Skelwith Fold Caravan Park

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  • Top-notch Lake District caravan park in 130 acres of ancient forest
  • A 10-minute drive to Ambleside for Windermere boat trips
  • Dog-friendly park with woodland trails, tarn and large play area
If a trip to the Lake District National Park for you means plenty of peace, space and lovely natural views, this is the place for you. A couple of miles from Ambleside, Skelwith Fold Caravan Park is set within 130 acres of ancient woodland, providing a top-notch location for a stay in this wonderful part of the world. This location is on the site of a former country house – and while that building is long gone, a few handy replacements have sprung up, including a reception building with a shop and several bathroom blocks with all mod cons (think underfloor heating and hot showers as well as accessible facilities and spacious family rooms). There’s also a building housing a well-equipped launderette (with several washing machines and tumble dryers, plus a drying room) and a library so you’ll have something to read while you wait for your clothes. That launderette may well come in useful, as this is a place that lends itself to getting just a bit mucky – for starters, there’s a fab four-acre open space for the kids to run about and play games, plus a large play area with a zipwire, scramble nets and loads of other play kit. There are also woodland trails running through the grounds, leading to the tarn and nature hide, with red squirrels, woodpeckers and deer to spot along the way. This is a large site, but it’s not a place that ever feels crowded, as pitches have been cleverly tucked away in tree-lined glades around the park, giving each area a cosy woodland atmosphere – just the thing for your peaceful Lake District break.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 120
Motorhome pitches 120
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4
Rent a tent 2
Open now
Opens 1 March

Tourist board rating

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Pitches

  • A cable measuring at least 3 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Occupancy

  • Bookings must not consist of more than 3 different households.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 8 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Vehicles

  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

General

  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Converted vehicles are required to have completed the DVLA V1006 motor caravan conversion checklist and had their application approved. Due to licensing, non-compliant vehicles will unfortunately not be permitted access to the campsite. Car camping is not permitted.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sun, 01 Mar to

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Reviews

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10
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9
Cleanliness
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Wifi
8

97% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

Skelwith Fold is set in lovely woods, praised for cleanliness and top facilities (showers especially!). Staff are consistently called friendly and helpful. Great access to local walks and shops. WiFi can be patchy, and some pitches are basic or get soggy in heavy rain. Highly recommended.

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The camp was very very well…

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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch (premium)

Liked The camp was very very well kept. The wardens were very friendly and offered help all the time. Bathroom and toilets were the best I have come across,clean and tidy and very warm.The pitch was very clean and easy to get to.

Disliked Not a dislike but if you’re not a walker or hiker you have to use your car.
The road in is a little bit tight
If they put a bar and restaurant in it would be a fantastic camp

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From the manager: Dear Graham, thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the cleanliness of the site, facilities and pitches, and that our wardens were friendly and helpful throughout your stay.

We completely understand your point about getting around without a car. While we don’t have a bar or restaurant on site, we feel that adding these would change the peaceful, natural experience that we work hard to offer. Fortunately, there are several pubs and restaurants within walking distance of the park, so guests can still enjoy a meal or a drink without needing to travel far. There are also local taxi services available, and there is a bus stop just outside the park gates, which provides an alternative for those who prefer not to drive.

It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed your stay overall, and we hope to welcome you back again in the future.

Lovely site, been here on a…

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Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Lovely site, been here on a few occasions. Good base for some lovely walks. Nice walk into Ambleside. Good bus service from entrance. Nice pizza from the van on a Wednesday.

Disliked The red road up to the site can be a bit of a struggle after a day out.

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From the manager: Dear Cheryl, thank you so much for your lovely review and for returning to stay with us! We’re delighted you enjoy using the site as a base for exploring the beautiful area, with the walk into Ambleside, local bus service and our Wednesday pizza van all being firm favourites.

We appreciate your feedback about the red road up to the site — we understand it can feel like a bit of a challenge after a long day of walking! We hope the beautiful views and peaceful setting make the journey worthwhile.

