Good camping sites in the lakes

marlc0 · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 22 Dec 2013 Karma :

As per the title, I'm tempted on spending a few nights in the lakes in the coming weeks, weather dependant, but I'm having a hard time finding a decent campsite.

Ideally, I'd like a pub with it's own campsite, as I'll not be taking any cooking gear with me, so I'll need somewhere to eat, either on site, or close by. Other than that, showers and toilets are a nice to have, but not a necessity.
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stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Conder farm in Dent is super basic but a short walk from several pubs and shops in Dent village. More Cumbrian Dales than lakes though.

Setmabanning camp site near Threlkeld is good value, about 1km walk from Threlkeld.

Waterside house Near Pooley Bridge is more upmarket, cafe on site, Half hour walk from Pooley Bridge.
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https://wheyrigg.co.uk/
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doggone · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 May 2004 Karma :

This is my favourite over there with old Dungeon Ghyll pub short walk away.
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/holidays/great-langdale-campsite-lake-district
Langdale is a fantastic place to just sit and take in even if you don't want to walk round the top or whatever.
Always kind of pricey but decent facilities

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chickenstrip · Super Spammer Joined: 06 Dec 2013 Karma :

I used this one a lot, both for a base for fell walking trips and biking trips:

https://castleriggfarm.com

Small shop, shower facilities, caravan section is separated from camping area by a hedge, good views of Skiddaw and Blencathra.
About a 15 min walk into Keswick town centre (there's a path down through some woods and out along a residential road rather than walk along the main road).
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JBM · Derestricted Danger Joined: 02 Feb 2022 Karma :

Sorry, late to the party… Sykeside Campsite right next to the Brotherswater Inn.

https://sykeside.co.uk/

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stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

I should add that as well as being very cheap, the Smetmabanning site is quite pretty. If you go, ask to go in the bottom field next to the road. It's the prettiest part, is quiet because it's away fromthe caravans and has a little side gate you can sneak out of for a quicker walk up to the pub. It might even be possible to have a wee fire, there is a fire circle down there.

https://goo.gl/maps/WTovwrkkg7cbSuY9A
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