Church Lane Campsite

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View from the campsite
View from the campsite
Pitch at boundary wall overlooking the view to the coniston fells
Campsite showers and sink area
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Shower
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Pitches surrounded by woodland trees
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Pitch at boundary wall overlooking the view to the coniston fells
Campsite showers and sink area
Shower

  • Peaceful back to basics Cumbria site with lovely Lake District views
  • A 10-minute drive to either Kendal or Windermere
  • Tree-lined grass pitch area a mile from the local village pub
Time for a slice of the simple life? Grab a peaceful Lake District pitch at Church Lane Campsite and immerse yourselves in proper scenic countryside with few distractions. This back to basics site has life’s essentials in place – in the form of drinking water, toilets and showers – but hasn’t gone overboard with other facilities, so you’ll simply be left to set up your space and soak up the gorgeous views of the surrounding countryside. Pitches here are on grass with trees around the field to provide a bit of shelter and shade – and the views are pretty much green as far as you can see… This setting gives the place a remote atmosphere that’s well suited to adventurous travellers, nature lovers and serenity-seeking couples or families. That said, it’s not actually all that remote – handily, you’ll be able to drive to Kendal in about 10 minutes for cultural attractions, shops and places to eat, and popular Windermere is about the same distance in the other direction. Closer still are a smart rural restaurant and the little village of Crook, a mile away and the home of the local pub – both excellent options for a good feed.

Campground type

Tent sites 30
Open now
Opens June 12
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, Jun 12 to

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Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 134 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

96% would recommend this campground to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

Church Lane Campsite: Peaceful, basic getaway near Kendal/Windermere. Friendly owners, clean facilities w/ hot showers, spacious sites. Basic amenities & some sloped ground noted, but great value, quiet, and welcoming. Perfect for exploring the Lake District.

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Stephanie M.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely shower facilities & great location equidistant from Kendal & Windermere

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very good site if you are a biker

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Derek P.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked I liked that fact that I could pitch next to my motorbike. The showers and toilets were immaculately clean. The site is on a slope but there are numerous level pitches

Disliked Slight slope to the site nothing to get concerned about even camping at the top and riding a motorcycle down in the rain 😊 The site was difficult to ride to using google maps but well sign posted when near by so didn’t need the what three words which is available.

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Very clean toilets and showers. Hot…

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Daniel K.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Very clean toilets and showers. Hot water!
Not crowded camping. Absolutely quite. Grass 5 ⭐

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked We loved our stay here - this was our first ever camping trip too! The facilities are basic, however for a short stay it’s great value. The highlight for us was the location, the site is only around a 5/10 minute drive to Bowness/Windermere which has a great array of restaurants/bars and of course the stunning lake, we hired a self drive boat for lake windermere which cost just around £40pp for 2 hrs - we booked this at a lakeside ticket desk. The site is also a short drive from Ambleside, where i’d recommend starting a beautiful circular walk that takes in Rydal waters and Rydal Caves (i used the ‘all trails’ app for that walk). The site owners also seemed to visit the site most evenings and were so helpful, kind and welcoming. The shower’s we’re basic but had hot water and did the job, the site does use portaloo’s which we’re a little rough to be totally honest, however they were kept as clean as possible. Overall we had a great stay and would certainly return!

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Great site, the guys working were…

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Victoria T.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Great site, the guys working were so so helpful and friendly. Would definitely come back. The showers were amazing and so was the location.

Service/data was abit in and out but I managed to receive and send messages when required.

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Great site. Keep it up

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Great site.
Showers were in good working order.
Staff really friendly and available.
Quiet enough to chill out, but not removed from people too much.
Great location between Kendal and Bowness.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location, clean facilities and friendly and helpful owners.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Spacious campsite with lovely owners. Showers were really nice, toilets clean.

Disliked Not a lot of flat camping spots

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Somruthai L.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Nice shower room. Warm shower.

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Anonymous

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Liked Nice site, great showers and friendly staff

Disliked Toilets were portaloos and hence were smelly at times, but were cleaned out daily.

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Very peaceful campsite

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Great peaceful campsite with great facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

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 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 Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Church Lane Campsite

Sunny Brow Farm

Crook

Kendal

Cumbria

England

LA8 8LQ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.34529°N
2.85229°W

Route directions

What3words: unlucky.ditching.twinkled. The site is on Back Lane. Please do not follow your satnav to LA8 8LQ, as this will take you to the farmhouse. From Crook Road, take the exit at St Catherine's Church. The site entrance is approximately 600 metres from the end of the road on the right-hand side.

Nearest transport

Bus
3.2 mi Rail Station
3.2 mi Tourist Information Centre
4.4 mi Bus Station
Rail
2.5 mi Staveley Rail Station
3.1 mi Windermere Rail Station
3.5 mi Burneside (Cumbria) Rail Station
Ferry
3.1 mi Bowness on Windermere Ferry Terminal
3.2 mi Bowness Ferry Nab Ferry Landing
3.5 mi Far Sawrey Windermere Ferry Terminal

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

If you’re here to explore the attractions of the Lake District National Park, there’s surely no better place to start than Windermere (10 minutes’ drive) – it is, after all, England’s largest natural lake. Boat trips and various watersports (including kayaking and paddleboarding) can help you get out on the water, or you can stick to the lakeshore for a walk, a visit to the World of Beatrix Potter Attraction (10 minutes) or adventure activities at Brockhole on Windermere (15 minutes). Other nearby natural attractions include Kentmere (20 minutes) and Rydal Cave (25 minutes); but if you hit a rainy day, maybe you’d prefer to head to Kendal (10 minutes) for its various museums and arts venues, or to Levens Hall (15 minutes), a little way south of the town. Something to keep the kids happy? Try the animal experiences at Lakeland Farm Visitor Centre (15 minutes) or Predator Experience – Wolf Experience UK (25 minutes). Or, if you’d like a bit of peace for a while, lose them in the labyrinth at Lakeland Maze Farm Park (15 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Morecambe North 18.5 mi Estuary GoodN/AGoodGood
Morecambe South 18.9 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Haverigg 20.7 mi Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Silecroft 21.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Walney West Shore 23 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House 2.8 mi

The World of Beatrix Potter 3 mi

Windermere Lake Cruises, Bowness 3.1 mi

Hill Top 4.8 mi

Brockhole - Lake District Visitor Centre 5.3 mi

National Trust

Windermere and Troutbeck 3.9 mi

Hill Top 4.8 mi

Townend 5.1 mi

Sizergh Castle and Garden 5.3 mi

Fell Foot Park 6.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Winster circular 2.1 mi

Staveley - Ratherheath Tarn - Staveley 2.7 mi

BLACKWELL 2.8 mi

Scout Scar - Helsington 3 mi

Bowness - Winster Valley 3.1 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Church Lane Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Church Lane Campsite dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Church Lane Campsite? If you’re here to explore the attractions of the Lake District National Park, there’s surely no better place to start than Windermere (10 minutes’ drive) – it is, after all, England’s largest … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Church Lane Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Church Lane Campsite? From $29.71 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.