River View Campsite

Great place for a picnic
Great place for a picnic
River view
River view
River view
Gorgeous river view
River view
Lovely shaded area down by the river
Perfect place to dip your feet in after a long day
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  • Peaceful Cumbria site on the bank of the River Lune
  • A five-minute drive to Sedbergh; 20 minutes to Kendal
  • In the Yorkshire Dales National Park, with easy access to M6
Lovely long walk, followed by a little dip in the river? If that sounds like a rather fine way to spend a day, take the plunge at River View Campsite, where you can round off a day of Yorkshire Dales hiking with a paddle in the River Lune – it runs right past the pitches, so no need to travel far to cool your feet. Getting out on those walks should be straightforward too, as there are plenty of public paths in the surrounding area, including one that runs along the banks of the river for scenic strolls. Lots more routes (packed with views and wildlife to spot) are all around, and should you tire of the Dales views it might be handy to note that the Lake District National Park isn’t far away…) This is a place that has the real feel of a remote and secluded spot – but it’s also rather well connected, as its Killington location is handy for the nearby A683 and the M6 three miles away. The closest town, Sedbergh, is also three miles away for a good collection of shops (including a butcher, veg shop and ice cream parlour as well as the famed book shops). It’s also got several pubs and places to eat, and there are more pubs to keep an eye out for as you roam around the Cumbria countryside. Back at base everything’s been set up to give you a sense of wild camping on the spacious and simple pitches, but you’ll have access to portable toilets.

Campground type

Tent sites 50
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

No dogs allowed

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

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 Car parking by site/unit 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 Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No drinkable water point No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

River View Campsite

B6256

Killington Bridge

Killington

Cumbria

England

LA10 5EW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.31008°N
-2.58315°W

Route directions

Take the turning signposted Middleton/Kirkby Lonsdale, at the bottom of the hill on the left-hand side opposite the Black Horse. Follow this road for half a mile, then turn right and follow the road for 500ft to take you to the site entrance.

Nearest transport

Bus
6.7 mi Bus Station
6.7 mi Bus Station
6.7 mi Bus Station
Rail
5.6 mi Oxenholme Lake District Rail Station
6.5 mi Kendal Rail Station
8 mi Burneside (Cumbria) Rail Station
Ferry
14.2 mi Bowness on Windermere Ferry Terminal
14.4 mi Bowness Ferry Nab Ferry Landing
14.7 mi Far Sawrey Windermere Ferry Terminal

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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Outdoor Adventure Company (clay shooting, quad bikes, axe throwing and other activities): 15 minutes’ drive - Dent Village Heritage Centre & Museum: 15 minutes - Lakeland Maze Farm Park: 20 minutes - Lakeland Climbing Centre: 20 minutes - Lakeland Wildlife Oasis: 25 minutes - White Scar Cave: 25 minutes - Ingleton Waterfalls Trail: 25 minutes - Lakeland Motor Museum: 35 minutes - Lakes Aquarium: 35 minutes - The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction: 35 minutes - South Lakes Safari Zoo: 50 minutes - Go Ape Grizedale: 55 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Morecambe North 19.6 mi Estuary GoodN/AGoodGood
Morecambe South 20.2 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Haverigg 29.7 mi Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Sizergh Castle and Garden 7.9 mi

Levens Hall & Gardens 8.6 mi

Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House 13.9 mi

The World of Beatrix Potter 14.1 mi

Windermere Lake Cruises, Bowness 14.2 mi

National Trust

Sizergh Castle and Garden 7.9 mi

Windermere and Troutbeck 14.4 mi

Townend 15 mi

Fell Foot Park 15.1 mi

Hill Top 15.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Sedbergh and Winder Fell 2.5 mi

Sedbergh: the Two Rivers Walk 2.5 mi

Sedbergh and Cautley Spout 2.6 mi

Barbon and Casterton 5.2 mi

Dent and Deepdale 5.6 mi

Local events

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday, July 31, 2025 – Thursday, July 31, 2025)

    Penrith, England 21 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.

Offers

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does River View Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is River View Campsite dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near River View Campsite? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Outdoor Adventure Company (clay shooting, quad bikes, axe throwing and other activities): 15 minutes’ drive - Dent Village Heritage Centre & Museum: 15 minutes - Lakeland … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of River View Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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