Helton Campsite

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Visitor image of the lovely site
Visitor image of the view across the field as the sun was setting behind them around 6:30pm
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Visitor image of the view across the field as the sun was setting behind them around 6:30pm
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  • Scenic Lake District site with easy access from the M6
  • A 10-minute drive to Pooley Bridge, Ullswater and Lowther Castle
  • Laidback pitches with space for kids to play; dogs welcome
You don’t have to go very far into the Lake District National Park to start appreciating the gorgeous views – and the area around Helton Campsite is a case in point. This spacious Cumbria site is only a couple of miles from the M6 at the northern end of the park so it’s a handy spot for a stopover or a quick fix of country air. That said, the scenery around here is lovely enough that you could certainly settle here for several days – pitches have gorgeous open views over the surrounding countryside, and there are lots of places to get out for a walk nearby too. Pooley Bridge is about 10 minutes’ drive away for outings on and around Ullswater, and you’ll also easily be able to get to other top spots like Aira Force waterfall and Haweswater (or Skiddaw and Helvellyn if you’d rather do some climbing). Life on site is fairly simple, with just the essentials provided to keep you going: pitches have access to a toilet and fresh mountain water for drinking, and there’s a field where families can play games. Dogs are welcome to join you here for Lake District jaunts, and there’s space to give them a run around on site plus plenty of choice for walking routes nearby. This corner of the Lake District has several choices for eating out at pubs and the like, but you’re also welcome to light barbecues or campfires on site if you’d rather settle in for an evening of outdoor cooking. There’s a convenience store just over a mile away in the village of Askham (which also has a pub and an open-air swimming pool).

Campground type

Tent sites 50
Open now
Opens April 18
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Apr 18 to

Reviews

8.1

Overall rating from 127 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
 8
Cleanliness
 9
Wifi
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PeacefulRemote locationSpectacular sceneryBudget/backpacker

83% would recommend this campground to a friend

77% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a basic, no-frills campsite with a relaxed vibe and stunning views. Guests praised the clean, functional restrooms and spacious, flat sites. Many enjoyed the option to rent fire pits. The location is convenient for exploring the Lake District, with plenty of nearby hikes. While many found it peaceful, some reviews mention noise from other campers, especially during busy times. Facilities are generally adequate, though the single cold shower was a common point of note.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

It was a brief overnight and served me well.

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10 out of 10
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Kathy B.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The location was lovely and the campsite spacious.

Disliked Nothing to dislike!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campsite Would recommend

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Plenty of room to park & pitch up
Facilities - loo/ shower very welcome, clean & well provided.
Easy to find

Disliked Slight niggle - the hand wash ran out of liquid soap - as I said, minor niggle.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location for adventures in the Lakes. Campsite was clean with good…

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9 out of 10
Location
 9
Value for money
 7
Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Scott A.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Great location for adventures in the Lakes. Campsite was clean with good quality facilities. Enjoyed the firepit and wood, relaxed check in and check out times.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location with lots of lovely walks nearby Clean and well maintained…

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Fay A.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Great location with lots of lovely walks nearby
Clean and well maintained

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great time staying at Helton Campsite, will definitely be back!

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10 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Natalie M.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Great location, very clean, good atmosphere. Would definitely recommend & return

Disliked Honestly nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

I would definitely stay here again if a curfew was implemented.

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5 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
 6
Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The views were amazing, and overall it was fine for a basic camp site. Lots of walks nearby and perfect if you camp with a dog.

Disliked Unfortunately opposite me there was a group of teenagers being extremely loud, listening to loud music until late at night, screaming, burping very loud and just before I decided to pack everything up and leave at 2:30 o'clock in the morning they started to kick a ball and even hit a couple of tents.....

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will be back. Great 1 night stay.

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10 out of 10
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Clean toilets. Plenty bog roll. Tap for water. Lovely bloke who runs the site. Fantastic location.

Heated outdoor pool just up the road aswell.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved it…

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Charlotte B.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Loved it

Recommend to friends Visit again

Simple campsite very basic but all you need…

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Tom R.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Simple campsite very basic but all you need

Recommend to friends Visit again

Overall excellent

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
 10
Value for money
 10
Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The field was flat and spacious with great grass and the toilets and shower where clean

Disliked Music late in to the night

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campground

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 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 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

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) 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

Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Helton Campsite

Helton

Askham

Pooley Bridge

Cumbria

England

CA10 2QB

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.58753°N
2.76028°W

Route directions

Go all the way through the village of Helton, past the triangle field on the way to Bampton. Just as you pass the triangle field, you will see the site to your right.

Nearest transport

Bus
5.2 mi Rail Station
13.6 mi Kelsick Road opposite Library
13.8 mi Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
Rail
5.1 mi Penrith North Lakes Rail Station
8.3 mi Langwathby Rail Station
11 mi Appleby Rail Station
Ferry
3.1 mi Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
4.3 mi Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing
8 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

Walking trails for all abilities are plentiful in the Lake District – from Helton your options include lakeside ambling by Ullswater (10 minutes’ drive) or the short stroll to Aira Force waterfall (25 minutes) or more challenging outings like the ascent of Helvellyn (half an hour). Those aren’t the only options for exploring though – the area around Pooley Bridge (10 minutes) has boat hire, various watersports and horse riding centres. The natural views are spectacular, of course, but there are some lovely buildings to see too – nearby Lowther Castle & Gardens (10 minutes) is worth a visit for the grand building, the 130-acre gardens and the adventure playground, and the Grade I-listed Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens (15 minutes) is equally lovely. If the weather takes a turn, there are several things to keep you busy in Keswick (35 minutes), including the Derwent Pencil Museum, Puzzling Place and tours of the Keswick Brewing Company.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Allonby 29.7 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 3.8 mi

The Rheged Centre 4.2 mi

Ullswater Steamers 8 mi

Rydal Mount and Gardens 13.2 mi

Castlerigg Stone Circle 13.6 mi

National Trust

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 7.7 mi

Townend 13.8 mi

Grasmere and Great Langdale 14.7 mi

Windermere and Troutbeck 15 mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery 17.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

ASKHAM HALL 1.5 mi

LOWTHER CASTLE 1.5 mi

Pooley Bridge - Loadpot Hill - Howtown - Pooley Bridge 3 mi

Pooley Bridge and Heughscar Hill 3 mi

DALEMAIN 3.7 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Helton Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Helton Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Helton Campsite? Walking trails for all abilities are plentiful in the Lake District – from Helton your options include lakeside ambling by Ullswater (10 minutes’ drive) or the short stroll to Aira Force waterfall … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Helton Campsite?
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Helton Campsite? From $30.97 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.