Hollin Head Campsite

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Camping field shaded by trees
Camping field shaded by trees
Camping field
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Mature tree backing the camping field
Tent pitches near the big oak tree
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Camping field
Grass cut ready for our campers today
Mature tree backing the camping field

  • Family-run hill farm campsite five minutes’ drive from Boot in Eskdale
  • West Lakes Adventure five minutes’ drive; Muncaster Castle 15 minutes
  • Lake District walks straight from the off-grid, dog-friendly pitches
When you’re after spectacular mountain views on an almost wild Lake District camping break, Hollin Head Campsite is a top contender. Set on a family-run hill farm running a flock of Herdwick sheep, the spacious pitches sit in a tree-sheltered camping meadow by the side of the burbling River Esk. There are scenic walks along the Esk from the pitches, and numerous fell and mountain hikes right from the campsite gate. If you like the sound of a pint at the end of your day, there’s a pub within five minutes’ stroll, and when foodie supplies are running low, you can stock up on pretty much everything at the local shop in Eskdale (five minutes’ drive). Well-behaved dogs are more than welcome to accompany you on your Lake District adventure, but please keep them on leads at all times while on site, due to the proximity of the sheep. Small firepits and barbecues are allowed by your pitch, just be sure to raise them off the ground to prevent the grass getting burnt. And as this peaceful, no-frills site is firmly off-grid, please note that there are no showers or electric hook-ups; simple facilities include clean portable loos, a drinking-water tap and recycling bins.

Site type

Tent pitches 10
Open now
Opens 1 May
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 01 May to

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Reviews

9.9

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Peaceful

100% would recommend this site to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

Stunning riverside spot, peaceful with great views & trail access. Liz, the owner, is a superb, friendly host. Basic facilities (no showers) but excellent value. A bit of a trek to loos from some spots, and occasional farm noise. Highly recommended for natural beauty & welcome.

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Overall, it’s clean, peaceful, value for money/ great reality escape

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Mikayla N.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked This campsite in our eyes was perfect it was great value your money. Although there are no showers and the only place to get signal is by the porter loos, when we needed directions to other towns but we couldn’t complain. It was peaceful, the porter loos were surprisingly amazingly clean and smelt nice for porter loos. The owners were warm, welcome, knowledge and chatty. No issues with the grass on campsite or access to the lake. It wasn’t busy and everyone was nicely spread out. You had a pub at the top of the road for drinks and food, a 10 minute drive to the local town for the shop or a 25 min drive for the spar or co up. Not to forget Wast Water was 26mins away! This is a must see. Liz will tell you what you can also do round the area.

Disliked No showers but if you like wild swimming or brave enough like us you can wash off or take a quick refreshing dip in the lake further up on the campsite or closer down on the main pitch. We preferred further up as it was peaceful. We did have to pick up dog muck but I guess these are the people with dogs fault really not the hosts. We could hear music at 2 in the morning but I think it came from the pitch further up but we quickly went back asleep.

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Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff, excellent pitch

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Gareth B.

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Liked From first contact with Liz to the last good bye, it was all good, plenty of room in the camping field, very very clean toilets probably the best portable toilets I have ever used, Liz is very helpful and cheerful, nothing was too much trouble for her. Highly recommend

Disliked Nothing

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Great natural site with nice host.

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Witold P.

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Liked Location, host, cleanliness

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful campsite with friendly and helpful owner

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Joseph S.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Quiet campsite with idyllic scenery located next to the crystal clear River Esk.
The host was warm and welcoming from arrival and had allocated large pitches even when the campsite was 'fully booked'.
Thanks for having us!

Disliked Nothing.

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Beautiful spot with a river nearby…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Beautiful spot with a river nearby and a pub 5 minutes away - perfect!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant site, tranquil location,stunning views, Liz never fails

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Fiona M.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Another fantastic stay, Liz as friendly as ever, on hand when needed, every stay differs due to the stunning views from where ever you pitch, will return

Disliked Nothing

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Wonderful campsite, if you like proper camping!

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Beverley B.

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Liked Perfect little campsite, if you like to get away from it all!
Very basic facilities (portaloos and cold water) but what else do you need when you're right by the river?
Liz is just wonderful and always on hand to help, and sells the best eggs and cucumbers!
I will definitely be back :-)

Disliked Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Small quiet site, with lovley river and mountain views.

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Tina S.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Site was small and very lovely camping by the river with beautiful mountain views.
Owner was lovely, kept checking in to make sure all was ok, helpful with places to go.
Toilets were kept exceptionally clean, (the cleanest portaloos i have seen.

Disliked Road was a little noisy in the day but went quiet at night, obviously not the owners fault or would deter from visiting again.

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Beautiful camp site, pitched right next…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Beautiful camp site, pitched right next to the river. Helpful friendly owner and great walks nearby.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A beautiful site for back to basics (ish) camping!

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Diana M.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Everything!! Beautiful spot right on the river which is perfect for swimming in! So many walks nearby for all abilities.
Liz makes it for me - so lovely, welcoming, friendly and helpful 😊
It’s basic but that’s what makes it all the more special!

Disliked There isn’t anything to dislike!

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Features

Portable toilet

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Hollin Head Campsite

Hollin Head

Boot

Eskdale

Cumbria

England

CA19 1TF

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.39052°N
3.299°W

Nearest transport

Coach
19.6 km Daffodil Hotel for Dove Cottage
19.6 km Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
22.2 km Kelsick Road opposite Library
Rail
8.1 km Ravenglass Rail Station
9.5 km Drigg Rail Station
12.1 km Seascale Rail Station
Ferry
15.3 km Torver (Coniston) Ferry Landing
15.4 km Coniston Ferry Landing
15.7 km Waterhead Hotel (Coniston) 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

Local attractions and activities include: - West Lakes Adventure (watersports): five minutes’ drive - Stanley Ghyll Waterfall: 15 minutes - Muncaster Castle: 15 minutes - Hardknott Roman Fort and Thermae: 15 minutes - Seascale Beach: 20 minutes - Ravenglass and Eskdale Steam Railway: 20 minutes - Wastwater Alpaca Trekking: half an hour - Swinside Stone Circle: 35 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Seascale 12.3 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Silecroft 19.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Haverigg 22.4 km Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
St Bees 22.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Walney West Shore 30 km Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway 8.1 km

Beatrix Potter Gallery 19.4 km

Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 19.5 km

Rydal Mount and Gardens 21.4 km

Hill Top 21.7 km

National Trust

Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 5 km

Gondola' 15.2 km

Coniston and Tarn Hows 15.9 km

Grasmere and Great Langdale 18.7 km

Beatrix Potter Gallery 19.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Eskdale Green - Muncaster Fell - Muncaster Head - Eskdale Green 1.6 km

MUNCASTER CASTLE 6.9 km

The Coniston Heights: The Old Man to Swirl How 13.5 km

High Gillerthwaite - Red Pike Ridge Traverse - High Gillerthwaite 14 km

Langdale Valley - Bowfell - Crinkle Crags - Red Tarn - Stool End Farm - Langdale Valley 14.1 km

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 Hollin Head Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Hollin Head Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Hollin Head Campsite? Local attractions and activities include: - West Lakes Adventure (watersports): five minutes’ drive - Stanley Ghyll Waterfall: 15 minutes - Muncaster Castle: 15 minutes - Hardknott Roman Fort and Thermae: 15 minutes … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Hollin Head Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Hollin Head Campsite? From R471,71 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.