Setmabanning Caravan Park

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Great views, comfortable spacious pitches
Great views, comfortable spacious pitches
Fully-serviced pitches
Well-kept gravel pitches
Pitches with all services
Space for an awning
Fully-serviced pitches
Friendly sheep
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Fully-serviced pitches
Well-kept gravel pitches
Pitches with all services

  • Working farm site in the Lake District with stunning fell views
  • Just off the A66 road in Threlkeld, a 10-minute drive from Keswick
  • Blencathra, Skiddaw and Helvellyn ranges within 20-minute drive
Looking for a lush location to settle down in while exploring Lakeland? Step foot in the family-run Setmabanning Caravan Park, then step off site towards top spots like Keswick and the Castlerigg Stone Circle (10 minutes’ drive). This site really is very easy on the eye: it’s got spectacular views of Blencathra and the surrounding fells, making it fab for frolicking about the Lake District (or just having a bit of R&R in a rural bolthole). During a break here, the more energetic among your travel crew could tackle the Blencathra, Skiddaw and Helvellyn ranges, all within about a 20-minute drive, while strollers seeking easier trails might prefer the pretty footpaths and cycle tracks around the local valley and towards Keswick. Sticking to the site is always an option too – being a working farm, there’s lots to see and do, whether it’s watching the sheep being sheared and the cows going out into the fields with their calves or feeding the chickens and ducks as they wander by. When it comes to filling your own stomach, it’s a 25-minute walk to the centre of the nearest village, Threlkeld, which has two country pubs serving Cumbrian food and ales. Meals are also to be had at the golf club, and the Threlkeld Quarry & Mining Museum (10 minutes) is worth a quick nosey around as well.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 10
Motorhome pitches 10
Caravans for hire 2
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.

Languages spoken

English

Reviews

9.2

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PeacefulSpectacular sceneryWalkers' paradise

93% would recommend this site to a friend

93% would stay here again

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The location is great for walking into Keswick via the coast to…

Overall 5/10

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mike d. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked The location is great for walking into Keswick via the coast to coast path. Pitch was a decent size and well stocked farm shop.

Disliked The toilet and shower block was dated. It was also dirty and smelt.

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The location, how quiet and peaceful it was. The family that run…

Overall 8/10

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Lee C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked The location, how quiet and peaceful it was. The family that run the site were really friendly and we're more than happy to give information on the local. The showers although a bit outdated had amazing water pressure.

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Peaceful opportunity to stay on a working farm. Lovely pitches, easy access…

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked Peaceful opportunity to stay on a working farm. Lovely pitches, easy access to Keswick, the facilities were perfect for us. The honesty shop is well stocked with useful things. Beautiful surroundings. Easy arrival and no fuss.

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Dingy, untidy and very disappointing. Couldn't wait to leave!

Overall 1/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked Sheep being herded by farmer with sheep dog.

Disliked Showers and toilets basic and unappealing / dingy so didn't use the showers (decided to wait until arrived at next site!)
No signage on arrival showing reception.
Although booked in advance and paid going rate, was placed along a siding and not allocated a proper pitch.
Pitches all very close together.
I've been camping for over 50 years and have seen a lot of different camp sites but this is lacking on every level!

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Little gem lovely setting nice little shop nice flat walk into…

Overall 8/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked Little gem lovely setting nice little shop nice flat walk into Keswick about 90 mins

Disliked Not a massive thing but showers and toilets could do with updating

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Setting…

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Gary H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked Setting

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Great site in a great location everything you need…

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked Great site in a great location everything you need

Recommend to friends Visit again

Convenient stopping place for Keswick

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Lynda A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked Big pitch size and lovely little hut selling basics

Disliked Shower block could do with a re camp

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Excellent site and locatoin

Overall 9/10

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Doreen B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked Very quiet peaceful setting.
Lovely little shop onsite, serve yourself.
Easy path to threkeld pubs.
Threkeld to Keswick old railway line is accessible from the site.
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Disliked No WiFi. But not a big deal.

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ideal Lake District vacation spot well served and well maintained.

Overall 9/10

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Eamon S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch

Liked The whole ambiance and laid back nature of Setmabanning and the fact that it was also a working farm. It was very well run and an ideal location, close to Keswick and also Threlkeld where we found a wonderful Community Cafe just 10 minute walk from our camper.
The onsite shop had an excellent selection ensuring that would would never go hungry or thristy and the prices were very reasonable too.
Good communications throughout our stay and everyone very courteous and helpful with any requests. Also animal friendly and close to the old railway line to walk four miles into Keswick right outside the front door of the facility.

Disliked all good and would return again!

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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 Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce 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

Lake and/or mountain 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

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

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

Location

Setmabanning Caravan Park

Threlkeld

Keswick

Cumbria

England

CA12 4TT

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.61294°N
-3.05177°W

Nearest transport

Coach
6 km Bus Station
17.8 km Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
17.9 km Daffodil Hotel for Dove Cottage
Rail
19.7 km Penrith North Lakes Rail Station
24.3 km Aspatria Rail Station
25.1 km Wigton Rail Station
Ferry
6.1 km Keswick Ferry Landing
6.8 km Ashness Gate Derwentwater Ferry Landing
7 km Nichol End (Derwentwater) 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

The site is on a cycle path leading to Keswick, so you could either drive to town (10 minutes) or ride there by bike. Once you’ve arrived, have a left-of-field hour or so learning about the history of pencils at the Derwent Pencil Museum before gazing at artefacts dug up from around Lakeland in the Keswick Museum & Art Gallery. Just on the outskirts of town is the Castlerigg Stone Circle, dating back as far as the Neolithic area; check this historic spot out, then trudge up to the 2,848-foot Halls Fell Top at the peak of Blencathra. The mighty mountain ranges of Skiddaw (20 minutes’ drive) and Helvellyn (10 minutes) are also local to the site if you’re up for another hiking challenge. As you’re in the Lake District, you’ll surely want to be inspecting some of the area’s bodies of water too. The closest to Keswick is Derwent Water (15 minutes) – ace for boat trips around the Theatre by the Lake – but Thirlmere (10 minutes) and Ullswater (20 minutes) are within easy reach as well.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Allonby 30 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Seascale 37.2 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
St Bees 38.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Southerness 45.7 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Silecroft 47.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Castlerigg Stone Circle 3.2 km

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 9.4 km

Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 9.7 km

Ullswater Steamers 10.4 km

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 15.3 km

National Trust

Grasmere and Great Langdale 19.6 km

Wordsworth House and Garden 21.2 km

Townend 24.2 km

Coniston and Tarn Hows 26.4 km

Windermere and Troutbeck 26.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Threlkeld - Blencathra - Sharp Edge - Scales - Threlkeld 0.6 km

Threlkeld, Westcoe and Keswick Railway 1 km

Blencathra Ridge 2.1 km

Blencathra Classic - Sharp Edge and Narrow Edge 3.1 km

Castlerigg Stone Circle and St John's in the Vale 3.2 km

Local events

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

    Penrith, England 21.7 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Setmabanning Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Setmabanning Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Setmabanning Caravan Park? The site is on a cycle path leading to Keswick, so you could either drive to town (10 minutes) or ride there by bike. Once you’ve arrived, have a left-of-field hour or … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Setmabanning Caravan Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Setmabanning Caravan Park? From R711,36 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.