Near Howe

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  • Campervan pitches in a meadow with fell views near Penrith in Cumbria
  • A 15-minute drive from Ullswater and Keswick; overlooks Blencathra
  • Dog-friendly; laundry and washroom; direct access to walks and cycling
Washroom & laundry, dog friendly, walking and cycling direct from site One for those of you who prefer to be (almost) alone among majestic landscapes of fells and hillsides, Near Howe’s small number of well-maintained grass campervan pitches are on a wild meadow with a backdrop of glorious Cumbrian countryside near Penrith. The site is within the Lake District National Park, and walkers and bikers will be pleased to hear that a number of footpaths and cycling routes can be accessed directly from the camping field. The owners have secure bicycle storage – cyclists just need to ask for the key. Should you be on holiday with your canine chums, there is a dedicated dog-wash area so you can rinse off the mud after soggy walkies. To ensure the safety of your fellow guests and local wildlife, please keep an eye on your dogs at all times and always pick up after them. So that’s the dogs all clean. Keep yourselves neat and tidy in the modern amenities block with a hot shower, toilet and wash basin shared across the pitches, and keep everything else looking spick and span thanks to the washing-up sink, washing machine and tumble dryer (there’s an additional charge for the last two). If you need rainy-day distractions, there are books and games to borrow in the laundry room too. Please note: due to Near Howe’s pitches being in a hilly rural location at the top of a gravel track and with a narrow gateway to negotiate, only campervans up to six metres in length can be accommodated.

Campground type

RV sites 5
Open now
Opens March 28
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Only eco-friendly chemicals are allowed for grey water as the site uses a septic tank.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Mar 28 to

Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 103 Pitchup.com customers

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Spectacular sceneryPeaceful

99% would recommend this campground to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

This small, quiet site offers stunning, uninterrupted mountain views and a sense of seclusion. Spacious, level pitches & modern, clean facilities. Limited to 5 campervan spots. A single shower/toilet may mean wait times during peak periods. The access road is steep, but most guests agree the views & peaceful vibe are worth it.

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Janet N.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Lovely site, clean and well catered for, toilet, shower and washing facilities clean and modern. The camp ground was nice and flat. The views are spectacular, just breathtaking. Be prepared the site is on the top of a hill so can get very windy, you are open to the elements. But the views make up for that. I visited solo with my 2 dogs. Owners were very helpful and friendly.lovely quiet and peaceful camp.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely well maintained site with lovely views. Lovely family who run it…

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Jemma B.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Lovely well maintained site with lovely views. Lovely family who run it too. Boards games, dvds & goal post for kids - nice touch.

Disliked Nothing

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Amazing campsite.

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Helen B.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Lovely, secluded site with incredible views. Clean facilities.

Disliked Only one shower within toilet cubicle which was tricky as there were a few campers on site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good site. Excellent facilities but pitch is in a dog walking field.

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Joy H.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked View. Peace. Alpacas. Facilities

Disliked Didn't meet owners.
Camping field was used as dog walk by people staying in holiday cottages and they would walk and stop and chat and allow their dogs to do their " business" right Infront of our campervan.

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Perfect!

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Cherry S.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Everything. After a road trip to Edinburgh we found this place on line on our way back down south and it was perfect. Had so many amazing facilities such as warm shower, toilet, washing machine, sink, plus games, DVDS and books.
The views were amazing and added bonus we woke up to baby Llamas.

Highly recommend and I would 100% stay there again, as the owners definitely understand the simply pleasures whilst camping is needed.

Disliked Other people not leaving it clean after use. There was a mop to clean the floor after showering so note to others, leave it as you find it, as it is a gem of a place and the owners put a lot of care and thought into the facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely little site. Pretty much perfect even in the poor weather.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Amazing location. Superb views across into the mountains. Easy to get go. Alpacas and a resident hare to top off the delights.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutely beautiful site, gorgeous views, lots of space. Lovely walks. Clean spacious…

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Katie m.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Absolutely beautiful site, gorgeous views, lots of space. Lovely walks. Clean spacious toilet & shower. Books & games.
Will definitely be back! Many thanks 🌟

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Amazing view of the Lake District!

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Ashley E.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Amazing views, welcoming and friendly staff, clean and nice facilities, easy access to the Lake District, what more could you ask for?

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Beautiful views, good grass pitches, clean facilities.…

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Justin A.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Beautiful views, good grass pitches, clean facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent

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Jayne B.

Primitive grass campervan campsite

Liked Fourth stay .its as near to wild camping you can get without wild camping . Only 5 pitches so lots of space and no one in front of your pitch, for uninterrupted views of souther fell and Blencathra. One of my favourite sites. One shower room that has sink and toilet and always clean.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 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

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful 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

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Near Howe

Mungrisdale

Troutbeck

Penrith

Cumbria

England

CA11 0SH

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.6505°N
2.9712°W

Route directions

If using a satnav, please use the postcode CA11 0SZ. The entrance to Near Howe is slightly further down the road on the right-hand side. Near Howe is at the top of the gravel driveway - it is recommended you drive in first gear from just before the cattle grid.

Nearest transport

Bus
7.6 mi Bus Station
8.6 mi Rail Station
13.7 mi Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
Rail
8.5 mi Penrith North Lakes Rail Station
12.7 mi Langwathby Rail Station
12.8 mi Lazonby & Kirkoswald Rail Station
Ferry
6.4 mi Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
7 mi Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing
7.5 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

From the site’s dramatic location in the Lake District National Park, you’re well set up for rambles and bike rides straight from your pitch; a little further afield, take your pick of Underskiddaw walking route (15 minutes’ drive) or the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Path (10 minutes) for riverside strolls and plenty of dramatic views. Explorers on four wheels can be on Solway Coast beaches or exploring the plentiful ruins of Roman forts, towers and turrets along Hadrian’s Wall within the hour. If you’re overnighting on the way north, Gretna Green and the Scottish border are around 45 minutes by car. Big-hitting Lake District attractions like the watersports hotspots of Ullswater and Thirlmere are within 15 minutes’ drive, and other outdoorsy sorts of days out include hopping aboard a Segway to tootle around Whinlatter Forest Park (20 minutes) or letting the kids loose in the adventure playground at Lowther Castle and Gardens (25 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Allonby 20.2 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Seascale 27.3 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
St Bees 27.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Southerness 29.5 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Castlerigg Stone Circle 6.1 mi

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 6.3 mi

Ullswater Steamers 7.5 mi

The Rheged Centre 7.5 mi

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 8.7 mi

National Trust

Grasmere and Great Langdale 14.8 mi

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 14.9 mi

Wordsworth House and Garden 15.9 mi

Townend 16.8 mi

Windermere and Troutbeck 18.2 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Mungrisdale - Bannerdale Crags 1.1 mi

Blencathra Classic - Sharp Edge and Narrow Edge 2.3 mi

Threlkeld, Westcoe and Keswick Railway 4 mi

Threlkeld - Blencathra - Sharp Edge - Scales - Threlkeld 4 mi

Blencathra Ridge 4.9 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 Near Howe have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Near Howe dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Near Howe? From the site’s dramatic location in the Lake District National Park, you’re well set up for rambles and bike rides straight from your pitch; a little further afield, take your pick of … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Near Howe?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  Anytime
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Near Howe? From $27.15 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.