Litton Lakes

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Visitor image - Aerial view of the site
Visitor image - aerial view of the site
Watersports on litton lakes
Lake view
The beautiful lake
Dogs allowed
Good morning!
Loved the fire pit.
Bell tent at night
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Watersports on litton lakes
Lake view
The beautiful lake

  • Well-maintained peaceful lakeside site on a farm in Litton Cheney
  • A 15-minute drive to Jurassic Coast beaches; half an hour to Weymouth
  • Café on site, plus lake for swimming and watersports
Litton Lakes is a family-run Dorset lakeside site with spacious pitches on a working farm in the pretty village of Litton Cheney. The area is something of a walkers’ paradise, with direct access to a network of footpaths and bridleways, and a dog-walking field just next to the site for any four-legged pals that haven’t had enough of a stretch. If you’d rather set out on two wheels you may like to note that National Cycle Route 2 passes the entrance to the site (and it’s suitable for cyclists of all ages and abilities). Back at base after any such outings, guests can get some more activity in by launching their paddleboards or kayaks on the lake, taking a dip in the fresh water or simply settling down to admire the far-reaching countryside views (firepits can be hired and logs are available to buy if you need a bit of warmth to help you dry off after a dip). And if what you really need is some sustenance? The site’s own Purple Turtle Café (open every day but Tuesday and Wednesday for most of the year, and every day during the summer holidays) should be your first port of call, for splendid cakes accompanied by cups of tea and freshly brewed coffee by the lake. You’re also welcome to light barbecues for bigger meals, or you might like to take a stroll down to the local pub, five minutes’ walk away. This is a peaceful and family-friendly site that’s particularly attractive for those with an interest in photography as there’s some gorgeous scenery to snap nearby. It’s also in an area of very low light pollution, so stargazing should be on the schedule too if possible.

Site type

Tent pitches 30
Touring caravan pitches 30
Motorhome pitches 30
Rent a tent 2
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The café is open from Thursday to Monday in low season. It is open every day during the school summer holidays.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, 01 Apr to

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 670 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Lake and/or mountainPeaceful

95% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

Spacious sites, superb facilities & a lake for watersports. Friendly staff, great country setting, handy pub/cafe. Occasional shower pressure/temp hiccups noted. Highly recommended for families & dog lovers.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Had a perfect stay and will definitely be coming back again soon!

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9 out of 10
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Ellen M. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely toilets and shower facilities
Nice open, flat, spacious fields and pitches and an area for dogs to be off lead
Beautiful scenic lake with lots of space and plenty of picnic tables, facilitated with kayaks and paddle boards and a lovely cafe
Perfect for me, my partner who uses a wheelchair and our dog

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lake 😊…

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Joanna Z. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Lake 😊

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wonderful

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Will A. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked - Quiet and peaceful
- Lovely cafe with good coffee
- friendly staff
- Not too many rules
- good, clean facilities
-level pitches
- lake water is perfect for swimming

Disliked - not entirely accessible around the lake in my wheelchair
- gravel paths tricky for wheelchair access to the showers and toilets

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet. The loos snd showers.…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Quiet. The loos snd showers. The lake, the laid back attitude of staff.
Everything. Lovely setting too.
Will be back

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site. Friendly owners. We enjoyed…

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Simon O. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Great site. Friendly owners. We enjoyed staying here.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Definitely will return

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Bell tent (basic)

Liked Loved it all

Recommend to friends Visit again

We love it here!

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Charlotte T. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Everything! Relaxed, family friendly, the lake is perfect. We have been coming for a few years, it’s one of our favourite places!

Disliked Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wonderful spot for some proper family fun

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8 out of 10
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Value for money
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked The cafe is lovely for a coffee and the lake is beautiful. The kids loved paddle boarding and kayaking and swimming and there are plenty of places to sit. The new play area and sauna will be a great addition. Showers and toilets very clean.

