Skelwith Fold Caravan Park












- Experience one of the best Lake District touring sites
Campground type
Tourist board rating
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 8 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- Tents are not accepted at this park.
- A cable measuring at least 3 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- Minimum spacing of 10 metres between pitches.
- Bookings must not consist of more than 3 different households.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Sat, Mar 1 to
Open from Sun, Mar 1 to
Campsite types & availability
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See nearby bookable parksFully serviced touring pitches FHU gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
6 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Gravel and cement/asphalt
Pitch size: Max 9m width × 12m depth
Calculated area: 108m²
Arrival daysNo availability on our site
Standard Touring Pitch power optional gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
6 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Gravel and cement/asphalt
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 8m depth
Calculated area: 48m²
Arrival daysNo availability on our site
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Large (51-200 sites)Nearby leisure
Fishing nearby Sailing nearbyLocation
Skelwith Fold Caravan Park
Ambleside
Cumbria
England
LA22 0HX
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.4156°N
2.9985°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Haverigg | 19.5 mi | Sea | Poor | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Silecroft | 19.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Seascale | 19.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Walney West Shore | 23.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
Morecambe North | 24 mi | Estuary | Good | N/A | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Rydal Mount and Gardens 2.3 mi
Brockhole - Lake District Visitor Centre 2.4 mi
Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 2.8 mi
Beatrix Potter Gallery 2.8 mi
Hill Top 4.5 mi
National Trust
Grasmere and Great Langdale 1.8 mi
Beatrix Potter Gallery 2.8 mi
Townend 3.4 mi
Coniston and Tarn Hows 3.6 mi
Windermere and Troutbeck 3.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Ambleside - Town End - Ambleside 1.5 mi
Ambleside, Wansfell and the Pike to Troutbeck 1.6 mi
Ambleside to Grasmere over Loughrigg Fell 1.8 mi
Ambleside, Stock Ghyll and Scandale Beck 1.8 mi
Ambleside and Lily Tarn 1.8 mi
Local events
- Kendal Calling (Thursday, July 31, 2025 – Thursday, July 31, 2025)
Penrith, England 17.3 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.
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Skelwith Fold Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Skelwith Fold Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
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- When can I check in and check out of Skelwith Fold Caravan Park?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: noon On-park accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: noon