Kitridding Lake

2 reviews
The hard track goes full distance around the lake
The hard track goes full distance around the lake
Some regulars enjoying their stay
Tent pitches, overlooking the lake
The lake field
Lovely views over the lake
Great views from the lake field
The lake field
The lake field
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  • Small, dog-friendly lakeside pitches on a Cumbria farm
  • Half an hour’s drive from Windermere; 25 minutes from Sedbergh
  • On-site tearoom and farm shop open Thursday-Sunday
Whether you're planning to wander around Windermere or stretch your legs exploring the Yorkshire Dales, it's a fine idea to spend a night (or several) on the lakeside pitches at Kitridding Lake. Having a base by the lake with parking available next to the pitches is very handy indeed – as is the central Cumbria location… Look to the Lake District for fells, lakes, Beatrix Potter attractions, historical sites and hikes of all sorts – Windermere is half an hour’s drive away from Kitridding Lake. That’s to the west. To the east, things are just as spectacular, with the Yorkshire Dales National Park’s hills, waterfalls and walks, cafés, pubs and shops around Sedbergh within 25 minutes’ drive of the site. Dogs are happily accommodated at this central Cumbria getaway too. The facilities – not for the furry kind, but the humans – include portable toilets, running spring water and easy access to parking on the pitches from the hard-surfaced road that circles the entire lake. The on-site farm shop and tearoom open their doors Thursday to Sunday from 9.30am to 4pm, so guests can get their paws on home-reared meat, handmade sausages and burgers, homemade pies and other locally-sourced foodie treats, as well as other products and gifts. The tearoom’s recipes are all about showcasing the farm’s products through weekly specials and a selection of takeaway food (top picks include the Kitridding breakfast and Sunday dinners). When you’re out and about instead, Kirkby Lonsdale has pubs, cafés and shops 10 minutes’ drive away. The larger market town of Kendal (25 minutes’ drive) has all the typical high street shops, supermarkets and restaurants too. As for the closest pub, that’s in Lupton, 10 minutes’ drive away.

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Touring caravan pitches 5
Motorhome pitches 5
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Portable toilet

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 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

D. of E. 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

Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Kitridding Lake

Kitridding Farm

Lupton

Kirkby Lonsdale

Cumbria

England

LA6 2QA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.24875°N
-2.64431°W

Nearest transport

Coach
11.2 km Bus Station
11.2 km Bus Station
11.2 km Bus Station
Rail
8 km Oxenholme Lake District Rail Station
11.2 km Kendal Rail Station
13 km Arnside Rail Station
Ferry
20.3 km Fell Foot Country Park Ferry Landing
20.5 km Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing
22 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

Northwest to Windermere: when you set off in that direction, you might want to alight on the arts and crafts house of Blackwell (35 minutes’ drive), the busy town of Bowness-on-Windermere (35 minutes) with The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction or take a little wander around the Victorian country park of Fell Foot (half a hour) at the south of the lake. In the opposite direction – eastwards -–the Yorkshire Dales has an attractive selection of trails. There’s the Ingleton Waterfalls Trail (20 minutes), which runs for four and a half miles around stunning waterfalls, or the climb up to Ingleborough (25 minutes) mountain, to begin with. Those wanting to be wowed can go and take a look at the huge Ribblehead Viaduct (half an hour), with its impressive 24 arches, or perhaps Sizergh (20 minutes), a National Trust site with a medieval house and estate.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Morecambe North 23.7 km Estuary GoodN/AGoodGood
Morecambe South 24.7 km Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Haverigg 42.4 km Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Walney West Shore 43.2 km Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Fleetwood 43.4 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Levens Hall & Gardens 8.8 km

Sizergh Castle and Garden 9.2 km

Windermere Lake Cruises, Lakeside 20.7 km

Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House 21 km

The World of Beatrix Potter 22 km

National Trust

Sizergh Castle and Garden 9.2 km

Fell Foot Park 20.2 km

Cartmel Priory Gatehouse 20.9 km

Windermere and Troutbeck 23.5 km

Hill Top 24.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Barbon and Casterton 4.9 km

Kirkby Lonsdale - Casterton - Kirkby Lonsdale 6 km

Kirkby Lonsdale and Barbon Fell 6.6 km

LEVENS HALL 8.1 km

Levens Hall and the River Kent 8.6 km

Local events

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

    Penrith, England 39.8 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

Reviews

10

Overall rating based on 2 reviews View breakdown

100%

would recommend this site to a friend

100%

would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Very good site and friendly staff.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Anthony W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked: The beautiful scenery, peacefulness and the lady in cafe was very polite and welcoming.

Disliked: Only one port-a-loo, had to go round the other side of lake if needed the toilet.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent friendly welcoming site spacious pitches everything you need

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Sabrina D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Everything

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Kitridding Lake have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Kitridding Lake dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Kitridding Lake? Northwest to Windermere: when you set off in that direction, you might want to alight on the arts and crafts house of Blackwell (35 minutes’ drive), the busy town of Bowness-on-Windermere (35 … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Kitridding Lake?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  9:30 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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