Disliked Showers spray water everywhere so difficult to use.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely campsite in the beautiful Dorset…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely campsite in the beautiful Dorset countryside. It’s a 5 minute walk through the fields to a great local pub with a welcoming landlady. The pitches were well kept and the facilities were clean and well maintained with shower blocks at both ends of the site.

Disliked During our stay, noise levels in the evening were quite high with a number of guests still being loud until midnight despite site rules. This did affect our experience and is something worth being aware of when booking. Also, the showers are solar heated so we’re not always very hot.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A great campsite with good facilities.…

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Location
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Value for money
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Rebecca K. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked A great campsite with good facilities. The lake is perfect for relaxing and paddleboarding. And the onsite cafe serve delicious drinks and food.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 Watersports Wild swimming

Amenities 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 Tents for hire 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

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 Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 30 inches/75cm)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Litton Lakes

Litton Lane

Litton Cheney

Dorset

England

DT2 9DH

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

50,70733°N
2,64691°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8,7 km Coach Station
14,8 km South Station
17,4 km Marks and Spencer
Rail
9,8 km Maiden Newton Rail Station
14,4 km Upwey Rail Station
14,4 km Dorchester West Rail Station
Ferry
17,8 km Weymouth Ferry Terminal
46,2 km Poole Ferry Terminal
46,7 km Poole Quay 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

Need a tipple to top off your evening by the lake? Take a 10-minute walk along to the village’s very own vineyard, Bride Valley Vineyard, for tours, tastings and a bottle or two to sip while the sun goes down. (If you’re more of a beer drinker, you’ll need to take the 15-minute drive to Palmers Brewery, which also runs excellent tours.) Time for the beach? Take your pick from the scenic offerings of West Bay and Burton Bradstock (both 15 minutes’ drive) and the 18-mile shingle stretch at Chesil Beach (half an hour), or head off to Weymouth (half an hour) to see the Sandworld sand sculptures and ogle the underwater beasts at the Sea Life Centre. Away from the coast, top days out might take you to Abbotsbury Swannery and gardens (20 minutes) or to explore the Teddy Bear Museum, Dinosaur Museum and Maiden Castle Iron Age fort in Dorchester (half an hour).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Hive 5,5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
West Bay (West) 8,4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Eypemouth 9,8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seatown 12,6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Weymouth Lodmoor 17 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Abbotsbury Swannery 6,3 km

Mapperton House & Gardens 10,5 km

Radipole Lake Nature Reserve 16,7 km

Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary 16,8 km

Hardy's Birthplace 18,3 km

National Trust

Max Gate 15,7 km

Hardy's Cottage 18,2 km

Montacute House 27,5 km

Clouds Hill 27,8 km

Tintinhull Garden 30,1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

South from Little Bredy 4,6 km

Eggardon Hill and Powerstock 4,8 km

BRIDEHEAD 5,4 km

ABBOTSBURY GARDENS 5,5 km

Abbotsbury - West Bexington - Chesil Beach - Abbotsbury 6,3 km

Local events

  • Dorset County Show (Saturday, 5 September 2026 – Saturday, 5 September 2026)

    Dorchester, England 15,7 km

  • Tankfest (Friday, 26 June 2026 – Friday, 26 June 2026)

    Wareham, England 28,4 km

  • Camp Bestival Dorset (Thursday, 30 July 2026 – Thursday, 30 July 2026)

    Wareham, England 31,9 km

  • Sidmouth Folk Festival (Friday, 31 July 2026 – Friday, 31 July 2026)

    Sidmouth, England 41,6 km

  • Beautiful Days (Friday, 21 August 2026 – Friday, 21 August 2026)

    Ottery St Mary, England 46,8 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Litton Lakes have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Litton Lakes dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Litton Lakes? Need a tipple to top off your evening by the lake? Take a 10-minute walk along to the village’s very own vineyard, Bride Valley Vineyard, for tours, tastings and a bottle or … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Litton Lakes?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Litton Lakes? From R540,53 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.