Pennine View Caravan Park

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Pitches on site
Pitches on site
View from bathroom overlooking pitches
Small on-site playground
Our on site bar - the engine shed
Our on site bar - the engine shed
Busy bank holiday
Stunning summer sunset over the park
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View from bathroom overlooking pitches
Small on-site playground
Our on site bar - the engine shed

  • Family-run site a mile from the centre of Kirkby Stephen
  • Playground, free wifi, bar and well-appointed washrooms
  • On the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park
One could base oneself at Pennine View Caravan Park for months on end to investigate the hundreds of miles' worth of spectacular paths in the area: the site is on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, a short drive from both the Lake District National Park and the North Pennines. Walks and cycle routes catering for all tastes from gentle country strolls to challenging mountain bike trails are all around here, or you could tackle lush River Eden trout fishing, horse riding or paragliding close by, or mooch around the mighty natural attractions in the area like High Force Waterfall, or pick up local produce in Cumbrian market towns, or potter around the region's many old houses and castles… Family-run Pennine View is well placed for the lot from its Cumbrian setting, in countryside a mile from the market town of Kirkby Stephen. It's across the road from the volunteer-run heritage Stainmore Railway Company, where there are several locomotives and rolling stock to see. The caravan park itself is in fact part of a historic railway goods yard – something you'll no doubt note when you stop by at its Engine Shed bar for drinks and takeaway food (on selected nights) in a characterful and welcoming spot. Facilities on site include a playground, free wifi, a covered washing-up area, a launderette with washing machine and tumble dryer, and amenity blocks with baby bath, disabled facilities and free hot showers – just the ticket after a satisfactory day striding o'er the local moors…

Campground type

Tent sites 30
Camper sites 36
RV sites 15
Rent a tent 4
Open now
Opens March 7

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  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The bar is open between 03/07 and 11/09.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Mar 7 to

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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 316 Pitchup.com customers

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Wifi
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PeacefulHikers’ paradise

99% would recommend this campground to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-kept campground boasts top-notch facilities, including super clean showers and a lively on-site bar/restaurant. Guests rave about the friendly, helpful staff and the ideal location for local hikes and town visits. Spacious, level sites and a peaceful vibe make it a top pick; many plan to return!

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great stop over option heading along the M6. Just 15m jct 38

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Irene A.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Location really easy off M6 and no issues for maneuvers. Very friendly staff. Showers and toilets modern and clean. Pitches are a good size. Onsite bar does eat in or take away food which was excellent value and tasty. Especially the pizzas. Nice riverside walk. Good size park for kids of all ages. Camping pitches are close-by for family camping. Free wifi onsite.

Disliked The back to back pitches means vans are very close to each other but not really an issue. Riverside walk was nice but need to keep little kids close as can be dangerous on the edges. Shouldn't be to pay 20p to use a hairdryer in the facilities. Who carries 20ps these days?

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant place to explore Kirkby Stephen

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Andrew H.

Powered grass tent campsite (two person)

Liked Shower block spotlessly clean and lots of hot water

Location perfect for centre of the town

Staff really friendly and helpful

All in all, a really lovely site. Sitting outside for breakfast with the rabbits just a few feet away was great!

The Engine pub / cafe is also an excellent on-site place.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean friendly even pitching

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Elaine B.

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Everything

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Staff were lovely, the Engine Shed…

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8 out of 10
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Anonymous

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Staff were lovely, the Engine Shed was was warm and welcoming especially as there was torrential rain outside. The pitches are well maintained and the showers are lovely and so clean. Everywhere was dog friendly and we felt very comfortable taking him with us for a drink or to eat. Thank you

Disliked Have none

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Personal greeting on arrival Clear details of…

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Bryan S.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Personal greeting on arrival
Clear details of pitch and location of services
Pitches clearly marked
Pitches are big and grounds are very well kept, pitches very flat too
Super service block with lashings of hot water and great showers
Wash up area good with very hot water
Visit to the Engine Shed for evening drinks is a great plus as well as the offer of various freshly cooked foods on different nights
My wife found the sites WiFi very good with no time usage limit
Great walks along the river from the site

Disliked Nothing

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Beautiful Park

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Derek B.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Shower block spotless staff very nice and welcoming nice food in the engine shed

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant site very clean staff outstanding and on site bar amazing

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ARTHUR C.

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Everything

Disliked Nothing

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easy to find our pitch. Nice…

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Anonymous

Powered grass tent campsite (two person)

Liked easy to find our pitch. Nice little kitchen for campers and good facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely place to stay, would highly recommend.

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Anonymous

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite (six person)

Liked Eventhough it rained most of the week, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. So much so we stayed an extra night. Plenty Beautiful walks around too. The Cosy engine shed had some lovely food and the staff are smiley and polite. The site is very well kept with nice level pitches and considering the amount of rain we had it didn't get bogy on our grass pitch. Also has great clean toilets and shower facilities with a powerful shower. Also Kirkby stephen is a ten minute walk.

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What a warm welcome to a…

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Ken L.

Powered grass travel trailer campsite

Liked What a warm welcome to a fantastic campsite. From reception.
Awesome in every way clean tidy good wi fi fabulous shower block.
The Engine Room served amazing food and drinks at reasonable prices. Friendly staff

Disliked Leaving

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Features

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 Picnic table 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 Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Pennine View Caravan Park

Station Road

Kirkby Stephen

Cumbria

England

CA17 4SZ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.4624°N
2.3548°W

Nearest transport

Bus
18.2 mi Bus Station
18.2 mi Bus Station
18.2 mi Bus Station
Rail
0.8 mi Kirkby Stephen Rail Station
9.7 mi Appleby Rail Station
9.8 mi Garsdale Rail Station
Ferry
21.6 mi Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
21.8 mi Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing
24 mi Bowness on 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

Walking routes start from the site and crisscross all over the nearby Yorkshire Dales National Park, around local town Kirkby Stephen, up the Howgill Fells and through the countryside of the Eden Valley. To see it all from way up high, paragliding is available within half a mile of Pennine View. The nearby River Eden has some spectacular fishing, all accessible a mile from the site. Wild brown trout are the main haul on the stretch of river managed by the Kirkby Stephen & District Angling Association, whose members are happy to take visitors out along the water (remember you'll need a fishing permit). Day tickets are available, with free fishing for under-18s. Horse riding can be had four miles away, and the mountain bike trails in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Beauty within five. The waters, boating and miles more walks of the Lake District National Park are 10 miles away. If you want to see how folk have lived in the area throughout the centuries, the Dales Countryside Museum in Hawes is a good place to start; happily, the town is home to the Wensleydale Creamery too.

Must see

High Force Waterfall 14.7 mi

The Bowes Museum 18.5 mi

Barnard Castle 18.6 mi

Sizergh Castle and Garden 20.9 mi

The Rheged Centre 21.4 mi

National Trust

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 16.2 mi

Sizergh Castle and Garden 20.9 mi

Townend 22.8 mi

Windermere and Troutbeck 23.1 mi

Braithwaite Hall 25.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Kirkby Stephen - Nateby - Wharton Hall - Lammerside Castle 0.5 mi

Kirkby Stephen - Nine Standards Rigg 0.8 mi

The Eden Viaducts 0.8 mi

Kirkby Stephen Circular 0.8 mi

Smardale Wildlife Reserve 2 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 Pennine View Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Pennine View Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Pennine View Caravan Park? Walking routes start from the site and crisscross all over the nearby Yorkshire Dales National Park, around local town Kirkby Stephen, up the Howgill Fells and through the countryside of the Eden … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Pennine View Caravan Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Pennine View Caravan Park? From $37.65 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.