Once Upon a Fell
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Add your business details- Peaceful site on a family-run Cumbria working farm
- Between the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales national parks
- Next to Hutton Roof Crags and Farleton Knott; easy access from the M6
On the side of a fell between the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District national parks is a splendid place to be – and that’s exactly where you’ll be spending time if you bed down at Cumbria site Once Upon a Fell. And there’s another bonus with this location too, as it’s only 10 minutes’ drive from the M6 for easy get-ins and get-outs.
This site is based on a working dairy and sheep farm, with gorgeous views out over hills and farmland stretching over to Ingleborough, the Howgills and the fells of the Lake District. Getting out to see more of that scenery is easy too, as there’s pretty much instant access to public footpaths and bridleways just outside the farm.
Farleton Knott and Hutton Roof Crags are within walking distance, so many folk simply park up on site and spend their stay walking, climbing or riding bikes in the immediate surrounds (or relaxing… that’s allowed too…)
If you do want to explore more widely, that’s easily done too: get into either of the national parks with a drive of 15-20 minutes, or head over to the coast around the Arnside & Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with just a slightly longer journey.
Keen to keep the countryside as it should be, the owners have set up their place as an eco-responsible site that has minimal impact from its facilities (which include showers, compost loos and a washing-up area). Barbecues and campfires are allowed at this spacious site, but please note that dogs can’t come along to stay here as there’s livestock next to the pitches.
Campground type
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English
French
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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 WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent sitesThemes
Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)Nearby leisure
Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Mountain biking nearbyLocation
Once Upon a Fell
Whin Yeats Farm
Hutton Roof
Cumbria
England
LA6 2PJ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.20659°N
2.68715°W
Route directions
Satnavs are likely to take you to the wrong place and/or direct you down small country lanes.
From the south: come off the motorway at J35, then take the A6070 through Burton in Kendal. Turn right just before Clawthorpe Business Centre and follow the lane all the way to the very top of the hill. Turn left down the Whin Yeats Farm track, then turn left just before you get to the first house.
Coming from the north: come off the motorway at J36, then take the A6070 past the J36 auction mart and towards Holme/Burton in Kendal. Turn left just before Clawthorpe Business Centre then proceed as above.
Nearest transport
Bus6.4 mi New Street
6.4 mi New Street
8.2 mi St Michaels Lane
Rail5.4 mi Silverdale Rail Station
5.7 mi Arnside Rail Station
6.3 mi Carnforth Rail Station
Ferry11.8 mi Fell Foot Country Park Ferry Landing
11.9 mi Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing
14.2 mi Bowness Ferry Nab Ferry Landing
AirportPlease 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
Attractions and activities nearby include:
- Hutton Roof Crags SSSI: adjacent to the site
- Farleton Knott SSSI: adjacent to the site
- Lakeland Wildlife Oasis: 10 minutes' drive
- Cinderbarrow Miniature Railway: 10 minutes
- Ruskin’s View: 15 minutes
- Levens Hall: 15 minutes
- Sizergh Castle: 15 minutes
- Lakeland Maze Farm Park: 15 minutes
- Silverdale & Arnside AONB: 25 minutes
- Ingleton Waterfalls Trail: 25 minutes.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morecambe North | 11.4 mi | Estuary | Good | N/A | Good | Good |
| Morecambe South | 12 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Fleetwood | 23.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Haverigg | 24.3 mi | Sea | Poor | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Walney Biggar Bank | 24.4 mi | Sea | Good | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Levens Hall & Gardens 5.1 mi
Sizergh Castle and Garden 6.3 mi
Lancaster Castle 11.8 mi
Windermere Lake Cruises, Lakeside 12 mi
Holker Hall and Gardens 12.1 mi
National Trust
Sizergh Castle and Garden 6.3 mi
Cartmel Priory Gatehouse 10.8 mi
Fell Foot Park 11.7 mi
Hill Top 15.2 mi
Windermere and Troutbeck 15.6 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Burton-in-Kendal - Holme - Lancaster Canal 2.2 mi
Burton-in-Kendal - Hutton Roof 2.2 mi
Burton-in-Kendal - Hutton Roof - Lancaster Canal 2.2 mi
Kirkby Lonsdale - Casterton - Kirkby Lonsdale 3.6 mi
DALLAM TOWER 3.8 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 Once Upon a Fell have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Once Upon a Fell dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Once Upon a Fell? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Hutton Roof Crags SSSI: adjacent to the site - Farleton Knott SSSI: adjacent to the site - Lakeland Wildlife Oasis: 10 minutes' drive - Cinderbarrow Miniature … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Once Upon a Fell?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 1 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m.