Moss Side Farm Campsite

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Fire pit at the pitch with amazing views
Fire pit at the pitch with amazing views
Sun shining over the pitches
The rail cabin pod
Amazing views
Room with a view
Henry and the girls at the farm
Pony and puppies on the farm
Not exactly your usual pod...
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Sun shining over the pitches
The rail cabin pod
Amazing views

  • Small, quiet site on a working farm with scenic views near a village
  • Woodland valley with walks, bike rides and riding trails all around
  • Peaceful Lake District site; no music, groups, ball games or under-15s
Moss Side Farm Campsite, near Cumbria's Broughton-in-Furness, should hit the spot for hikers: it's in a woodland valley with many footpaths leading directly from the farm. And for watery types too, as the farm is in the Lake District, 10 minutes' drive from the nearest lake and 40 from Windermere. And for cyclists, and horse riders, and those who like smashing views of lakeland fells leading down to the Irish Sea… This is a small, friendly and family-run site on a working hill farm with working dogs along with ducks, goats, pigs and hens. Three ladies' and three gents' showers, a freezer and a washing-up area are among the site amenities, and campfires are permitted. Moss Farm's nearest village is Broughton-in-Furness, a seven-minute drive or 30 or so minute walk away; here guests can buy bread from the award-winning Broughton bakery and groceries and meat from a family-run butcher and grocer. The village also has three pubs, two of which serve food, plus a restaurant, two cafés, a petrol station, a post office, a bank and a gift shop. Quiet well-behaved dogs are welcome at Moss Farm as long as they're kept on leads while on site. No music or radios may be used at this peaceful site, and groups, ball games and kids under 15 are not allowed.

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 5
Tent pitches 35
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • 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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (excluding couples) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Guests under the age of 15 are not allowed on site.
  • The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • Reception is unmanned after 8 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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Reviews

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Overall rating from 307 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

92% would recommend this site to a friend

89% would stay here again

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Lovely, peaceful, adults only site.

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Claire T.

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely quiet site. Clean toilets and showers with warm water. Louise and family very welcoming and happy to help. The two mischievous cairn terriers that came to chill with us on an evening.

Walk to the village was nice. About 40 minutes flat walk, two pubs, butcher, baker etc.

Disliked The bugs! Don't forget your insect repellent and citronella EVERYTHING.

Really amazing little farm campsite we’ll be coming back!!

Overall 10/10

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Harry O.

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked We loved the campsite, Louise was incredibly welcoming and explained where everything was as soon as we arrived. Good facilities and excellent views of the hills from where we pitched up.

I liked it was a working farm, on a hillside with amazing…

Overall 9/10

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Hayley W.

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked I liked it was a working farm, on a hillside with amazing views. Can walk down to village using the disused railway line, all woodland, so shaded. Village has pubs, food, butchers and shop.
Each pitch has a fire pit
Friendly owner and pet dogs that can smell a bbq from a mile away. Toilets and showers ‘quirky’ complete with spiders webs … don’t expect 5* luxury loos/showers

Very good

Overall 9/10

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Anonymous

Rail camping pod

Liked The lady that runs the place.what a helpfull person.
The place was nice and
Quiet .

Fantastic railway carriages and a lovely friendly campsite. Would definitely recommend.…

Overall 10/10

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Henrietta L.

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Fantastic railway carriages and a lovely friendly campsite. Would definitely recommend.

Quiet, peaceful, friendly, lovely views. A working farm and that adds to…

Overall 10/10

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Stephen H.

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Quiet, peaceful, friendly, lovely views. A working farm and that adds to the pleasure of staying here.

Campsite setting in the countryside with good facilities and walking distance to…

Overall 9/10

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Campsite setting in the countryside with good facilities and walking distance to the local village nearby. Friendly host Louise

The view from the campsite is amazing. Also great location near good…

Overall 9/10

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Laurens K.

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The view from the campsite is amazing. Also great location near good hiking trails in the lake district.

Over crowded.

Overall 1/10

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Louise H.

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Owners were vey friendly

Disliked Owners were so friendly that they let people pitch their tents at 1am, loads of loud talking, banging car doors and even setting a car alarm off. Another arrived at 11pm and shone their lights through the tents and let their engine idle for at last 30 mins. Choked to sleep.

