Crosbythwaite Campsite

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Pitches on a working farm
Pitches on a working farm
Far-reaching views
Trees shelter one side of the field
Beautiful fell views
Well-maintained pitches
Neatly mown grass pitches with views of the fells
The camping meadow
Grass pitches weith a spectacular backdrop
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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. Off site, there are a couple of pubs and food shops in Broughton-in-Furness. There is only a private, untreated water supply on site, so please bring along your own drinking water.

Campground type

Tent sites 12
RV & Motorhome sites 3
Open now
Opens 4 April
Please note
  • This campground/park 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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Reviews

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Overall rating from 21 Pitchup.com customers

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Budget/backpackerRemote locationPeacefulSpectacular scenery

100% would recommend this campground to a friend

90% would stay here again

What customers say

A quiet, scenic spot with friendly owners and a handy snack shack. Facilities are basic but clean, with fire pits for hire. Can be exposed and sloped, with untreated water. Great value, many want to come back.

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Beautiful views, great value, excellent snack…

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ELLIE S.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Beautiful views, great value, excellent snack shed open during the day, lots of space

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very remote site, central to all walks, nice snack shed,can’t complain

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Georgia M.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Gorgeous quiet site really close to loads of good walks. The snack shed breakfast place was fab opened at 9am. Friendly staff, was able to purchase fire pit and logs etc. Really remote area so good see the stars well. Hygienic port-a-loo.

Disliked No WiFi or mobile connection.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, super friendly and kind staff, clean portaloo.

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Jo M.

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Liked This is my new favourite camp site. Beautiful place, people were lovely. Sold logs and firelighters. Will definitely come again. Thank you x

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great spot. Lovely people

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Lee K.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Great spot. Real quiet and a good base camp for the days activities. Lovely and really helpful people running the farm and food cabin. Will definitely go again

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Lovely site in a beautiful and…

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Al N.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Lovely site in a beautiful and remote location

Disliked Nothing

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Lovely location, camped next to the…

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Helen M.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Lovely location, camped next to the river, owners friendly and accommodating. A farm cafe /takeaway on site so no need to cook , clean toilets

Disliked Nothing

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Lovely little campsite with amazing views…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass motorhome site

Liked Lovely little campsite with amazing views in all directions. Quiet and peaceful. Friendly owners. Clean toilet. Lovely to have the snack shack on site which had lovely cakes.

Recommend to friends Visit again

lovely site with friendly owners

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Helen T.

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked beautiful location, lots of space in the field, with picnic tables to use and a pretty stream running along the back. The snack shack was appreciated for breakfast.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site stunning location lovely cakes and pastries snacks.

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Anonymous

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Liked Amazing location, snack shed, clean porta loo

Recommend to friends Visit again

good for price

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked simple and cheap, booked last minute, good size and just what expect for price nice views

Disliked nothing special but is cheap would recommend for a last minute booking

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table 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 Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

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 +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.34406°N
3.24733°W

Nearest transport

Coach
19.3 km Daffodil Hotel for Dove Cottage
19.3 km Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
20.8 km Kelsick Road opposite Library
Rail
9.7 km Foxfield Rail Station
10.6 km Ravenglass Rail Station
11.1 km Green Road Rail Station
Ferry
10.6 km Sunny Bank (Coniston) Ferry Landing
11.2 km Lake Bank (Coniston) Ferry Landing
11.2 km 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 15.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seascale 16.7 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Haverigg 17.4 km Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Walney West Shore 24.9 km Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Walney Sandy Gap 26.9 km Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway 10.6 km

Beatrix Potter Gallery 16.4 km

Hill Top 17.9 km

Lakeland Motor Museum 19.2 km

Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 19.2 km

National Trust

Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 11.1 km

Gondola' 11.8 km

Coniston and Tarn Hows 13 km

Beatrix Potter Gallery 16.4 km

Grasmere and Great Langdale 17.9 km

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 7.1 km

MUNCASTER CASTLE 9 km

The Coniston Heights: The Old Man to Swirl How 10.1 km

The Beacon and Blawith Fell 10.7 km

Coniston - Tarn Hows - Coniston 11.5 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.

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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 caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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