Campsites in Cumbria and Lake District
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Campsites in Cumbria & Lake District

Famous Lake Windermere is the largest in England and a haven for boat enthusiasts but Ullswater, Derwentwater, Coniston Water and Bassenthwaite all deserve your time. Outside these, get lost in historic gardens and properties discovering Ambleside, Keswick, Kendal and Carlisle. Campsites in Cumbria and the Lake District sleep you in the most beautiful corner of England, surrounded by idyllic forests or reflective bodies of clear water.

141 campsites in Cumbria & Lake District

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Wallace Lane Farm

Caldbeck, Wigton, Cumbria

4.86 /5

168 reviews

98%

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Camping, touring and glamping on the northern fringe of the Lake District. Some pitches even have private hot tubs!

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Blaithwaite Country House Estate, Wigton, CumbriaBlaithwaite Country House Estate, Wigton, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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4.59 /5

20 reviews

95%

would recommend

Camping, touring and glamping on a 250 acre country estate. Within ten minutes of Wigton and the Lake District.

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Moss Howe Farm Campsite

Witherslack, Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria

4.72 /5

120 reviews

91%

would recommend

Peaceful Lake District camping and glamping site, 15 minutes to Lake Windermere. Onsite shop and fire pits welcome!

Church Stile Farm and Holiday Park, Seascale, CumbriaChurch Stile Farm and Holiday Park, Seascale, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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4.75 /5

184 reviews

94%

would recommend

Camping, touring and glamping, within a five minute walk of pubs. 15 minutes to Seascale Beach and Scafell Pike!

2024 Winner of Best Family Campsite North West England
Park Cliffe Camping and Caravan Estate, Windermere, CumbriaPark Cliffe Camping and Caravan Estate, Windermere, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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4.96 /5

11 reviews

100%

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Lake District camping, touring and glamping site with views of Lake Windermere. Onsite bar, shop and games room!

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Kestrel Lodge Campsite, Bassenthwaite, Keswick, CumbriaKestrel Lodge Campsite, Bassenthwaite, Keswick, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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Kestrel Lodge Campsite

Bassenthwaite, Keswick, Cumbria

4.75 /5

65 reviews

98%

would recommend

Peaceful, small and quiet campsite in the Lake District, just below Skiddaw. Only 15 minutes to Keswick.

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Little Acre Holiday Park

Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria

4.87 /5

764 reviews

98%

would recommend

Family run touring park with modern facilities by the Lancaster Canal. Easy access to the M6, the Lakes and Dales.

2024 Camping & Glamping Award Runner up
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Birchbank Camping Site

Ulverston, Cumbria

4.74 /5

166 reviews

96%

would recommend

A small campsite on a Lake District sheep farm, on the fells between Coniston Water and the Duddon Estuary.

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Sykeside Camping Park

Patterdale, Penrith, Cumbria

4.67 /5

78 reviews

95%

would recommend

Lake District camping park with an onsite pub and shop. Within 20 minutes of Lake Windermere and Ullswater!

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4.74 /5

17 reviews

94%

would recommend

Family friendly and accessible glamping in the Lake District. Five minutes to Coniston and Coniston Water!

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Harbour Lights

Haverigg, Millom, Cumbria

4.65 /5

181 reviews

92%

would recommend

Family friendly site at the edge of the Lake District with direct beach access and an onsite ice cream parlour!

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Parkgate Farm Holidays

Irton, Holmrook, Cumbria

4.95 /5

80 reviews

99%

would recommend

Small, family camping and glamping site with stunning views in the Lake District. Ten minutes from beaches too.

2024 Camping & Glamping Award Winner
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Low Greenside Farm Campsite, Ravenstonedale, Kirkby Stephen, CumbriaLow Greenside Farm Campsite, Ravenstonedale, Kirkby Stephen, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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Low Greenside Farm Campsite

Ravenstonedale, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria

4.92 /5

105 reviews

97%

would recommend

Peaceful, friendly site with large pitches, scenic views and campfires. Central to the Lakes and Dales.

