Thirlspot Farm Camping
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Add your business details- Situated at the foot of Helvellyn, 300 metres’ walk to Thirlmere
- A 10-minute drive from both Keswick and Grasmere on the A591
- Direct access to lakeside hiking and cycling trails and local pubs
Right in the middle of fell-walking country, Thirlspot Farm Camping is midway between Keswick and Grasmere and backed by spectacular Cumbrian views. This simple farm site welcomes families, couples, cyclists, bikers and backpackers – in fact pretty much everybody and their (well-behaved) dogs.
You’re welcome to bring along a barbecue to sort your supper, but if you don’t fancy that, the traditional white-washed pub right next door will be the answer to your prayers, as it serves great food and equally great beers. There are also plenty of other foodie options both en route to and in the market town of Keswick, a 10-minute drive north on the A591.
Turn right out of the campsite and you can get to buzzy Grasmere in another 10 minutes, with its natty little souvenir stores and lakeside tea shops, plus a cluster of attractions related to poet William Wordsworth.
And finally back at base, a round up of basic facilities includes hot and cold running water in the loos, showers and washing-up area, plus electrical hookups (but please note there’s generally no mobile phone reception). There are a couple of house rules too: barbecues are only permitted if raised off the ground, and no campfires whatsoever please.
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Features
Dogs 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
Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Water hook-up points for caravansLocation
Thirlspot Farm Camping
Thirlmere
Cumbria
England
CA12 4TN
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.55014°N
-3.05692°W
Nearest transport
Bus4.9 mi Bus Station
6.8 mi Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
6.9 mi Daffodil Hotel for Dove Cottage
Rail13.3 mi Windermere Rail Station
14.2 mi Penrith North Lakes Rail Station
15.4 mi Staveley Rail Station
Ferry3.4 mi Lodore Falls Derwentwater Ferry Landing
3.4 mi Ashness Gate Derwentwater Ferry Landing
4.3 mi High Brandelhow 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
Straight from your pitch, you can hike up Sticks Pass (an hour and 20 minutes’ walk) to see the waterfalls, circumnavigate Thirlmere reservoir (five minutes) on foot, or yomp up Helvellyn (an hour and 15 minutes). Blencathra (20 minutes’ drive) has all levels of trails, while Skiddaw (25 minutes) is better suited to families with young kids.
If you prefer to explore on two wheels rather than two legs, mountain bikers might like to try out the challenging Thirlmere Dam Loop cycling route (five minutes). Whinlatter Forest Park (20 minutes) is another bikers’ hotspot with testing routes down steep woodland trails.
For day trips by car, you’re equidistant from Grasmere – where the kids will probably press you for a visit to The Grasmere Gingerbread Shop – or Keswick (both 10 minutes’ drive) where you can walk along Derwentwater shores – and on a rainy day pop in to Derwent Pencil Museum to see one of the world’s largest… err… pencils.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seascale | 20.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Allonby | 21.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| St Bees | 22.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Silecroft | 25.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Haverigg | 26.6 mi | Sea | Poor | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Castlerigg Stone Circle 4 mi
Ullswater Steamers 4.5 mi
Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 6.8 mi
Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 7 mi
Rydal Mount and Gardens 7.6 mi
National Trust
Grasmere and Great Langdale 7.9 mi
Townend 11.2 mi
Coniston and Tarn Hows 12.1 mi
Beatrix Potter Gallery 12.3 mi
Windermere and Troutbeck 12.5 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Thirlmere and Great How 0.5 mi
Thirlmere Circular 0.6 mi
Naddle Fell 1.2 mi
High Rigg - St John's in the Vale 1.2 mi
Helvellyn from Thirlmere 2.6 mi
Local events
- Kendal Calling (Thursday, August 1, 2024 – Thursday, August 1, 2024)
Penrith, England 14.2 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 Thirlspot Farm Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Thirlspot Farm Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Thirlspot Farm Camping? Straight from your pitch, you can hike up Sticks Pass (an hour and 20 minutes’ walk) to see the waterfalls, circumnavigate Thirlmere reservoir (five minutes) on foot, or yomp up Helvellyn (an … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Thirlspot Farm Camping?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m.