Setmabanning Caravan Park

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Great views, comfortable spacious pitches
Great views, comfortable spacious pitches
Fully-serviced pitches
Well-kept gravel pitches
Pitches with all services
Space for an awning
Fully-serviced pitches
Friendly sheep
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Fully-serviced pitches
Well-kept gravel pitches
Pitches with all services

  • Working farm site in the Lake District with stunning fell views
  • Just off the A66 road in Threlkeld, a 10-minute drive from Keswick
  • Blencathra, Skiddaw and Helvellyn ranges within 20-minute drive
Looking for a lush location to settle down in while exploring Lakeland? Step foot in the family-run Setmabanning Caravan Park, then step off site towards top spots like Keswick and the Castlerigg Stone Circle (10 minutes’ drive). This site really is very easy on the eye: it’s got spectacular views of Blencathra and the surrounding fells, making it fab for frolicking about the Lake District (or just having a bit of R&R in a rural bolthole). During a break here, the more energetic among your travel crew could tackle the Blencathra, Skiddaw and Helvellyn ranges, all within about a 20-minute drive, while strollers seeking easier trails might prefer the pretty footpaths and cycle tracks around the local valley and towards Keswick. Sticking to the site is always an option too – being a working farm, there’s lots to see and do, whether it’s watching the sheep being sheared and the cows going out into the fields with their calves or feeding the chickens and ducks as they wander by. When it comes to filling your own stomach, it’s a 25-minute walk to the centre of the nearest village, Threlkeld, which has two country pubs serving Cumbrian food and ales. Meals are also to be had at the golf club, and the Threlkeld Quarry & Mining Museum (10 minutes) is worth a quick nosey around as well.

Campground type

Camper sites 10
RV sites 10
Mobile homes for rent 2
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.1

Overall rating from 269 Pitchup.com customers

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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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PeacefulSpectacular sceneryHikers’ paradise

94% would recommend this campground to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful, well-located working farm campsite offers spacious, full-service spots with beautiful views. Guests rave about the friendly hosts, handy honesty shop, and ideal location for walks and Keswick access. Though some find facilities basic, the experience is highly recommended.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great little place to pitch up. Very scenic and quiet

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Elizabeth M.

FHU gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Really lovely scenery
Easy to pitch up
Local farm animals close by

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site on a working farm.

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julie m.

FHU gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Large pitch, beautiful views, farm shop

Recommend to friends Visit again

We really enjoyed our stay. …

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Michael T.

FHU gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked We really enjoyed our stay. Large pitches
beautiful views. On a cycle track to Keswick. Handy for a pub
If in the area again I’d happily return.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Relaxing stay, friendly staff, a great get away break with no hassle.

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Anonymous

FHU gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Very spacious gravel pitch.
Scenery spectacular.
Quaint little farm shop on site.
Basic but functional toilets and shower facilities, plenty hot water.
Quiet and relaxing stay.
Lovely walk into Keswick.
Definitely be a regular visitor.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly and clean

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5 out of 10
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Anonymous

FHU gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Thank you for a over night stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

good pitches, good location, facilities need some investment.

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Luke B.

FHU gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked very nice pitches which are really spacious. a lovely little farm shop that is well stocked and also the location is really quite great!

Disliked the check in process was a little confusing. it said to go to the house but the house had three doors. we were a little lost but sorted it in the end. the toilets reminded me of school toilets from 30 years ago. really quite bad, however they did the job. we did not shower here.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely little site on a working…

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Anonymous

FHU gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely little site on a working farm.
absolute amazing views in all directions.
Pitches are huge, plenty of room with electric and water points at each pitch

Disliked Toilets basic and could do with a touch up but functioning and everything you need

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely setting with all the facilities…

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Richard L.

FHU gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely setting with all the facilities a handy shop on site that sells essential items

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great to be in a farm environment.

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Raymond S.

FHU gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Space and peace

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved the location, site and views…

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Allan W.

FHU gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Loved the location, site and views fantastic.

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 Local produce 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

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful

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

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

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

Touring and motorhomes

Gray water hook-up for caravans Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Setmabanning Caravan Park

Threlkeld

Keswick

Cumbria

England

CA12 4TT

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.61294°N
3.05177°W

Nearest transport

Bus
3.7 mi Bus Station
11.1 mi Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
11.1 mi Daffodil Hotel for Dove Cottage
Rail
12.2 mi Penrith North Lakes Rail Station
15.1 mi Aspatria Rail Station
15.6 mi Wigton Rail Station
Ferry
3.8 mi Keswick Ferry Landing
4.2 mi Ashness Gate Derwentwater Ferry Landing
4.3 mi Nichol End (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

The site is on a cycle path leading to Keswick, so you could either drive to town (10 minutes) or ride there by bike. Once you’ve arrived, have a left-of-field hour or so learning about the history of pencils at the Derwent Pencil Museum before gazing at artefacts dug up from around Lakeland in the Keswick Museum & Art Gallery. Just on the outskirts of town is the Castlerigg Stone Circle, dating back as far as the Neolithic area; check this historic spot out, then trudge up to the 2,848-foot Halls Fell Top at the peak of Blencathra. The mighty mountain ranges of Skiddaw (20 minutes’ drive) and Helvellyn (10 minutes) are also local to the site if you’re up for another hiking challenge. As you’re in the Lake District, you’ll surely want to be inspecting some of the area’s bodies of water too. The closest to Keswick is Derwent Water (15 minutes) – ace for boat trips around the Theatre by the Lake – but Thirlmere (10 minutes) and Ullswater (20 minutes) are within easy reach as well.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Allonby 18.7 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Seascale 23.1 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
St Bees 23.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Southerness 28.4 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent
Silecroft 29.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Castlerigg Stone Circle 2 mi

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 5.9 mi

Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 6 mi

Ullswater Steamers 6.4 mi

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 9.5 mi

National Trust

Grasmere and Great Langdale 12.2 mi

Wordsworth House and Garden 13.2 mi

Townend 15.1 mi

Coniston and Tarn Hows 16.4 mi

Windermere and Troutbeck 16.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Threlkeld - Blencathra - Sharp Edge - Scales - Threlkeld 0.4 mi

Threlkeld, Westcoe and Keswick Railway 0.6 mi

Blencathra Ridge 1.3 mi

Blencathra Classic - Sharp Edge and Narrow Edge 1.9 mi

Castlerigg Stone Circle and St John's in the Vale 2 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Setmabanning Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Setmabanning Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Setmabanning Caravan Park? The site is on a cycle path leading to Keswick, so you could either drive to town (10 minutes) or ride there by bike. Once you’ve arrived, have a left-of-field hour or … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Setmabanning Caravan Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Setmabanning Caravan Park? From $39.35 (for 1 night, 5 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.