity of the sheep. Small firepits and barbecues are allowed by your pitch, just be sure to raise them off the ground to prevent the grass getting burnt. And as this peaceful, no-frills site is firmly off-grid, please note that there are no showers or electric hook-ups; simple facilities include clean portable loos, a drinking-water tap and recycling bins.

Campground type

Tent sites 10
Opens May 3
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (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.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • 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.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, May 3 to

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Features

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

Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed

Barbecue provided

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

No hot water

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Hollin Head Campsite

Hollin Head

Boot

Eskdale

Cumbria

England

CA19 1TF

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.39052°N
-3.299°W

Nearest transport

Bus
12.2 mi Daffodil Hotel for Dove Cottage
12.2 mi Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
13.8 mi Kelsick Road opposite Library
Rail
5 mi Ravenglass Rail Station
5.9 mi Drigg Rail Station
7.5 mi Seascale Rail Station
Ferry
9.5 mi Torver (Coniston) Ferry Landing
9.6 mi Coniston Ferry Landing
9.7 mi Waterhead Hotel (Coniston) 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

Local attractions and activities include: - West Lakes Adventure (watersports): five minutes’ drive - Stanley Ghyll Waterfall: 15 minutes - Muncaster Castle: 15 minutes - Hardknott Roman Fort and Thermae: 15 minutes - Seascale Beach: 20 minutes - Ravenglass and Eskdale Steam Railway: 20 minutes - Wastwater Alpaca Trekking: half an hour - Swinside Stone Circle: 35 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Seascale 7.7 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
Silecroft 12 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Haverigg 13.9 mi Sea Poor N/A N/A N/A
St Bees 14.2 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Walney West Shore 18.7 mi Sea N/A Good Good N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway 5 mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery 12.1 mi

Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 12.1 mi

Rydal Mount and Gardens 13.3 mi

Hill Top 13.5 mi

National Trust

Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 3.1 mi

Gondola' 9.5 mi

Coniston and Tarn Hows 9.9 mi

Grasmere and Great Langdale 11.6 mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery 12.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Eskdale Green - Muncaster Fell - Muncaster Head - Eskdale Green 1 mi

MUNCASTER CASTLE 4.3 mi

The Coniston Heights: The Old Man to Swirl How 8.4 mi

High Gillerthwaite - Red Pike Ridge Traverse - High Gillerthwaite 8.7 mi

Langdale Valley - Bowfell - Crinkle Crags - Red Tarn - Stool End Farm - Langdale Valley 8.8 mi

Local events

  • Keswick Mountain Festival (Friday, May 17, 2024 – Friday, May 17, 2024)

    Keswick, England 22.9 mi

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday, August 1, 2024 – Thursday, August 1, 2024)

    Penrith, England 27.7 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.

Want to know more about camping in The Lake District and Cumbria?

  • Does Hollin Head Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Hollin Head Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Hollin Head Campsite? Local attractions and activities include: - West Lakes Adventure (watersports): five minutes’ drive - Stanley Ghyll Waterfall: 15 minutes - Muncaster Castle: 15 minutes - Hardknott Roman Fort and Thermae: 15 minutes … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Hollin Head Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Hollin Head Campsite? From $24.98 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.