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Little Acre Camping, Crooklands, Milnthorpe, CumbriaLittle Acre Camping, Crooklands, Milnthorpe, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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Little Acre Camping

Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria

4.87 /5

230 reviews

99%

would recommend

Peaceful site two minutes from the M6, great for the Lakes or Dales. Just a five minute walk from a pub.

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Crake Trees Manor

Penrith, Cumbria

4.92 /5

29 reviews

90%

would recommend

Camping and glamping pods in the wildflower meadows on an organic farm. In Yorkshire Dales, 15 minutes from Lakes.

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The Larches Caravan Park

Mealsgate, Cumbria

4.77 /5

72 reviews

97%

would recommend

Adult only and dog friendly site, ten minutes to the Lake District's northern fells with an onsite shop.

2024 Winner of Best Adult Only Site North West England
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Beckses Caravan Park

Penrith, Cumbria

4.76 /5

90 reviews

98%

would recommend

Small, family run park offering a quiet base within the Lake District, ten minutes from Ullswater. Dogs welcome!

Moss Side Farm Campsite, Broughton-in-Furness, CumbriaMoss Side Farm Campsite, Broughton-in-Furness, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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Moss Side Farm Campsite

Broughton-in-Furness, Cumbria

4.62 /5

84 reviews

90%

would recommend

Working family-run farm and campsite in the scenic Woodland Valley, near Coniston Water in the Lake District.

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Wildscapes Retreat and Campsite

Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria

Highly rated

Back to basics, tent and touring site set in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Just 30 minutes from Lake District.

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Pennine View Park

Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria

4.91 /5

43 reviews

95%

would recommend

Family-friendly site on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. Onsite facilities include a bar, campers kitchen and shop!

2024 Runner up of Best Caravan Park North West England
Camping at Cardewlees, Dalston, Carlisle, CumbriaCamping at Cardewlees, Dalston, Carlisle, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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Camping at Cardewlees

Dalston, Carlisle, Cumbria

4.54 /5

22 reviews

95%

would recommend

Family friendly camping, touring and pods with unspoilt views. Within 15 minutes of the Lake District and Carlisle!

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Harbour Side Caravan Site

Maryport, Cumbria

4.82 /5

104 reviews

93%

would recommend

A small coastal caravan and campsite by Maryport Marina, with scenic views over the Solway Firth.

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Holmescales Campsite

Old Hutton, Kendal, Cumbria

4.68 /5

66 reviews

92%

would recommend

A small site at the gateway to the Lake District with Dales close by. Onsite archery, quad biking and axe throwing.

Cherry Trees Farm, Hesket Newmarket, Wigton, CumbriaCherry Trees Farm, Hesket Newmarket, Wigton, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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Cherry Trees Farm

Hesket Newmarket, Wigton, Cumbria

4.82 /5

74 reviews

96%

would recommend

Nestled on the edge of the Lake District National Park, family friendly camping and pods with hot tubs.

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Caldbeck Camping

Caldbeck, Wigton, Cumbria

4.93 /5

44 reviews

98%

would recommend

A riverside dog-friendly site directly on the Cumbrian Way footpath in the Northern Lake District.

2024 Camping & Glamping Award Runner up
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Drybeck Farm

Carlisle, Cumbria

4.48 /5

49 reviews

92%

would recommend

Peaceful camping and glamping in the Eden Valley. Wild swimming, stunning views and hot tubs too! Dog friendly.

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High Hall Campsite

Carlisle, Cumbria

4.76 /5

21 reviews

100%

would recommend

Picturesque camping and glamping on a working farm with fishing and waterside views. Nearby to the Lake District.

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Kirkby Lonsdale RUFC Campsite

Raygarth, Carnforth, Cumbria

4.59 /5

23 reviews

100%

would recommend

Stunning 30-acre site, home of Kirkby Lonsdale Rugby Club between the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District.

