Campsites in Thirlmere, England

YHA Patterdale

• Spacious green site two minutes' drive or 25 mins' walk from Ullswater
• Riverside setting: kayak to Ullswater straight from the site
• Toilets, showers and kitchen; local village two minutes' walk away

Lanefoot Farm

• Peaceful scenic Lake District site three miles from Keswick
• Excellent base for walks at Skiddaw, Catbells and Derwentwater
• Pubs, shops, bus stops and hiking trails within walking distance

The Quiet Site

• Peaceful site for pod, tent and van dwellers
• On-site pub converted from a 17th-century barn
• Outdoor playground and indoor games room available for kids

Greenhowe Caravans

• On the edge of woodland with views of Lakeland hills from the grounds
• A five-minute drive to Dungeon Ghyll Force and 10 to Skelwith Bridge
• Walks on famed trails of Langdale Pikes accessible from the park

The Sportman

• Lake District campsite just off the A66 between Penrith and Keswick
• A 10-minute drive to Ullswater; 20 minutes to Helvellyn and Catbells
• Pitches with views towards Blencathra; playing field for kids and dogs

White Moss Campsite

• Back to basics site at the White Moss walks area
• A five-minute drive from both Grasmere and Ambleside villages
• Hikers' paradise: walk to Grasmere lake, Rydal Cave and others

Great Langdale Campsite

Beckses Caravan Park

Chapel Stile

• Back to basics site in the Lake District National Park
• A 10-minute drive from Ambleside; Grasmere an hour's walk
• Within half a mile of local pubs, the village shop and a river

Highside Farm

• Luxury glamping pods on family-run farm overlooking Bassenthwaite Lake
• Within Lake District National Park; 10 minutes’ drive to wildlife park
• Ensuite shower room, kitchenette and TV; firepit and barbecue outside

Mosedale End Farm

• Single adults-only glamping unit at a northern Lake District farm
• A 20-minute drive to Penrith or Keswick; walks direct from farm gate
• Cosy self-contained timber pod with a luxurious double-ended bathtub

YHA Buttermere

• A site in the wooded grounds of a youth hostel with fell, lake views
• A 15-minute walk to Lake Buttermere and 20 to Crummock Water
• Self-catering kitchen, café-bar, restaurant, living room and library

Barkbeth Campsite

• Simple, back-to-basics site on a farm in the foothills of Skiddaw
• Keswick 10 minutes’ drive; Scale Force Waterfall 35 minutes
• Dogs welcome; drinking water; half an hour’s walk to the pub

Park Foot Caravan & Camping Park

Waterside Campsite

River House Retreat Campsite

• Peaceful Lake District campsite on the banks of the Brathay river
• A mile from Ambleside and Windermere; Grasmere 15 minutes' drive
• Simple pitches with river access and gorgeous views

Wasdale Campsite

Flusco Wood

• Well-maintained park three miles from Penrith and four from Ullswater
• Wildlife haven with over 70 bird species and 1000+ native trees/shrubs
• Several walks around the park with info on more at reception