Dalegarth Campsite
No availability at present on Pitchup.com- Pop-up site next to the River Esk in the Upper Eskdale valley
- Access to hill walking and wild swimming spots in the Lake District
- Five minutes’ drive to West Lakes Adventure for organised activities
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Minimum spacing of 6 metres between pitches.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
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See nearby bookable sitesNon-electric grass campervan pitch
4 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6.0m width x 2.0m depth (19.7ft width x 6.6ft depth) Calculated area: 12.0m² (129.2ft²)
Arrival daysNo availability on our siteNon-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5.0m width x 8.0m depth (16.4ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 40.0m² (430.6ft²)
Arrival daysNo availability on our siteNon-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (four person)
4 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5.0m width x 8.0m depth (16.4ft width x 26.2ft depth) Calculated area: 40.0m² (430.6ft²)
Arrival daysNo availability on our siteNon-electric grass tent pitch (two person)
2 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 2.0m width x 3.0m depth (6.6ft width x 9.8ft depth) Calculated area: 6.0m² (64.6ft²)
Arrival daysNo availability on our site
Reviews
Voted 68% of visitors View breakdown
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Was a good weekend nice scenery and friendly staff
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Liked: Nice campsite and friendly staff
Disliked: Personal opinion but portaloo showers and toilets
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Excellent site, clean, exceptional staff with plenty of level pitches
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Liked: The site was in an idyllic location. It was spacious and well kept with wonderful hosts. Ideal for walking in a beautiful location.
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Walks from the campsite were great, especially along the Esk and up…
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Liked: Walks from the campsite were great, especially along the Esk and up to Stanley Force waterfall. The owners are very friendly and good at sorting out any queries you have. Nice basic facilities that are good value for money too.
Disliked: We arrived on a Wednesday which was good as the site wasn’t crowded however, understandably, the food van wasn’t open due to this. This meant we had to eat at at the local pubs and train station cafe for breakfast and dinners until the van opened on Friday as more people moved in. Not so much a complaint as this food and drinks were very nice but just a more expensive addition to be holiday that we weren’t expecting.
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- Great campsite in a beautiful setting - Friendly, welcoming hosts - Good atmosphere -…
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Liked: - Great campsite in a beautiful setting - Friendly, welcoming hosts - Good atmosphere - Food available on site - Hot showers!! - Felt private even though there were a few big fields
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Beautiful site, friendly staff and pitches are level.
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Liked: Lovely campsite, with beautiful views of the surrounding area with amazing walks on your doorstep. The facilities was in good condition, the showers were lovely and hot with good pressure. The washing up facilities was good. The toilets was always clean with plenty of toilet roll. We didn’t use the van as we cooked on the fire most nights, but it’s a good idea to have. However, it is only open at peak busy periods.
Disliked: Only minor dislike was the sink is pretty low and starts to ache your back when cleaning loads of pots and pans.
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Amazing site allround , very friendly
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Liked: We loved our time at dalegarth ,Welcoming and friendly family run campsite . Amazing facilities on site and plenty of things to do and explore in the local area . Very clear and adequate rules , nicely laid back and plenty of privacy and space around camp . Wooden hut Showers and portaloos were kept nice and stocked up throughout the stay . The food onsite was great and plenty of alternate options nearby .Couldn't of asked for more and allround situated in a beautiful part of the lakes , we will be returning next year !
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Nice location, beautiful walks around the campsite, access to river, portashowers were…
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Liked: Nice location, beautiful walks around the campsite, access to river, portashowers were quiet good but very dark in the evening as there is no light inside it.
Disliked: Portaloos - some reviewers said they were clean and smelt nice, but to us the smell was not nice, they were a bit messy with toilet paper on the floor, some small litter hidden in the corners coz there is no bins inside it. Also not being able to wash your hands after using the loo is a bit 🥴(although there is a hand sanitiser, not the same thing). Secondly, there is no socket in the shower and anywhere near it. I’ve stayed at many campsite, first time I see this. I had to wash my hair one evening, it was really windy and bit cold that evening, had to sit with wet hair and wait for it to dry itself. Result - sore throat next morning.
