Puddlemire

View prices & book 9.8 94 reviews
Sunny peaceful morning
Sunny afternoon, by the beck
Fabulous location, kitted out with a king size bed - 2 additional camp beds available by request
Alders edge, pitched next to the trickling beck

  • Wildlife haven on a family-run farm site in the Cumbria countryside
  • A 20-minute drive from the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District
  • Campfires and barbecues allowed; pub 20 minutes' walk away
Join the ranks of the farm animals at Puddlemire… and make your way to your chosen plot by gator or quad bike. Here, you'll join a friendly, family-run site in the Cumbria countryside, resting between lakes and dales and bordered by a trickling beck. A 20-minute drive from Yorkshire Dales National Park and Lake District, this is a wildlife haven 10 minutes' drive from Kirkby Lonsdale and well situated for walking or cycling your way around literary villages and hilly crags, or past ribbon lakes and hay meadows… whichever takes your fancy. This is a simple site with warm showers and flushing toilets. Campfires and barbecues are allowed on site, as long as they’re kept off the grass. Both make an excellent choice if you've already stocked up on supplies from a couple of shops within a 10-minute drive or organic goods from the farm shop within 15 minutes’ drive. If you'd rather head out, there are also several pubs within 15 minutes' drive, where you can either nurse a pint or fuel up for the next day's activities.

Campground type

Rent a tent 3
Tent sites 17
Open now
Opens May 1
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, May 1 to

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99% would recommend this campground to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

A beautiful, peaceful site with friendly, helpful owners. Guests enjoyed spacious spots, clean facilities, and the stream, a hit with kids. Well-maintained with lovely views, it's a great base. Some noted the steep hill from parking and narrow approach roads.

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A lovely campsite with clean amenities and hot showers. We enjoyed a…

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Anonymous

Hobby Wood primitive grass tent campsite (no private bathroom amenities)

Liked A lovely campsite with clean amenities and hot showers. We enjoyed a quiet weekend here with a bit of walking and a trip into Kirkby Lonsdale for food and drinks. Would definitely recommend!

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Lovely site.

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Heather M.

Hobby Wood primitive grass tent campsite (no private bathroom amenities)

Liked Beautiful location, well marked out large pitches and plenty of space. Close to visit nice places in the Lakes.

Disliked Would be nice to have more taps/sinks and some signage on the gate to the field.

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From the manager: Thank you for your review, so glad you enjoyed the location, we try to make sure pitches are allocated so everyone has lots of space.
You attended on one of our busiest weekend, with glorious sunshine, knowing you still felt there was lots of space is reassuring.
With regard to the taps, we have one tap per 4 tents, spaced evenly along the site, I can only think everyone wanted to use these at a similar time, which is unusual.
We will try & increase these for next season.

A very pretty and peaceful campsite, with large pitches and a super…

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Samantha H.

By the Beck primitive grass tent campsite (Private restroom amenities)

Liked A very pretty and peaceful campsite, with large pitches and a super friendly owner.

I camped here with my two little boys and had a fantastic 4/5 days. They loved playing in the stream. My 3 year old loved the cows in the field next door too.

When we arrived the owner met us to help take our gear to the pitch but there were also wheelbarrows available to help move kit also. This was super easy and efficient. She checked in with us through our stay to make sure all was great.

Felt very safe for the little ones, no cars driving on site and toilet facilities super clean and nearby. Hot water for showers also! It got busier at the weekend, with a few small groups but all were very quiet and relaxed.

Local pub a lovely walk away. Plenty to do nearby for kids - we did Lakeland maze / greenlands farm & crazy golf / morecambe happy mount park.

We will absolutely be back! Thank you Puddlemire!

Disliked Nothing

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Very simple, chilled out site, no fancy facilities, but perfect.

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Anonymous

Hobby Wood primitive grass tent campsite (no private bathroom amenities)

Liked Beautiful peaceful site; grass pitches; simple facilities but all clean and met our needs; really friendly and helpful owner; no vehicles in camping area; great location - easy access to motorway, lovely countryside and near Kirkby Lonsdale.

