The Sportman
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- Lake District campsite just off the A66 between Penrith and Keswick
- A 10-minute drive to Ullswater; 20 minutes to Helvellyn and Catbells
- Pitches with views towards Blencathra; playing field for kids and dogs
Site type
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
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Features
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
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
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wild camping
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Public transport nearby
Type
Pub campsite
Small (11-25 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Outdoor pool nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Surf school nearby
Tennis nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
The Sportman
Troutbeck
Troutbeck
Penrith
Cumbria
England
CA11 0SG
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.64284°N
-2.92287°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Allonby | 22.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Seascale | 28.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
St Bees | 29.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 4.3 mi
The Rheged Centre 5.6 mi
Ullswater Steamers 6.9 mi
Castlerigg Stone Circle 7.6 mi
Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 10.6 mi
National Trust
Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 12.9 mi
Grasmere and Great Langdale 14.7 mi
Townend 16.1 mi
Windermere and Troutbeck 17.5 mi
Wordsworth House and Garden 17.9 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Mungrisdale - Bannerdale Crags 3 mi
Blencathra Classic - Sharp Edge and Narrow Edge 3.9 mi
DALEMAIN 4.6 mi
Pooley Bridge and Heughscar Hill 4.6 mi
Pooley Bridge - Loadpot Hill - Howtown - Pooley Bridge 4.6 mi
Local events
- Kendal Calling (Thursday 1 August 2024 – Thursday 1 August 2024)
Penrith, Cumbria 8.7 mi
- Keswick Mountain Festival (Friday 17 May 2024 – Friday 17 May 2024)
Keswick, Cumbria 22.7 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.
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- Does The Sportman have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Sportman dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Sportman? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Keswick (for watersports, Puzzling Place, pencil museum and brewery): 10 minutes’ drive - Aira Force waterfall: 10 minutes - Brougham Castle: 10 minutes - Mirehouse Gardens: … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Sportman?
Camping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – Anytime Depart by: 11:30 a.m.