Ullswater View Campsite

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Ullswater view
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Ullswater view

  • 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
When it comes to the Lake District, there are many spectacular views, but the one from Ullswater View Campsite is right up there as a serious contender for a prize. The name gives it away somewhat, as this off-grid, wild camping site does indeed have spectacular views over Ullswater Lake and the surrounding forested mountains. At 20 minutes’ drive from the shops of Penrith in Cumbria, this is a spot to really get back to basics; portable toilets, rubbish bins and water from a natural spring are the only facilities you’ll find on site – so at this juncture please note that means no showers and no electricity. Part of the mown camping field is on an incline (all the better to admire those lake views), and due to the angle of the entrance gateway, you’ll need to drive up the lane and turn around before entering the site. The track leading to the pitches is not accessible to low-slung cars either. Having said all that, the site does have a wonderful setting, it’s dog-friendly (as long as your four-legged pal is kept on a lead), and it’s 10 minutes’ scenic walk from a cosy pub serving good food and beer. Staying here also puts you a handy five minutes’ drive from all the sporting action on Ullswater itself. There are firepits for hire and logs for sale on site if you'd like to spend the eve around a fire.

Campground type

Tent sites 50
Open now
Opens May 23
Please note
  • 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.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, May 23 to

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Reviews

9.1

Overall rating from 349 Pitchup.com customers

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Spectacular sceneryWild camping

94% would recommend this campground to a friend

93% 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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Friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere, great location…

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Jonny G.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere, great location

Recommend to friends Visit again

Overpriced comparing to your human needs

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Daniel F.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Big space

Disliked No showers, been said that 10min away drive is possible to take a shower. We have tried next day and reception told us that they are fully booked and it’s not allowed to take shower by guests who hasn’t got booking.

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Just a chilled out site with…

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Matthew S.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Just a chilled out site with a great view

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The view was really nice, lots…

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Amy H.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked The view was really nice, lots of space on the site.

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Huge field so you don't have…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Huge field so you don't have to be near other campers. Great views of Ullswater. Ideal location for those wanting to do the Fusedale Circuit.

Disliked The site is on a hill so you need to pick a level area.

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Overall a really good site and would recommend.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Beautiful location. Stunning views and really handy for local amenities at Poole bridge.
Sophie who runs the place was really friendly and super nice to talk to.
Very good value.

Disliked There was a party there who decided to hold a party till 2am ish which was a bit much but don't know if the site specified anything about noise so don't hold this against them but would have been nice for fellow guests not to act like idiots (but at least they were breathalysing themselves on the morning to see who was least drunk to drive 🙄).

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Would stay again.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked The location and view of Ullswater were great!
Being able to rent a fire pit was also a bonus.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, clean facilities, amazing views!

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Joe G.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked The campsite was lovely and clean. Toilets from top to bottom of the site. But the best part of all, is the beautiful view you have of Ullswater and the mountains around the area! Only a 5 to 10 min drive from the lake too. Priority on fire pits too if you ring and enquire!

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Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff and level pitches

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked A very smoth process for booking met with site supervisor a very pleasant experience overall no hassle plenty of places for a level pitch. Will definitely pass on site details to others

Disliked Nothing

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If you’re looking for an oldschool camping experience

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Views, close to the lake

Disliked Not enough toilets for that many people the campsite can fit.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 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 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

Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Spectacular scenery Wild camping

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Location

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

After reaching the postcode, turn right up past the Bracken Rigg Inn. The site is at the third field on your right. What3Words: talents.tripiling.fanfare.

Nearest transport

Bus
5.8 mi Rail Station
11.3 mi Bus Station
12.1 mi Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
Rail
5.7 mi Penrith North Lakes Rail Station
10.1 mi Langwathby Rail Station
12 mi Lazonby & Kirkoswald Rail Station
Ferry
1.4 mi Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
2.2 mi Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing
5.3 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

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 park (10 minutes) and walk up to the impressive Aira Force Waterfall, inspiration for the poem ‘The Somnambulist’ by William Wordsworth, written in 1833. Experienced hikers may care to drive to Patterdale (15 minutes) and clamber up Helvellyn for spectacular Lake District views, while others may settle for a stately voyage around Ullswater aboard the historic steamboat ‘Lady of the Lake’ from Glenridding (15 minutes), itself a pretty lakeside village with tea rooms and souvenir shops. Lowther Castle and Gardens (20 minutes) has imposing and photogenic ruins of a massive mansion as well as parterres and parkland to wander, or you can buy marmalade – reputed to be the best in the world – at Dalemain Historic Mansion and Gardens. If you hit a rainy day, catch a film at Rheged (both 10 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Allonby 25.6 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Seascale 29 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

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.

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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?
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Ullswater View Campsite? From $33.76 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.