Budget/backpacker: Tent Campsites in North West England
18 bookable campsites with tent pitches in North West England
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Wallace Lane Farm
Wigton, Cumbria, England- Quiet hillside farm site in west Cumbria with views to the sea
- Coast, lakes, hill walks and mountain biking within 40 minutes' drive
- Around five minutes' drive to Caldbeck for pub, cafés and shop
The Old Post Office Campsite
Holmrook, Cumbria, England- Quiet site on the western edge of the Lake District National Park
- Bordered by the River Irt for swimming and salmon or trout fishing
- Scenic picnic benches; dogs welcome; café 10 minutes' walk away
Marbury Camp and Lodge
Marbury, Cheshire, England- Peaceful setting overlooking the Cheshire Plain, close to Whitchurch
- On National Cycle Route 47, and near Sandstone Trail walkers’ path
- Within easy reach of pubs with gin nights and authentic curries
Harbour Lights Campsite
Haverigg, Cumbria, England- Spacious, friendly site on the Cumbrian coast
- Fell walks, Lakes Coniston and Windermere within 45 minutes' drive
- A few minutes from pubs, chip shop, dog-friendly beach and watersports
Seatoller Farm
Keswick, Cumbria, England- Peaceful family-run farm site next to the River Derwent
- Excellent base for hikes, including Scafell and Great Gable
- Woodfired pizzas on Saturday nights, a short walk away
Moss Howe Farm
Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, England- In the Cumbrian hills a couple of miles from Witherslack
- A 15-minute drive from Grange-over-Sands and 25 from Windermere
- Campfires allowed: firepits for hire and wood for sale on site
Oakwood Farm Touring Park
Chester, Cheshire, England- Spacious family site under 10 minutes' drive from Chester
- 15 minutes' drive from Cheshire Oaks and Chester Zoo
- Campfires and barbecues allowed on pitches
Parkgate Farm Holidays
Eskdale, Cumbria, England- Peaceful site with views over the Eskdale and Wasdale valleys
- Half an hour's drive from the seaside town of Whitehaven
- Fell walks directly from the farm; country pubs 10 minutes' drive
Low Fell Gate Farm Campsite
Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, England- Quiet back-to-basics camping on a working farm in Grange-over-Sands
- A five-minute drive to Cartmel; 20 minutes to Windermere
- Dog-friendly site with Morecambe Bay views
Farm and Fell Campsite
Sedbergh, Cumbria, England- Family-friendly Yorkshire Dales farm near the Dales Way
- In southern Cumbria, a mile from the centre of Sedbergh
- Walk to Sedbergh for dog-friendly pubs, cafés and eateries in 15 mins
Stretton House Campsite
Warrington, Cheshire, England- Friendly site in the grounds of historic Stretton House
- A 10-minute drive from Pickmere Lake; and 20 minutes from Manley Mere
- Farm shop nearby; barbecues and firepits allowed
Camping at Cardewlees
Carlisle, Cumbria, England- Family-run site with scenic views across farmland and fells
- A 15-minute drive to the city of Carlisle and 30 to the Lake District
- Supermarkets, restaurants and a swimming pool a 25-minute walk away
Baystone Bank Farm Campsite
Millom, Cumbria, England- Peaceful site on a family-run Lake District fell farm
- Within 25 minutes' drive of the Cumbrian coast and Coniston Water
- Cumbrian heavy horses on site for a scenic farm ride or fell hack
Avona Escapes
Congleton, Cheshire, England- Biker-friendly site on a hill overlooking the Cheshire countryside
- A 10-minute drive from Congleton; five miles from the Peak District
- Sociable firepit area on site; meet free-roaming peacocks and alpacas
Low Greenside Farm
Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, England- Small, quiet and friendly farm site with spectacular views
- Lots of room and spacious pitches
- Several walks direct from the farm including onto the Howgill Fells
Cumblands Farm Caravan Site
Ravenglass, Cumbria, England- Small quiet site set on a working farm in the Western Lake District
- Close to mountain and coastal walks
- Near the Hawk & Owl Centre at Muncaster
Primrose Cottage Camping
Chorley, Lancashire, England- Quiet campsite in rural Lancashire for adults only
- A mile from Chorley town centre; Rufford Old Hall 20 minutes' drive
- Dog-friendly pitches beneath Healy Nab; pub 10 minutes' walk away
Whitegate Farm Camping
Tarporley, Cheshire, England- Wild campsite with Peckforton Hills views at Bunbury in Cheshire
- BeWILDerwood Cheshire 10 minutes’ drive; Chester Zoo half an hour
- Cycling and hiking direct from the site; pub 10 minutes' walk away
Newlands Valley Campsite
Keswick, Cumbria, England- Well-maintained Lake District site half a kilometre from Derwentwater
- A five-minute drive from Catbells; 15 minutes from Whinlatter Forest
- Pub with a beer garden a short walk away; adventure centre nearby
The Barn Campsite
Holmrook, Cumbria, England- Quiet, peaceful rural site with stunning views over Eskdale Valley
- A 10-minute drive to Wast Water; 25 minutes to Scafell Pike
- Pick your own pitch; pub 10 minutes' walk away
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