Disliked Nothing

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Even rainy weather didn't spoiled our stay. Great place to recharge

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lukasz m.

By the Beck primitive grass tent campsite (Private restroom amenities)

Liked Everything. Welcoming host, clean and beautiful site. Sanitary arrangements are very good. Special mention to Charlie the dog 🙂

Disliked Roads in area are not for wide cars. Imagine narrow rural/country road with 8ft hedges on both sides.

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From the manager: Thank you for your review. You are right, the road approaching the campsite is very narrow, we suggest taking your time, checking for approaching cars and using the passing places,but on the plus side, its only a short stretch & we hope its worth it when you see the site itself.
Glad you enjoyed Charlies visit, its out of bounds for her really, but the pull of sausages & burgers on the BBQ means she does visit now & again, followed quickly by Josh to gather her up and take her back home.
Thank you for visiting, the weather was perfect for you on Friday, thanks goodness the weather was not as bad as the forecast, the fell behind seems to provide some protection and off course some fabulous views.

Mooie plek maar te duur voor wat het biedt.

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Ruud S.

Alders Edge bell tent

Liked De eigenaresse is aardig en behulpzaam. De camping is mooi gelegen langs een riviertje. Iedere plek heeft eigen douche en eco-toilet. Gelukkig waren er ook gewone wc’s. Het is een zeer ruime locatie, vooral ook omdat er nauwelijks kampeerders waren.

Disliked We hadden vanwege de hoge prijs iets anders verwacht. Bijv electriciteit of andere faciliteiten. De advertentie gaf een andere indruk aan ons (zonder dat er onwaarheden in stonden overigens) dan wat we aantroffen. Was in begin wel teleurstelling. De rust en de hartelijkheid van de eigenaresse maakte veel goed.
De tent was prima, al was het meubilair en het bed krakkemikkig en waren de batterijen van de verlichting niet meer werkzaam.

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From the manager: I have struggled fully translating this text, I can see you loved the setting, the peace & quiet and the stream.

I am sorry it seemed you expected electricity, in particular to do you washing, I cannot see this in our advertising, so I am sorry you felt misled. The lights in the bell tent will be working for our next guests, the batteries usually last well, but like anything it depends on the amount of use.

We do work hard to ensure all our guests enjoy their stay with us, the weather wasn't on your side, with torrential rain on one evening, maybe with glorious sunshine the view of our site may have been different.

Amazing customer service from the lady who runs it. She drove us…

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Anonymous

Hobby Wood primitive grass tent campsite (no private bathroom amenities)

Liked Amazing customer service from the lady who runs it. She drove us down to our pitch with all our gear and back up when we were leaving. She provided ice packs and insect repellent to borrow FOC. toilets were clean and tidy, showers were warm and had soap provided incase you had forgotten your own. Sink area was great, also had a few sponges and soap incase you forgot your own. Bins are all separated for max recycling. The river that runs on the outside of the campsite is lovely. There is a pub about 15 min walk away, we didn’t go to this but it did look nice. Windermere is only 30 mins away for a prefect day out.

Disliked Nothing I’d definitely go back!

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From the manager: Thank you for he great review, so glad you had a good time.

Hammocks, hot shower, helpfulness and friendliness of the hosts. Clean toilets. Lovely…

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Anonymous

By the Beck primitive grass tent campsite (Private restroom amenities)

Liked Hammocks, hot shower, helpfulness and friendliness of the hosts. Clean toilets. Lovely views, even if it was rainy. Peaceful.

Disliked Composting toilet turned out to be very close to a bucket on the floor, but there were flushing toilets so near that this was no issue really.

River was very high due to heavy rain making us wary to leave kids unattended even for a moment.

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From the manager: Thank you for your review, its great to hear you enjoyed the location, we agree, the views are fabulous and the site is very peaceful. It was such a shame we had a lot of rain before & during your visit otherwise I'm sure the Beck would have been great fun for the children. We do find now we have flushing toilets installed, our customers choose to use them, rather than the composting option. We do always clean all toilets, both composting & flushing at least twice a day, so its reassuring to know they were always clean.

Had the bestest night! Thank you puddlemere

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Heather B.

