Eden Escapes
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- Pop-up wild campsite in the scenic Eden Valley
- A mile to Kirkby Stephen; 15 minutes' drive to Appleby-in-Westmorland
- Well-behaved dogs welcome; firepit for every pitch
Campground type
32
This park has no on-site shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, Apr 11 to
Reviews
100% would recommend this campground to a friend
98% would stay here again
What customers say
Highly recommended, peaceful, basic campsite. Friendly owners, great location near village & river. Plenty of space for kids. Clean portable toilets. Fire pits & games. Expect some road noise. Perfect for a back-to-basics trip.
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We've been coming each year since the site opened. We always make…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked We've been coming each year since the site opened. We always make this our yearly go to campsite for the weekend. So simple yet so magical with some well needed peaceful family time. Great access to the village, walks & a perfect stream to catch some fish with the kiddies and a splash before spending the night by a fire. The owners are incredible people who come by to make sure you're ok, useful information if you need it and the porterloo's are always well stocked and cleaned. Added bonus is the box of garden toys/nets for you to use. They've added a sink since our last visit which made washing up so much easier!
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Very basic but perfect site. Amazing river by the campsite, its 7ft+ deep…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Very basic but perfect site.
Amazing river by the campsite, its 7ft+ deep in the middle. Loads of little fish and crayfish.
2 portaloos.
1 big steel sink with cold running drinking water.
Huge box of garden games and toys etc.
Highly recommended!
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Goood site. Fire pit provided
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Location, easy to get to, local village walking distant,
24 hour shop at the top of the road for anything you need.
Great views, walks, river close to camp site for when it’s warm.
Disliked None
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Quiet area, short drive to garage if needed any supplies. Campsite was…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Quiet area, short drive to garage if needed any supplies.
Campsite was very clean and the owner came down after a while of us settling to make sure everything was ok.
River very close by with a stream to walk along with children.
Supplied fire pits which was an added bonus! :-)
Will definitely be returning.
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Very simple, big pitch space, friendly campers. Had a box of garden…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Very simple, big pitch space, friendly campers. Had a box of garden games, running water and a portaloo
Disliked Was some car sounds but couldn’t be helped with it been located off the road
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Excellent site which is very clean and staff are very friendly.
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked A lovely little camp site which has great access to many parts of the lakes. Very clean and tidy and the owners were so helpful. We will be back for sure. Many thanks Joe
Disliked Nothing all is good.
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Staff always made time to chat any time they where on site
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Site was tidy and clean wasn't overly busy pitch was reasonably sized and port a loos where always clean
Disliked Not the camp sits fault but one group of campers overly loud late night early morning i don't mind people chatting and having a good night but it was overly loud on occasions
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Wonderful basic site just a 30 min walk into the pretty village
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Great location
Friendly hosts
Quiet and peaceful
Great pitch size
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Lovely basic stay … exactly as described
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked The site was super basic as described but it was perfect for us for a quick over night stay!
The owners were absolutely lovely and checked on us twice …. Nothing seemed too big & they were all more than happy to help.
Beautiful surroundings ….. thanks for a wonderful stay!
Disliked Nothing actually and I’ve never stayed anywhere with no shower or electric but it was lovely
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Really nice site, quiet and well marked out for pitches. Loved that…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Really nice site, quiet and well marked out for pitches. Loved that there was already a fire pit allocated to each pitch. Also great that cars had to stay separate so it was safe for kids to play. Portaloo was very clean. Flat pitches so no issues with rocks around the tent etc. Owner was really helpful at keeping me updated on the weather before we arrived as there was a storm risk the morning of travel. Will definitely be back.
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Features
Portable toilet
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 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
Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' marketType
Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campgroundNearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Eden Escapes
Pinfold
Appleby Road
Kirkby Stephen
Cumbria
England
CA17 4PG
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.4901°N
2.35459°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
Must see
High Force Waterfall 13 mi
Barnard Castle 18 mi
The Bowes Museum 18 mi
The Rheged Centre 20.3 mi
Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 20.9 mi
National Trust
Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 14.7 mi
Sizergh Castle and Garden 22.1 mi
Townend 23.2 mi
Windermere and Troutbeck 23.6 mi
Hill Top 26.5 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Kirkby Stephen Circular 1.2 mi
The Eden Viaducts 1.2 mi
Kirkby Stephen - Nine Standards Rigg 1.2 mi
Kirkby Stephen - Nateby - Wharton Hall - Lammerside Castle 1.6 mi
Smardale Wildlife Reserve 2.5 mi
Local events
- Kendal Calling (Thursday, July 31, 2025 – Thursday, July 31, 2025)
Penrith, England 16.5 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.
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Eden Escapes have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Eden Escapes dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Eden Escapes? Local attractions and activities include: - Coast to Coast Walk: five minutes' drive - Platform 3 Play (soft play centre): five minutes - Brough Castle Ice Cream Parlour and Tearoom: five minutes … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Eden Escapes?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Eden Escapes? From $29.52 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.