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The host was so welcoming and incredibly friendly on arrival. The surprising…
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Liked: The host was so welcoming and incredibly friendly on arrival. The surprising addition of a food truck and it’s offering of delicious pizzas on an evening and a warm cup of tea on a morning was brilliant. The showers were rustic and charming but hot, powerful and clean - perfect! And the location was brilliant, so wonderfully remote in the beautiful lakes countryside but also within walking distance a great selection of pubs. Thank you for a lovely stay.
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Good facilities, friendly owners, tasty food van!
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Liked: Super friendly welcome, provided with an information sheet about the site, facilities and surrounding area, with directions to local pubs and shop, all within walking distance (the Boot Inn was lovely). On site food van does great wood fired pizzas. Really well run site. Would definitely go back!
Disliked: Nothing!
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I wanted to like this site but it really needs to improve hygiene.
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Liked: Site is very pretty. Next to a bit of river where you can swim. Ideally situated for climbing and walking.
Disliked: Disgusting portaloos. Showers covered with old chewing gum and not cleaned once in the week we were there.
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From the manager: Dear Anonymous Sorry you felt this way about our facilities! They are rustic showers but I can assure you all our facilities are cleaned daily, the loos are serviced 3 times a week they can look a little muddy on the floor when it’s wet but I can assure you they are clean. ‘Covered in chewing gum’ is a ridiculous comment. There was 2 pieces some scruff had stuck on the side that was removed. We are onsite 24/7 why did you not come and speak to me when you were here to point out any issues and so I could rectify them?
Features
Portable toilet
Pop-up campsite
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Games room
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Play area
TV room
Take away
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
D. of E. welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Forest
Lake and/or mountain
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Farm
Medium (26-50 pitches)
Pop-up campsite
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Horse riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Location
Dalegarth Campsite
Dalegarth Hall Cottage
Boot
Cumbria
England
CA19 1TF
Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
54.39139°N
-3.28166°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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Seascale | 8.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Silecroft | 12.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Haverigg | 14 mi | Sea | Poor | N/A | N/A | N/A |
St Bees | 14.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Walney West Shore | 18.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway 5.7 mi
Beatrix Potter Gallery 11.4 mi
Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 11.5 mi
Rydal Mount and Gardens 12.6 mi
Hill Top 12.8 mi
National Trust
Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 3.6 mi
Gondola' 8.8 mi
Coniston and Tarn Hows 9.2 mi
Grasmere and Great Langdale 10.9 mi
Beatrix Potter Gallery 11.4 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Eskdale Green - Muncaster Fell - Muncaster Head - Eskdale Green 1.7 mi
MUNCASTER CASTLE 4.9 mi
The Coniston Heights: The Old Man to Swirl How 7.7 mi
Langdale Valley - Bowfell - Crinkle Crags - Red Tarn - Stool End Farm - Langdale Valley 8.1 mi
Seathwaite - Scafell Pike - Seathwaite 8.4 mi
Local events
- Kendal Calling (Thursday 1 August 2024 – Thursday 1 August 2024)
Penrith, Cumbria 27.1 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
Want to know more about camping in The Lake District and Cumbria?
- Does Dalegarth Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Dalegarth Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Dalegarth Campsite? Local attractions and activities include: - West Lakes Adventure: five minutes’ drive - Hardknott Roman Fort: 10 minutes - Hardknott Pass (one of the two steepest climbs in England): 15 minutes - … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Dalegarth Campsite?
Camping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. If you are running late, please inform the site in good time as there is little signal once you get into the Eskdale Valley.
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If you want to stay a bit longer on departure day, you are welcome to pack up and move your car up to the top parking field.