Student friendly Tent pitches in The Lake District and Cumbria from £17

Opens 17 July

9.1

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

Private decking with bathroom and kitchen

9.6

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

9.5

Wasdale Lakeside Campsite

Nether Wasdale, Cumbria, England

Basic and remote campsite five minutes’ walk from Wastwater in Cumbria
Wastwater Alpaca Trekking 25 minutes’ drive; Ravenglass 20 minutes
Pop-up pitches on a Lakeland fell farm; access to Scafell Pike

Opens 17 July

9.2

Water Yeat Campsite

Water Yeat, Cumbria, England

Riverside camping half a mile from Coniston Water in the Lake District
A 15-minute drive to Ulverston and to the Lakeland Motor Museum
Spacious pick-your-own grass pitches with mountain and fellside views

9.7

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

9.2

Orthwaite Pop-up Campsite

Wigton, Cumbria, England

Pop-up site on a working fell farm in the northern Lake District
Bassenthwaite Lake 10 minutes’ drive; Keswick 20 minutes
Views of Over Water; close to cycle routes and Wainwright hikes

Visitor image of the view across the field as the sun was setting behind them around 6:30pm

7.7

Helton Campsite

Pooley Bridge, Cumbria, England

Scenic Lake District site with easy access from the M6
A 10-minute drive to Pooley Bridge, Ullswater and Lowther Castle
Laidback pitches with space for kids to play; dogs welcome

7.7

Whinfell Hall Farm Campsite

Cockermouth, Cumbria, England

Secluded and peaceful base from which to explore the western lakes
Hot showers and hairdryers available on site
Dogs welcome and barbecues allowed

9.8

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

The group camping field with 360 degree views of the Howgill Fells and Holme Fell

8.6

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

9.4

High Hall Campsite

Armathwaite, Cumbria, England

Waterside Cumbrian retreat in the rural Eden Valley
Three miles from Kirkoswald; 30 minutes' drive to the Lake District
All pitches come with a firepit and picnic bench; coarse fishing lake

9.3

Lowick Bridge Campsite

Lowick, Cumbria, England

Pop-up wild camping on a peaceful family farm near Ulverston
A 10-minute drive to Coniston Water; 15 minutes to Windermere
Kids- and dog-friendly site with essential facilities

8.7

Bowness on Solway Camping and Glamping

Bowness-on-Solway, Cumbria, England

Modern and accessible holiday park on the Solway coast, near the M6
A half-hour drive to Carlisle or the Lake District National Park
Bistro, bar, well-equipped gym and tuck shop on site; dogs welcome

Visitor image of the view from the pitch

8.7

Blaithwaite House

Wigton, Cumbria, England

Family-friendly site with stunning views across Solway Firth
A 10-minute drive from the Lake District and 20 from the coast
Shops and restaurants five miles away in Wigton

9.8

Hollin Head Campsite

Eskdale, Cumbria, England

Family-run hill farm campsite five minutes’ drive from Boot in Eskdale
West Lakes Adventure five minutes’ drive; Muncaster Castle 15 minutes
Lake District walks straight from the off-grid, dog-friendly pitches

9

Sturdy Bank Campsite

Kirkby-in-Furness, Cumbria, England

Small, friendly site on a farm at the edge of the Lake District
A 20-minute drive from Ulverston and Coniston Water
Dog-friendly and back to basics; barbecues welcome

8.9

Rowanbank Caravan Park

Silloth, Cumbria, England

Peaceful family-run park on the Cumbria coast three miles from Silloth
Lake District half an hour's drive; 40 minutes to Carlisle
Dog-friendly site with access to a long sandy beach

9.5

Cockin Farm Campsite

Kendal, Cumbria, England

Family-run farm site at the foot of Whinfell Beacon
A 25-minute drive from Windermere; 15 minutes from Kendal
Hiking and cycling nearby and five miles from the Yorkshire Dales

9.7

Caldbeck Camping

Wigton, Cumbria, England

Quiet site on the outskirts of the Lake District National Park
Right on the Cumbria Way at the edge of a forest and Caldbeck village
Carlisle, Penrith and Keswick all within 35 minutes’ drive

9.4

Wildscapes Retreat and Campsite

Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, England

Yorkshire Dales site on a farm with spectacular Howgills views
Ullswater 35 minutes' drive; Bowness-on-Windermere 45 minutes
Within half an hour's drive of Wain Wath Force, a wild swimming spot

Student friendly Tent Campsites in The Lake District and Cumbria

Newlands Valley Campsite

Wallace Lane Farm

Wasdale Lakeside Campsite

Water Yeat Campsite

The Barn Campsite

Orthwaite Pop-up Campsite

Helton Campsite

Whinfell Hall Farm Campsite

Parkgate Farm Holidays

Farm and Fell Campsite

High Hall Campsite

Lowick Bridge Campsite

Bowness on Solway Camping and Glamping

Blaithwaite House

Hollin Head Campsite

Sturdy Bank Campsite

Rowanbank Caravan Park

Cockin Farm Campsite

Caldbeck Camping

Wildscapes Retreat and Campsite

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