Bridge End Camping
View prices & book
/-3.3683591613617536,54.40516718393944,12,0,0/376x277@2x)
- Off-grid site in the foothills of the Eskdale and Wasdale valley
- A 10 minute-drive to Wast Water and Scafell Pike; more fells nearby
- Fishing tarn on site and private river fishing a short walk away
Campground type
30
7
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Single-sex bookings of 10 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 10 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, Jul 17 to
Campsite types & availability
6 
Primitive grass tent campsite
Max. persons unlimited Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 8m depth (40m²)
Arrival daysFrom £48 (£48)
View prices & book
- 10
Bell tent (two person)
2 people maximum Arrival daysFrom £150 (£150)
View prices & book - 10
Bell tent (five person)
5 people maximum Arrival daysFrom £200 (£200)
View prices & book
Reviews
99% would recommend this campground to a friend
99% would stay here again
What customers say
Great hosts, spacious sites, and clean facilities. Enjoy the natural beauty with swimming nearby. BBQs welcome! Some minor wet weather and shower water issues noted. Perfect Lake District base.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews.
Last updated 6/3/2026
Excellent
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Absolutely beautiful place, proper old school camping even had a campsite rounders game one night. The owners are wonderful and the toilets are spotless x
Recommend to friends Visit again
We all had a great time and will definitely be booking again!
'%20stroke='%23cf142b'%20stroke-width='4'/%3e%3cpath%20d='M30,0%20v30%20M0,15%20h60'%20stroke='%23fff'%20stroke-width='10'/%3e%3cpath%20d='M30,0%20v30%20M0,15%20h60'%20stroke='%23cf142b'%20stroke-width='6'/%3e%3c/svg%3e "Reviewer's country: United Kingdom"){kind=small}
Anonymous Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Facilities very clean and well maintained
Hosts were very friendly and helpful
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great Value, Great Site!
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Great service from start to finish, lovely site and lovely atmosphere. Campsite rounders and immaculate toilets & showers were a high point for me. Thank you to you both, will visit again soon!
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely site, very peaceful, showers and…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Lovely site, very peaceful, showers and toilets very clean, host a really nice bloke 🤝
Recommend to friends Visit again
100% returning
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Amazing hosts always around to check on your needs. Spotless facilities and nice warm showers. Location is perfect, close to wastwater and local pubs/shops, short drive to the beach. It’s a hikers paradise with a trip to water falls only 40 minutes walk if you’re wanting a little dip. Wastwater lake is stunning with plenty of spots around the lake to relax and also for water sports. If you’re wanting something different, dog friendly family friendly and a campsite a little more out in the sticks this is for you. All in all one of the best camp site we have visited.
Disliked Nothing at all!
Recommend to friends Visit again
Spacious, relaxed, and clean campsite, good…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Spacious, relaxed, and clean campsite, good facilities. Pitch where you like. Attractive peaceful setting with a water meadow and stream on one side and wooded hills in the distance. Some good walks to be had from the campsite.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Me and my husband have just…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Me and my husband have just had a couple of nights stay at Bridge End Camping and would definitely return and recommend.
We were greeted promptly by the site owner Jason who brought us our bbq and fire pit to hire - and also had a bit friendly banter.
The site has just what we needed.
Nice clear pitching area with plenty space from others to allow for privacy if wanted.
The showers were fab - clean, powerful and hot (although not neccessary for us a sun was blaring so the cold water was welcomed)
Toilets the same - clean, flushable, stocked with toilets rolls, hand wash, hand towels, sanitary products and cleaning wipes. Literally a little toilet/sink like at home.
A small kitchen block was also available to wash dishes with hot/ cold running water - drinking water to fill bottles.
Options to have freezer blocks is also available upon request.
We met Nikki, Jasons wife prior to leaving and yet again she was chatty, friendly and very welcoming.
The camp is a short drive from wast water which had the most incredible views and is a place to enjoy the water whether it be for a swim or paddle board.
Further along from
Wast water is a couple of national trust car parks which we used as a starting point to hike up scafell pike and also to walk up to the wasdale Emerald Pools.
Irton Pike sits facing over the site and we managed to get up to the top in 30 minutes to watch the most amazing sunset.
Some beautiful memories made.
We plan to return as soon as possible for Great Gable next time!!