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Rydal Hall Campsite

Ambleside, Cumbria

4.84 /5

83 reviews

96%

would recommend

Relaxed family and dog friendly site nestled in the Lake District, five minutes to Windermere. Onsite tea shop too!

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Kentmere Farm Pods

Staveley, Kendal, Cumbria

4.93 /5

29 reviews

97%

would recommend

Ensuite glamping pods with great views. On a farm in the heart of the Lake District, 15 minutes from Windermere.

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Damson View Glamping

Lyth Valley, Cumbria

4.95 /5

37 reviews

100%

would recommend

Ensuite, adult only glamping pods with views over the Lyth Valley. In the Lake District, 15 minutes to Windermere!

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The Church House Inn

Torver, Coniston, Cumbria

4.88 /5

78 reviews

94%

would recommend

Ensuite glamping pod with a hot tub within the Lake District. By ancient woodland, five minutes to Coniston Water.

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Wallsend Guest House and Glamping Pods, Wigton, CumbriaWallsend Guest House and Glamping Pods, Wigton, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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4.93 /5

42 reviews

98%

would recommend

Ensuite adult and family friendly glamping pods with hot tubs. Set on the Solway Coast, right by Hadrian's Wall.

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Sizergh Caravan and Camping, Kendal, CumbriaSizergh Caravan and Camping, Kendal, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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4.78 /5

59 reviews

95%

would recommend

Idyllic farm campsite nestled between the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales with an onsite farm shop and cafe.

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Low Greenlands Holiday Park

Carnforth, Lancashire

4.67 /5

14 reviews

100%

would recommend

Tranquil family friendly site close to the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales. Just 20 minutes to Morecambe Bay!

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Hardrigg Hall Glamping

Penrith, Cumbria

4.94 /5

32 reviews

97%

would recommend

Family friendly, ensuite glamping pods with panoramic countryside views. Ten minutes from the Lake District.

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Cragg Farm Camping Pods

Cockermouth, Cumbria

4.98 /5

42 reviews

98%

would recommend

Three luxury glamping pods set on a working family farm, just a five minute drive from Cockermouth.

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Carrock Glamping Pods, Hesket Newmarket, Wigton, CumbriaCarrock Glamping Pods, Hesket Newmarket, Wigton, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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Carrock Glamping Pods

Hesket Newmarket, Wigton, Cumbria

4.97 /5

42 reviews

100%

would recommend

Luxury adult only ensuite pods with hot tubs. Set at the foot of Carrock Fell in the Lake District National Park.

2024 Camping & Glamping Award Winner
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Low Hollows

Keswick, Cumbria

4.59 /5

54 reviews

94%

would recommend

Off-grid campsite at the foot of Blencathra in the Lake District. Family and dog friendly, ten minutes to Keswick!

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4.88 /5

8 reviews

100%

would recommend

Modern glamping in Penrith with scenic views across the Lake District peaks. Ten minutes to Ullswater and a pub!

Solway Holiday Village, Siloth-on-Solway, Wigton, CumbriaSolway Holiday Village, Siloth-on-Solway, Wigton, CumbriaPlaceholder image
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Solway Holiday Village

Siloth-on-Solway, Wigton, Cumbria

Coastal, family holiday park with a swimming pool, restaurant, bars and entertainment. A 15 minute walk to Silloth.

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The Hive Pod Village at Ghyll Head

Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria

4.72 /5

17 reviews

100%

would recommend

Family and dog friendly pods in the Lake District at the edge of Windermere. Five minutes to Bowness-on-Windermere.

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Baystone Bank Farm Campsite

Whicham, Millom, Cumbria

4.34 /5

38 reviews

79%

would recommend

Farm site in the Lake District with valley views, 15 minutes to the beach. Dog friendly with private fire pits!

