Helton Campsite
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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
Campground type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, Apr 18 to
Reviews
84% would recommend this campground to a friend
79% 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.
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Super quiet through the night, lots…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Super quiet through the night, lots of space, clean toilets that were well stocked with toilet paper.
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Clean facilities, friendly staff, safe area,…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Clean facilities, friendly staff, safe area, the home made fire pits
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Would definitely stay here again.
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Lovely site. Great views and not a bad location close to Ullswater. loads of spaces to pitch up, even on a busy August weekend. Toilets and cold showers, simple but everything we needed.
You can get firepits delivered with logs for £15. The owners were all really nice and visited the site several times to check all ok.
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Great!
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Quiet nice site where you was left to enjoy! Toilets clean & we was under the impression that there wouldn’t be a shower, there was. Although it was cold it was a bonus! We didn’t care about going on our phones but just incase people where we didn’t have any signal, we enjoyed the peace.
Disliked Nil
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Gorgeous views!…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Gorgeous views!
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The campsite was so relaxed, the…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked The campsite was so relaxed, the scenery was gorgeous and there are loads of places near by to do things, the kids loved it and so did the dog.
Disliked Only downside, and it's small is not hot water but you can make so for a couple of days.
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Excellent site wild camping with luxuries!
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Just like wild camping with the luxury of a toilet and a shower and a man selling wood comes round frequently, drinking water is available as well as hand washing facility
The stars visible from here are breath taking, we saw hubdreds of shooting stars in a meteor shower and could even see the Milky Way with the naked eye!
Came with a 3 year old and a 12 week old both had the best time and loved visiting the cows to say hello in the morning
10/10 would come back next weekend!
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Facilities are basic
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Plen
Disliked Plenty of space
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It was a brief overnight and served me well.
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked The location was lovely and the campsite spacious.
Disliked Nothing to dislike!
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Great campsite Would recommend
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.
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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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campgroundNearby leisure
Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Helton Campsite
Helton
Askham
Pooley Bridge
Cumbria
England
CA10 2QB
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.58753°N
2.76028°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Allonby | 29.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
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.
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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?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: Anytime - How much does it cost to stay at Helton Campsite? From $30.81 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.