Campfires allowed: Campsites in Helvellyn

Seatoller Farm

• Peaceful family-run farm site next to the River Derwent
• Excellent base for hikes, including Scafell and Great Gable
• Coffee shop; woodfired pizzas on Saturday nights, a short walk away

Newlands Valley Campsite

• 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

The Herdwick Huts

• Traditional shepherd’s huts at Rydal Hall in the Lake District
• Walk to Rydal Water, Rydal Mount, Grasmere and mountains from the site
• Brazier and bench outside; pub with badgers and food a short walk away

Sykeside Camping Park

• 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

Near Howe

• Campervan pitches in a meadow with fell views near Penrith in Cumbria
• A 15-minute drive from Ullswater and Keswick; overlooks Blencathra
• Dog-friendly; laundry and washroom; direct access to walks and cycling

Ullswater View Campsite

• Wild camping with spectacular views of Ullswater in the Lake District
• Pooley Bridge five minutes’ drive, and Lowther Castle 20 minutes
• Spring water and portable toilets on site; pub 10 minutes’ walk

Eskdale Valley Campsite

• 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

Lakes Yurts

• Luxurious yurts in the Lake District, 20 minutes' drive from Keswick
• Peaceful field on the edge of a farm 10 mins' drive from Cockermouth
• Bedding, woodburner and fully-equipped kitchen in each yurt

Hollin Head Campsite

• 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

The Barn Campsite

• 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

Strudda Bank Pod Paddock

• Luxury pods at a family farm in the western Lake District
• A 15-minute drive to Seascale beach; half an hour to Scafell Pike
• Ensuite shower room, mini kitchen and barbecue/firepit for each pod

Helton Campsite

• 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

Caldbeck Camping

• 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

Orthwaite Pop-up Campsite

Overwater Woodlands

• 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