Bridge End Camping

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Visitor image of the view across main field
Visitor image of the view across main field
Bell tent site
Views over the fields
Campsite
Fire pits available to hire on site
Fishing available on site
View of irton pike
Beautiful wasdale valley
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Bell tent site
Views over the fields
Campsite

  • Off-grid site in the foothills of the Eskdale and Wasdale valley
  • A 10 minute-drive to Wast Water and Scafell Pike; more fells nearby
  • Fishing tarn on site and private river fishing a short walk away
Eyeing up Cumbrian fells and mountains? Based on a working family farm in the Cumbrian countryside, Bridge End Camping is at the gateway to the western Lake District fells. Just 100 yards from the river Irt too, take yourself on a morning swim or spend the early sunlight hours fishing. England’s deepest lake, Wast Water, is just 10 minutes’ drive away for more water activities. If you’re feeling particularly energetic, Scafell Pike is within walking distance of the top of the lake, along with other sublime Wasdale and Eskdale mountains. Since Bridge Edge Camping is at the base of Irton Pike, there are more Lake District mountains a 20-minute walk from the site (and, of course, some simply stunning views from your base). When the sun dips behind the horizon, bring out your snacks and set up around one of the firepits available for hire on site. Wood can be purchased on site, so you won’t need to go running around the local towns trying to source your own. There's no electricity on site, but handy site features include showers, toilets and washing-up facilities. If you want an ice pack frozen, just ask the site. Fishing is available either on the private river stretch a short walk away or at the on-site fishing tarn. Treat yourself (you are on holiday, after all). The site can arrange for afternoon tea to be delivered to your pitch. Those drooling at the thought of freshly-barbecued skewers can request a barbecue pack packed with meat and fresh eggs straight from the local farm too. If you’re lucky, you may get to meet some of the farm’s residents. The friendly sheep always welcome a good cuddle. If you fancy a pub crawl or some other tasty nosh, Eskdale (20 minutes’ drive) has a fine pub selection and the village of Gosforth (10 minutes) has pubs, an Italian restaurant, a café and a village shop. There’s ice cream at Seascale beach (15 minutes) too, of course. No need to start your engine if you don’t want to – there’s another pub five minutes’ walk from the site and a tearoom and gift shop in the nearby woodlands, 10 minutes’ walk away.

Site type

Tent pitches 30
Rent a tent 7
Open now
Opens 24 May
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 10 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 10 or more people (excluding couples) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 24 May to

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Reviews

9.7

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Peaceful

99% would recommend this site to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

Great spot with awesome views near Wast Water and Scafell Pike. Hosts Nicky & Jason are super friendly. Toilets and showers are spotless. Bell tents are comfy and kitted out. A few flies/wasps and it can get a bit muddy when wet, but most people love it and want to come back.

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Amazing campsite , best facilities I’ve seen for a campsite.

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Athena G.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Amazing facilities and lovely staff, have already recommended and going to rebook soon

Disliked Nothing everything was amazing

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Great value for money and a lovely location

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Anonymous

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Liked The wonderfully welcoming hosts, that the site was well located (pub a short stroll away, nice café and deli on the way to the lake), and that the showers, toilets and kitchen surpassed my expectations for the price. Also liked that I could have my car at my pitch as I was in a one man tent!

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Me, my partner and dog had…

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Ella W.

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Liked Me, my partner and dog had a lovely stay, the showers are large with warm water, clean and well stocked toilets, and a washing up shed, also very well stocked!
Was really close (about 10 minute drive) to Wastwater that is beautiful to swim in, or just relax next to, enjoyed a swim in the emerald pool close by too! And sunset on Seascale beach and the mountain that is walking distance from camp (about a 40 minute hike).

Really nice grounds with drinking water on site and a little stream to get access too for our dog.

Had so much help from the host with freezing our ice packs, and just general help with anything we needed, we will definitely be happy to stay again!

Disliked Nothing!

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Highly recommend! Brilliant campsite

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Heather M.

