Eshtell Camping

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Back to basics level campsite with views of the Cumbrian fells
Half a mile from Eskdale; three miles from the trail up Scafell Pike
Two minutes' walk from a dog-friendly pub with a beer garden

Eshtell Camping is a 10-acre site with spacious pitches just outside Eskdale village centre in the west of the Lake District. With excellent views over the Cumbrian fells, proximity to the trail leading up Scafell Pike and a riverside location, this family-friendly spot has a lot going for it – and is also just a two-minute walk from a dog-friendly local pub with a beer garden. Guests can park by their pitch at Eshtell Camping (ground conditions permitting); the land here is well-maintained and level. Barbecues and off-ground firepits are allowed, and although there's no running water on site you can buy bottles from the team or bring your own. In terms of toilets, this site has well-maintained portable toilets with hand-washing facilities a short distance from the pitching field. Eshtell Camping is a pet-friendly campsite, and well-behaved dogs are welcome (bins and bags for dog waste are provided). Need to stock up on supplies? Eskdale has a village stores under a mile from base, or there's an independent café a mile and three quarters in the other direction.

Campground type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby parks that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Features

Portable toilet

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome 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 drinkable water point No hot water No running water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Eshtell Camping

Eskdale

Holmrook

Cumbria

England

CA19 1TN

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.39045°N
-3.33811°W

Nearest transport

Bus

13.7 mi Daffodil Hotel for Dove Cottage

13.7 mi Lakeside House for Dove Cottage

15 mi Tangier Street

Rail

3.7 mi Ravenglass Rail Station

4.4 mi Drigg Rail Station

5.9 mi Seascale Rail Station

Ferry

11 mi Torver (Coniston) Ferry Landing

11.1 mi Coniston Ferry Landing

11.1 mi Sunny Bank (Coniston) Ferry Landing

Airport

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: - Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway: 10 minutes' walk - Japanese garden: 15 minutes' walk - The Woolly Farm (llama and alpaca trekking): five minutes' drive - Scafell Pike: 10 minutes - Drigg beach: 15 minutes - Muncaster Castle: 15 minutes - Wast Water: 15 minutes - Seascale Golf Course: 20 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Seascale	6.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Silecroft	11.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
St Bees	12.9 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Haverigg	14.1 mi	Sea	Poor	N/A	N/A	N/A
Walney West Shore	18.8 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 13.6 mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery 13.6 mi

Rydal Mount and Gardens 14.8 mi

Hill Top 15 mi

National Trust

Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 2.4 mi

Gondola' 11 mi

Coniston and Tarn Hows 11.5 mi

Buttermere and Ennerdale 12 mi

Grasmere and Great Langdale 13.1 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 0.6 mi

MUNCASTER CASTLE 3.1 mi

High Gillerthwaite - Red Pike Ridge Traverse - High Gillerthwaite 8.6 mi

Seathwaite - Scafell Pike - Seathwaite 9.8 mi

The Coniston Heights: The Old Man to Swirl How 9.9 mi

Local events

Kendal Calling (Thursday, July 31, 2025 – Thursday, July 31, 2025)
Penrith, England 29 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.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

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Frequently asked questions

Does Eshtell Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Eshtell Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Eshtell Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway: 10 minutes' walk - Japanese garden: 15 minutes' walk - The Woolly Farm (llama and alpaca trekking): five minutes' drive - Scafell … Read more