From the manager: Ohh dear, I’m really saddened to read your review. Our last time for checking in 7.30pm. If guest have been held up in traffic then we accommodate but not after 9.00pm at the very latest. Unfortunately I will have to think about a new rule of locking the gates at the cut off time. I’ve been running my campsite for 18 years and this is the first time I have had this behaviour brought to my attention.
I’m really sorry that the thoughtless actions of others spoilt your stay.

Cheap & cheerful, good views & a quiet place to call home

Overall 8/10

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Philippa G.

Non-electric grass campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Louise was very welcoming and offered me a choice of fields to park up in. The views are lovely and the site is quiet (apart from the 5am cockerel, but hey, it’s a working farm!). The campsite is rustic but has everything that you need-rustic but clean loos and showers, always loo roll, always handwash, and a washing up station with hot water, washing up bowls & washing up liquid provided. The loos had a bit of trouble (one got blocked, then the other flush broke) but both issues were sorted quickly and without fuss which is exactly what’s needed from an attentive host. Coniston is a 10-15 min drive along the scenic road so easy to nip back to town.

Disliked Only minor negative is the hot water in the loo sinks didn’t work, but hot water was available immediately outside in the washing up area.

Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

Campfires 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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit 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

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

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

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

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Moss Side Farm Campsite

Woodland

Broughton-in-Furness

Cumbria

England

LA20 6DJ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.29406°N
3.18483°W

Nearest transport

Coach
20.6 km Tourist Information Centre
20.6 km Rail Station
20.8 km Daffodil Hotel for Dove Cottage
Rail
4.4 km Foxfield Rail Station
6.8 km Green Road Rail Station
6.8 km Kirkby-in-Furness Rail Station
Ferry
6 km Lake Bank (Coniston) Ferry Landing
6.5 km Water Park (Coniston) Ferry Landing
6.9 km Sunny Bank (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

Of the many footpaths straight from the farm, the main one is the Foxfield to Broughton route along a disused railway line right into Broughton. Other paths can take you to the Broughton Mills area, Seathwaite valley and Ulpha valley; ask the Moss Farm team to point you in the right direction. If you're in the area for watersports, Coniston Lake, the third biggest in the Lake District, is the closest to the farm and is 10 minutes' drive away. Otherwise try pony trekking at Spoon Hall near Coniston, Muirthwaite Green at Silecroft or Cumbrian Heavy Horses in the Whicham Valley, all within 15 minutes' drive. Historic house fans have many in the area to pick from, like Muncaster Castle, Sizer Castle, Holker Hall and Levens Hall, as well as many National Trust houses such as Dove House in Grasmere, home of daffs man William Wordsworth. The towns of Windermere and Ambleside are about 20 minutes' drive away, as is South Lakes Animal Park at Dalton-in-Furness, an attractive option for animal fans. The staff at the Broughton-in-Furness tourist information centre can give you tips on what's best to see and do.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Haverigg 13.5 km Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Silecroft 13.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Walney West Shore 20.1 km Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Walney Sandy Gap 21.9 km Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Walney Biggar Bank 22.6 km Sea GoodN/AN/AN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Lakeland Motor Museum 13.2 km

South Lakes Wild Animal Park 14.1 km

Windermere Lake Cruises, Lakeside 14.8 km

Beatrix Potter Gallery 15 km

Hill Top 15.3 km

National Trust

Gondola' 10.8 km

Coniston and Tarn Hows 12.4 km

Beatrix Potter Gallery 15 km

Fell Foot Park 15.3 km

Hill Top 15.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

The Beacon and Blawith Fell 5.8 km

The Coniston Heights: The Old Man to Swirl How 9.7 km

Coniston - Levers Water - Coniston 10.9 km

Coniston - Tarn Hows - Coniston 11 km

Coniston - Little Arrow - Coniston Lakeshore 11 km

Local events

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday, 31 July 2025 – Thursday, 31 July 2025)

    Penrith, England 45.9 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 Moss Side Farm Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Moss Side Farm Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Moss Side Farm Campsite? Of the many footpaths straight from the farm, the main one is the Foxfield to Broughton route along a disused railway line right into Broughton. Other paths can take you to the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Moss Side Farm Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Moss Side Farm Campsite? From R598,65 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.