We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

Clean, tidy, friendly…

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Anonymous

Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Clean, tidy, friendly

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From the manager: Dear guest, thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re so pleased to hear you found everything clean and tidy, and that our friendly service made a positive impression. We really appreciate your kind words and hope to see you again soon!

Nice quiet friendly site staff were…

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Electric optional hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Nice quiet friendly site staff were very helpful,pitches was a nice size,toilets and showers were very clean and plenty of hot water,nice walk around the site and surrounding areas beautiful views

Disliked Not been able to get on site till two o'clock when there was a load of empty pitches which you can pick for yourself when on site

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From the manager: Dear Alan, thank you for your lovely review! We’re so pleased you enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, spacious pitches, clean facilities, hot showers and beautiful walks and views. It’s also great to hear our team were helpful and friendly.

We do understand your frustration regarding the 2pm arrival time. Our team has a relatively short window between departures and new arrivals to prepare the park, and although you may see some empty pitches, there are still facilities and pitches that need to be cleaned, checked and made ready for our arriving guests. We want to ensure everything is presented to the high standard our visitors expect when they arrive.

Thank you again for your feedback, and we hope to welcome you back soon!

Amazing site spotlessly clean and tidy…

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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch (premium)

Liked Amazing site spotlessly clean and tidy

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From the manager: Dear David, thank you so much for your fantastic feedback! We’re delighted to hear you found the site spotlessly clean and tidy. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and hope to welcome you back again soon!

Great location, very well maintained and…

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch (premium)

Liked Great location, very well maintained and fabulous facilities (toilets + showers).

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From the manager: Dear guest, thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the great location, well-maintained facilities, and especially the toilets and showers. It’s wonderful to know everything helped make your visit a pleasant one. We really appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back again soon!

Five Star Site

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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch (premium)

Liked Showers and laundry excellent site clean and staff friendly

Disliked The pitched were on stone and not attractive. Was told to go pick a pitch on arrival as none allocated. Drove round with most with reservations on them only 2 spots out of 30 free. Site not really for children very quiet

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From the manager: Dear Jason, thank you for your detailed feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you found the showers and laundry facilities excellent, the site clean, and our team friendly.

We’re sorry to hear that you were disappointed with the appearance of the pitches. Due to the typical Lake District weather we experience, our hardstanding pitches are specifically designed to provide a practical, reliable surface in wetter conditions. We understand that they may not have the same appearance as grass pitches, but this is something we feel is particularly important for comfort and accessibility throughout the year.

We also appreciate your comments regarding pitch allocation. We don’t pre-allocate pitches, as we prefer to give guests the flexibility to choose their preferred pitch on arrival. During school holidays and other busy periods, however, availability can naturally become more limited, particularly for guests arriving later in the day.

We’re also sorry that the site felt quiet and not particularly suited to children. We pride ourselves on being a family-friendly site, with our large outdoor adventure playground, library, nature trails and nature hide, all designed to give families plenty to enjoy. We appreciate that everyone has different expectations, and we’re sorry that the atmosphere during your stay didn’t meet yours.

Perfection in every way loved the…

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Paul H. 8 reviews

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch (premium)

Liked Perfection in every way loved the place.

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Dear Paul, thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you loved the place and found everything to be perfect. It’s fantastic to know you had such an enjoyable stay, and we really appreciate your kind words. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back again soon!

Brilliant site. Brilliant location. Very well…

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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch (premium)

Liked Brilliant site. Brilliant location. Very well run. Well stocked shop. Fresh local meat very reasonably priced and very nice. Staff very polite and helpful. Pitches very well kept. Amenities very clean and showers always nice and hot. The list goes on. We will be going back. Great walks and hikes reachable on foot from the site

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Dear Lisa, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you loved your stay and enjoyed everything from the well-kept pitches and spotless amenities to our shop and locally sourced meat. It’s especially lovely to hear that you enjoyed the walks and hikes from the site too.