Bell tent (five person)

Liked Everything! Nikki is a fantastic host who made us feel very welcome and helped with anything we needed. We stayed in a 5 person bell tent, it was clean cosy spacious, it had a gas stove so we could make a brew on arrival, equipped with skillet pans so you can cook on the fire pit and had plates/cups/bowls/cutlery/tin opener and scissors and even marshmallows!!! Shared facilities were always clean and stocked with toilet roll/hand-wash. There is a lovely pub just down the road next to the river from the campsite. We visited St Bees beach while staying and that is worth a visit as well as the railway at Ravenglass. We also took a trip up to Wasdale Emerald pools and the views are breathtaking as well as having a dip to cool off. We took some beautiful pictures while up there. We will definitely be returning and I will recommend this campsite to family and friends! Thanks Nikki and family for a
Fantastic stay!! Heather, Damon and Georgia

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A great stay with a lovely view, I'd happily stay again!

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Anonymous

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Liked A friendly and welcoming host, clean facilities and hot showers available

Recommend to friends Visit again

A brilliant site. Made to feel…

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Alex C.

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Liked A brilliant site. Made to feel very welcome as soon as you arrive.

You are out in the sticks but very close to Wasdale so if you’re going for Wainwright’s this site is definitely for you!

Only an hour to Keswick as well.

Will definitely be coming back!

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Lovely place for camping

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Maradona R.

Bell tent (five person)

Liked We were three families who stayed in the bell tents, Enjoyed 4 nights and would definitely recommend this for anyone looking for
- Great place
- Clean facilities
- friendly and helpful owners

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James F.

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Liked Fab place to stay, hostess is absolutely lovely and very helpful, will be back again

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Anonymous

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Liked Very nice peaceful place, the owner is very friendly, toilets and bathrooms is very clean and tidy.

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Picturesque campsite that is very fairly…

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Callum S.

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Liked Picturesque campsite that is very fairly priced for the location. Facilities were all very clean and owners were absolutely delightful, always going the extra mile to make sure you were having the best time. Couldn't ask for anything more!

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Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

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 Car parking by pitch/unit 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

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

Forest Lake and/or mountain Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campground

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Bridge End Camping

Santon Bridge

Holmrook

Cumbria

England

CA19 1UY

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.40517°N
3.36836°W

Nearest transport

Coach
21.6 km Tangier Street
23.4 km Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
23.4 km Daffodil Hotel for Dove Cottage
Rail
5.8 km Drigg Rail Station
6.1 km Ravenglass Rail Station
7.6 km Seascale Rail Station
Ferry
20.1 km Torver (Coniston) Ferry Landing
20.1 km Coniston Ferry Landing
20.4 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

Cumbria’s gorgeous walks aside, Bridge End Camping is well-situated for a historical adventure too. Muncaster Castle (15 minutes’ drive) is a riverside castle with hawk and owl flying displays. Known by locals as ‘La’al Ratty’, The Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway Co.Ltd (10 minutes) revives the time of steam trains. So, take a journey by steam through the Lake District hills. Perhaps you’re in the mood for some more outdoor activities. If so, West Lakes Adventure (15 minutes) runs canoeing, kayaking, scrambling, canyoning and abseiling. If you’d rather sort your own, there’s a bicycle, paddleboard and kayak hire in Gosforth (five minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Seascale 7.9 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
St Bees 18.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Silecroft 20.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Haverigg 24.6 km Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Walney West Shore 32.2 km Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway 6 km

Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 23.3 km

Beatrix Potter Gallery 24 km

Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 24.8 km

Rydal Mount and Gardens 25.3 km

National Trust

Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 2.4 km

Buttermere and Ennerdale 16.8 km

Gondola' 20 km

Coniston and Tarn Hows 20.6 km

Grasmere and Great Langdale 22.7 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 3.4 km

MUNCASTER CASTLE 5.8 km

High Gillerthwaite - Red Pike Ridge Traverse - High Gillerthwaite 12.5 km

Seathwaite - Scafell Pike - Seathwaite 15.9 km

The Gables from Honister Pass 16 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 Bridge End Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Bridge End Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Bridge End Camping? Cumbria’s gorgeous walks aside, Bridge End Camping is well-situated for a historical adventure too. Muncaster Castle (15 minutes’ drive) is a riverside castle with hawk and owl flying displays. Known by locals … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Bridge End Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  noon –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Bridge End Camping? From R952,89 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.