Helton Campsite
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- Scenic Lake District site with easy access from the M6
- A 10-minute drive to Pooley Bridge, Ullswater and Lowther Castle
- Laidback pitches with space for kids to play; dogs welcome
Site type
50
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 18 Apr to
Reviews
Voted 60% of visitors View breakdown
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Excellent site, facilities were clean, staff friendly, level pitch
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Liked: Lovely views, friendly atmosphere and easy to get to.
Disliked: Not enough toilets
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No frills field to camp with clean basic amenities and stunning views.…
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Liked: No frills field to camp with clean basic amenities and stunning views. Everyone who was pitched seemed happy and friendly. We met the owner and his son, both were friendly and accommodating, making regular checks to ensure everything was fine as it was booked out.
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Good basic site in a lovely location. Even had a phone signal.…
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Liked: Good basic site in a lovely location. Even had a phone signal.
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We really liked the location of the campsite. It is a short…
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Liked: We really liked the location of the campsite. It is a short drive to most places but also has really nice walks around. The walk into pooley bridge from the campsite was lovely.
Great views from the site too!
The facilities were basic but were clean throughout our stay.
The staff were polite and friendly, they come around to check the site regular and top up any wood for fire (this was also very easy to pre book!)
Disliked: One group were a little bit loud after 11pm but there’s always one!
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Liked: Convenient location
Disliked: The facilities were the bare minimum - at the price of a campsite with good facilities. The shower only had cold water. It was extremely noisy, with large groups shouting and playing music through the night. Don't book ahead - it's just an open field with no assigned plots.
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Clean campsite, helpful owners…
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Liked: Clean campsite, helpful owners
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Campsite was nice…
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Liked: Campsite was nice
Disliked: Cold showers and a bit too noisy at night as the campsite was packed . Probably wouldnt go there on a bank holiday weekend
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The firepits are a brilliant idea and easy to pre-book. The owner…
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Liked: The firepits are a brilliant idea and easy to pre-book. The owner was really friendly and supplied us with fire starters, kindling and logs. The shower and toilet facilities were basic, but very clean. Clean water was also available on site and there was enough space for us to pitch our 3 tents.
Disliked: Not applicable.
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From the manager: Thank you very much glad you enjoyed !
Great location, easy to find. Lovely walks in the area, and you…
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Liked: Great location, easy to find. Lovely walks in the area, and you can walk to Pooley Bridge across the fields. Flushable toilets with toilet roll and 1 shower. Perfect stay!
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would stay again just would check who we are pitching beside next time
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Liked: views at the campsite, proper toilets instead of portaloos, someone comes round a few times a day to check everything’s okay
Disliked: stayed next to a young group of lads who were up with music till early hours of the morning
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Features
Pop-up campground
Dogs allowed
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups 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
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campgroundNearby leisure
Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Helton Campsite
Helton
Askham
Pooley Bridge
Cumbria
England
CA10 2QB
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.58753°N
-2.76028°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Allonby | 47.8 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 6.1 km
The Rheged Centre 6.8 km
Ullswater Steamers 12.8 km
Rydal Mount and Gardens 21.2 km
Castlerigg Stone Circle 21.9 km
National Trust
Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 12.4 km
Townend 22.1 km
Grasmere and Great Langdale 23.7 km
Windermere and Troutbeck 24.2 km
Beatrix Potter Gallery 28.3 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
ASKHAM HALL 2.4 km
LOWTHER CASTLE 2.5 km
Pooley Bridge - Loadpot Hill - Howtown - Pooley Bridge 4.8 km
Pooley Bridge and Heughscar Hill 4.8 km
DALEMAIN 6 km
Local events
- Kendal Calling (Thursday, 31 July 2025 – Thursday, 31 July 2025)
Penrith, England 3.4 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 Helton Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Helton Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Helton Campsite? Walking trails for all abilities are plentiful in the Lake District – from Helton your options include lakeside ambling by Ullswater (10 minutes’ drive) or the short stroll to Aira Force waterfall … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Helton Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: Anytime - How much does it cost to stay at Helton Campsite? From R556,34 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.