Nearly wild Tent sites in Kendal, Cumbria, England

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Peacock Farm Camping

Kendal, Cumbria, England

Lake District wild-camping site 10 minutes’ drive from Kendal
Windermere 15 minutes’ drive; Scafell Pike 50 minutes
Dogs welcome; resident sheep and cows; five minutes’ walk from a pub

9.2

Holmescales Campsite

Old Hutton, Cumbria, England

Small site in the Cumbria countryside, 15 minutes’ drive from Kendal
Sizergh Castle 15 minutes’ drive; Windermere half an hour
Archery, quad biking and axe throwing; toilet and shower block

Opens June 12

9.1

Church Lane Campsite

Kendal, Cumbria, England

Peaceful back to basics Cumbria site with lovely Lake District views
A 10-minute drive to either Kendal or Windermere
Tree-lined grass pitch area a mile from the local village pub

9.6

Cockin Farm Campsite

Kendal, Cumbria, England

Family-run farm site at the foot of Whinfell Beacon
A 25-minute drive from Windermere; 15 minutes from Kendal
Hiking and cycling nearby and five miles from the Yorkshire Dales

Visitor image of the views from their pitch

Opens June 13

8.1

Beck Foot Campsite

Sedbergh, Cumbria, England

Simple campsite near the River Lune in the Howgill Fells, Cumbria
A 10-minute drive to Sedbergh; 25 minutes to Kendal
Next to the Dales Way walking trail within the Yorkshire Dales

9.8

Puddlemire

Lupton, Cumbria, England

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

9.8

Holme Meadow Camping

Holme, Cumbria, England

Peaceful off-grid site on a smallholding in Cumbria
A 10-minute drive from the coast; 25 minutes from Windermere
Local produce for sale and firepits provided; pub 10 minutes’ walk

Spacious pitches with plenty of greenery

Opens May 9

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Social District

Newby Bridge, Cumbria, England

Dog-friendly Lake District site on the shore of Lake Windermere
Less than five minutes' drive from activity centres and a ferry stop
Dog park and fishing on site; campfires and barbecues permitted

9.8

Moor House Farm Camping

Orton, Cumbria, England

Family-friendly site on a family-run working farm a mile from Orton
Between the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District; close to the C2C route
A five-minute drive from the M6 and Tebay services/farm shop

Visitor image looking down the hill towards the estuary and Morecambe Bay. Beautiful day and night.

Opens May 23

7.3

Low Fell Gate Farm Campsite

Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, England

Quiet back-to-basics camping on a working farm in Grange-over-Sands
A five-minute drive to Cartmel; 20 minutes to Windermere
Dog-friendly site with Morecambe Bay views

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Netherings Campsite

Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, England

Wild-style pop-up rural Cumbria site in the Upper Lune Valley
Cautley Spout and Sedbergh within a 25-minute drive
In the Yorkshire Dales National Park, 10 minutes' drive from the M6

Opens July 4

9.3

Water Yeat Campsite

Water Yeat, Cumbria, England

Riverside camping next to Coniston Water in the Lake District
A 20-minute drive to Windermere; 15 minutes to Ulverston
Spacious pick-your-own grass pitches with mountain and fellside views

9.4

Wildscapes Retreat and Campsite

Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, England

No-frills family campsite with spectacular Howgills views in Cumbria
Bowness-on-Windermere 45 minutes’ drive; Ribblehead Viaduct 50 minutes
Set between the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales national parks

The Station Inn

Oxenholme, Cumbria, England

Within the grounds of a pub at the edge of the Lake District
A 10-minute drive from Kendal and 20 from Lake Windermere
Bar, restaurant and play area; takeaway breakfast available

Kitridding Lake

Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, England

Small, dog-friendly lakeside pitches on a Cumbria farm
Half an hour’s drive from Windermere; 25 minutes from Sedbergh
On-site tearoom and farm shop open Thursday-Sunday

River View Campsite

Killington, Cumbria, England

Peaceful Cumbria site on the bank of the River Lune
A five-minute drive to Sedbergh; 20 minutes to Kendal
In the Yorkshire Dales National Park, with easy access to M6

Low Borrowdale Farm

Tebay, Cumbria, England

Family-friendly site in a secluded valley location
Close to the M6 and three miles from Tebay
Accessible only via an unpaved road; stunning fell views

Castle How Wild Camping

Sedbergh, Cumbria, England

Peaceful wild camping on a Cumbria working farm in the Howgills Fells
Sedburgh 15 minutes’ drive; Cautley Spout waterfall 20 minutes
Off-grid site with no amenities; fell walks direct from the pitches

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Heartwood Campsite

Tebay, Cumbria, England

Friendly site on a working hill farm in the Howgill Fells
A five-minute drive to Tebay; 20 minutes to Kendal or Sedbergh
On the banks of the River Lune, with easy access from the M6

Dob Coppice

Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, England

Quiet wildlife haven beside the river Winster in the Lake District
A 15-minute drive from Windermere and 40 minutes from Ambleside
Kayaks and fishing rods for hire; a short drive to local footpaths

13 Nearly Wild Tent Camping in Kendal, England

Peacock Farm Camping

Holmescales Campsite

Church Lane Campsite

Cockin Farm Campsite

Beck Foot Campsite

Puddlemire

Holme Meadow Camping

Social District

Moor House Farm Camping

Low Fell Gate Farm Campsite

Netherings Campsite

Water Yeat Campsite

Wildscapes Retreat and Campsite

The Station Inn

Kitridding Lake

River View Campsite

Low Borrowdale Farm

Castle How Wild Camping

Heartwood Campsite

Dob Coppice

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