We really appreciate your kind words about our team and are thrilled to know you’ll be returning. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! 😊

Große Stellplätze , tolle Lage…

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch (premium)

Liked Große Stellplätze , tolle Lage

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From the manager: Dear guest, thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re so pleased to hear that you found the parking spaces spacious and appreciated our great location. We’re delighted you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back again in the future!


Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Skelwith Fold Caravan Park

Ambleside

Cumbria

England

LA22 0HX

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54,4156°N
2,9985°W

Nearest transport

Coach
2,8 km Kelsick Road opposite Library
4,4 km Daffodil Hotel for Dove Cottage
4,5 km Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
Rail
7,4 km Windermere Rail Station
12,5 km Staveley Rail Station
16,5 km Burneside (Cumbria) Rail Station
Ferry
2,4 km Ambleside Waterhead Ferry Landing
3,8 km Brockhole Ferry Landing
6,1 km Monk Coniston 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

As well as having top-notch facilities, Skelwith Fold Caravan Park is in a top-notch location for a Lake District break. There are lots of great walks and activities nearby, and staff are always on hand to dish out ideas and tips to help you make the best of it all. Of course you’ll want to see some lakes – perhaps starting with Tarn Hows (15 minutes' drive) before moving on to a steam boat ride on Coniston Water (20 minutes) and a tour of Rydal Water (15 minutes), taking in Rydal Cave and Rydal Mount and Gardens along the way. The big one, of course, is Windermere, just a few minutes' drive from the park and with boat trips available from Ambleside (10 minutes). Around the lake there are various attractions to stop off at, including the National Trust sites at Wray (10 minutes) and Hill Top (20 minutes). If you've got the kids, look instead to places like the World of Beatrix Potter Attraction (20 minutes) and Lakeland Farm Visitor Centre (25 minutes).

Food and drink

  • The Lakeside 2,4 km
  • The China Cottage 2,7 km
  • Luigi's Ristorante 2,8 km
  • Fellinis 2,8 km
  • Misto 2,8 km
  • Ishaas 2,8 km
  • Matthew's Bistro 2,9 km
  • Jintana Thai Restaurant 2,9 km
  • Lake Road Kitchen 2,9 km
  • Zeffirellis 2,9 km

Parks and play

  • Troutbeck Play Area 6 km
  • Langrigge Playground 7,7 km

Public transport

  • Skelwith Fold Road End (N bound) 0,9 km
  • Skelwith Fold Road End (S bound) 1 km
  • Foulstep crossroads 1,1 km
  • Foulstep crossroads 1,2 km
  • Wray Road End 1,6 km
  • Wray Road End 1,6 km
  • Croft Lodge 1,7 km
  • Croft Lodge 1,7 km
  • Riverside Lodge 2,4 km
  • Rydal Road Bowling Green 2,4 km

Groceries

  • Booths 7,3 km

Family days out

  • Troutbeck Play Area 6 km
  • Langrigge Playground 7,7 km

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Must see

Rydal Mount and Gardens 3,7 km

Brockhole - Lake District Visitor Centre 3,9 km

Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 4,5 km

Beatrix Potter Gallery 4,5 km

Hill Top 7,3 km

National Trust

Grasmere and Great Langdale 2,9 km

Beatrix Potter Gallery 4,5 km

Townend 5,4 km

Coniston and Tarn Hows 5,7 km

Windermere and Troutbeck 6,2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Ambleside - Town End - Ambleside 2,5 km

Ambleside, Wansfell and the Pike to Troutbeck 2,6 km

Ambleside to Grasmere over Loughrigg Fell 2,8 km

Ambleside, Stock Ghyll and Scandale Beck 2,9 km

Ambleside and Lily Tarn 3 km

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 Skelwith Fold Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Skelwith Fold Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Skelwith Fold Caravan Park? As well as having top-notch facilities, Skelwith Fold Caravan Park is in a top-notch location for a Lake District break. There are lots of great walks and activities nearby, and staff are … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Skelwith Fold Caravan Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Skelwith Fold Caravan Park? From R781,19 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.