Low Hollows

View prices & book 8.7 307 reviews
Stunning views
Stunning views
Blencathra views
The site entrance
The farmhouse
Pitching field
Views from the pitches
Views from the site
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Blencathra views
The site entrance
The farmhouse

  • 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
The owners of Low Hollows reckon they’ve got one of the most stunning locations in the Lake District… and it’s easy to see why they love it. This Cumbria pop-up site is in the foothills of Blencathra, so it’s a scenic place, and it’s easy to get to as well – it's just a little way off the A66. That handy position means that it’s easy to get to the village of Threlkeld, a mile away, for two excellent pubs and a coffee shop – or continue on to the bigger market town of Keswick, less than 10 minutes’ drive away. The Keswick to Penrith bus route stops in the village too, so you can get out and about easily without taking the car. And where might your outings take you? Well, it’s all about the open air around here: climbing, horse riding, canoeing and shooting are all within five miles, and there’s a golf course less than a mile away. Cyclists can head out on the C2C (Coast to Coast) route from the village, while walkers take strolls along the Keswick to Threlkeld railway line path. More intrepid types can tick off several Lakeland fells nearby, including Skiddaw and Helvellyn as well as Blencathra. Sounds rather like you’ll need time to chill out back on site – and handily there’s plenty of space for that, plus a stream for soothing tired feet. Barbecues are permitted on the pitches, and you’re welcome to bring dogs and kids (there’s a whole lot of field for them to scamper about in). Facilities are on the low-key side, with just showers and toilets (two of each for the ladies and gents) and a washing-up area.

Campground type

Tent sites 50
Open now
Opens April 18
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Some pitches may be on a slight slope.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Apr 18 to

Reviews

8.7

Overall rating based on 307 reviews View breakdown

Spectacular scenery

Voted 68% of visitors View breakdown

90%

would recommend this campground to a friend

88%

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Location was ideal, views of blencathra and lovely pitches by the beck.…

Overall 9/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 7
Wifi No rating
Brooke H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Location was ideal, views of blencathra and lovely pitches by the beck. Facilities were sufficient, the site is good value for money.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great price & facilities which matches the price really well. Great views…

Overall 9/10
Location 10
Value for money 9
Accommodation 7
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 7
Child friendliness 9
Cleanliness 9
Wifi 9
Freya M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Great price & facilities which matches the price really well. Great views & pitch space.

Disliked: N/A

Recommend to friends Visit again

Overall an excellent site!

Overall 9/10
Location 9
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 9
Child friendliness 9
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Toilets and showers were always clean and tidy, washing up area was the same, plenty of cleaning products to use too!

Scenery and location were amazing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Didn't need to check-in, you could choose where you wanted to put…

Overall 9/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Didn't need to check-in, you could choose where you wanted to put your tent up. The scenery was beautiful and there was a little stream to play in. The kids loved it!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Plenty of space and fantastic views…

Overall 7/10
Location 9
Value for money 8
Accommodation 5
Facilities / Activities 3
Customer service 5
Child friendliness 7
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 5
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Plenty of space and fantastic views

Disliked: Limited toilet/washing facilities.
No dog waste bins.

Recommend to friends Visit again

As a family we love it here. So much space and choice…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Nicolette W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: As a family we love it here. So much space and choice to pitch. I’m always down by the river. The shower and toilet facilities are always clean and warm. Waking up with Blencathra in the distance is pure stunning. Highly recommend this lovely camp site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Overall great stay and would return.

Overall 9/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 9
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 1
Matthew W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Ease of access to site
Proximity to blencathra and other great walks
Shower, pot washing and toilet facilities are great
Plenty of space for pitches and car parking alongside tent
Amazing views all the way around camp

Disliked: Quite hilly so tent was on a hill and not flat but not too much of an issue.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A great site, good simple facilities, lots of space.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 9
Customer service 9
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Michelle R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Location, facilities, beautiful scenery

Recommend to friends Visit again

One of the best campsites around the Keswick area

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Daniel K. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Great Location, friendly owners, clean facilities, good showers,sinks,toilets etc,,,

Disliked: Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very exposed so if it’s due to be windy be careful lol

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Niamh R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Quiet campsite, gorgeous views we loved it, didn’t feel too crowdy or full of people, so felt more close to the gorgeous surroundings, also really nice river too. Loved how relaxed it was that you could just choose anywhere to pitch up, rather than being told and not liking your spot. Such good value for money and facilities were great too. Warm showers!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 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 Remote location Wild camping Wildlife haven

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 Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Low Hollows

Threlkeld

Keswick

Cumbria

England

CA12 4SZ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.62626°N
-3.0345°W

Nearest transport

Bus
4.6 mi Bus Station
11.4 mi Rail Station
11.9 mi Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
Rail
11.3 mi Penrith North Lakes Rail Station
15 mi Wigton Rail Station
15 mi Aspatria Rail Station
Ferry
4.8 mi Keswick Ferry Landing
5.3 mi Nichol End (Derwentwater) Ferry Landing
5.4 mi Ashness Gate Derwentwater 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

So, you’ve just arrived, and the kids (or big kids) in your group are raring and ready for adventures. Handily, as well as all the footpaths such as Skiddaw trails (10 minutes’ drive), Catbells trails (15 minutes) and the Helvellyn trails (10 minutes), Keswick (10 minutes) has boat hire, the Kong Adventure Centre with climbing walls, caving activities and outdoor excursions or the Puzzling Place for the ultimate optical illusion. In Whinlatter Forest Park (15 minutes), mountain biking and cycling may be on the cards, or Segwaying, Go Ape and guided alpaca treks… at Aira Force waterfall and Ullswater (15 minutes), there's a gorgeous waterfall trail… while at The Lakes Distillery (20 minutes), on the menu are whisky tours and tastings. If it’s history you’re after, head to the Castlerigg Stone Circle (10 minutes), a historic circle with spectacular views of fells, or the Grade I-listed Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens (15 minutes). After all that, there’s always lots of animals to spot at the Lake District Wildlife Park (20 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Allonby 18.7 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Seascale 24.2 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
St Bees 24.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Southerness 28.4 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Castlerigg Stone Circle 3 mi

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 6.3 mi

Ullswater Steamers 6.7 mi

Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 6.8 mi

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 8.7 mi

National Trust

Grasmere and Great Langdale 13 mi

Wordsworth House and Garden 13.6 mi

Townend 15.7 mi

Windermere and Troutbeck 17.1 mi

Coniston and Tarn Hows 17.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Blencathra Classic - Sharp Edge and Narrow Edge 0.8 mi

Threlkeld, Westcoe and Keswick Railway 1 mi

Threlkeld - Blencathra - Sharp Edge - Scales - Threlkeld 1 mi

Blencathra Ridge 1.9 mi

Castlerigg Stone Circle and St John's in the Vale 3 mi

Local events

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday, July 31, 2025 – Thursday, July 31, 2025)

    Penrith, England 12.9 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Low Hollows have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Low Hollows dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Low Hollows? So, you’ve just arrived, and the kids (or big kids) in your group are raring and ready for adventures. Handily, as well as all the footpaths such as Skiddaw trails (10 minutes’ … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Low Hollows?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Low Hollows? From $51.55 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.