How much does it cost to stay at Ings Kippers Campsite and Shepherd's Hut?

From $32.56 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Ings Kippers Campsite and Shepherd's Hut

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Camping pitches are either side of the gator track

One of the bigger hillside terrace pitches with a small tent on it

There's often livestock in the neighbouring fields

Small, basic adults-only site two miles from Windermere
Well placed for cycle paths and public transport; pub five mins' walk
Firepit provided for each pitch; wood available to buy on site

Backpacking the Dales Way? Stopping off en route to Scotland? Exploring as many of the Lake District’s fells and lakes as you can? Whatever your reason for heading to Cumbria, you can expect a warm welcome from the owners at Ings Kippers Campsite. This is a small adults-only basic site with a handful of pitches in the grounds of a private house, so you won’t find any large groups, families or dogs running about here. It’s a peaceful place that’s all geared up for backpackers, cyclists, bike-packers, solo campers and couples in search of space to relax; after 10pm all should be pretty quiet (other than perhaps the crackle of the logs in the firepit or the gentle swish of a car passing in the distance…) Cars are kept away from the pitches too, so you’ll start your stay by walking your gear a short distance along a grassy path between the Christmas trees on the steep Lakeland hillside to find your choice of level grass pitch. Compact tents (4-person maximum), light gear and strong tent pegs are the key items to pack here for the best experience. Each one has a firepit (with wood available to buy on site) and a great view out over the local fells, and you're welcome to light off-ground barbecues for an alfresco dinner. (Although you may like to note the award-wining pub and microbrewery five minutes’ walk away…) Free phone charging and ice-pack freezing are available at the house, and guests also have access to clean toilets and hot showers. Those hot showers will certainly be welcome after long days of adventures: wild swimming, paddleboarding and kayaking are all on the menu nearby, and there are lots of safe bike paths in the surrounding areas. Windermere is only two miles away from Ings Kippers, and lots of other top Lake District spots are within easy reach too – Ambleside, Coniston and Great Langdale among them. The main road is only about 100 metres from the site, and regular public transport services run nearby for sustainable travels.

Campground type

Open now

Please note

Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
A charge of £0.20 ($0.26) applies for the use of the shower.
Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Bookings for Non-electric grass tent pitch must not be for more than 5 consecutive nights.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Apr 18 to Sun, Nov 2 2025

Campsite types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Nighttime. firepit in foreground, orange tent lit from inside

-Friendly reception -Great pitch -Clean facilities…

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Anonymous Jun 2025

Small hillside primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: -Friendly reception
-Great pitch
-Clean facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really loved our stay. Lovely little private pitch’s.

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Josie G. Jun 2025

Small hillside primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Private pitch. Gorgeous views. Amenities clean and close by. Hosts super helpful, every tiny detail thought of.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely spot with everything you could need for a decent camp out

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Mark D. Jun 2025

Small hillside primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Fantastic spot, with perfect pitches and up and out the way of the road.
Toilets, showers, a cart to help take all your kit up the hill to where the pitches are.
The owners are such lovely people as well.

Disliked: The rain, but nowt you can do about that!
A little traffic noise but I didn’t notice at all through the night

Recommend to friends Visit again

The landscape and facilities…

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Anonymous Jun 2025

Small hillside primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: The landscape and facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great little site, well thought out and quiet…

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Rob W. Jun 2025

Small hillside primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Great little site, well thought out and quiet

Disliked: The road was a slight annoyance but nothing to worry about

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly welcome, great location and value for money

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Child friendliness	5
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Wifi	5

Anonymous Jun 2025

Small hillside primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Friendly warm welcome, great location facilities were good happily stay again

Disliked: Ground was a bit to firm for tent pegs to go into but that can’t really be helped,

Recommend to friends Visit again

Owner was really friendly and down to earth, informative and explained everything…

Overall	10/10
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Anonymous Jun 2025

Small hillside primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Owner was really friendly and down to earth, informative and explained everything well upon arrival.
Fantastic facilities, the shower and Toilets are spotless and serviced regularly, also accommodating.

The picturesque scenery from the camp site is stunning, you can see for miles.
Fire pits provided and can buy wood from the lovely owner quite cheap. Freezer packs for food storage provided and there's also a small library which I though was a really nice thoughtful touch.

Its in a beautiful area with views for miles. The area has rich history and just a 5 minute walk away is a brewery, they also serve food, which I recommend you go and try too.

It's situated close to windmere, you can catch a bus across the road by the brewery an be in windmere in 5 minutes just 2 stops away.

We really enjoyed our time there, it was peaceful, we regret not booking for another couple of days so we will be back next month, 100% recommend for couples who want to just escape for a break.