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4.71 /5

11 reviews

91%

would recommend

Cosy yurts set on a farm, deep in the heart of the Lake District, close to Keswick and Derwentwater.

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Gillcumber Glamping Pods

Winton, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria

4.8 /5

3 reviews

100%

would recommend

Small, farm site with ensuite pods and optional hot tubs. In the Eden Valley, on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales!

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Dentdale Pods

Dent, Cumbria

4.96 /5

18 reviews

89%

would recommend

Luxury ensuite glamping pods with a hot tub, set on a working farm in the Yorkshire Dales. Dogs welcome.

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Black Beck Farm

Ulverston, Cumbria

4.64 /5

18 reviews

94%

would recommend

Camping, glamping and holiday homes at a farm in the Lakes, near Grizedale Forest, Lake Windermere and Coniston.

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Metal Bridge Pods

Carlisle, Cumbria

4.74 /5

16 reviews

100%

would recommend

Family and dog friendly pods with an onsite pub that overlooks the River Esk. 20 minutes from Carlisle too.

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Whinfell Hall Farm Campsite

Cockermouth, Cumbria

3.88 /5

64 reviews

73%

would recommend

Back to basics, family friendly camping and touring site close to Cockermouth, by Cumbria's western lakes.

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Eden Valley Glamping

Armathwaite, Carlisle, Cumbria

4.95 /5

26 reviews

100%

would recommend

Peaceful, family and couple friendly glamping pods with ensuites and campfires. Onsite sauna and pizza oven!

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Thirlspot Farm Camping

Keswick, Cumbria

4.39 /5

172 reviews

88%

would recommend

Relaxed tourer site set at the foot of Helvellyn on a small sheep farm. Dog friendly.

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Farm and Fell

Sedbergh, Cumbria

4.23 /5

40 reviews

82%

would recommend

A family-friendly farm site with views of Yorkshire Dales and onsite activities. Close to the Dales Way.

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The Herdwick Huts

Ambleside, Cumbria

4.7 /5

8 reviews

100%

would recommend

Shepherd's hut glamping on an exclusive site on the grounds of Rydal Hall, in the heart of the Lake District.

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Ensuite glamping pods with hot tubs and fire pits included. In the Dales, 25 minutes to the Lake District!

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Hazel Mount Fellside

Millom, Cumbria

4.84 /5

9 reviews

100%

would recommend

Near wild camping on a peaceful site with views of the Duddon Estuary, at the edge of the Lake District.

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Captain's House Campervans

Bootle Station, Millom, Cumbria

4.95 /5

20 reviews

100%

would recommend

A small touring site with just five pitches, set in the south of the Lake District with beautiful sea views.

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4.97 /5

7 reviews

100%

would recommend

This enchanting, dreamy Glamping Pod experience promises relaxation, romance, and unforgettable memories.

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Social District

Ulverston, Cumbria

4.43 /5

31 reviews

87%

would recommend

Back to basics dog friendly camping nestled on a beautiful part of Lake Windermere with fishing onsite.

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Hadrian's Wall Country Yurts

Walton, Brampton, Cumbria

4.96 /5

10 reviews

100%

would recommend

Two comfortable, cosy yurts near the famous Hadrian's Wall. Private facilities, wood fired hot tubs and firepits!

2024 Runner up of Best Glamping Site North West England
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Eden Heights Glamping

Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria

4.75 /5

13 reviews

92%

would recommend

Luxury glamping pods with hot tubs in the Eden Valley. Spectacular views over the Pennines and Lake District Fells.

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Things to do when camping in Cumbria & Lake District

Cumbria, a neighbour to Scotland, sitting in the North West close to the Isle of Man, encloses the stunning Lake District National Park. The Lakes are such a gigantic attraction to visitors, it’s easy to let them dwarf the entire county. The truth is that around half of Cumbria is beyond the Lakes, including the border city of Carlisle, a host of idyllic coastal towns and Penrith’s famous caves.  The best experiences in Cumbria balance both sides of the coin, lavishing attention both on the out-of-this-world beauty of the Lake District, with its 16 incredible bodies of water, and the rest of what Cumbria has to offer.

