Campgrounds for backpackers in North West England
30 bookable campsites in North West England
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
The Old Post Office Campsite
Holmrook, Cumbria, England- Quiet site on the western edge of the Lake District National Park
- Bordered by the River Irt for swimming and salmon or trout fishing
- Scenic picnic benches; dogs welcome; café 10 minutes' walk away
Beacon Fell View
Preston, Lancashire, England- On 30 acres of landscaped park, with views over the Ribble Valley
- Plenty of activities, play areas, pool, crazy golf, arcade and bar
- Within easy reach of the Forest of Bowland, Pennines and Lake District
Wallace Lane Farm
Wigton, Cumbria, England- Quiet hillside farm site in west Cumbria with views to the sea
- Coast, lakes, hill walks and mountain biking within 40 minutes' drive
- Around five minutes' drive to Caldbeck for pub, cafés and shop
The Barn Campsite
Holmrook, Cumbria, England- Quiet, peaceful rural site with stunning views over Eskdale Valley
- A 10-minute drive to Wast Water; 25 minutes to Scafell Pike
- Pick your own pitch; pub 10 minutes' walk away
Seatoller Farm
Keswick, Cumbria, England- Peaceful family-run farm site next to the River Derwent
- Excellent base for hikes, including Scafell and Great Gable
- Woodfired pizzas on Saturday nights, a short walk away
Harbour Lights Campsite
Haverigg, Cumbria, England- Spacious, friendly site on the Cumbrian coast
- Fell walks, Lakes Coniston and Windermere within 45 minutes' drive
- A few minutes from pubs, chip shop, dog-friendly beach and watersports
Marbury Camp and Lodge
Marbury, Cheshire, England- Peaceful setting overlooking the Cheshire Plain, close to Whitchurch
- On National Cycle Route 47, and near Sandstone Trail walkers’ path
- Within easy reach of pubs with gin nights and authentic curries
Moss Howe Farm
Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, England- In the Cumbrian hills a couple of miles from Witherslack
- A 15-minute drive from Grange-over-Sands and 25 from Windermere
- Campfires allowed: firepits for hire and wood for sale on site
Parkgate Farm Holidays
Eskdale, Cumbria, England- Peaceful site with views over the Eskdale and Wasdale valleys
- Half an hour's drive from the seaside town of Whitehaven
- Fell walks directly from the farm; country pubs 10 minutes' drive
Ings Kippers Campsite and Shepherd's Hut
Windermere, Cumbria, England- Small, basic adults-only site two miles from Windermere
- Well placed for cycle paths and public transport; pub five mins' walk
- Firepit provided for each pitch; wood available to buy on site
Oakwood Farm Touring Park
Chester, Cheshire, England- Spacious family site under 10 minutes' drive from Chester
- 15 minutes' drive from Cheshire Oaks and Chester Zoo
- Campfires and barbecues allowed on pitches
New 
Manor Farm Caravan Park
Chester, Cheshire, England- Quiet family-run site five minutes’ drive from Tattenhall in Cheshire
- Shropshire Union Canal five minutes’ drive and Chester 20 minutes
- Wildlife pond and walks on site; pubs and shops five minutes’ drive
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
Foxwold Huts and Camping
Newby, Cumbria, England- Modern shepherd's huts on a peaceful Eden Valley smallholding
- A 15-minute drive from Penrith; half an hour from Ullswater
- Rural site with far-reaching views and barbecues provided
Harebeck Holidays
Seascale, Cumbria, England- Scenic working dairy farm 10 miles from Scafell Pike
- On the outskirts of Gosforth on the edge of the Lake District
- Farm tours, drying room and lock-up bicycle storage on request
Avona Escapes
Congleton, Cheshire, England- Biker-friendly site on a hill overlooking the Cheshire countryside
- A 10-minute drive from Congleton; five miles from the Peak District
- Sociable firepit area on site; meet free-roaming peacocks and alpacas
Old Kiln Farm
Maryport, Cumbria, England- Peaceful, remote site on a working farm on the Solway Coast
- Silloth 15 minutes’ drive; Bassenthwaite Lake half an hour
- About 100 metres from Allonby Beach; views as far as Skiddaw Mountain
Camping at Cardewlees
Carlisle, Cumbria, England- Family-run site with scenic views across farmland and fells
- A 15-minute drive to the city of Carlisle and 30 to the Lake District
- Supermarkets, restaurants and a swimming pool a 25-minute walk away
Stretton House Campsite
Warrington, Cheshire, England- Friendly site in the grounds of historic Stretton House
- A 10-minute drive from Pickmere Lake; and 20 minutes from Manley Mere
- Farm shop nearby; barbecues and firepits allowed
Rossendale Holiday Glamping
Manchester, Lancashire, England- Small, scenic and rural site in the Rossendale valley
- Fully-equipped luxury glamping pods 45 minutes' drive from Manchester
- Wildlife trail, island, stone barbecues, firepits, deer hides and café
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