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
Grass pitch
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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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9.7

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PeacefulHikers’ paradise

99% would recommend this campground to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

Pennine View is a highly-rated campsite praised for immaculate facilities, friendly staff, and great walk access. Guests loved the Engine Shed pub & food. Pitches are spacious, though some road noise & needed facility updates were noted. Many want to return!

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Everything, great site with top class…

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Anonymous

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Everything, great site with top class facilities and walks from the back of the site. Engine Shed pub was fantastic.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site

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Paula W.

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Easy check in
Good size pitch
Clean site
Great facilities
The Engine shed is a bonus with great food and drinks available

Disliked N/A

Recommend to friends Visit again

The camp site is lovely and clean. Great for families.

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Anonymous

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite (six person)

Liked The camp is beautiful and in a great location. Well maintained and the shed bar on site is fantastic.

Disliked My only slight criticism I would have is more control on noise on a night would be great ie so noise checks from management as we were near a few people camped with dogs and the barking all night was relentless. If someone was on site to have a word with later it would help. But not a deal breaker at all.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, and friendly staff with secure parking at night.

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Ian B.

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Very clean site
Lovely toilet ans shower block
Very quiet at night

Disliked Need a vehicle as not much around within walking distance

Recommend to friends Visit again

One of the best campsites I have stayed at.

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Carol H.

Powered grass tent campsite (two person)

Liked I loved everything about Pennine View Caravan Park. I was a single female camper and booked a tent pitch with electric hookup for 7 nights. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. The showers were the best I have ever experienced and other campers frequently echoed this, saying they were better than most hotels. For once I didn't have to shower with my spine pressed against the button! There was no limit to the time allowed and the water was piping hot with good pressure. The hairdryers were great too! The best thing for me was the cabin with electric kettle, toaster, table & chairs and kitchen utensils. It made it quick and easy to make a cup of tea and piece of toast without having to stand out in the rain over the camping stove. It was also a lovely community area where people came and went and were always happy to have a chat and share stories. Everyone was extremely friendly. The location was also great. There are waterfalls right next door and a circular viaduct walk. The Yorkshire Dales are a couple of mins drive up the road and Windermere is about 45 mins away. The scenery surrounding the site is stunning and there is a steam museum opposite. You can also get on the Carlisle to Settle railway line at Kirby Stephen Station, a lovely relaxing way to spend a day. All in all I thoroughly enjoyed my stay!!

Disliked Nothing not to like!

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Anonymous

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely well maintained site with friendly, helpful staff.
All the washrooms and facilities spotless and look as if just installed/ refurbed.
Would definitely recommend.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Well worth a visit and friendly staff we would go again.

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Dennis O.

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Excellent level pitch great size and nice grass. Facilities all good especially showers great pressure and no timers. There is a bar and small food area called The Engine Shed which is very roomy nice bar and different food menus on during week open from 4-10 pm. Decent walks around from the site and not a bad little town with plenty of cafes and restaurants and bars.

Disliked N/a

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Lovely park very quiet at night…

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Anonymous

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely park very quiet at night nice restaurant/bar onsite

Recommend to friends Visit again

Love the whole experience. Good walks.

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Anonymous

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked From arriving to going home, it was a pleasure to stay at this site.
My first place to go to has always been Kendal.
But since experiencing this site your site is now my go to place. ( 1st ) spot.
Clean showers, good food, good atmosphere. Friendly people.
Thanks.
Hope to see you soon.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful little site. The onsite bar…

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Anonymous

Powered grass tent or trailer tent campsite (six person)

Liked Beautiful little site. The onsite bar is stunning, river walk was great for the kids to go down and play in the river too!
Only a 15 min walk into town, so close enough but not so close.

Disliked I guess for a family park, there could be more for little ones to do onsite. But for a small site the little park wasn’t unreasonable.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 $37.60 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.