Thanks for our stay! ☀️
Disliked Nothing
Recommend to friends Visit again
A wonderful place to spend time…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked A wonderful place to spend time with the family, with clean toilets and showers. Mountain views, the sound of the river, and sheep are all nearby. Close to a lake, mountains, and waterfalls if you enjoy being active. Helpful owners who keep things tidy. Last night was terrifying because of the strong winds, and we had to pack up at 3 a.m. We didn't even thank the owners. We'll definitely be back next year and pitch our tent elsewhere, because there are still so many beautiful places to discover.
Tłumacz rozmowy
Recommend to friends Visit again
My daughter and I really enjoyed…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked My daughter and I really enjoyed our stay in Bridge End Camping. In fact, this was my second visit, and it definitely won’t be the last. The bathrooms and showers were always clean and well stocked, and the hosts were incredibly kind and helpful throughout our stay.
It’s such a lovely little green oasis for anyone wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of the city.
Disliked The only small suggestion I would make would be to add a shelf or two in the toilets and showers for personal belongings, as there isn’t much space to place them. Other than that, everything was perfect.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great campsite, staff there are amazing,…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Great campsite, staff there are amazing, facilities are great, so quiet and lots of space. I loved everything about it.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Features
'/%3e%3cpath%20d='M65.028%2031.697c-.183-.33-4.612-8.071-14.988-8.024-10.408.054-14.724%207.657-14.903%207.98a1.707%201.707%200%200%200%20.669%202.316c.272.15.566.211.856.206v43.736h26.872V34.225h.001c.935%200%201.705-.77%201.705-1.705%200-.288-.073-.571-.212-.823Zm-5.604%2039.041a3.144%203.144%200%200%201-3.126%203.125h-12.69a3.143%203.143%200%200%201-3.125-3.125V37.195a3.143%203.143%200%200%201%203.125-3.125h12.689a3.144%203.144%200%200%201%203.126%203.125v33.543h.001Z'%20style='fill-rule:nonzero'%20transform='translate(-34.924%20-23.673)'/%3e%3c/svg%3e){kind=small}
Portable toilet
'/%3e%3cpath%20d='m49%2080.354.023.036s24.224-37.171%2024.224-49.393C73.247%2013.015%2060.97%205.191%2049%205.166c-11.97.025-24.247%207.849-24.247%2025.831%200%2012.221%2024.224%2049.393%2024.224%2049.393l.023-.036Zm-8.398-50.371a8.398%208.398%200%201%201%2016.796%200%208.398%208.398%200%200%201-16.796%200Z'%20style='fill-rule:nonzero'%20transform='matrix(.58088%200%200%20.58088%20-7.405%20-3)'/%3e%3c/svg%3e){kind=small}
Pop-up campground
Dogs allowed
Campfires 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 Car parking by site/unit 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
Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Remote location Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campgroundNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Bridge End Camping
Santon Bridge
Holmrook
Cumbria
England
CA19 1UY
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.40517°N
3.36836°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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seascale | 4.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| St Bees | 11.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Silecroft | 12.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Haverigg | 15.3 mi | Sea | Poor | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Walney West Shore | 20 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway 3.7 mi
Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 14.5 mi
Beatrix Potter Gallery 14.9 mi
Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 15.4 mi
Rydal Mount and Gardens 15.7 mi
National Trust
Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 1.5 mi
Buttermere and Ennerdale 10.4 mi
Gondola' 12.4 mi
Coniston and Tarn Hows 12.8 mi
Grasmere and Great Langdale 14.1 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 2.1 mi
MUNCASTER CASTLE 3.6 mi
High Gillerthwaite - Red Pike Ridge Traverse - High Gillerthwaite 7.8 mi
Seathwaite - Scafell Pike - Seathwaite 9.9 mi
The Gables from Honister Pass 9.9 mi
Local events
- Kendal Calling (Thursday, July 30, 2026 – Thursday, July 30, 2026)
Penrith, England 29.6 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?
- Mountain Biking in the Lake District
- Cycling in the Lake District
- Wildlife in the Lake District National Park
- 8 Scenic Cumbria Walks To Try
- Lake District Area Guide
- Our 8 Top Things To Do In Cumbria
- 5 Best Beaches In Cumbria To Visit
- Must-Visit Lake District Peaks
- North West England Area Guide
- The Ultimate North West England Camping Guide
- Essential camping checklist
- Pitchup camping guide
Frequently asked questions
- Does Bridge End Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Bridge End Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Bridge End Camping? Cumbria’s gorgeous walks aside, Bridge End Camping is well-situated for a historical adventure too. Muncaster Castle (15 minutes’ drive) is a riverside castle with hawk and owl flying displays. Known by locals … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Bridge End Camping?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 6 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Bridge End Camping? From $64.47 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.