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Unpowered grass tent site
From £20 (£20) plus taxes or fees £6 (£6)
5 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Additional units require additional pitches - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.
Pitch size
Min 6m width × 9m depth (54m²)
Ground type
Grass
Suitable for
Roof tent, Tent, (Camper trailer not allowed)
Features
Bring a gazebo 1 included, 1 max. Bring a pup tent 1 included, 1 max. Car 1 included, 1 max. Car parking by site/unit Other restrictions
No dogs allowed
Awnings not allowed
Extras
| Wanderlust Camping Club Membership (compulsory) | £6 (£6) per stay |
You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.
Availability
| Your booking From £20 (£20) | |
Based on 1 night, 4 people | |
* plus taxes or fees £6
(£6)
| |
| 2 adults |
Choose your dates and party size to see pricing and availability.
Highfield Campsite
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Reviews
50% would recommend this site to a friend
50% would stay here again
AVOID - not a suitable campsite for angone
Unpowered grass tent site
Liked .
Disliked AVOID - This campsite is umkept, tall grass, that is a paradise for red flying ants, hornets and midges. This is not a campsite. The only patch of short grass was by the portaloo which stank.
This is not accessible to those on foot.
I knew there was no shower but unclear about running drinking water - there is none
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: I was expecting this review to come. The reason the campsite hasn't been topped is our topper has broken usually it's kept on top off but we've had a nightmare getting parts. The grass isn't crazy high and no one else was complaining about it. The portaloos are cleaned and sucked out once a week so again not quite sure what your getting at with that one.
It very clearly states in the utilities section that theres no running water on site so that's not my fault you didn't read it again no one else has complained about this.
Very handy an quit campsite (was…
Unpowered grass tent site
Liked Very handy an quit campsite (was there on my own) has almost everything you need for a night...
Disliked Was piping for running water, but the water didn't run 🤔😇
Recommend to friends Visit again
Features
No dogs allowed
Portable toilet
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowedThemes
Budget/backpacker Peaceful Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point No hot water No running water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Small (11-25 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Highfield Campsite
Highfield
Penrith
Cumbria
England
CA10 2LG
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.6257°N
2.75686°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allonby | 46.3 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
The Rheged Centre 2.9 km
Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 3.9 km
Ullswater Steamers 15.1 km
Castlerigg Stone Circle 22.2 km
Rydal Mount and Gardens 24.6 km
National Trust
Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 10.4 km
Townend 26.1 km
Grasmere and Great Langdale 27 km
Windermere and Troutbeck 28.2 km
Beatrix Potter Gallery 32 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
ASKHAM HALL 2.1 km
LOWTHER CASTLE 2.9 km
DALEMAIN 3.5 km
Pooley Bridge - Loadpot Hill - Howtown - Pooley Bridge 4.4 km
Pooley Bridge and Heughscar Hill 4.4 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 Highfield Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Highfield Campsite dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near Highfield Campsite? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Brougham Castle: five minutes’ drive - Lowther Castle & Gardens: 10 minutes - Ullswater: 15 minutes - Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens: 15 minutes - National … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Highfield Campsite?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Highfield Campsite? From $45.76 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.