The Brackenrigg Inn

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Camping field
Camping field
The brackenrigg inn
Ullswater
Camping field
Ullswater
Dog-friendly site and pub
Cooked breakfast available from 8am to 10am
Food served daily
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The brackenrigg inn
Ullswater
Camping field

  • Pop-up pub site overlooking Ullswater, a 15-minute drive from Penrith
  • Gowbarrow Fell 10 minutes’ drive; Keswick 25 minutes
  • Dogs welcome; breakfast, lunch and dinner available in the pub
Dream of waking up to expansive views of Ullswater, followed by a Cumbrian breakfast and then an invigorating walk in the fells? If the answer’s yes, then a stay at The Brackenrigg Inn might well be in order. On the western shore of the lake, this pop-up site, a 15-minute drive from Penrith, stretches across a grassy meadow at the back of a modern country pub that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. With Ullswater Marina a mere five-minute walk away from the site, once you're here you can spend the day wild swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding or taking the family dog – a welcome guest on site and in the pub – for leisurely walks along the shore. For dry-land entertainment, make for the surrounding fells – from the relatively straightforward Little Mell (five minutes’ drive) to the more challenging Gowbarrow (10 minutes), from where it’s easy to reach Aira Force Waterfall (10 minutes), with its dramatic 65-foot drop.

Campground type

Tent sites 40
Open now
Opens July 3
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Guests under the age of 3 are not allowed on site.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 1 different households.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Jul 3 to

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Features

Portable toilet

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 Wild swimming

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 Picnic table 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

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 Pub campground

Accessibility

Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

The Brackenrigg Inn

Watermillock

Penrith

Cumbria

England

CA11 0LP

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.60143°N
2.85509°W

Nearest transport

Bus
5.7 mi Rail Station
11.5 mi Bus Station
12.1 mi Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
Rail
5.7 mi Penrith North Lakes Rail Station
10 mi Langwathby Rail Station
12 mi Lazonby & Kirkoswald Rail Station
Ferry
1.3 mi Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
2.1 mi Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing
5.3 mi Glenridding Ullswater 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

The streets in the market town of Penrith (15 minutes’ drive) are lined with red-sandstone buildings, including a late 14th-century castle now in ruins. On the outskirts of town, the wetlands and ponds of the Thacka Beck Nature Reserve attract birds and dragonflies. On the northeastern corner of Derwentwater, Keswick (25 minutes) has the Derwent Pencil Museum, which explores the history of this humble writing instrument, said to have been created right here following the discovery of local graphite deposits. Let the kids burn a little energy at the Fitz Park BMX Pump Track before heading to Friars Crag to soak in glorious lakeside views. At National Trust - Acorn Bank (25 minutes) a series of walled gardens shelter fruit orchards and medicinal herbs. A stroll through the estate might take you past the Acorn Bank Watermill on Crowdundle Beck, which is home to otters and birds.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Allonby 25.8 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Seascale 29.2 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 2.6 mi

The Rheged Centre 4.3 mi

Ullswater Steamers 5.4 mi

Castlerigg Stone Circle 9.7 mi

Rydal Mount and Gardens 11.8 mi

National Trust

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 10.7 mi

Grasmere and Great Langdale 13.1 mi

Townend 13.4 mi

Windermere and Troutbeck 14.9 mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery 16.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Pooley Bridge and Heughscar Hill 1.6 mi

Pooley Bridge - Loadpot Hill - Howtown - Pooley Bridge 1.6 mi

Howtown - Patterdale - Glenridding 2.1 mi

Howtown - Hallin Fell - Sandwick via Steamer 2.1 mi

Howtown - Rampsgill Head - Angletarn Pikes - Howtown 2.3 mi

Local events

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday, July 30, 2026 – Thursday, July 30, 2026)

    Penrith, England 5.6 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

Tent pitch
Primitive grass tent campsite

  • 25% off

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Brackenrigg Inn have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Brackenrigg Inn dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Brackenrigg Inn? The streets in the market town of Penrith (15 minutes’ drive) are lined with red-sandstone buildings, including a late 14th-century castle now in ruins. On the outskirts of town, the wetlands and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Brackenrigg Inn?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Brackenrigg Inn? From $30.05 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.