Disliked: No dislikes, perfect!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site ,great value

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Anonymous Jun 2025

Small hillside primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Very lovely sight ,thought of everything you need ,private pitches all with fire pits .couple who run site very helpful with info for area and highly recommend the pub watermill inn across road 5 min walk for food and drink .

Recommend to friends Visit again

Attention to detail was great. Hosts were friendly and had really thought…

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Alice C. Jun 2025

Small hillside primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Attention to detail was great. Hosts were friendly and had really thought of everything very carefully. The pitches were great and well equipped with everything required for a fab stay. Facilities were clean and really appreciated the charging lockers and drying room- both great touches. Thanks so much for a lovely stay!

Disliked: The only downside is being near to a main road but we accustomed to this quickly and it's handy from an access point of view.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean, friendly, easy to find and beautiful spot! Thank you…

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Ellie P. May 2025

Small hillside primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Clean, friendly, easy to find and beautiful spot! Thank you

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

No dogs allowed

Adults only

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

Adults only Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer 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 Public transportation nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Ings Kippers Campsite and Shepherd's Hut

Ings

Windermere

Cumbria

England

LA8 9PY

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.38087°N
-2.85081°W

Nearest transport

Bus

2.1 mi Rail Station

2.2 mi Tourist Information Centre

5.5 mi Bus Station

Rail

1.3 mi Staveley Rail Station

2.1 mi Windermere Rail Station

3.8 mi Burneside (Cumbria) Rail Station

Ferry

3.2 mi Bowness on Windermere Ferry Terminal

3.7 mi Bowness Ferry Nab Ferry Landing

4 mi Far Sawrey Windermere Ferry Terminal

Airport

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

You can see the Old Man of Coniston from the pitches on a clear day… and if that whets your appetite for scenic outdoor pursuits, you’ve come to the right place. Wainwright baggers can easily get to Kentmere Horseshoe and the other Far Eastern Fells from Ings Kippers, and it’s an easy two-mile journey to the shores of Windermere for wild swims, watersports or waterside walks (or maybe a leisurely lake cruise if you need a little rest…) This area is well-known for its links with Beatrix Potter too – if you’d like to find out more about the author behind the classic children’s books, take a trip to The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction (10 minutes’ drive), and then visit her former home at Hill Top (half an hour). It’s worth stopping by in Kendal (15 minutes) too – it’s home to a castle, a lively arts scene and lots of shops and places to eat. For a real taste of the local area, head to Staveley (five minutes) and a tour of the Hawkshead Brewery (preceded by a walk up Reston Scar if you feel the need to earn that pint…)

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Morecambe North	21 mi	Estuary	Good	N/A	Good	Good
Morecambe South	21.3 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	Good	Good
Haverigg	22.1 mi	Sea	Poor	N/A	N/A	N/A
Silecroft	23.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Walney West Shore	24.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

The World of Beatrix Potter 3 mi

Windermere Lake Cruises, Bowness 3.2 mi

Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House 3.7 mi

Brockhole - Lake District Visitor Centre 4 mi

Hill Top 5.2 mi

National Trust

Windermere and Troutbeck 2.6 mi

Townend 3.3 mi

Hill Top 5.2 mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery 6 mi

Sizergh Castle and Garden 7.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Staveley - Ratherheath Tarn - Staveley 1.4 mi

Bowness - Winster Valley 3.2 mi

Troutbeck Church - Townend - Wansfell Pike - Troutbeck 3.3 mi

Troutbeck Church to Ing Bridge 3.4 mi

Troutbeck Church - Dubbs Reservoir Circular 3.4 mi

Local events

Kendal Calling (Thursday, July 31, 2025 – Thursday, July 31, 2025)
Penrith, England 16.4 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Extras

A charge of £0.20 ($0.26) applies for the use of the shower.
Motorcycle(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
Bookings for Non-electric grass tent pitch must not be for more than 5 consecutive nights.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m..
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Hired accommodation

No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

Sites

You must follow management instructions when setting up your tent/rig and related equipment.

Vehicles

No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.
Visitors must leave the premises by 11 p.m..
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

Does Ings Kippers Campsite and Shepherd's Hut have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Ings Kippers Campsite and Shepherd's Hut dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near Ings Kippers Campsite and Shepherd's Hut? You can see the Old Man of Coniston from the pitches on a clear day… and if that whets your appetite for scenic outdoor pursuits, you’ve come to the right place. Wainwright … Read more

When can I check in and check out of Ings Kippers Campsite and Shepherd's Hut?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites
Arrive:	2 p.m. –	10 p.m.
Depart by:	noon
On-park accommodation
Arrive:	2 p.m. –	10 p.m.
Depart by:	noon

How much does it cost to stay at Ings Kippers Campsite and Shepherd's Hut? From $32.56 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.