Nearly wild camping in North West England

Skellerah Farm

• Peaceful back to basics meadow site in the Lake District National Park
• A 10-minute drive from the beach; walking distance from two fells
• River for bathing and clean drinking water; pub five minutes' drive

Kitridding Lake

• Small, dog-friendly lakeside pitches on a Cumbria farm
• Half an hour’s drive from Windermere; 25 minutes from Sedbergh
• On-site tearoom and farm shop open Thursday-Sunday

Brick Kiln Wood

• Adults-only woodland site five minutes' walk from the Cumbrian coast
• A five-minute drive from Ulverston; 15 minutes from the Lake District
• A mile from a leisure centre, food shop and meditation centre

Pendle Prospects Wild Camping

• Peaceful Lancashire site with far-reaching views over Pendle Hill
• A 10-minute drive from Colne and half an hour from Skipton
• Next to a recreation ground; 10 minutes' walk from a café and pub

Quarry Side Barn

• Well-maintained, level site with easy access from the A34
• A five-minute drive from Congleton; 15 minutes from the Peak District
• Two pubs within a one-mile radius; close to public footpaths

Chester Lakes

Castle How Wild Camping

• Peaceful wild camping on a Cumbria working farm in the Howgills Fells
• Sedburgh 15 minutes’ drive; Cautley Spout waterfall 20 minutes
• Off-grid site with no amenities; fell walks direct from the pitches

Martin Lane Farm

• Well-maintained Lancashire farm site 10 minutes' drive from Ormskirk
• A 15-minute drive to Southport; 40 minutes to central Liverpool
• Five minutes' walk from the canal; two pubs within walking distance

Daisy Nook Camping

• No-frills camping at Daisy Nook Country Park near Oldham, Lancashire
• Five minutes’ drive to golf and riding; 20 minutes into Manchester
• Off-grid site; fishing and café in the park; shops 10 minutes’ drive

Northwood Farm Campsite

• Back-to-basics, pop-up campsite on a Lancashire sheep and cattle farm
• A 10-minute drive to Gawthorpe Hall and Pendle Heritage Centre
• Wild camping on field pitches; walks on site; pub five minutes’ stroll

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

Frodsham Hill Campground

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

Once Upon a Fell

• Peaceful site on a family-run Cumbria working farm
• Between the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales national parks
• Next to Hutton Roof Crags and Farleton Knott; easy access from the M6

Ashbeck Farm

• Quiet family-run pop-up site on a small working dairy and sheep farm
• A 10-minute drive to Cautley Spout; walks and river activities nearby
• Eggs sold on site; shops, pubs and restaurants in the local town

Eskdale Campsite

• 100 pitches 10 x camping pods camping barn 60 x 16amp hook ups shop.
• Flat pitches Camping barn sleeps up to8 Great base for walking Scafell
• 5 star facilities on-site shop pets welcome Drying room 3 x local pubs

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