Pennine View Caravan Park

From £28 For 1 night, 1 adult 9.8 333 reviews
Pitches on site (added by manager 08 Aug 2022)
Grass pitch (added by manager 08 aug 2022)
Play area (added by manager 31 may 2017)
Lots of trees and birds near our pitch which was lovely to wake up to. a nice change from fast pace of normal life. (added by visitor 07 jun 2017)

  • Family-run site a mile from the centre of Kirkby Stephen
  • Playground, free wifi, bar and well-appointed washrooms
  • On the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park
One could base oneself at Pennine View Caravan Park for months on end to investigate the hundreds of miles' worth of spectacular paths in the area: the site is on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, a short drive from both the Lake District National Park and the North Pennines. Walks and cycle routes catering for all tastes from gentle country strolls to challenging mountain bike trails are all around here, or you could tackle lush River Eden trout fishing, horse riding or paragliding close by, or mooch around the mighty natural attractions in the area like High Force Waterfall, or pick up local produce in Cumbrian market towns, or potter around the region's many old houses and castles… Family-run Pennine View is well placed for the lot from its Cumbrian setting, in countryside a mile from the market town of Kirkby Stephen. It's across the road from the volunteer-run heritage Stainmore Railway Company, where there are several locomotives and rolling stock to see. The caravan park itself is in fact part of a historic railway goods yard – something you'll no doubt note when you stop by at its Engine Shed bar for drinks and takeaway food (on selected nights) in a characterful and welcoming spot. Facilities on site include a playground, free wifi, a covered washing-up area, a launderette with washing machine and tumble dryer, and amenity blocks with baby bath, disabled facilities and free hot showers – just the ticket after a satisfactory day striding o'er the local moors…

Site type

Tent pitches 30
Touring caravan pitches 36
Motorhome pitches 15
Rent a tent 4
Open now

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 21 consecutive nights.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 1 Mar to

Silver David Bellamy Conservation Award AA Holiday Centre

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Excellent site

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Debra R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked: This was our first visit and we’ve already booked to go again in a few weeks. Staff are friendly and the site is very well kept. Excellent facilities and easy access to lovely walks from the site. Will definitely make this a regular stay.

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Excellent site with immaculate facilities and great location.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
anna c. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked: Clean, organised, immaculate facilities, fantastic on site pub. Very friendly and helpful staff. Great location accessible to town and beautiful walks.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely stay at Pennine View! Toilets are spotless and modern, good location…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Melissa R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked: Lovely stay at Pennine View! Toilets are spotless and modern, good location for walks and popping into Kirkby Stephen and the engine shed on site has a lovely atmosphere and food. Will definitely be back!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet, immaculate touring site. Excellent newly refurbished toilet block. Good meals and…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked: Quiet, immaculate touring site. Excellent newly refurbished toilet block. Good meals and drinks at the Engine Shed on site. Charming, super-efficient staff

Disliked: Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything Great site very friendly host on arrival level pitches modern and…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked: Everything Great site very friendly host on arrival level pitches modern and clean toilet and shower facilities great on site bar only a 15 min walk into town we definitely be back

Disliked: Nothing to dislike

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Excellent site

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Angela C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked: Everything about the site. Large pitches with easy access to all facilities. Friendly staff. Easy walking distance to Kirby Stephen and plenty of lovely walks in the area. Enjoyed evening drinks and food in the Engine Shed. We will definitely be booking again.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic stay immaculate facilities Would highly 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
VANDA H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Fantastic stay immaculate facilities Would highly recommend

Disliked: Nothing to dislike

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Perfection!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Michelle B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric gravel touring pitch

Liked: Everything! This was our first time as motorhome owners and we certainly picked the perfect site! Everything was immaculate, from the pitches to the toilet and shower block. The location is amazing, a 20 minute walk into Kirkby Stephen and a beautiful river walk at the bottom of the site. The Engine Room on site was lovely too, tables and chairs plus comfy leather sofas, the perfect place for a drink or bite to eat. We will be back very soon!

Disliked: Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutely loved all this wonderful site. We will be back for sure.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Jeanette L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass and gravel touring pitch

Liked: Friendly welcome, helpful staff Warm, clean modern toilet and showers Excellent facilities, great location Beautiful surroundings Engine shed brilliant addition for food and a drink

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely clean organised site in a great location handy for town of…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked: Lovely clean organised site in a great location handy for town of Kirkby Stephen. Fantastic new toilet / shower block. Great pub on site. Will definitely go again.

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Features

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

Walkers' paradise

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

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Tourer storage facilities

Location

Pennine View Caravan Park

Station Road

Kirkby Stephen

Cumbria

England

CA17 4SZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.4624°N
-2.3548°W

Nearest transport

Coach
18.2 mi Bus Station
18.2 mi Bus Station
18.2 mi Bus Station
Rail
0.8 mi Kirkby Stephen Rail Station
9.7 mi Appleby Rail Station
9.8 mi Garsdale Rail Station
Ferry
21.6 mi Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
21.8 mi Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing
24 mi Bowness on Windermere Ferry Terminal

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

Walking routes start from the site and crisscross all over the nearby Yorkshire Dales National Park, around local town Kirkby Stephen, up the Howgill Fells and through the countryside of the Eden Valley. To see it all from way up high, paragliding is available within half a mile of Pennine View. The nearby River Eden has some spectacular fishing, all accessible a mile from the site. Wild brown trout are the main haul on the stretch of river managed by the Kirkby Stephen & District Angling Association, whose members are happy to take visitors out along the water (remember you'll need a fishing permit). Day tickets are available, with free fishing for under-18s. Horse riding can be had four miles away, and the mountain bike trails in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Beauty within five. The waters, boating and miles more walks of the Lake District National Park are 10 miles away. If you want to see how folk have lived in the area throughout the centuries, the Dales Countryside Museum in Hawes is a good place to start; happily, the town is home to the Wensleydale Creamery too.

Must see

High Force Waterfall 14.7 mi

The Bowes Museum 18.5 mi

Barnard Castle 18.6 mi

Sizergh Castle and Garden 20.9 mi

The Rheged Centre 21.4 mi

National Trust

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 16.2 mi

Sizergh Castle and Garden 20.9 mi

Townend 22.8 mi

Windermere and Troutbeck 23.1 mi

Braithwaite Hall 25.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Kirkby Stephen - Nateby - Wharton Hall - Lammerside Castle 0.5 mi

Kirkby Stephen - Nine Standards Rigg 0.8 mi

The Eden Viaducts 0.8 mi

Kirkby Stephen Circular 0.8 mi

Smardale Wildlife Reserve 2 mi

Local events

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

    Penrith, Cumbria 17.5 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.

Want to know more about camping in The Lake District and Cumbria?

  • Does Pennine View Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Pennine View Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Pennine View Caravan Park? Walking routes start from the site and crisscross all over the nearby Yorkshire Dales National Park, around local town Kirkby Stephen, up the Howgill Fells and through the countryside of the Eden … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Pennine View Caravan Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Pennine View Caravan Park? From £28 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.