Croft House Camping
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- Pop-up wild camping site at an Eden Valley livery yard
- A 15-minute drive to Penrith or Ullswater; Whinfell Forest 10 minutes
- Spacious sheltered pitches with horses and hens for neighbours
With the Lake District National Park on one side and the North Pennines National Landscape on the other, Croft House Camping is in a fabulous spot for getting out to explore the Cumbria countryside. Mind you, the pop-up camping field here has its own lovely views over the Eden Valley too, so you don’t have to be out and about to soak up the scenery.
Just outside the tiny rural village of Cliburn, this is a peaceful and dog-friendly rural site that’s part of a livery yard. There are only a handful of pitches here, so you may well find that the resident horses and hens are your closest neighbours. The pitches are level and sheltered by dry stone walls, with easy access for vehicles. They’re spacious, too, so you’ll be able to get an awning or gazebo set up and have space for a barbecue and a couple of camping chairs.
As a simple pop-up site, facilities here are pretty minimal, but you’ll have access to water and a chemical disposal point as well as a toilet on the livery yard (bring a torch for nocturnal wanderings; it gets pretty dark around these parts).
The local village is a very small place, so for shops, pubs and the like you’ll want to head to Penrith or Appleby-in-Westmorland (both 15 minutes’ drive away). Also within a similar distance are the outer edges of the Lake District National Park and attractions including Lowther Castle. Closer to home, there are a couple of lovely walking areas nearby at Cliburn Moss and Whinfell Forest – wild areas where you might spot red squirrels and deer from time to time.
Site type
15
15 Open now
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- 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).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Bookings must not be for more than 30 consecutive nights.
- 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.
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, 31 Jul to
Open from Fri, 12 Sept to
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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
D. of E. 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
Forest Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Pop-up campground Small (11-25 pitches)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Step-free access Level site, no steep slopesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Croft House Camping
Croft House
Cliburn
Penrith
Cumbria
England
CA10 3AL
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.62015°N
2.64487°W
Route directions
To get to Townhead Lane, go to the crossroads in Cliburn, then take the turning marked 'Temple Sowerby'. Townhead Lane is 200m along on your left. Max speed of 10 mph on the lane – there are dogs/cats/horses/walkers. The campsite is located in the field next to the house.
Nearest transport
Coach8.7 km Rail Station
29.6 km Kelsick Road opposite Library
30.3 km Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
Rail8.3 km Langwathby Rail Station
8.7 km Penrith North Lakes Rail Station
11.1 km Appleby Rail Station
Ferry11.8 km Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
15.1 km Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing
21.1 km Glenridding Ullswater Ferry Landing
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
Attractions and activities nearby include:
- Cliburn Moss Nature Reserve: 20 minutes’ walk/five minutes’ drive
- Whinfell Forest: 10 minutes’ drive
- Lowther Castle & Gardens: 10 minutes
- National Trust - Acorn Bank: 10 minutes
- Pooley Bridge (for Ullswater boat trips and watersports): 15 minutes
- Shap Abbey: 20 minutes
- High Cup Nick: 25 minutes
- Aira Force Waterfall: half an hour
- Blencathra (walks): half an hour
- Helvellyn: 40 minutes
- Grassholme Observatory: 45 minutes.
Must see
The Rheged Centre 9.4 km
Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 11.1 km
Ullswater Steamers 21.1 km
Rydal Mount and Gardens 29.1 km
Castlerigg Stone Circle 29.3 km
National Trust
Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 4.3 km
Townend 29.2 km
Windermere and Troutbeck 31 km
Grasmere and Great Langdale 31.7 km
Beatrix Potter Gallery 35.6 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
LOWTHER CASTLE 6 km
ASKHAM HALL 6.8 km
THE IMAGE GARDEN 7.9 km
Langwathby - Edenhall - Langwathby 8.5 km
Shap and Haweswater 10.4 km
Local events
- Kendal Calling (Thursday, 31 July 2025 – Thursday, 31 July 2025)
Penrith, England 4.9 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Croft House Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Croft House Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Croft House Camping? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Cliburn Moss Nature Reserve: 20 minutes’ walk/five minutes’ drive - Whinfell Forest: 10 minutes’ drive - Lowther Castle & Gardens: 10 minutes - National Trust - … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Croft House Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 10 a.m. – Anytime Depart by: 9 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Croft House Camping? From R476,82 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.