Eden Escapes

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Visitor image of the excellent pitches
Visitor image of the lovely settings
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Campsite

  • Pop-up wild campsite in the scenic Eden Valley
  • A mile to Kirkby Stephen; 15 minutes' drive to Appleby-in-Westmorland
  • Well-behaved dogs welcome; firepit for every pitch
Hear that sound? It's the quiet murmur of the river Eden as it flows a few yards from your pitch at Eden Escapes, a wild-style farm site deep in the Cumbrian countryside. This quiet open field is easily accessible from the road, is surrounded by rolling grassland and has sheep and cows for neighbours. It's a short amble away from the Eden river, where you can stop to swim, paddle and relax before heading into the historic market town of Kirkby Stephen a mile to the south. The pretty village of Winton is a similar distance away via local footpaths too and is home to a friendly local pub and playground. The views here are truly spectacular, with sweeping vistas over Wild Boar Fell and, further to the north, the peaks of the Pennines. Eden Escapes is within reach of both, with day trips to the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District national parks also easily doable. In terms of facilities, this is a simple spot with portable toilets and running water. The farm is a pretty laidback place to be – well-behaved dogs are welcome to join you here, barbecues are permitted and campfires are allowed in the designated areas.

Campground type

Tent sites 32
Open now
Opens April 11
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • 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 Fri, Apr 11 to

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100% would recommend this campground to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-loved, basic campground is lauded for its quiet, peaceful setting, with guests calling it "spotless" and "clean." Friendly, attentive owners, a river for paddling/fishing, fire pits, and spacious, marked sites are highlights. Minimal but clean facilities include communal sinks with running water. Car-free sites enhance child safety. Occasional road noise and one portaloo issue were noted.

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Carli W.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Everything, very basic but it’s such a good spot. Peaceful, right next to river to have a splash, owner very laid back and friendly, and clean portaloos. Really nice family friendly spot that was perfect for us for just the one night.

Disliked Not that we disliked, but it is very basic but that was perfect for us for staying just one night

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lovely location and very quiet site, very basic but clean and adequate…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked lovely location and very quiet site, very basic but clean and adequate

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Nice site with friendly staff who are easy to get hold off if needed.

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anne r.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked It's just nice for a little getaway. There's a sink, water and portaloo so it's just the basics but it's close to town. It's enclosed enough that the kids can play safely.

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The site was spotless and the river was beautiful. Great pop up…

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Cathie N.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The site was spotless and the river was beautiful. Great pop up site and would definitely visit again if we were up that way.

Disliked Nothing to dislike but the numbers on the signage were unreachable. Didn’t matter as there was a garage up the road that sold logs etc.

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Alan M.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Everything,, a nice meadow, dogs walks near by, the owners were welcoming , clean water and clean port loo

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really nice camp site which is i a peacefull place very basic…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked really nice camp site which is i a peacefull place very basic but great if you are looking for peace a quiet

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Anne S.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely quiet campsite with great views and good walks. Short stroll into Kirkby Stephen. Very friendly and helpful hosts checked on us and provided us with firewood. Highly recommended!

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scott m.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The staff were really helpful and site was good

Disliked Toilet was disguising

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We've been coming each year since the site opened. We always make…

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Jessica S.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked We've been coming each year since the site opened. We always make this our yearly go to campsite for the weekend. So simple yet so magical with some well needed peaceful family time. Great access to the village, walks & a perfect stream to catch some fish with the kiddies and a splash before spending the night by a fire. The owners are incredible people who come by to make sure you're ok, useful information if you need it and the porterloo's are always well stocked and cleaned. Added bonus is the box of garden toys/nets for you to use. They've added a sink since our last visit which made washing up so much easier!

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Very basic but perfect site. Amazing river by the campsite, its 7ft+ deep…

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Ben M.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Very basic but perfect site.
Amazing river by the campsite, its 7ft+ deep in the middle. Loads of little fish and crayfish.
2 portaloos.
1 big steel sink with cold running drinking water.
Huge box of garden games and toys etc.
Highly recommended!

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Features

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 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 Spectacular scenery Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

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

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Eden Escapes

Pinfold

Appleby Road

Kirkby Stephen

Cumbria

England

CA17 4PG

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.4901°N
2.35459°W

Nearest transport

Bus
19.3 mi Bus Station
19.3 mi Bus Station
19.3 mi Bus Station
Rail
2.5 mi Kirkby Stephen Rail Station
8.2 mi Appleby Rail Station
11.7 mi Garsdale Rail Station
Ferry
20.7 mi Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
21.2 mi Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing
24 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Coast to Coast Walk: five minutes' drive - Platform 3 Play (soft play centre): five minutes - Brough Castle Ice Cream Parlour and Tearoom: five minutes - Bessy Beck (fishing lakes): 15 minutes - Appleby-in-Westmorland: 15 minutes - Tan Hill Inn (highest pub in Britain): 25 minutes - Kennedys Fine Chocolates (chocolate factory): 25 minutes - Wensleydale Creamery: 30 minutes - Lowther Castle: 40 minutes

Must see

High Force Waterfall 13 mi

Barnard Castle 18 mi

The Bowes Museum 18 mi

The Rheged Centre 20.3 mi

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 20.9 mi

National Trust

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 14.7 mi

Sizergh Castle and Garden 22.1 mi

Townend 23.2 mi

Windermere and Troutbeck 23.6 mi

Hill Top 26.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Kirkby Stephen Circular 1.2 mi

The Eden Viaducts 1.2 mi

Kirkby Stephen - Nine Standards Rigg 1.2 mi

Kirkby Stephen - Nateby - Wharton Hall - Lammerside Castle 1.6 mi

Smardale Wildlife Reserve 2.5 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 Eden Escapes have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Eden Escapes dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Eden Escapes? Local attractions and activities include: - Coast to Coast Walk: five minutes' drive - Platform 3 Play (soft play centre): five minutes - Brough Castle Ice Cream Parlour and Tearoom: five minutes … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Eden Escapes?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Eden Escapes? From $29.83 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.