Low Hollows

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Stunning views
Stunning views
Blencathra views
The site entrance
The farmhouse
Pitching field
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Blencathra views
The site entrance
The farmhouse

  • Lake District pop-up site in the foothills of Blencathra
  • Keswick, Skiddaw and Helvellyn all within a 10-minute drive
  • Simple, spacious pitches with a stream for paddling
The owners of Low Hollows reckon they’ve got one of the most stunning locations in the Lake District… and it’s easy to see why they love it. This Cumbria pop-up site is in the foothills of Blencathra, so it’s a scenic place, and it’s easy to get to as well – it's just a little way off the A66. That handy position means that it’s easy to get to the village of Threlkeld, a mile away, for two excellent pubs and a coffee shop – or continue on to the bigger market town of Keswick, less than 10 minutes’ drive away. The Keswick to Penrith bus route stops in the village too, so you can get out and about easily without taking the car. And where might your outings take you? Well, it’s all about the open air around here: climbing, horse riding, canoeing and shooting are all within five miles, and there’s a golf course less than a mile away. Cyclists can head out on the C2C (Coast to Coast) route from the village, while walkers take strolls along the Keswick to Threlkeld railway line path. More intrepid types can tick off several Lakeland fells nearby, including Skiddaw and Helvellyn as well as Blencathra. Sounds rather like you’ll need time to chill out back on site – and handily there’s plenty of space for that, plus a stream for soothing tired feet. Barbecues are permitted on the pitches, and you’re welcome to bring dogs and kids (there’s a whole lot of field for them to scamper about in). Facilities are on the low-key side, with just showers and toilets (two of each for the ladies and gents) and a washing-up area.

Campground type

Tent sites 50
Open now
Opens 18 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Some pitches may be on a slight slope.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 18 Apr to

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Reviews

8.7

Overall rating from 356 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Spectacular scenery

89% would recommend this campground to a friend

88% would stay here again

What customers say

Great spot with awesome views, especially Blencathra. Plenty of room, BYO pitch. Facilities are basic but clean. Good for Lake District hikes, though can be busy with queues sometimes and some sloped sites.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great site with a quirky facilities barn

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Laura P.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked The views were great and the birds in the barn filled me with joy ❤️ Great base for accessing lots of amazing places.

Disliked Bit of a challenge with the number of toilets/showers. Luckily it wasn't too busy so didn't have to wait that long. In some ways it's amazing cos it's near the main road, but the car noise can be a bit imposing.

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Very friendly clean I would stay…

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Bryan B.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Very friendly clean
I would stay again in a heartbeat

Recommend to friends Visit again

Basic amenities but beautiful location.

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Hannah R.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked The campsite is very well situated just a 10 min drive to Keswick with all the supermarkets/restaurants you might want and there is a pub in the village of Threlkeld with bus connections to Penrith and Keswick. The toilet and washing facilities were clean and well stocked with toilet roll, washing up liquid and sponges and the showers have very good water pressure. Beautiful views! You can leave the campsite and walk the start of several routes up Blencathra.

Disliked The bin/recycling facilities could be improved as when we visited there was a truck parked outside the toilet facilities that everyone throws their garbage into. There are only 4 showers for the campsite so had to wait a long time on a couple days to shower.

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This was our 2nd time here.…

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Amy N.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked This was our 2nd time here. We decided to return as we liked the location and facilities.

Disliked There seems to be no noise cut off restrictions. Other people playing loud music well after 1am. Also people smoking weed which isn’t ideal when you’ve got kids.

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Good location, very close to Keswick…

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Rachael P.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Good location, very close to Keswick and lots of nice walks. Nearly all of the pitches are on a hill but this didn’t really bother us. Toilets, showers and washing up station were all clean.

Disliked There were grass cuttings all over the field which meant grass got in the tent/car/toilets/showers/etc.
We went over the bank holiday weekend which was a bit of a mistake because it was so busy and the others on the campsite were shouting and playing music until midnight and smoking weed. I would say it’s not family friendly but we may have just been unlucky that weekend.
It was quite difficult getting out of the driveway as it’s on a busy road.

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Amazing scenery and convenient location for…

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Sarah L.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Amazing scenery and convenient location for fell walking. Relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great for hiking blenclathra and 3…

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kerri l.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Great for hiking blenclathra and 3 pubs in 5 mins walking distance. Plenty pitches available

Disliked Only two shower cubicles per gender could do with a couple of more but not really a dislike.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site. Clean toilet and…

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Louise H.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Lovely site. Clean toilet and shower block. Met some lovely friendly people. It too noisy on a night

Disliked Site is a bit hilly

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Everything! Brilliant campsite in a great…

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Lucy W.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Everything! Brilliant campsite in a great location.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved our stay and will be back

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Emma D.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked The space. It’s a large site but isn’t over filled. Lovely spot and amazing views of the fells

Disliked Not really a dislike but a suggestion on a few more toilets and showers.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campground

Dogs 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 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

Lake and/or mountain Remote location Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Low Hollows

Threlkeld

Keswick

Cumbria

England

CA12 4SZ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.62626°N
3.0345°W

Nearest transport

Coach
7.5 km Bus Station
18.3 km Rail Station
19.2 km Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
Rail
18.2 km Penrith North Lakes Rail Station
24.1 km Wigton Rail Station
24.2 km Aspatria Rail Station
Ferry
7.7 km Keswick Ferry Landing
8.5 km Nichol End (Derwentwater) Ferry Landing
8.6 km Ashness Gate Derwentwater 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

So, you’ve just arrived, and the kids (or big kids) in your group are raring and ready for adventures. Handily, as well as all the footpaths such as Skiddaw trails (10 minutes’ drive), Catbells trails (15 minutes) and the Helvellyn trails (10 minutes), Keswick (10 minutes) has boat hire, the Kong Adventure Centre with climbing walls, caving activities and outdoor excursions or the Puzzling Place for the ultimate optical illusion. In Whinlatter Forest Park (15 minutes), mountain biking and cycling may be on the cards, or Segwaying, Go Ape and guided alpaca treks… at Aira Force waterfall and Ullswater (15 minutes), there's a gorgeous waterfall trail… while at The Lakes Distillery (20 minutes), on the menu are whisky tours and tastings. If it’s history you’re after, head to the Castlerigg Stone Circle (10 minutes), a historic circle with spectacular views of fells, or the Grade I-listed Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens (15 minutes). After all that, there’s always lots of animals to spot at the Lake District Wildlife Park (20 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Allonby 30.2 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Seascale 39 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
St Bees 40 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Southerness 45.6 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Castlerigg Stone Circle 4.9 km

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 10.1 km

Ullswater Steamers 10.9 km

Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 11 km

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 14.1 km

National Trust

Grasmere and Great Langdale 21 km

Wordsworth House and Garden 21.9 km

Townend 25.2 km

Windermere and Troutbeck 27.5 km

Coniston and Tarn Hows 27.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Blencathra Classic - Sharp Edge and Narrow Edge 1.2 km

Threlkeld, Westcoe and Keswick Railway 1.6 km

Threlkeld - Blencathra - Sharp Edge - Scales - Threlkeld 1.6 km

Blencathra Ridge 3.1 km

Castlerigg Stone Circle and St John's in the Vale 4.8 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 Low Hollows have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Low Hollows dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Low Hollows? So, you’ve just arrived, and the kids (or big kids) in your group are raring and ready for adventures. Handily, as well as all the footpaths such as Skiddaw trails (10 minutes’ … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Low Hollows?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Low Hollows? From $78.48 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.