When can I check in and check out of High Borrow Bridge Camping Site?

Camping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at High Borrow Bridge Camping Site?

From £24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

High Borrow Bridge Camping Site

From £24 For 1 night, 2 adults 9.4 62 reviews

What a view to wake up to. Gorgeous and so peaceful. (added by visitor 14 Jun 2021)

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Pitched up next to the creek (added by visitor 06 oct 2020)

Spacious, flat pitch site (added by charlotte_w632391 28 sep 2020)

Gorgeous rural views (added by manager 23 aug 2020)

Quiet rural site on a working farm in the Lake District National Park
A 20-minute drive from Kendal; 25 minutes from Windermere
Back to basics riverside pitches with easy access from A6

Whether it’s Lake District walks, spying on dark skies at night or cooking over the barbecue, High Borrow Bridge Camping Site will welcome you nicely into the Cumbria countryside. This quiet site is in a handy spot close to the A6 and 20 minutes’ drive north of Kendal, within the boundaries of the Lake District National Park… Naturally, that means that there are lots of lovely walks to be had all around, and some splendid views from the pitches too. That’s especially true if you wander down to the banks of the Crookdale Beck river (for a paddle, if you’re feeling brave). It’s likely that you’ll spend much of your time here out exploring the Lakes, but it’s also possible to get out into the Yorkshire Dales if you fancy tackling a second national park. Pitches here are part of a working farm with sheep on site; dogs are allowed but just be aware that you’ll need to keep them under control and on leads at all times so they don’t get into any scrapes with their woolly neighbours. There's plenty of space, but please note that access means this site isn't suitable for motorhomes. There are a couple of pubs about 15 minutes’ drive away from the site for those who’d like to eat out. If you’d rather simply crash out on site with a few drinks and snacks, you’re welcome to light up a barbecue or start a campfire (in firepits only, ta) to keep you toasty as dusk falls. Facilities on site have been kept simple, with just a toilet block that has individual cubicles and hand sanitising stations nearby to keep everyone clean. Please note there are no showers on site (the nearest are at Tebay Services, 20 minutes away by road) and there's no running drinking water so you'll want to bring bottles along; there are also no bins so all guests will need to take rubbish away with them. It's also a good idea to bring along some midge repellent for a stay at this site… During very wet weather, the site will happily relocate you to a different field away from the river.

Site type

Open now

Please note

This site has no on-site shower facilities.

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
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 25 or over.
This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 29 Mar to Tue, 23 Jul 2024

Pitch types & availability

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

5 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Pitch size: Max 6.0m width x 3.0m depth (19.7ft width x 9.8ft depth) Calculated area: 18.0m² (193.8ft²)

5 people maximum

One Tent or Trailer tent allowed per pitch

Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Pitch size

Max 6.0m width x 3.0m depth (19.7ft width x 9.8ft depth) Calculated area: 18.0m² (193.8ft²)

Ground type

Grass

Twin-axle vehicles not accepted

Suitable for

Tent, Trailer tent

Features

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Extras

Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£10 (£10) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£10 (£10) per item
Bring an awning (1 max)		£10 (£10) per stay
Dog (1 max)		£5 (£5) per stay
Extra car (1 max)		£10 (£10) per stay

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £24 (£24) 1 night, 2 adults

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Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Very easy to reach, picturesque location with a lovely stream running alongside…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	6

Conor T. Apr 2024

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Very easy to reach, picturesque location with a lovely stream running alongside the field we camped on (which made for a very cozy sleep). A lovely woman named Jayne came to welcome us to the site and made sure we had settled in. The site is advertised to be a “quiet site” but nobody seemed to mind music or podcasts on as long as the volume was low. The toilets aren’t going to be winning any awards, but the toilet did what it says on the tin! We would definetely camp there again as it was a nice chilled bank holiday weekend away. There are plenty of pubs in Kendal (which is only a 5-10 minute drive away from the campsite) to choose from if you want to go out for a couple drinks and some food during the day. Overall I am happy to have stayed at this campsite and would recommend others stay there if you’re looking for a relaxing couple days with family or friends :)

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you it was nice to see you. 😃

Really great site great location, close to M6 and other places.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Jonathan A. Sept 2023

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: The veiws were amazing, and camping by the stream was really great, going to sleep to sound of the stream was a real pleasure. The owner was really pleasent and was happy to give local information

Disliked: Can't think of much, be good to have a shower, but for the price I really couldn't complain

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you 😊

Almost wild camping. Lovely site and owner - perfect spot for a solo

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Chloé H. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Being able to pitch by the river on-site is bliss. The location is so lovely and remote. The owner Jane came to say hello we had a good laugh! This is my second stay and I will stay again. Can’t beat it for the price

Disliked: Nothing to dislike!

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From the manager: Thank you 😊

Amazing Location with a river flowing by surrounded by mountains. Its a…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	No rating
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Amazing Location with a river flowing by surrounded by mountains. Its a proper Dark Sky site, fabulous for Stargazing. You can easliy spot satellites 🛰️ moving, 💫 shooting stars. We absolutely loved it and will definitely comeback again.

