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From £24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Ings Kippers Campsite and Shepherd's Hut

View prices & book Last booked 9 hours ago 9.7 225 reviews

Camping pitches are either side of the gator track

One of the bigger hillside terrace pitches with a small tent on it

There's often livestock in the neighbouring fields

Small, basic adults-only site two miles from Windermere
Well placed for cycle paths and public transport; pub five mins' walk
Firepit provided for each pitch; wood available to buy on site

Backpacking the Dales Way? Stopping off en route to Scotland? Exploring as many of the Lake District’s fells and lakes as you can? Whatever your reason for heading to Cumbria, you can expect a warm welcome from the owners at Ings Kippers Campsite. This is a small adults-only basic site with a handful of pitches in the grounds of a private house, so you won’t find any large groups, families or dogs running about here. It’s a peaceful place that’s all geared up for backpackers, cyclists, bike-packers, solo campers and couples in search of space to relax; after 10pm all should be pretty quiet (other than perhaps the crackle of the logs in the firepit or the gentle swish of a car passing in the distance…) Cars are kept away from the pitches too, so you’ll start your stay by walking your gear a short distance along a grassy path between the Christmas trees on the steep Lakeland hillside to find your choice of level grass pitch. Compact tents (4-person maximum), light gear and strong tent pegs are the key items to pack here for the best experience. Each one has a firepit (with wood available to buy on site) and a great view out over the local fells, and you're welcome to light off-ground barbecues for an alfresco dinner. (Although you may like to note the award-wining pub and microbrewery five minutes’ walk away…) Free phone charging and ice-pack freezing are available at the house, and guests also have access to clean toilets and hot showers. Those hot showers will certainly be welcome after long days of adventures: wild swimming, paddleboarding and kayaking are all on the menu nearby, and there are lots of safe bike paths in the surrounding areas. Windermere is only two miles away from Ings Kippers, and lots of other top Lake District spots are within easy reach too – Ambleside, Coniston and Great Langdale among them. The main road is only about 100 metres from the site, and regular public transport services run nearby for sustainable travels.

Site type

Open now

Please note

Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
A charge of £0.20 applies for the use of the shower.
Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Bookings for Non-electric grass tent pitch must not be for more than 5 consecutive nights.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 18 Apr to Sun, 2 Nov 2025

Pitch types & availability

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Lovely campsite, will come again

Overall	8/10
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Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
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Cleanliness	10
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Anonymous Sept 2024

Small hillside non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Lovely campsite, was very clean and had fire pits and benches

Disliked: It was uphill!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely small campsite with private pitches amongst trees. Clean shower and toilet. Fire…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	6

Fleur K. Apr 2025

Small hillside non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Lovely small campsite with private pitches amongst trees.
Clean shower and toilet.
Fire pits available to use.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location and views, friendly staff, can’t wait to come back!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
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Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

William S. Apr 2025

Small hillside non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Amazing location. 5 minutes drive from Windermere and pretty central base from which to explore the Lake District.

Very idyllic and peaceful. Each plot is secluded and beautifully landscaped with amazing views, a lot of thought has been put into it.

Facilities are great, well maintained and never more than a minutes walk away no matter where you are on site.

Owners are very welcoming and accommodating, happy to help.

Addition of the campfire is also a nice touch, not a lot of places allow it so it is very appreciated.

Seems a very eco-conscious site too which is great to see. Being in the lakes and surrounded by such great landscapes it’s nice to see a campsite which is considerate of their environment.

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Really friendly hosts and great place to camp

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
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Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Apr 2025

Small hillside non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Perfect

Recommend to friends Visit again

Cabaña a buen precio, ideal para 2 o 3 días.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	4
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	4

Anonymous Sept 2024

Shepherd's hut (mountain view)

Liked: La cabaña tiene todo lo necesario para pasar 3 o 3 días excelentes. Es grande tienen cama de matrimonio y sofa-cama y un baño perfectamente equipado. La dueña muy amable y te dejan para el desayuno café, té y chocolate. Tienen un pequeño frigorífico.
Tienen parking privado.
Justo enfrente hay una gasolinera y un restaurante.
Lo mejor la tranquilidad de la zona y las vistas desde la puerta de la cabaña. Es impresionante sentarse a ver el atardecer en el banco que hay a la entrada.

Disliked: La cama para mi gusto es un poco dura.
Estropea un poco la magia del sitio el que pase la carretera justo por delante, aunque cerrando las ventanas no se escucha apenas nada y es muy tranquilo.
El wifi no llega bien.

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Malcolm was super nice Clean Shower…

Overall	10/10
Location	6
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
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Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Anonymous Sept 2024

Small hillside non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Malcolm was super nice
Clean
Shower

Disliked: Noise from road nearby

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Great facilities, friendly staff, close to all amenities, travel light

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Jack P. Sept 2024

Small hillside non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: All of the pitches were located away from the car park which gives you that wild camping feeling surrounded by trees. The site does provide a trolley to transport all of your equipment. The petrol garage is just across the road so any essentials were easy to obtain. we were welcomed by a very friendly and approachable owner of the campsite who made us feel at ease upon arrival which was good as it was my girlfriend’s first camping trip. Only a 5 minute drive to windamere made it a perfect location for us. Great weekend.

