Parkhead Campsite

Liked The most wonderful campsite. Literally in the middle of nowhere, no noise, no light pollution. No aerial cables. This will explain why no wifi or showers, but that comes with the appeal of somewhere so remote. Wonderful view of the whole of the Lake District from afar.

There is ok phone signal in most parts of the field - good for weather forecast, planning walks etc. Dry stone walls on all four sides of the field enable a sheltered pitch if windy, whatever the direction of the wind. There were some mushrooms towards end of the field (ie away from the entrance). Don’t know if poisonous, but perhaps watch out if you have young children or dogs.

The site has only recently been started, and my prayer is that it does not change much because it is very special as it is.

Btw the entrance really is just the small wooden sign by a gate saying Parkhead Campsite. Drive through first field, camping is in second field. Ollie, presumably the farmer, is very communicative even at this busy time of year for farming.

Don’t go changing this 🙏

Disliked Nothing, except the comments asking for more facilities! Perhaps the portaloo could be replaced with a couple of eco-loos in due course - simple wooden huts with a wooden seat, a deep hole and supply of sawdust! Also, perhaps different bins for recycling. But nothing else, please keep it simple and low-impact 😊

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Liked The field was huge, we could pitch where we wanted, plenty of room, beautiful views. The owner made sure we were OK and comfortable and offered us a firepit with kindle with wood (which we took full advantage of, at an additional low cost.) He also sent us places we could, visit, eat and shop in the area. Absolutely fantastic campsite and we will be back

Disliked Only 1 toilet on the whole field.

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From the manager: Thankyou for your kind words. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at Parkhead campsite. We hope you got some good views & are welcome back anytime! Many thanks, Ollie.

Liked Very large secure field
Plenty of space
Spectacular views
Friendly owner and family
Able to pitch up where ever
5 mins drive to river which runs along side
Lazonby swimming pool
Pubs not far from here either
Remote quiet area nothing around

Disliked One toilet
No bins

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From the manager: Thankyou for taking the time to leave us a review for Parkhead campsite.
We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and appriciate your kind words & feedback.
We can only apologise that the bin facilities wern't made made more obvious to yourselves but thankyou for leaving your rubbish tidy for us too easily collect. Actions will be taken to make the bin/recycling facilities more obvious for future guests which will hopefully resolve this issue.
Many thanks, Ollie