Campgrounds for backpackers in North West England

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

Torver Campsite

• Small back to basics site on a spacious Cumbria smallholding
• A five-minute drive from Torver and 10 from Coniston village
• Pick your own pitch; pub two miles away

Frodsham Hill Campground

• Peaceful spot on top of Frodsham Hill, with panoramic views.

Borrowdale Youth Hostel

The Paddock

• Dog-friendly site on the Lancashire moors
• Half an hour's drive from Pendle Hill and Manchester
• Shops, pubs and takeaways within five minutes' drive

Fisherground Campsite

Birbeck Camping

• Wild camping in the rural village of Blencarn in Cumbria’s Eden Valley
• Ullswater half an hour’s drive, and Middleton-in-Teesdale 50 minutes
• Simple off-grid site; Penrith shops and pubs 20 minutes’ drive

Riverside Farm

Coniston Holly How Youth Hostel

Sockburn House

Greener Pastures

• Rural but accessible
• Calm, quiet,.peaceful
• Animal friendly

Laxey Campsite