The Old Chapel
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- Quiet, family-friendly site on the edge of the North Pennines
- A short walk to Murton Fell; 30 minutes’ drive to the Lake District
- Fresh eggs available on site; 15 minutes' drive from a pub and café
Site type
12
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Tue, 01 Apr to
Reviews
96% would recommend this site to a friend
96% would stay here again
What customers say
A tranquil, no-frills spot for hikers, with a super friendly owner, Ted. Lovely views, neat spots. Basic loos, no showers, but a great stay. Many keen to revisit!
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A peaceful place with a lot to do nearby. The grass was…
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch
Liked A peaceful place with a lot to do nearby. The grass was freshly cut, with plenty of space to put your tent up.
The area is a bit inclined so you would need to adjust your sleeping position 😁
The owner was very nice and helpful.
You can rent a firepit and buy some wood for fire.
Disliked It’s not a very big deal for us but the toilet is one of those plastic cubicles… and during the hot day it’s not that pleasant (hot) but it was clean.
Just saying this for people who are not used to this kind of toilet.
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Clean friendly quiet absolutely spot on!
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch
Liked Eveything was absolutely spot on. Lush little camping spot, quiet but still close to things and some nice walks nearby. Owners ted was extremely helpful and lovely! Hopefully be back soon!
Disliked NA
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Host was incredibly welcoming and helpful! Lovely quiet campsite with amazing scenery.…
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch
Liked Host was incredibly welcoming and helpful! Lovely quiet campsite with amazing scenery. Definitely will be back!!
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Had an absolutely wonderful time! Ted was a fantastic host, really went…
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch
Liked Had an absolutely wonderful time! Ted was a fantastic host, really went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and took extra time to drive us round the local area to show some hiking spots and take us to the shop!
The campsite is simple but very peaceful and near some incredible hikes in the surrounding hills, would highly recommend for a short hiking break
Disliked Quite a long walk from the nearest station! Would definitely recommend getting a lift there
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The peace and quiet of the site. The owner was helpful…
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch
Liked The peace and quiet of the site. The owner was helpful and very friendly.
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Definitely will return, lovely owner and incredible site
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch
Liked Fantastic owner. Very kind and gave us a lot of information of local areas to see and visit. Campsite was lovely and peaceful with an amazing and view from the site.
Disliked Nothing too apply here. Lovely fellow
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Was brilliant for our first camp trip together. So peaceful and a…
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch
Liked Was brilliant for our first camp trip together. So peaceful and a nice clean environment. Ted was super helpful and welcoming. We will definitely be back again soon!
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Fantastic, will stay again.
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch
Liked Back to basics campsite, fresh eggs low price, clean port-a-loo, clean field, very quiet.
Disliked None.
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Will definitely go back again
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch
Liked Quiet location, great views, great host.
Disliked Nothing.
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I liked the peacefulness of the location, and the friendliness of the…
Non-electric grass and earth tent pitch
Liked I liked the peacefulness of the location, and the friendliness of the host. He picked me up from the railway station, and took me there when I left, for free.
Disliked No showers.
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Features
Pop-up campground
Dogs allowed
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 pitches)Nearby leisure
Golf nearby Horse riding nearbyLocation
The Old Chapel
Murton
Appleby-in-Westmorland
Cumbria
England
CA16 6LZ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.58546°N
2.41922°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Must see
High Force Waterfall 16.7 km
The Rheged Centre 24.4 km
Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 26.1 km
Barnard Castle 32.3 km
The Bowes Museum 32.8 km
National Trust
Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 13.6 km
Townend 37.5 km
Windermere and Troutbeck 38.7 km
Sizergh Castle and Garden 40.6 km
Grasmere and Great Langdale 42.2 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Appleby - Dufton - Appleby 4.4 km
Appleby - Ormside - Hoff - Appleby 4.5 km
APPLEBY CASTLE 4.5 km
Dufton - High Cup Nick - Middletongue Crags - Dufton 5.6 km
Dufton Pike 5.7 km
Local events
- Kendal Calling (Thursday, 31 July 2025 – Thursday, 31 July 2025)
Penrith, England 19.2 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.
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does The Old Chapel have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Old Chapel dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Old Chapel? Nosy to know more about the North Pennines? Well, you’ll soon get to grips with all its waterfalls, hills and the like, as there are a fair few popular patches within driving … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Old Chapel?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: Anytime - How much does it cost to stay at The Old Chapel? From R478,33 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.