Newlands Valley Campsite
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- Well-maintained Lake District site half a kilometre from Derwentwater
- A five-minute drive from Catbells; 15 minutes from Whinlatter Forest
- Pub with a beer garden a short walk away; adventure centre nearby
Site type
50
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Please note that the local pub is closed until 1 July 2024 for refurbishment.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 24 May to
Open from Thu, 18 Jul to
Reviews
Voted 59% of visitors View breakdown
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would stay here again
Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Lovely views & location facilities let it down for me
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Liked: Scenery.
Disliked: The toilets smelt really bad the whole time and felt dirty. The pub was closed (this isn’t the camp sites fault) but would have been a better experience.
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The views and location are great…
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Liked: The views and location are great
Disliked: Toilets could do with a clean and fix up
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Excellent site with clean facilities
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Liked: This was our second visit to this campsite . It is now our most favourite place to camp when visiting the lakes. Our daughter loves the stream that runs along side, the campsite is flat, busy enough but quiet at night are still plenty of room for the kids to kick a football around. minutes walk from a pub with views to die for. the most lovely walk to Derwent water without it being too much for little legs including a walk through the forest. Stunning views of catbells to one side and a forest to the other. The campsite has an ice-cream truck that visits at tea time and the family that run the site couldn't do enough to help you with whatever you need. ❤️ A special shout out to their daughter who made friends with our daughter making it even more fun.❤️
Disliked: Nothing
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Great site, staff friendly.
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Liked: People who run the campsite are very friendly & always there if you need anything. Was a lovely weekend with my family & friends the kids loved it. It is in a beautiful location.
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Lovely site. Would recommend.
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Liked: Very friendly staff. Very accommodating. Although it didn't bother us, there was a bit of noise from a neighbouring pitch but staff came over to apologise. Beautiful area with so many things to do close by. Outstanding views.
Disliked: I think there were 3 separate pitch areas. My only suggestion would be to have a small toilet & shower block in each area.
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Views, friendly & helpful people running the site, quiet a well managed…
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Liked: Views, friendly & helpful people running the site, quiet a well managed campsite. Showers okay (depending on the time of day you used them, when my 16YO daughter went later in the day she said it was full of bugs.)
Disliked: Toilets are portaloo toilets (albeit fancy ones) which were okay night one but the second night I think the solution was changed and the smell was so bad that it was hard breathe in.
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Perfect location, clean facilities!
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Liked: Great campsite in a perfect location! Phone signal which was a massive plus for my teenager! Lovely, clean river runs along left side of field as you enter. Good base for a hike up cat bells or 20 min walk down to the lake. Clean, modern toilets and the shower block looked good although we didn't use. Dogs and campfires allowed; hire there or bring your own. The pub at the top of the lane isn't open until July so we will definitely be back then as it looks like a lovely place! Great stay and would definitely recommend!
Disliked: Nothing to dislike
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Great quiet site for families
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Liked: Great location. Nice and quiet site
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Easy going, essential facilities all good, great river running beside campsite.…
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Liked: Easy going, essential facilities all good, great river running beside campsite.
Disliked: A bit muddy!
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The toilets was well maintained and the shower was great. Worth every…
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Liked: The toilets was well maintained and the shower was great. Worth every penny.
Disliked: It was raining so the pitch was drenched but nothing to much.
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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
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
Camping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitches
Themes
Budget/backpacker
Lake and/or mountain
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
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
Type
Large (51-200 pitches)
Medium (26-50 pitches)
Pop-up campsite
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Horse riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Tennis nearby
Watersports nearby
Location
Newlands Valley Campsite
The Oaks
Keswick
Cumbria
England
CA12 5UE
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.58252°N
-3.16727°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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Allonby | 26.8 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Seascale | 29.4 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| St Bees | 30.3 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Silecroft | 42.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Southerness | 42.8 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 3.4 km
Castlerigg Stone Circle 5 km
Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 6.9 km
Ullswater Steamers 15 km
Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 17.2 km
National Trust
Wordsworth House and Garden 15.8 km
Grasmere and Great Langdale 18.6 km
Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 21.2 km
Buttermere and Ennerdale 23.8 km
Coniston and Tarn Hows 24.1 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Cat Bells Terrace and Derwent Water 0.2 km
Hawes End - Cat Bells - Black Crag - Hawes End 0.2 km
Cat Bells and Newlands Valley 0.3 km
Keswick Launch - Hawes End - Cat Bells - High Spy 2.2 km
Friar's Crag, Derwent Water 2.3 km
Local events
- Kendal Calling (Thursday 1 August 2024 – Thursday 1 August 2024)
Penrith, England 29.2 km
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.
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Newlands Valley Campsite? From €35.19 (for 1 night, 8 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.