Ullswater View Campsite
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- Wild camping with spectacular views of Ullswater in the Lake District
- Pooley Bridge five minutes’ drive, and Lowther Castle 20 minutes
- Spring water and portable toilets on site; pub 10 minutes’ walk
Campground type
50
This park has no on-site shower facilities.
The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).- The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, May 23 to
Reviews
94% would recommend this campground to a friend
94% would stay here again
What customers say
This site boasts spectacular Ullswater views and a friendly owner. Guests love the spacious pitches, "wild camping" feel, and great location for exploring. Basic portable toilets are available. Despite some mud/noise, it's praised for value and a back-to-basics experience.
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Lovely staff great site
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Absolutely perfect have no complaints loved being able to pitch where ever, the views are just amazing cant wait to come again
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Really liked the field was high so we could see that wonderful…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Really liked the field was high so we could see that wonderful view.
Sophie was really lovely and helped put our tent up.. thank you
Disliked Noisy neighbours throughout the night but you will get that camping
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Very helpful owners, amazing view and friendly people…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Very helpful owners, amazing view and friendly people
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Great camp site with beautiful views, 10 minute walk to a pub,…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Great camp site with beautiful views, 10 minute walk to a pub, great to have the option to buy fire pit for a night,
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From the manager: Thanks for staying with us
Breathtaking views and a relaxed campsite.
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Breathtaking views and relaxed, friendly service. Easy access to lots of beautiful places.
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From the manager: Thanks for coming to stay with us
Excellent site with good facilities and staff, hopefully back soon
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Nice big space (although a little boggy down the bottom, but to be expected) and plenty of toilets
Owners could not be more helpful if they tried, always a text away and ensuring everyone is okay
Also pulled me out of the mud for free!
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From the manager: Thanks for staying with us
Really good place, excellent views of ullswater.
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked The scenery and location. Very peaceful.
Disliked Portaloos wernt in a great condition, no water in them for handwashing or hand satintiser in the bottles
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I'll be going back
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked The view was amazing
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The view was beautiful overlooking the lake which was only a 5…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked The view was beautiful overlooking the lake which was only a 5 minute drive away. Had toilets on site. Polite helpful staff (Sofie). Far enough out of Penrith town to be peaceful, but close enough to access provisions if needed, plenty of places to visit nearby. The firepits were available for hire, bins to put our rubbish in when leaving. thoroughly enjoyed our stay there 😀 👍
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Unparalleled views and a rugged camping experience!
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked We got what it said on the tin - a more rugged camping experience with the best views of any site we’ve been to!
The owner was friendly, the site wasn’t heaving so we had a fairly flat pitch, portaloos were clean and there was an alternative entrance to the site more suited to lower slung cars.
Really reasonably priced!
Disliked Nothing - we were prepared for the style of camping this site offers.
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From the manager: Thanks for stopping with us
Features
Portable toilet
Pop-up campground
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Spectacular scenery Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No drinkable water point No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campgroundLocation
Ullswater View Campsite
Watermillock
Pooley Bridge
Cumbria
England
CA11 0LP
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.60349°N
2.86097°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Bus
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allonby | 25.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Seascale | 29 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 2.6 mi
The Rheged Centre 4.4 mi
Ullswater Steamers 5.3 mi
Castlerigg Stone Circle 9.5 mi
Rydal Mount and Gardens 11.8 mi
National Trust
Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 10.9 mi
Grasmere and Great Langdale 13.1 mi
Townend 13.5 mi
Windermere and Troutbeck 15 mi
Beatrix Potter Gallery 16.7 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Pooley Bridge and Heughscar Hill 1.7 mi
Pooley Bridge - Loadpot Hill - Howtown - Pooley Bridge 1.7 mi
Howtown - Patterdale - Glenridding 2.2 mi
Howtown - Hallin Fell - Sandwick via Steamer 2.2 mi
Howtown - Rampsgill Head - Angletarn Pikes - Howtown 2.4 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 Ullswater View Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Ullswater View Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Ullswater View Campsite? Drive down to Pooley Bridge (five minutes by car) at the head of Ullswater for yomps along the Ullswater Way encircling the lake. Father south, stop off at the National Trust car … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Ullswater View Campsite?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: Anytime – Anytime Depart by: Anytime - How much does it cost to stay at Ullswater View Campsite? From $33.59 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.