Disliked: The only downside was that it was close to the A road going into Windamere and you can hear the cars driving past but I still found it a very peaceful location and it wouldn’t stop me from revisiting.

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It is the perfect campsite ideal if you want to get a…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Willim W. Sept 2024

Small hillside non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: It is the perfect campsite ideal if you want to get a idea of what wild camping feels like with the added safety, lovely owners very cheap very quiet, and hill really isn’t to bad to get to the tent pitch I purposely picked the highest pitch with incredible views. Will definitely be back next year
Thank you!

Disliked: There’s nothing to dislike if you genuinely enjoy camping

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Unbelievable good value that's a great base for exploring the Lakes

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Ben S. Sept 2024

Small hillside non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: The location, the size and peacefulness of the pitches, the fact every pitch came with a fire pit, the service and most importantly the LOVELY hot shower!

Disliked: Nothing, it's the perfect campsite.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Layout of pitches, facilities were very clean, location…

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	10

mark s. Sept 2024

Small hillside non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked: Layout of pitches, facilities were very clean, location

Disliked: Nothing

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Features

No dogs allowed

Adults only

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 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

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Smooth, hard roads e.g. tarmac Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Ings Kippers Campsite and Shepherd's Hut

Ings

Windermere

Cumbria

England

LA8 9PY

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.38087°N
-2.85081°W

Nearest transport

Coach

2.1 mi Rail Station

2.2 mi Tourist Information Centre

5.5 mi Bus Station

Rail

1.3 mi Staveley Rail Station

2.1 mi Windermere Rail Station

3.8 mi Burneside (Cumbria) Rail Station

Ferry

3.2 mi Bowness on Windermere Ferry Terminal

3.7 mi Bowness Ferry Nab Ferry Landing

4 mi Far Sawrey Windermere Ferry Terminal

Airport

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

You can see the Old Man of Coniston from the pitches on a clear day… and if that whets your appetite for scenic outdoor pursuits, you’ve come to the right place. Wainwright baggers can easily get to Kentmere Horseshoe and the other Far Eastern Fells from Ings Kippers, and it’s an easy two-mile journey to the shores of Windermere for wild swims, watersports or waterside walks (or maybe a leisurely lake cruise if you need a little rest…) This area is well-known for its links with Beatrix Potter too – if you’d like to find out more about the author behind the classic children’s books, take a trip to The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction (10 minutes’ drive), and then visit her former home at Hill Top (half an hour). It’s worth stopping by in Kendal (15 minutes) too – it’s home to a castle, a lively arts scene and lots of shops and places to eat. For a real taste of the local area, head to Staveley (five minutes) and a tour of the Hawkshead Brewery (preceded by a walk up Reston Scar if you feel the need to earn that pint…)

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Morecambe North	21 mi	Estuary	Good	N/A	Good	Good
Morecambe South	21.3 mi	Sea	N/A	N/A	Good	Good
Haverigg	22.1 mi	Sea	Poor	N/A	N/A	N/A
Silecroft	23.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Walney West Shore	24.7 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

The World of Beatrix Potter 3 mi

Windermere Lake Cruises, Bowness 3.2 mi

Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House 3.7 mi

Brockhole - Lake District Visitor Centre 4 mi

Hill Top 5.2 mi

National Trust

Windermere and Troutbeck 2.6 mi

Townend 3.3 mi

Hill Top 5.2 mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery 6 mi

Sizergh Castle and Garden 7.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Staveley - Ratherheath Tarn - Staveley 1.4 mi

Bowness - Winster Valley 3.2 mi

Troutbeck Church - Townend - Wansfell Pike - Troutbeck 3.3 mi

Troutbeck Church to Ing Bridge 3.4 mi

Troutbeck Church - Dubbs Reservoir Circular 3.4 mi

Local events

Kendal Calling (Thursday 31 July 2025 – Thursday 31 July 2025)
Penrith, Cumbria 16.4 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.

Extras

A charge of £0.20 applies for the use of the shower.
Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.
Bookings for Non-electric grass tent pitch must not be for more than 5 consecutive nights.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m..
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.

Hired accommodation

No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pitches

You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.

Vehicles

No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.
Visitors must leave the premises by 11 p.m..
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does Ings Kippers Campsite and Shepherd's Hut have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Ings Kippers Campsite and Shepherd's Hut dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near Ings Kippers Campsite and Shepherd's Hut? You can see the Old Man of Coniston from the pitches on a clear day… and if that whets your appetite for scenic outdoor pursuits, you’ve come to the right place. Wainwright … Read more

When can I check in and check out of Ings Kippers Campsite and Shepherd's Hut?

Camping and touring
Arrive:	2 p.m. –	10 p.m.
Depart by:	12 p.m.
On-site accommodation
Arrive:	2 p.m. –	10 p.m.
Depart by:	12 p.m.

How much does it cost to stay at Ings Kippers Campsite and Shepherd's Hut? From £24 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.