Wild camping | Best Campsites in Kendal, Cumbria, England 2024

9.1

Holmescales Campsite

Old Hutton, Cumbria, England

Small site in the Cumbria countryside, 15 minutes’ drive from Kendal
Sizergh Castle 15 minutes’ drive; Windermere half an hour
Archery, quad biking and axe throwing; toilet and shower block

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Opens 10 July

Bull Copy Campsite

Kendal, Cumbria, England

Peaceful back to basics Cumbria site with lovely Lake District views
A 10-minute drive to either Kendal or Windermere
Tree-lined grass pitch area a mile from the local village pub

9.4

Cockin Farm Campsite

Kendal, Cumbria, England

Family-run farm site at the foot of Whinfell Beacon
A 25-minute drive from Windermere; 15 minutes from Kendal
Hiking and cycling nearby and five miles from the Yorkshire Dales

8.5

Beck Foot Campsite

Sedbergh, Cumbria, England

Simple campsite near the River Lune in the Howgill Fells, Cumbria
A 10-minute drive to Sedbergh; 25 minutes to Kendal
Next to the Dales Way walking trail within the Yorkshire Dales

9.8

Puddlemire

Lupton, Cumbria, England

Wildlife haven on a family-run farm site in the Cumbria countryside
A 20-minute drive from the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District
Campfires and barbecues allowed; pub 20 minutes' walk away

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9.3

Holme Meadow Camping

Holme, Cumbria, England

Peaceful off-grid site on a smallholding in Cumbria
A 10-minute drive from the coast; 25 minutes from Windermere
Local produce for sale and firepits provided; pub 10 minutes’ walk

8.9

Social District

Newby Bridge, Cumbria, England

Dog-friendly Lake District site on the shore of Lake Windermere
Less than five minutes' drive from activity centres and a ferry stop
Dog park and fishing on site; campfires and barbecues permitted

9.5

Moor House Farm Camping

Orton, Cumbria, England

Family-friendly site on a family-run working farm a mile from Orton
Between the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District; close to the C2C route
A five-minute drive from the M6 and Tebay services/farm shop

Visitor image of the excellent sunrises with coastal views at the top of the field.

Opens 23 May

7.4

Low Fell Gate Farm Campsite

Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, England

Quiet back-to-basics camping on a working farm in Grange-over-Sands
A five-minute drive to Cartmel; 20 minutes to Windermere
Dog-friendly site with Morecambe Bay views

9.4

Black Beck Farm

Ulverston, Cumbria, England

Luxury farm glampsite 10 minutes’ drive from Ulverston in Cumbria
Aquarium of the Lakes five minutes’ drive; Bowness: 25 minutes
Dog-friendly accommodation at 10 minutes’ walk to a real-ale pub

9.3

Sunbiggin Farm Camping

Orton, Cumbria, England

Wild camping with fell views on the Wainwright Coast to Coast Walk
Access to the Howgill Fells; half an hour’s drive to Cautley Spout
Pop-up site on a working sheep farm, with cooking facilities in a barn

Opens 13 July

9.3

Water Yeat Campsite

Water Yeat, Cumbria, England

Riverside camping next to Coniston Water in the Lake District
A 20-minute drive to Windermere; 15 minutes to Ulverston
Spacious pick-your-own grass pitches with mountain and fellside views

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Wildscapes Retreat and Campsite

Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, England

No-frills family campsite with spectacular Howgills views in Cumbria
Bowness-on-Windermere 45 minutes’ drive; Ribblehead Viaduct 50 minutes
Set between the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales national parks

Opens 24 May

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Piper Hole Goat Farm

Ravenstonedale, Cumbria, England

Wild camping on a Cumbria goat farm in Ravenstonedale
A 15-minute drive to Kirkby Stephen for shops; 20 minutes to Sedbergh
Farm shop on site for local meat, cheese and ice creams

8.7

Heartwood Campsite

Tebay, Cumbria, England

Friendly site on a working hill farm in the Howgill Fells
A five-minute drive to Tebay; 20 minutes to Kendal or Sedbergh
On the banks of the River Lune, with easy access from the M6

Opens 21 June

8.3

Sandfold Pop-up Camping

Newby Bridge, Cumbria, England

Simple campsite under a mile from the foot of Lake Windermere
In the hamlet of Newby Bridge; 20 minutes' drive from Coniston Water
Within 10 minutes' walk of a spa and lakeside Fell Foot Park

8.7

The Station Inn

Oxenholme, Cumbria, England

Within the grounds of a pub at the edge of the Lake District
A 10-minute drive from Kendal and 20 from Lake Windermere
Bar, restaurant and play area; takeaway breakfast available

9.6

Kitridding Lake

Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, England

Small, dog-friendly lakeside pitches on a Cumbria farm
Half an hour’s drive from Windermere; 25 minutes from Sedbergh
On-site tearoom and farm shop open Thursday-Sunday

River View Campsite

Killington, Cumbria, England

Peaceful Cumbria site on the bank of the River Lune
A five-minute drive to Sedbergh; 20 minutes to Kendal
In the Yorkshire Dales National Park, with easy access to M6

Low Borrowdale Farm

Tebay, Cumbria, England

Family-friendly site in a secluded valley location
Close to the M6 and three miles from Tebay
Accessible only via an unpaved road; stunning fell views

Wild camping: Campsites in Kendal, England

Holmescales Campsite

Bull Copy Campsite

Cockin Farm Campsite

Beck Foot Campsite

Puddlemire

Holme Meadow Camping

Social District

Moor House Farm Camping

Low Fell Gate Farm Campsite

Black Beck Farm

Sunbiggin Farm Camping

Water Yeat Campsite

Wildscapes Retreat and Campsite

Piper Hole Goat Farm

Heartwood Campsite

Sandfold Pop-up Camping

The Station Inn

Kitridding Lake

River View Campsite

Low Borrowdale Farm

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