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9.5

Sykeside Camping Park

Penrith, Cumbria, England

Remote location but with easy access to the Lake District and Cumbria
In a walker's paradise in the Dovedale Valley
Modern facilities and well-stocked shop

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Opens July 18

Peacock Farm Camping

Kendal, Cumbria, England

Lake District wild-camping site 10 minutes’ drive from Kendal
Windermere 15 minutes’ drive; Scafell Pike 50 minutes
Dogs welcome; resident sheep and cows; five minutes’ walk from a pub

Visitor image of their setup, ready to take in the countryside

9.1

Stybeck Farm

Thirlmere, Cumbria, England

Lake District working farm two miles from Thirlmere
A 10-minute drive to Derwentwater, Keswick and Grasmere
Adult-only dog-friendly site; 20 minutes' walk to the local pub

9.2

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

Spacious pitches with plenty of greenery

Opens May 9

9

Social District

Newby Bridge, Cumbria, England

Dog-friendly Lake District site on the shore of Lake Windermere
Less than five minutes' drive from activity centres and a ferry stop
Dog park and fishing on site; campfires and barbecues permitted

1 of 2 tent pitches. Include a fire pit and picnic table.

9

Crake Valley Holiday Park

Water Yeat, Cumbria, England

Quiet family park in 16 acres of woods next to Coniston Water
A 15-minute drive from Ulverston and 20 minutes from Windermere
Stunning views on site and great walks in the surrounding area

Opens July 4

9.3

Water Yeat Campsite

Water Yeat, Cumbria, England

Riverside camping next to Coniston Water in the Lake District
A 20-minute drive to Windermere; 15 minutes to Ulverston
Spacious pick-your-own grass pitches with mountain and fellside views

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

9.1

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

9.6

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

9.4

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

9

Crosbythwaite Campsite

Broughton-in-Furness, Cumbria, England

Simple pop-up campsite on a farm in the Lake District National Park
Coniston Water half an hour’s drive; South Lakes Safari Zoo 40 minutes
Off-grid grass pitches; snack shed selling breakfasts and sandwiches

Fire pit at the pitch with amazing views

9.2

Moss Side Farm Campsite

Broughton-in-Furness, Cumbria, England

Small, quiet site on a working farm with scenic views near a village
Woodland valley with walks, bike rides and riding trails all around
Peaceful Lake District site; no music, groups, ball games or under-15s

Opens May 24

8.6

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

Visitor image of the view of the surroundings

Opens May 23

9.4

Lane End Farm

Broughton Mills, Cumbria, England

Small Lake District farm site for families and couples
Two miles from Broughton-in-Furness; Coniston Water 20 minutes' drive
Family-run farm with sheep and cows; eggs and logs available to buy

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

8.2

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

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

9.8

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

9.5

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

9.8

Moor House Farm Camping

Orton, Cumbria, England

Family-friendly site on a family-run working farm a mile from Orton
Between the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District; close to the C2C route
A five-minute drive from the M6 and Tebay services/farm shop

Dog Friendly Tent campsites and tent campgrounds in Ambleside, England

Sykeside Camping Park

Peacock Farm Camping

Stybeck Farm

Seatoller Farm

Social District

Crake Valley Holiday Park

Water Yeat Campsite

Ullswater Holiday Park

Moss Howe Farm

Cockin Farm Campsite

Lowick Bridge Campsite

Crosbythwaite Campsite

Moss Side Farm Campsite

Newlands Valley Campsite

Lane End Farm

Helton Campsite

Low Hollows

Hollin Head Campsite

Gill Head Farm

Moor House Farm Camping

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