Campgrounds for backpackers in North West England
28 bookable campsites in North West England
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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8.9The Old Post Office Campsite
Holmrook, Cumbria, England- Quiet site on the western edge of the Lake District National Park
- Bordered by the River Irt for swimming and salmon or trout fishing
- Scenic picnic benches; dogs welcome; café 10 minutes' walk away
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9.6Wallace Lane Farm
Wigton, Cumbria, England- Quiet hillside farm site in west Cumbria with views to the sea
- Coast, lakes, hill walks and mountain biking within 40 minutes' drive
- Around five minutes' drive to Caldbeck for pub, cafés and shop
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Opens 27 February 2026 9Moss Howe Farm
Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, England- In the Cumbrian hills a couple of miles from Witherslack
- A 15-minute drive from Grange-over-Sands and 25 from Windermere
- Campfires allowed: firepits for hire and wood for sale on site
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9.2Harbour Lights Campsite
Haverigg, Cumbria, England- Spacious, friendly site on the Cumbrian coast
- Fell walks, Lakes Coniston and Windermere within 45 minutes' drive
- A few minutes from pubs, chip shop, dog-friendly beach and watersports
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9.3Manor Farm Caravan Park
Chester, Cheshire, England- Quiet family-run site five minutes’ drive from Tattenhall in Cheshire
- Shropshire Union Canal five minutes’ drive and Chester 20 minutes
- Wildlife pond and walks on site; pubs and shops five minutes’ drive
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Opens 3 April 2026 9.1Seatoller Farm
Keswick, Cumbria, England- Peaceful family-run farm site next to the River Derwent
- Excellent base for hikes, including Scafell and Great Gable
- Woodfired pizzas on Saturday nights, a short walk away
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Opens 1 April 2026 8.5Farm and Fell Campsite
Sedbergh, Cumbria, England- Family-friendly Yorkshire Dales farm near the Dales Way
- In southern Cumbria, a mile from the centre of Sedbergh
- Walk to Sedbergh for dog-friendly pubs, cafés and eateries in 15 mins
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9.8Parkgate Farm Holidays
Eskdale, Cumbria, England- Peaceful site with views over the Eskdale and Wasdale valleys
- Half an hour's drive from the seaside town of Whitehaven
- Fell walks directly from the farm; country pubs 10 minutes' drive
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9.5Marbury Camp and Lodge
Marbury, Cheshire, England- Peaceful setting overlooking the Cheshire Plain, close to Whitchurch
- On National Cycle Route 47, and near Sandstone Trail walkers’ path
- Within easy reach of pubs with gin nights and authentic curries
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Opens 18 June 2026 8.1Low Fell Gate Farm Campsite
Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, England- Quiet back-to-basics camping on a working farm in Grange-over-Sands
- A five-minute drive to Cartmel; 20 minutes to Windermere
- Dog-friendly site with Morecambe Bay views
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8.8Lady Heyes Touring Caravan Park
Frodsham, Cheshire, England- Rural touring park five minutes' drive from the centre of Frodsham
- Within half an hour's drive of Chester city centre and zoo
- Bar/café, dog walk area and indoor/outdoor play areas on site
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9.1Stretton House Campsite
Warrington, Cheshire, England- Friendly site in the grounds of historic Stretton House
- A 10-minute drive from Pickmere Lake; and 20 minutes from Manley Mere
- Farm shop nearby; barbecues and firepits allowed
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8.6Oakwood Farm Touring Park
Chester, Cheshire, England- Spacious family site under 10 minutes' drive from Chester
- 15 minutes' drive from Cheshire Oaks and Chester Zoo
- Campfires and barbecues allowed on pitches
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9.8Avona Escapes
Congleton, Cheshire, England- Biker-friendly site on a hill overlooking the Cheshire countryside
- A 10-minute drive from Congleton; five miles from the Peak District
- Sociable firepit area on site; meet free-roaming peacocks and alpacas
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8.6Camping at Cardewlees
Carlisle, Cumbria, England- Family-run site with scenic views across farmland and fells
- A 15-minute drive to the city of Carlisle and 30 to the Lake District
- Supermarkets, restaurants and a swimming pool a 25-minute walk away
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9.3Harebeck Holidays
Seascale, Cumbria, England- Scenic working dairy farm 10 miles from Scafell Pike
- On the outskirts of Gosforth on the edge of the Lake District
- Farm tours, drying room and lock-up bicycle storage on request
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9.8Old Kiln Farm
Maryport, Cumbria, England- Peaceful, remote site on a working farm on the Solway Coast
- Silloth 15 minutes’ drive; Bassenthwaite Lake half an hour
- About 100 metres from Allonby Beach; views as far as Skiddaw Mountain
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9.2Royal Umpire Caravan Park
Leyland, Lancashire, England- Well-kept landscaped park near Croston, 20 minutes' drive from Preston
- A 30-minute drive from Southport; Blackpool and Lytham 45 minutes
- Well-tended garden, play area and dog exercise area on site
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Opens 20 March 2026 9.1Cumblands Farm Caravan Site
Ravenglass, Cumbria, England- Small quiet site set on a working farm in the Western Lake District
- Close to mountain and coastal walks
- Near the Hawk & Owl Centre at Muncaster
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Opens 3 April 2026 9.8Whitegate Farm Camping
Tarporley, Cheshire, England- Wild campsite with Peckforton Hills views at Bunbury in Cheshire
- BeWILDerwood Cheshire 10 minutes’ drive; Chester Zoo half an hour
- Cycling and hiking direct from the site; pub 10 minutes' walk away
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