Walkers' paradise | Tent Campsites in Hesket Newmarket, Cumbria

9.3

Howbeck Lodge

Hesket Newmarket, Cumbria, England

Peaceful touring pitches on a family-run working farm with great views
Bassenthwaite, Ullswater and Helvellyn within a half-hour drive
By the C2C cycle trail; 10 minutes' walk from a village shop and pub

8.6

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

9.5

Gill Head Farm

Penrith, Cumbria, England

Working hill farm in the north of the Lake District National Park
A 15-minute drive from Keswick and Penrith; 10 minutes from Ullswater
Stunning views of Blencathra and the Northern Fells

8.7

Low Hollows

Keswick, Cumbria, England

Lake District pop-up site in the foothills of Blencathra
Keswick, Skiddaw and Helvellyn all within a 10-minute drive
Simple, spacious pitches with a stream for paddling

9.7

Irton House Farm

Cockermouth, Cumbria, England

Peaceful site on a farm five minutes' drive from Bassenthwaite
Spectacular views over Bassenthwaite Lake and Skiddaw
Distillery and wildlife park within a few minutes' drive

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8.6

Keswick Camping

Keswick, Cumbria, England

Quiet family-friendly pop-up site in the Lake District National Park
Derwentwater 10 minutes’ walk; Keswick shops five minutes’ drive
Activity centre next door and River Greta strolls from the pitches

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8.9

The Willows

Keswick, Cumbria, England

Touring site with stunning fell views five minutes’ drive from Keswick
In the Lake District National Park; Walla Crag 10 minutes’ drive
Fresh eggs and milk sold on site; local shop and pub 10 minutes’ walk

9.3

Ullswater Holiday Park

Penrith, Cumbria, England

Spacious family park with spectacular views of Lake District fells
Penrith a 20-minute drive and Lake Ullswater within a 30-minute walk
Marina, licensed bar with TV and a games room, shop and playground

9.7

Mains Farm Camping and Caravan Site

Penrith, Cumbria, England

Safe and spacious site for letting kids run around
A popular setting for anglers and cyclists
Lakes, Hadrian’s Wall and the Scottish border within 40 minutes’ drive

8.4

Lowther Holiday Park

Penrith, Cumbria, England

Dog-friendly site on a private, wooded riverside in the Eden Valley
A 10-minute drive from Ullswater and 15 minutes from Lowther Castle
Bar and shop; fly fishing available in the river Lowther

8.6

Cairndale Caravan Park

Brampton, Cumbria, England

Rural site with Pennines views, close to the Lakes and Solway Firth
A 10-minute drive to the North Pennines; half an hour to the Lakes
Peaceful pitches with walks from site; close to a foodie pub and shops

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Overwater Woodlands

Wigton, Cumbria, England

Back to basics woodland hideaway with views of Skiddaw
Direct access to the Reivers Cycling Route and near to the Cumbria Way
Eat a locally sourced breakfast with your hosts and fellow campers

Kestrel Lodge

Keswick, Cumbria, England

A small, quite, friendly site for those wanting to escape the hustle and bustle, only 15 mins from Keswick.
Back to basics campsite, below Skiddaw and above Bassenthwaite Lake, the perfect peaceful base for adventures in the Northern Lake District Fells
Great for backpackers, bikepackers and families alike, four legged friends are also welcome, with a fire pit provided for each pitch.