Low Scarside

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  • Small-scale Lake District campsite with direct access to the fells
  • A mile and a half from Bampton; Ullswater 20 minutes’ drive
  • Surrounded by Herdwick sheep; views over Haweswater Reservoir
Low Scarside is a small, simple and scenic site located in a paddock around a mile and a half from the pretty village of Bampton. This rural spot is surrounded by Lake District countryside and has excellent access to nearby fells, lakes and trails, including the Knipe Scar footpath which starts just metres from the site gates. The main pitching area here is in a secluded paddock, with easy access to the common land overlooking Bampton. Parking is roughly 100 metres away from the pitches, and simple facilities like a portable toilet and water tap are supplied. Well-behaved dogs are welcome here throughout the camping season and barbecues are permitted. To pick up supplies, you might want to head half a mile down the road to the local shop or drive into Shap (10 minutes), a small town by the M6 where there is a well-stocked supermarket. Lots of great pubs, cafés and restaurants can be found throughout the Lowther Valley, but your hosts particularly recommend Askham (15 minutes' drive), a small village next to the historic grounds of Lowther Castle and Gardens.

Campground type

Tent sites 5
Opens June 15

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Sat, Jun 15 to

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Features

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

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

Scouts welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed

Barbecue provided

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Hikers’ paradise

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

No hot water

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm

Pop-up campsite

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horseback riding nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Location

Low Scarside

Penrith

Cumbria

England

CA10 2QU

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.55785°N
-2.71784°W

Route directions

If using the postcode in a satnav, please look for the turning on the right-hand side (coming from Shap) for Scarside Farm. Follow this road and then after 100 metres turn left into Low Scarside.

Nearest transport

Bus
7.4 mi Rail Station
13.3 mi Kelsick Road opposite Library
14 mi Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
Rail
7.4 mi Penrith North Lakes Rail Station
9.4 mi Appleby Rail Station
9.7 mi Langwathby Rail Station
Ferry
5.7 mi Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
5.9 mi Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing
9.1 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Haweswater Reservoir: 10 minutes' drive - Lowther Castle and Gardens: 15 minutes - Askham Outdoor Swimming Pool: 15 minutes - Ullswater: 20 minutes - Aira Force Waterfall: 35 minutes - Sizergh Castle: 40 minutes - Carlisle Castle: 45 minutes - Lancaster: 45 minutes.

Must see

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 6.5 mi

The Rheged Centre 6.7 mi

Ullswater Steamers 9.1 mi

Rydal Mount and Gardens 13.1 mi

Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 14 mi

National Trust

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 7.8 mi

Townend 12.9 mi

Windermere and Troutbeck 14.1 mi

Grasmere and Great Langdale 14.8 mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery 17 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Shap and Haweswater 2.6 mi

Shap, the Abbey and Keld Chapel 2.6 mi

Shap, the Abbey and Rosgill 2.6 mi

LOWTHER CASTLE 3.2 mi

ASKHAM HALL 3.7 mi

Local events

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday, August 1, 2024 – Thursday, August 1, 2024)

    Penrith, England 3.2 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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  • Does Low Scarside have a swimming pool? No View all features
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  • What attractions are near Low Scarside? Local attractions and activities include: - Haweswater Reservoir: 10 minutes' drive - Lowther Castle and Gardens: 15 minutes - Askham Outdoor Swimming Pool: 15 minutes - Ullswater: 20 minutes - Aira Force … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Low Scarside?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  noon
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