Don't Miss

  • Lake Windermere
  • Lakeland Motor Museum
  • Derwent Water
  • Loughrigg Fell

Hadrian’s Wall and the Lakes

For those taking to the Lakes, Lake Windemere, as the largest lake in England will be an ideal starting point for a boat cruise. Try also the Ullswater Steamers or an idyllic trip on the three mile long stretch of Derwentwater. Boat trips are par for the course on any of the larger Lakes, and why stay on dry land when you can access the heart of these beauties?

While browsing this area of romantic inspiration, there’s no excuse for missing Rydal Mount or Dovecote Cottage for a window in to Wordsworth’s world. Grasmere will widen your fascination at the Wordsworth Museum, the walk the Loughrigg Fell and Tarn to see where the source of his poetry. If time allows, stop in the other Lake District treasures, sprinkled like gems amongst the Lakes – charming Ambleside and Keswick.

To get a sense of what Cumbria could offer besides the Lakes, drag yourself away from this beautiful area to the urban bustle of Carlisle. In the historic quarter, you’ll find Carlisle Cathedral where prayers have been heard for the past 900 years and then feed your knowledge of the past at the Tullie Museum and Gallery.

The next Cumbrian  town on your list should be Penrith, with access to the historic Whinfell Forest and the neighbouring Bronze Age stone circle affectionately named Long Meg and Her Daughters.

For Roman sightseeing your first instinct is likely Hadrian’s wall, and no wonder since it reaches as far as Bowness-on-Solway in North West Cumbria. Carlisle itself offers you the longest continuous stretch of wall still visible today via Birdsowald Roman Fort, along with turrets and other evidence of defence against the Picts.

Getting active in Cumbria

Not for nothing are the Lakes known as the Adventure Capital of the UK, the Lake District is a meeting ground for outdoor enthusiasts. There are a huge number of walking and hiking routes to be enjoyed in the park and top of the list for most hikers is conquering Scarfell Pike, the highest peak in England. Hiking and walking the area are immensely popular and the list of superb sites to reach is endless, from the Honister Pass to Helm Crag, Skiddaw and the Old Man of Coniston

If walking seems a little slow, cycling and mountain biking are everywhere in this area, with rental facilities and well-marked trails throughout.

Walkers that find themselves near Carlisle can take on sections of the wall, just a few miles from the Scottish border. Walk in the footsteps of Roman soldier and take on a new section each day to get the feel of the Wall’s true majesty.

For more Cumbrian outdoor exploits, try paragliding, quad biking with 4x4s and segwaying around the Medieval streets of Cartmel.

Castles in the area are also top picks, from Muncaster castle which draws attention with its epic owl displays, to Kendal Castle, built in the early 1200’s.

Fascinating days out

Families should make a beeline for Beatrix Potter World, to see the landscape that inspired books that so many children have read before bed. These characters come alive around Potter’s Hilltop Farm.

Next, enjoy petting over 100 species of including zebras, lemurs, meerkats, birds of prey and cute little pigs at the Lake District Wildlife Park or South Lakes Wild Animal Park.

Deep in Honister Slate Mine, not far from Buttermere, is the via ferrata, a stimulating and memorable experience based up the Iron Way idea in the Dolomites. Test your nerves in an incredible journey across the Honister Cragg, with open cliff faces against you.

Perhaps not what you would have first expected from Keswick, but the Derwent Pencil Museum is a stop worth making. Home to the world's largest colouring pencil and the world's first ever pencil, the museum remains fresh and intriguing.

A jewel beside the River Leven, just south of Windermere is the Lakeland Motor Museum, charting 100 years of motoring heritage and paying tribute to some of the most dangerous motorcycle races in the Isle of Man. Â