River Gilpin at Valley End Certificated Location

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  • Small CAMC members-only site in Cumbria, a mile from Levens
  • In the Lake District National Park, 15 mins' drive from Windermere
  • Gravel electric pitches with a top-notch food pub next door
Trying to find a handy Cumbria stopover close to main roads or a useful base for a longer break spent exploring the southern part of the Lake District National Park? Either way, if you're a Caravan and Motorhome Club member, River Gilpin at Valley End Certificated Location would be a sound choice. This small site (for CAMC members only) is a quiet place with just a handful of touring pitches, all of which have full services (electric, water and waste) as well as lovely scenic views. Shared facilities include wifi, an outdoor washing-up area and a smart toilet and shower block. Just inside the boundaries of the Lake District National Park, this is a semi-rural location with easy access from the A590 and A5074. The village of Levens is just over a mile away – but more importantly the local pub is pretty much next door (and it's a popular one too, with a menu of locally sourced food as well as a good range of drinks). With several walking trails in the area around Levens, this is a good base for exploring some of the local scenery; there are also a couple of historic houses very close by, or you can get to the shores of Windermere with a 15-minute drive.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 5
Motorhome pitches 5
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

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Overall rating from 41 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

90% would recommend this site to a friend

88% would stay here again

What customers say

Clean, spacious site with great facilities, ideal for M6/Lake District access. Dog-friendly pub next door. Secure entry, good WiFi. Some road noise & limited loos when busy. Price felt steep for a few.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Simple clean and just good

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 Lexi m. 1 review

Electric gravel touring pitch (members only)

Liked Absolutely everything

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

A lovely hidden gem.

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Dawn S. 6 reviews

Electric gravel touring pitch (members only)

Liked Lovely quiet site, amazing bathrooms! Lovely views and a pub next door

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will be definitely returning!!

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Anonymous

Electric gravel touring pitch (members only)

Liked Hidden Gem....perfect, perfect perfect. Shower/bathroom amazing.

Disliked N/A

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you9 for taking time to review us, it is hugely appreciated.

A good little site ideal for the lakes

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Anonymous

Electric gravel touring pitch (members only)

Liked Well maintained grounds, showeroom/ toilet was very clean and very nice.
Electric point at every pitch.
Entry barrier was good and felt secure

Disliked Road noise,
Proximity to the other pitches (we could hear people's conversations and music.)

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From the manager: Thank you for reviewing us, sorry you felt it was to noisy for you.

Lovely site, quiet and friendly host.…

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 Paul B. 11 reviews

Electric gravel touring pitch (members only)

Liked Lovely site, quiet and friendly host. Clean toilets and pub right next door was super handy too.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to review us, it is mutely appreciated.

We absolutely love coming here, our…

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 FRANCESCA G. 1 review

Electric gravel touring pitch (members only)

Liked We absolutely love coming here, our 2nd time. Its clean and spacious. Can't wait to come back in the near future.

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From the manager: Thanks for taking the time to review us, so glad you enjoyed you stay with us again

Quiet site…

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Chris R. 2 reviews

Electric gravel touring pitch (members only)

Liked Quiet site

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to review us it is greatly appreciated.

Brilliant site

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 James A. 1 review

Electric gravel touring pitch (members only)

Liked The site is kept immaculately and the toilet/ showers are the best we have found at any site. Next door to the Gilpin inn for food. Will definitely be back.

Disliked Nothing , drive over grey waste but I am been picky

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Would definately stay again.

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Annie F. 1 review

Electric gravel touring pitch (members only)

Liked Beautifully kept site, very convenient to main roads, shower/toilets very clean - good hot water in the shower.
Barrier & access all straight forward.
Caravan electric teething problems meant we cut our stay short but will definitely be back and hopefully have chance to dine at neighbouring pub!

Disliked Nothing, there is a little road noise but that is a price to pay for convenience.

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Lovely CL site

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 Sharon F. 2 reviews

Electric gravel touring pitch (members only)

Liked Lovely sized pitches and everything was so clean & tidy .. Close to a great pub which is very dog friendly and we had meals there on both our nights. Stunning views from the site and we really enjoyed our stay.

Disliked Some road noise but we soon adjusted and it wouldn’t stop us from returning as it was probably the prettiest and cleanest site we have ever stopped on.

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Features

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 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

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Pitch close to accessible bathrooms

Location

River Gilpin at Valley End Certificated Location

1

Gilpin House

Levens

Kendal

Cumbria

England

LA8 8EP

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54,26222°N
2,81286°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8,7 km Bus Station
8,7 km Bus Station
8,7 km Bus Station
Rail
6,7 km Arnside Rail Station
7,6 km Oxenholme Lake District Rail Station
9,1 km Kendal Rail Station
Ferry
9,2 km Fell Foot Country Park Ferry Landing
9,4 km Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing
12,8 km Bowness Ferry Nab 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Levens Hall: three minutes' drive - National Trust - Sizergh: five minutes - Lakeland Maze Farm Park: 10 minutes - Predator Experience (wolf experience): 10 minutes - Lakeland Wildlife Oasis: 10 minutes - Cartmel Racecourse: 15 minutes - Kendal: 15 minutes - Bowness-on-Windermere (for boat trips and watersports): 20 minutes - The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction: 20 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Morecambe North 20,8 km Estuary GoodN/AGoodGood
Morecambe South 21,5 km Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Haverigg 32 km Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Walney West Shore 33,7 km Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Walney Sandy Gap 34,3 km Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Levens Hall & Gardens 2,3 km

Sizergh Castle and Garden 3,5 km

Windermere Lake Cruises, Lakeside 9,6 km

Lakeland Motor Museum 11,5 km

Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House 11,7 km

National Trust

Sizergh Castle and Garden 3,5 km

Fell Foot Park 9,2 km

Cartmel Priory Gatehouse 11,5 km

Hill Top 14,3 km

Windermere and Troutbeck 15,6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Levens Hall and Sizergh Castle 2,5 km

Levens Hall and the River Kent 2,5 km

LEVENS HALL 3 km

SIZERGH CASTLE 3,7 km

DALLAM TOWER 5,2 km

Local events

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday, 30 July 2026 – Thursday, 30 July 2026)

    Penrith, England 38,6 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 River Gilpin at Valley End Certificated Location have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is River Gilpin at Valley End Certificated Location dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near River Gilpin at Valley End Certificated Location? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Levens Hall: three minutes' drive - National Trust - Sizergh: five minutes - Lakeland Maze Farm Park: 10 minutes - Predator Experience (wolf experience): 10 minutes … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of River Gilpin at Valley End Certificated Location?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at River Gilpin at Valley End Certificated Location? From R560,56 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.