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From the manager: Thank you 😊

Lovely quiet site with riverside pitches and friendly owner.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	2

Anonymous Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Lovely quiet site with beautiful riverside pitches. Friendly and really helpful owner.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you 😊

You need to stay here

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Debbie M. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Amazing, quiet, back to basics campsite. Great location and Jane the host was lovely.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you 😀

Peaceful. Friendly host. Easy check in…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Janice S. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Peaceful. Friendly host. Easy check in

Disliked: Nothing to dislike. Basic facilities but aware of that at time of booking

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you 😊

Super nice chilled relaxing place, would definitely recommend.…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Katie J. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Super nice chilled relaxing place, would definitely recommend.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Aww thank you 😊

Great simple Campsite with parking and toilet facilities. It's a good pit…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	No rating
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	No rating

Lucy H. Aug 2023

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Great simple Campsite with parking and toilet facilities. It's a good pit stop for exploring the lakes

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you 😊

The back to basics living was good. It was so peaceful…

Overall	8/10
Location	6
Value for money	10
Accommodation	6
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	6
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	4

Anonymous Jul 2023

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: The back to basics living was good. It was so peaceful

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you I'm glad you enjoyed it here. 😊

Features

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

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

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

No drinkable water point

No hot water

No running water

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm

Pop-up campsite

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Indoor pool nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Location

High Borrow Bridge Camping Site

High Borrow Bridge

Selside

Kendal

Cumbria

England

LA8 9LG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.43086°N
-2.69301°W

Route directions

The site owners recommend that you use these instructions and Google Maps rather than Apple Maps. On the A6 look out for Kendal Caravans, turning left just after it if coming from the south (or turning right just before if coming from the north). Go up the lane and cross the cattle grid – don't turn left through the wooden gate but go over the hill to the bottom. The site will be on your right.

Nearest transport

Coach

7.3 mi Bus Station

Rail

6 mi Burneside (Cumbria) Rail Station

6.4 mi Staveley Rail Station

7.1 mi Kendal Rail Station

Ferry

10.4 mi Brockhole Ferry Landing

10.4 mi Bowness on Windermere Ferry Terminal

10.9 mi Ambleside Waterhead 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

Hikes and watersports, anyone? For hikes, head to the Cautley Spout waterfall (45 minutes’ drive) and Ullswater (35 minutes’ drive) or Windermere (25 minutes) , which both have plenty in the way of boat trips and watersports. At Windermere, there’s the World of Beatrix Potter all about the ‘Peter Rabbit’ author. Other cool historic spots include Elizabethan Levens Hall (25 minutes), the Lakeland Motor Museum (40 minutes) and Lowther Castle & Gardens (half an hour), where there’s cycle hire for exploring the grounds and ruins. After all that, a local beer at the Hawkshead Brewery (25 minutes)? Or trying to escape the maize maze at Lakeland Maze Farm Park (25 minutes)?

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Morecambe North	25.3 mi	Estuary	Good	N/A	Good	Good
Morecambe South	25.8 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	Good	Good
Haverigg	29.3 mi	Sea	Poor	N/A	N/A	N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Brockhole - Lake District Visitor Centre 10.2 mi

The World of Beatrix Potter 10.2 mi

Windermere Lake Cruises, Bowness 10.4 mi

Sizergh Castle and Garden 10.7 mi

Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House 10.9 mi

National Trust

Townend 9 mi

Windermere and Troutbeck 9.4 mi

Sizergh Castle and Garden 10.7 mi

Hill Top 12.4 mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery 13 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Wet Sleddale 4.5 mi

Orton and Old Tebay 5.1 mi

Orton and the Stone Circle 5.1 mi

Kentmere Horseshoe 5.4 mi

Great Asby Scar Circular 5.9 mi

Local events

Keswick Mountain Festival (Friday 17 May 2024 – Friday 17 May 2024)
Keswick, Cumbria 7 mi
Kendal Calling (Thursday 1 August 2024 – Thursday 1 August 2024)
Penrith, Cumbria 12 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Please pick any available pitch on arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Changes cannot be made once you have booked.

Dogs

A valid vaccination certificate must accompany your dog.
Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 7:30 a.m..
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
This site has no on-site shower facilities.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Open fires are prohibited.

Vehicles

Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Visitors

Visitors are not permitted on site.

Payment terms

Does High Borrow Bridge Camping Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is High Borrow Bridge Camping Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near High Borrow Bridge Camping Site? Hikes and watersports, anyone? For hikes, head to the Cautley Spout waterfall (45 minutes’ drive) and Ullswater (35 minutes’ drive) or Windermere (25 minutes) , which both have plenty in the way … Read more
When can I check in and check out of High Borrow Bridge Camping Site?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 10:30 a.m.

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How much does it cost to stay at High Borrow Bridge Camping Site? From £24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.