Birbeck Camping
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Add your business details- Wild camping in the rural village of Blencarn in Cumbria’s Eden Valley
- Ullswater half an hour’s drive, and Middleton-in-Teesdale 50 minutes
- Simple off-grid site; Penrith shops and pubs 20 minutes’ drive
Site type
4Languages spoken
English
German
Open from Fri, 3 May to
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Features
Pop-up campsite
Dogs 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
Lake and/or mountain
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wild camping
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
No hot water
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Type
Pop-up campsite
Tiny (1-10 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Outdoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Birbeck Camping
Birbeck
Blencarn
Penrith
Cumbria
England
CA10 1TX
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.67411°N
-2.56262°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Must see
The Rheged Centre 9 mi
Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 10.6 mi
High Force Waterfall 15.2 mi
Ullswater Steamers 17.7 mi
Carlisle Castle 21.6 mi
National Trust
Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 2.3 mi
Allen Banks and Staward Gorge 22.2 mi
Townend 23.1 mi
Windermere and Troutbeck 24.2 mi
Grasmere and Great Langdale 24.6 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Langwathby - Edenhall - Langwathby 4.5 mi
Dufton Pike 4.9 mi
Dufton - High Cup Nick - Middletongue Crags - Dufton 5 mi
Appleby - Dufton - Appleby 7.1 mi
APPLEBY CASTLE 7.6 mi
Local events
- Kendal Calling (Thursday 1 August 2024 – Thursday 1 August 2024)
Penrith, Cumbria 7.8 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.
Reviews
would recommend this site to a friend
would stay here again
Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Definitely an amazing place to camp
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked: The entire village was friendly and really welcoming. Campsite was really clean. The hosts were amazing and helped with any issues we had. Close to nearly everywhere in the lakes. The kids are already begging to go back
Disliked: Nothing
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Hi, we are super happy that you enjoyed your time with us. Your entire family were a pleasure to welcome onto our campsite and into our village. I am certain that everyone would be delighted if you came back again.
Very reasonable priced
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Liked: Peace and quite. Gate to the lake district. Friendly owners
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Hi, thank you for your feedback, we are really pleased you enjoyed it, it was great to have you on site and hopefully you will come again.
Affordable site, with basic facilities, friendly owners & ample space
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Liked: Super friendly and kind owners (even provided us with a fire pit, ample space and great price!
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Hi, thank you, it is lovely to have such positive feedback. We really enjoyed having you all to stay with us. Your enthusiasm and exemplary behavior were a fabulous combination and we would be delighted to see you all again.
Great little site, friendly host. Toilet with sink was clean
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Liked: Very friendly host, helpful and put us at ease straight away. Single mum travelling with two boys aged 12 and 8. Felt safe on the site knowing she was on hand if we needed anything.
Disliked: Boys didn’t like the fact the toilet had no light
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From the manager: Hi, it was lovely to welcome you on site, we would be delighted to see you again, and we really appreciate your feedback. We have acted on your suggestion of a light in the toilet by having one fitted today. Hope to see you again.
- Does Birbeck Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Birbeck Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Birbeck Camping? Anglers, walkers and bikers will be very happy with their lot at Blencarn; the site is close to a fly-fishing lake (10 minutes’ walk) and at the starting point for a circular … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Birbeck Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m.