Low Borrowdale Farm

Looking down over Borrowdale Valley
Looking down over borrowdale valley
The bridleway
Entrance to low borrowdale farm
Looking back towards the entrance of the valley
Fell ponies
Ponies
Vista of fells, valleys and a bridge
Driving towards the campsite
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  • Family-friendly site in a secluded valley location
  • Close to the M6 and three miles from Tebay
  • Accessible only via an unpaved road; stunning fell views
Low Borrowdale Farm is a secluded Cumbria spot for wild-style camping in the Lake District National Park, with stunning fell views and a peaceful vibe. This hidden gem site is rather remote and is accessible only via an unpaved bridleway that twists and turns through the valley for a mile and a half. (Please note that while you're welcome to carefully drive up to the site, you do so at your own risk. Low-slung vehicles are recommended to park in the council-run car park instead.) Whether you walk, drive or cycle, the views along the way are splendid and look out over Whinfell and Roundthwaite commons (you may spot a few semi-wild ponies along the way). When you finally reach Low Borrowdale Farm there are a further 336 acres of grounds to admire. The pitching area is next to Borrow Beck, a quiet beck where you can take a dip, paddle and play when the weather is fine. The many outdoor activities of the Lake District are the major draw here, of course, but that's not all – if you're after more, you may like to know that the Yorkshire Dales and Westmorland Dales are also close by… This is a no-frills spot with just portable toilets in terms of facilities (so you'll need to bring your own drinking water). If you need a shower, it's a short drive down to Tebay's service stations (north and south), a mile away – just take your soap and towel along and ask at the till. It's also good to know that barbecues are allowed here; if you need supplies, stock up in advance, as it's more than a 20-minute drive to the nearest large supermarket.

Campground type

Tent sites 20
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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain 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 No running water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Low Borrowdale Farm

Tebay

Cumbria

England

CA10 3XY

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.4045°N
-2.64034°W

Nearest transport

Bus
6.7 mi Bus Station
6.7 mi Bus Station
6.7 mi Bus Station
Rail
6.1 mi Burneside (Cumbria) Rail Station
6.4 mi Kendal Rail Station
7.5 mi Staveley Rail Station
Ferry
11.8 mi Bowness on Windermere Ferry Terminal
12.2 mi Bowness Ferry Nab Ferry Landing
12.3 mi Brockhole 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Orton: 10 minutes' drive - Gamelands Stone Circle: 15 minutes - Ravenstonedale: 15 minutes - Smardale Gill Nature Reserve: 20 minutes - Kirkby Stephen: 20 minutes - Shap Abbey: 20 minutes - Stainmore Railway Company (museum): 20 minutes - Sizergh Castle: 25 minutes - Levens Hall: 25 minutes - Lakeland Maze Farm Park: 30 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Morecambe North 24.3 mi Estuary GoodN/AGoodGood
Morecambe South 24.8 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Sizergh Castle and Garden 9.9 mi

Levens Hall & Gardens 11.5 mi

The World of Beatrix Potter 11.6 mi

Windermere Lake Cruises, Bowness 11.8 mi

Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House 12 mi

National Trust

Sizergh Castle and Garden 9.9 mi

Townend 11.1 mi

Windermere and Troutbeck 11.1 mi

Hill Top 13.8 mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery 14.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Orton and Old Tebay 4.9 mi

Orton and the Stone Circle 4.9 mi

Great Asby Scar Circular 5.4 mi

The Howgills Traverse - Sedbergh 5.5 mi

Wet Sleddale 6.6 mi

Local events

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday, August 1, 2024 – Thursday, August 1, 2024)

    Penrith, England 14.1 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 Low Borrowdale Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Low Borrowdale Farm dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Low Borrowdale Farm? Local attractions and activities include: - Orton: 10 minutes' drive - Gamelands Stone Circle: 15 minutes - Ravenstonedale: 15 minutes - Smardale Gill Nature Reserve: 20 minutes - Kirkby Stephen: 20 minutes … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Low Borrowdale Farm?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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