Near Howe

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  • Campervan pitches in a meadow with fell views near Penrith in Cumbria
  • A 15-minute drive from Ullswater and Keswick; overlooks Blencathra
  • Dog-friendly; laundry and washroom; direct access to walks and cycling
Washroom & laundry, dog friendly, walking and cycling direct from site One for those of you who prefer to be (almost) alone among majestic landscapes of fells and hillsides, Near Howe’s small number of well-maintained grass campervan pitches are on a wild meadow with a backdrop of glorious Cumbrian countryside near Penrith. The site is within the Lake District National Park, and walkers and bikers will be pleased to hear that a number of footpaths and cycling routes can be accessed directly from the camping field. The owners have secure bicycle storage – cyclists just need to ask for the key. Should you be on holiday with your canine chums, there is a dedicated dog-wash area so you can rinse off the mud after soggy walkies. To ensure the safety of your fellow guests and local wildlife, please keep an eye on your dogs at all times and always pick up after them. So that’s the dogs all clean. Keep yourselves neat and tidy in the modern amenities block with a hot shower, toilet and wash basin shared across the pitches, and keep everything else looking spick and span thanks to the washing-up sink, washing machine and tumble dryer (there’s an additional charge for the last two). If you need rainy-day distractions, there are books and games to borrow in the laundry room too. Please note: due to Near Howe’s pitches being in a hilly rural location at the top of a gravel track and with a narrow gateway to negotiate, only campervans up to six metres in length can be accommodated.

Campground type

RV sites 4
Open now
Opens March 26
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.
  • Only eco-friendly chemicals are allowed for grey water as the site uses a septic tank.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, Mar 26 to

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Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 69 Pitchup.com customers

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Spectacular sceneryPeaceful

99% would recommend this campground to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

This cozy, quiet campsite boasts stunning Lake District fell views. Guests love the scenery, clean facilities, and friendly hosts. Spacious, level sites and a peaceful vibe are highlights. Note the steep access road for some vehicles & a single bathroom/shower, which can be tight when busy. Adorable alpacas charm visitors.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Very good site with plenty to do and the views are amazing

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Stuart M.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Spacious pitches good clean facilities and a view to die for

Disliked Road up to the pitch was washboarded so a bit on the bumpy side

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect one night get away

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Karl V.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Spacious pitches, clean facilities, peaceful

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely, quiet spot with beautiful views.…

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Darren H.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Lovely, quiet spot with beautiful views. Basic but very good facilities, clean and well maintained. Exactly what we wanted for a couple of nights away in the van.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great views and a great location

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Craig M.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Great views and a handy panorama display to show you which fells you are looking at. Easy to find and nicely tucked away to get away from it all. I stayed during Storm Dave and the other campers left once the winds picked up so had the campervan area to myself, so apart from the battering wind it was quiet as it could be. I’d definitely go back, nothing like waking up to a fell view.

Disliked Nothing, was just what I needed

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Views from the campsite were beautiful,…

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Elizabeth Y.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Views from the campsite were beautiful, it was a little breezy but we were there in the build up to storm Dave! The facilities were also great, a lovely little site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful small peaceful site, excellent facilities, helpful owner 😊

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Julia B.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Beautiful location and helpful owner, Fiona. Wonderful shower and laundry room. Outstanding views, very peaceful, flat pitch. No passing traffic, and the Alpachas came to say 'Good Morning' ☺️ recycling bins and farm fresh produce.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site - very relaxing

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Gareth O.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Lovely site with fabulous views and great for stargazing if the clouds are kind. Well stocked facilities block & good sized pitches.

Disliked A section of the approach road is a little challenging if you’re not a confident driver - follow the advice / instructions provided!

Recommend to friends Visit again

definitely be going back

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luke c.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Absolutely everything amazing views lovely hot shower left alone a walkers/fell runners dream base

Disliked Wish I could of stayed there longer

Recommend to friends Visit again

I've been twice in the past few weeks. I love it here.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Peaceful, welcoming host, great facilities, the alpacas!

Disliked Nothing

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Will stay again for sure

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Stephen B.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Pitch, fabulous view, toilet and laundry. Shower was excellent. Mark and Co were very friendly and accommodating. Possible to walk from campsite for climbing Blencathra and Bowscar Fell (magic view) 18k or so Loop.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 Watersports

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 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

Lake and/or mountain 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 Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Near Howe

Mungrisdale

Troutbeck

Penrith

Cumbria

England

CA11 0SH

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.6505°N
2.9712°W

Route directions

If using a satnav, please use the postcode CA11 0SZ. The entrance to Near Howe is slightly further down the road on the right-hand side. Near Howe is at the top of the gravel driveway - it is recommended you drive in first gear from just before the cattle grid.

Nearest transport

Bus
7.6 mi Bus Station
8.6 mi Rail Station
13.7 mi Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
Rail
8.5 mi Penrith North Lakes Rail Station
12.7 mi Langwathby Rail Station
12.8 mi Lazonby & Kirkoswald Rail Station
Ferry
6.4 mi Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
7 mi Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing
7.5 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

From the site’s dramatic location in the Lake District National Park, you’re well set up for rambles and bike rides straight from your pitch; a little further afield, take your pick of Underskiddaw walking route (15 minutes’ drive) or the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Path (10 minutes) for riverside strolls and plenty of dramatic views. Explorers on four wheels can be on Solway Coast beaches or exploring the plentiful ruins of Roman forts, towers and turrets along Hadrian’s Wall within the hour. If you’re overnighting on the way north, Gretna Green and the Scottish border are around 45 minutes by car. Big-hitting Lake District attractions like the watersports hotspots of Ullswater and Thirlmere are within 15 minutes’ drive, and other outdoorsy sorts of days out include hopping aboard a Segway to tootle around Whinlatter Forest Park (20 minutes) or letting the kids loose in the adventure playground at Lowther Castle and Gardens (25 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Allonby 20.2 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Seascale 27.3 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
St Bees 27.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Southerness 29.5 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Castlerigg Stone Circle 6.1 mi

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 6.3 mi

Ullswater Steamers 7.5 mi

The Rheged Centre 7.5 mi

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 8.7 mi

National Trust

Grasmere and Great Langdale 14.8 mi

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 14.9 mi

Wordsworth House and Garden 15.9 mi

Townend 16.8 mi

Windermere and Troutbeck 18.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Mungrisdale - Bannerdale Crags 1.1 mi

Blencathra Classic - Sharp Edge and Narrow Edge 2.3 mi

Threlkeld, Westcoe and Keswick Railway 4 mi

Threlkeld - Blencathra - Sharp Edge - Scales - Threlkeld 4 mi

Blencathra Ridge 4.9 mi

Local events

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

    Penrith, England 10.7 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 Near Howe have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Near Howe dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Near Howe? From the site’s dramatic location in the Lake District National Park, you’re well set up for rambles and bike rides straight from your pitch; a little further afield, take your pick of … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Near Howe?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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