Crosbythwaite Campsite

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Pitches on a working farm
New
Far-reaching views
Trees shelter one side of the field
Beautiful fell views

  • Simple pop-up campsite on a farm in the Lake District National Park
  • Coniston Water half an hour’s drive; South Lakes Safari Zoo 40 minutes
  • Off-grid grass pitches; snack shed selling breakfasts and sandwiches
Total peace, amazing views and seemingly endlessly fell walking options – that’s what you get when you rock up at Crosbythwaite Campsite, a pop-up 15 minutes’ drive from Broughton-In-Furness in the Lake District National Park. This teeny nearly wild site has a limited number of neatly mown grass pitches, some sheltered by trees and all overlooking spectacular Birker Fell. You can source breakfast from the on-site Crosby Snack Shed, a little foodie oasis serving up good coffee and local sausages as well as takeaway cold drinks and sandwiches if you’re about to embark on a fell walk. You can also snap up homemade cakes, shortbread or ice creams to devour at the picnic tables, set next to a burbling stream and with those same gorgeous views over the Cumbrian fells. Otherwise on-site facilities are somewhat limited, stretching to a portable loo and a cold water tap with drinking water. Off site, there are a couple of pubs and food shops in Broughton-in-Furness.

Site type

Tent pitches 12
Motorhome pitches 3
Open now
Opens 4 April
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 4 Apr to

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Clean porta loos, beautiful wild location and views (exposed and windswept on…

Overall 6/10
Location 8
Value for money 6
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Clean porta loos, beautiful wild location and views (exposed and windswept on our visit but of course no one can control that!), spacious fields and a decent amount of flat ground for tents and vans. Very responsive and helpful on text

Disliked: Only one thing - Untreated private supply water (ominously labelled “drink at your own risk”) - not necessarily a problem in itself with the right equipment, but I don’t think i was made aware of on pitch up when booking. Probably wouldn’t have booked had I known this because I didn’t have enough gas to boil all water, didnt fancy taking the risk, and hadn’t brought chlorine or filter equipment. This will be fine for some campers especially if they know in advance though.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Am excellent stay for a night or two!

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Errol B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Beautiful and Peaceful Location
Excellent Value For Money

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Toilets are cleaned reguarly

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Paul B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Quite working farm farm lads were amazing when i got stuck yes 3 tonnes does sink in a downpour
Snack bar is amazing too

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very clean campsite, easy to find, good description, toilets clean.…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Kevin M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked: Very clean campsite, easy to find, good description, toilets clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again


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 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 Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

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

Farm Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby

Location

Crosbythwaite Campsite

Crosbythwaite Farm

Ulpha

Broughton-in-Furness

Cumbria

England

LA20 6DY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.34406°N
-3.24733°W

Nearest transport

Coach
12 mi Daffodil Hotel for Dove Cottage
12 mi Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
12.9 mi Kelsick Road opposite Library
Rail
6 mi Foxfield Rail Station
6.6 mi Ravenglass Rail Station
6.9 mi Green Road Rail Station
Ferry
6.6 mi Sunny Bank (Coniston) Ferry Landing
6.9 mi Lake Bank (Coniston) Ferry Landing
6.9 mi Torver (Coniston) Ferry Landing

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

Local attractions and activities include: - Stanley Ghyll Waterfall: 10 minutes’ drive - Ravenglass and Eskdale Steam Railway: 25 minutes - Muncaster Castle: 25 minutes - Swinside Stone Circle: 25 minutes - Millom Beach: half an hour - Coniston Water: half an hour - South Lakes Safari Zoo: 40 minutes - Scafell Pike: 40 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Silecroft 9.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seascale 10.4 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Haverigg 10.8 mi Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Walney West Shore 15.5 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Walney Sandy Gap 16.7 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway 6.6 mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery 10.2 mi

Hill Top 11.1 mi

Lakeland Motor Museum 11.9 mi

Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 12 mi

National Trust

Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 6.9 mi

Gondola' 7.3 mi

Coniston and Tarn Hows 8.1 mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery 10.2 mi

Grasmere and Great Langdale 11.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Eskdale Green - Muncaster Fell - Muncaster Head - Eskdale Green 4.4 mi

MUNCASTER CASTLE 5.6 mi

The Coniston Heights: The Old Man to Swirl How 6.3 mi

The Beacon and Blawith Fell 6.6 mi

Coniston - Tarn Hows - Coniston 7.1 mi

Local events

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday 31 July 2025 – Thursday 31 July 2025)

    Penrith, Cumbria 27.9 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Crosbythwaite Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Crosbythwaite Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Crosbythwaite Campsite? Local attractions and activities include: - Stanley Ghyll Waterfall: 10 minutes’ drive - Ravenglass and Eskdale Steam Railway: 25 minutes - Muncaster Castle: 25 minutes - Swinside Stone Circle: 25 minutes - … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Crosbythwaite Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Crosbythwaite Campsite? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.