Eskdale Valley Campsite

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Eskdale Valley Campsite
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Eskdale valley campsite (added by manager 20 may 2024)

  • Scenic, remote no-frills farm site in the west Lake District
  • Within 10 minutes’ walk of Stanley Ghyll Waterfall and wild pools
  • Spacious and a 10-minute drive from Eskdale’s shop and steam railway
Getting to Eskdale Valley Campsite is an adventure in itself. Down a rugged track which passes by a Grade II-listed arched stone bridge known affectionately as Doctor Bridge and then across a cattle grid, this no-frills farm site is remote indeed. It has a stunning setting on a fell farm in the Esdake Valley in the Lake District National Park, which as some of you may already know, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Equal parts peaceful and scenic, the farm has over half a kilometre of private river Esk frontage. It’s also adjacent to Penny Hill Farm, once owned by the writer Beatrix Potter, and has views of Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England. Paths through the extensive farmlands are bordered by stone walls and woodlands. It's possible to get onto trails right from the doorstep, whether for casual walking, hiking, mountain biking or tracking down prehistoric stone circles and paths once taken by Vikings and Romans. The farm is a 10-minute walk from Stanley Ghyll Waterfall and its wild swimming pools. If you’d like something more vigorous, take the 10-minute walk to the nearby activity centre to book activities like rock climbing, canoeing and archery. Eskdale is a 10-minute drive from Lower Birker Farm. It has a small shop where guests can pick up basic groceries, as well as a Japanese garden and a station on the Eskdale for the Ravenglass & Eskdale Steam Railway. Portable toilet facilities are available on site, and barbecues and firepits are both permitted.

Campground type

Tent sites 47
RV sites 3
Opens June 15
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Twin axle vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 20 or over.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

Languages spoken

Mandarin

English

Open from Sat, Jun 15 to

Campsite types & availability

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Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Playground

Recreation room/arcade

TV room

Takeout

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Free wifi

Grocery store

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundromat

Parent & baby washroom

Payphone

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Restrooms

Shower available

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed

Barbecue provided

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

No pets allowed

Themes

Forest

Hikers’ paradise

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm

Medium (26-50 sites)

Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Eskdale Valley Campsite

Boot

Eskdale

Cumbria

England

CA19 1TH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.39199°N
-3.25344°W

Nearest transport

Bus
10.4 mi Daffodil Hotel for Dove Cottage
10.5 mi Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
12 mi Kelsick Road opposite Library
Rail
6.8 mi Ravenglass Rail Station
7.7 mi Drigg Rail Station
9 mi Bootle (Cumbria) Rail Station
Ferry
7.8 mi Coniston Ferry Landing
7.8 mi Torver (Coniston) Ferry Landing
7.9 mi Waterhead Hotel (Coniston) Ferry Landing

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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - The Green Station (station in Eskdale for the Ravenglass & Eskdale Steam Railway, a narrow-gauge railway with Lake District views): 10 minutes’ drive - Hardknott Pass (hiking): 10 minutes - Giggle Alley (Japanese garden): 10 minutes - Golf course: 20 minutes - Drigg Sand Dunes & Beach: 25 minutes - Wast Water (three-mile-long lake): half an hour - Scafell Pike (mountain hiking): 35 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Seascale 9.5 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
Silecroft 12.6 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Haverigg 14.1 mi Sea Poor N/A N/A N/A
St Bees 15.8 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Walney West Shore 18.8 mi Sea N/A Good Good N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway 6.7 mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery 10.2 mi

Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 10.4 mi

Rydal Mount and Gardens 11.5 mi

Hill Top 11.7 mi

National Trust

Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 4.5 mi

Gondola' 7.7 mi

Coniston and Tarn Hows 8.1 mi

Grasmere and Great Langdale 9.8 mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery 10.2 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 2.8 mi

MUNCASTER CASTLE 5.9 mi

The Coniston Heights: The Old Man to Swirl How 6.6 mi

Langdale Valley - Bowfell - Crinkle Crags - Red Tarn - Stool End Farm - Langdale Valley 7.1 mi

Coniston - Tarn Hows - Coniston 7.3 mi

Local events

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday, August 1, 2024 – Thursday, August 1, 2024)

    Penrith, England 26.1 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 campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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  • Does Eskdale Valley Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
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  • What attractions are near Eskdale Valley Campsite? Attractions and activities nearby include: - The Green Station (station in Eskdale for the Ravenglass & Eskdale Steam Railway, a narrow-gauge railway with Lake District views): 10 minutes’ drive - Hardknott Pass … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Eskdale Valley Campsite?
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    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Eskdale Valley Campsite? From $33 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.