Brackenber Moor Caravan Site

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  • Small and scenic caravan site on Appleby Golf Club in Cumbria
  • A 15-minute drive to the North Pennines; 25 minutes to Lake District
  • On a moorland golf course; pubs and shops five minutes’ drive away
A small and simple site with one very big USP, Brackenber Moor Caravan Site is bang in the middle of Appleby Golf Club, just off the A66. This moorland course was designed by Open Champion Willie Fernie in 1903, and it offers challenges for all levels of player – but please note that the site is not managed by the golf club, so you’ll need to book separately if you want to play a round. Taking a break at Brackenber is as close to wild camping as you can get in a caravan; the minimal on-site facilities include mains water and a chemical toilet disposal facility but no toilets or showers. But hey, chances are you’ll either be or out and about exploring the area or teeing off on that golf course. Dogs are welcome too, but due to the particular nature of the site, with flocks of free-roaming sheep around, they'll need to be kept on leads at all times. Sitting on the Eden river, Appleby-in-Westmorland is a great place to visit any time of year, with a medieval castle and Georgian-era architecture. A nose around will turn up plenty of pubs and restaurants if you fancy a change of scenery, or handy shops for picking up supplies if you’re going down the self-catering route.

Campground type

RV sites 20
Camper sites 20
Open now
Opens June 9
Please note
  • This park has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon, Jun 9 to

Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 68 Pitchup.com customers

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Wild campingPeaceful

100% would recommend this campground to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

This simple, remote spot provides a peaceful getaway in beautiful nature, with sheep freely roaming. Guests rave about the quiet, calm, and wide-open views of nearby hills and a lake. Facilities are basic (water/waste disposal), giving it a "wild camping" vibe. Great for stopovers or exploring, like Appleby. Perfect for a back-to-nature trip.

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If basic but beautiful is your ideal then this is spot on.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Location is fantastic. Quiet, glorious views.

Disliked No shade. On a hot day it would be difficult to cope with no shaded area.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect 1 night stop over.

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Karen L.

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Very quiet, peaceful and nothing for miles

Disliked Exceptionally exposed. Nothing to protect from any kind of weather!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing views

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Anonymous

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked The remoteness

Disliked The remoteness

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fab stop over

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Martyn D.

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Really great location. Quiet and surrounded by beautiful views and far enough away from the A66 to avoid the noise. Great position if you want to play golf at Appleby which was great.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Open moor on edge of Golf Club with stunning views of the Pennines.

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David L.

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Everything - views - simplicity - sheep and tranquility. As basic as it comes and that is how it should be

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great overnight stop to break journey

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Maisie r.

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked We stopped here as an overnight stop on our way to Scotland. It was so close to the main road but a beautiful rural stop that was safe and restful.

Disliked Nothing. Remember there are no facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

What a place!

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Hannah J.

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Such a peaceful stay. Choose your spot, set up camp and watch the sheep, birds and admire the views. Does not feel like a site, just a beautiful wild camp with the added bonus of a water tap, bin and elsan point.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Enjoyed the experience

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Andrew m.

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Wild camping ,very remote and quiet.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent get away from it all site, highly recommend

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lynze h.

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked View is stunning, loved watching the sheep/lambs free roaming.
Drinking water tap, non drinking water tap, chemical waste disposal & wheelie bin for rubbish.
Short walk to golf club, if walking to Appleby parts of the way is walking along the grass verge, pathway is only as you get nearer but a lovely friendly place when you get there.
Highly recommend and will definitely be back.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We had a wonderful stay with good weather.

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Rachel C.

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Freedom, space and quiet

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up for caravans Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Brackenber Moor Caravan Site

Brackenber Moor

Brackenber

Appleby-in-Westmorland

Cumbria

England

CA16 6LP

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.57084°N
2.43475°W

Route directions

The site is located on the left-hand side, 100 metres after the golf club and beyond the lake. Don't turn right towards Brackenber Farm as your satnav may tell you – the site is on the left. what3words = hilltop.summit.novels

Nearest transport

Bus
14.4 mi Rail Station
20.8 mi Bus Station
20.8 mi Bus Station
Rail
2.2 mi Appleby Rail Station
8.4 mi Kirkby Stephen Rail Station
12.5 mi Langwathby Rail Station
Ferry
16 mi Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
17.2 mi Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing
20.5 mi Glenridding Ullswater 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

Where to head first? With both the Lake District National Park (25 minutes’ drive) and the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (15 minutes) so close, you’ll have plenty of options. Go west to Ullswater (40 minutes) for cruises on a steamer, or turn north to tour historic Killhope Lead Mining Museum (an hour) and drive the spectacular Hardside Pass (40 minutes). And if you’d rather discover Cumbria under your own steam, there are cycling routes and hiking trails across the region, with options including the challenging Pennine Way (half an hour) and the Coast to Coast Walk (20 minutes) and the Cumbria Cycle Way (50 minutes). For gentler pastimes combined with a dose of history, have a nose around the crumbling ruins of Lowther Castle and Gardens (half an hour), take a picnic to Penrith Castle (25 minutes) on a sunny day, or check out the landscaped gardens and working watermill at Acorn Bank (20 minutes).

Must see

High Force Waterfall 11.4 mi

The Rheged Centre 14.9 mi

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 15.8 mi

Ullswater Steamers 20.5 mi

Barnard Castle 20.6 mi

National Trust

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 8.5 mi

Townend 22.3 mi

Windermere and Troutbeck 23 mi

Sizergh Castle and Garden 24.1 mi

Grasmere and Great Langdale 25.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Appleby - Ormside - Hoff - Appleby 2 mi

APPLEBY CASTLE 2.1 mi

Appleby - Dufton - Appleby 2.2 mi

Dufton - High Cup Nick - Middletongue Crags - Dufton 3.9 mi

Dufton Pike 3.9 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 Brackenber Moor Caravan Site have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Brackenber Moor Caravan Site dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Brackenber Moor Caravan Site? Where to head first? With both the Lake District National Park (25 minutes’ drive) and the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (15 minutes) so close, you’ll have plenty of options. … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Brackenber Moor Caravan Site?
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Brackenber Moor Caravan Site? From $16.26 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.