Alders Edge bell tent

Liked Amazing experience and started with a warm welcome!
Easy to find, and easy to get too. Beautiful and clean and environmentally friendly.
Children loved the hammocks, rope swing, and the stream. They were also fascinated with the compost able toliets.

We would highly recommend

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your great review, I was a little worried as it put so much rain down during your stay, but glad you enjoyed your stay.

Great budget friendly stay.

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Callum M.

Hobby Wood primitive grass tent campsite (no private bathroom amenities)

Liked Toilet and shower facilities excellent - very clean and private. Beautiful setting with stream running through campsite.

PS: Lots of sheep!

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From the manager: Thank you...sorry the sheep seemed to enjoy your company so much!!


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 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 Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

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 Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Restaurant nearby

Location

Puddlemire

Green Lane End Farm

Lupton

Cumbria

England

LA6 2PL

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.21317°N
2.68303°W

Route directions

Exit the M6 at Junction 36, taking the A65 towards Kirkby Lonsdale. You will go past the Plough Hotel on your right. Take the next turn on your right-hand side (just past a layby, with a white bungalow on the corner and a signpost for Hutton Roof). Follow this road, and when it bears sharply to the left, do not turn left but carry straight on in front of the row of houses. Follow the road until you reach a T-junction and then turn right. Keep bearing right, passing Rose Cottage; the site is at the next right-hand turn.

Nearest transport

Bus
6.9 mi New Street
6.9 mi New Street
8.4 mi Bus Station
Rail
5.7 mi Silverdale Rail Station
5.9 mi Arnside Rail Station
6.5 mi Oxenholme Lake District Rail Station
Ferry
11.8 mi Fell Foot Country Park Ferry Landing
11.9 mi Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing
14 mi Bowness Ferry Nab 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 go first? If you want to test your aim, clay pigeon shooting could become your next hobby at Crabtree Clay Shoot (five minutes' drive; check ahead for opening days) or climb the local limestone-paved paths at Hutton Roof Crags (10 minutes’ drive). For countryside enthusiasts, the Lake District (20 minutes’ drive) and Yorkshire Dales (20 minutes) national parks each have their own draws. In the Lake District, the fells and lakes offer ample opportunities for sailing, rock climbing, or cycling. Meanwhile, in the Yorkshire Dales, you can track down waterfalls and old barns. Northwards, more walking and cycling trails await at Whitbarrow National Nature Reserve (25 minutes), this time through ancient woodlands and limestone. While you’re there, visit Sizergh Castle (15 minutes) and stroll the stately grounds and estate. If you’re longing for a sandy beach, there are long stretches of sand at Silverdale (30 minutes) and Sandside (20 minutes). Head further south and you’ll come to Morecambe (30 minutes), where another bay competes with a 12th-century castle, prison and a stroll-worthy promenade for your attention.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Morecambe North 11.8 mi Estuary GoodN/AGoodGood
Morecambe South 12.5 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Fleetwood 24.1 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Haverigg 24.5 mi Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Walney West Shore 24.6 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Levens Hall & Gardens 4.9 mi

Sizergh Castle and Garden 6 mi

Windermere Lake Cruises, Lakeside 12 mi

Holker Hall and Gardens 12.3 mi

Lancaster Castle 12.3 mi

National Trust

Sizergh Castle and Garden 6.1 mi

Cartmel Priory Gatehouse 11 mi

Fell Foot Park 11.7 mi

Hill Top 15.1 mi

Windermere and Troutbeck 15.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Burton-in-Kendal - Holme - Lancaster Canal 2.6 mi

Burton-in-Kendal - Hutton Roof 2.6 mi

Burton-in-Kendal - Hutton Roof - Lancaster Canal 2.7 mi

Kirkby Lonsdale - Casterton - Kirkby Lonsdale 3.6 mi

DALLAM TOWER 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 Puddlemire have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Puddlemire dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Puddlemire? Where to go first? If you want to test your aim, clay pigeon shooting could become your next hobby at Crabtree Clay Shoot (five minutes' drive; check ahead for opening days) or … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Puddlemire?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Puddlemire? From $33.87 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.