Gillside Farm Campsite, Ullswater
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Campsite: |
Gillside Farm Campsite |
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Location: |
Gillside Farm, Glenridding, Penrith CA11 0QQ |
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Suitable for: |
Tents, Campervans, Motorhomes and Caravans |
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Price: |
Adults £10, Children 5 -16 yrs £5, Tent £2, Vehicle £1, Motorhome £4 including electric. |
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When: |
3 nights in August 2022 |
A short walk from Lake Ullswater, and in the charming town of Glenridding, this campsite has spectacular views and access right onto walking paths for Helvellyn.
THE CAMPSITE:
Located on a family-run farm, this large campsite has hard standing areas for motor homes and caravans with electric hook up, or three, large tiered fields for tents and campervans with non-electric pitches. You can find your own pitch on the largely flat fields, or you can grab a spot on the edge of a stream that runs down into town.
There is a walking path from the campsite that takes you directly downhill into Glenridding town where you'll find cafes, a small selection of shops and restaurants.
FACILITIES:
The campsite has male and female bathrooms with toilets and showers (20p for a hot shower which lasted ages), washing up facilities and water points across the campsite. There is also a bunkhouse on site that can be booked.
NEARBY:
The campsite is located right next to Helvellyn and Striding Edge for hiking. You can park lake-side and access Lake Ullswater for paddle boarding, canoeing or for a tourist boat ride. Aira Force Waterfall and its National Trust car parks are a five minute drive away and definitely worth a visit.
Glenridding is a five-minute walk from the campsite, as is the nearest pub The Traveller's Rest, which serves great pub food and local ales - you can't reserve a table and there is no on-site parking.
WHAT WE DIDN'T LIKE:
Nothing - one of our best campsite finds in recent years, we will definitely be returning.
WHAT WE LIKED:
The location and spectacular views are second-to-none. This area of the Lake District is definitely quieter than the more popular regions like Windermere and Bowness. Great for hiking, walking, water sports or just chilling.
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