Nestled at the foot of Blencathra, Low Hollows provides an ideal base for exploring the Lake District, just ten minutes outside of Keswick. The family and dog friendly site is home to 50 spacious, non electric grass pitches for tents only. Within a 15 minute drive of Derwentwater, Skiddaw, Helvellyn, Aira Force Waterfall and Ullswater, guests can enjoy outdoor adventures before heading back to site for a relaxing paddle in the stream and a BBQ!
Back-to-basics tent camping in the foothills of Blencathra in the Lake District National Park
Family and dog friendly with spacious pitches, BBQs welcome and a stream to paddle in
Within a 20 minute walk of country pubs, ten minutes to Keswick and Derwentwater!
If you are looking for a back-to-basics site for your next Lake District adventure then look no further. This pop up campsite is situated in the north of the national park, within a ten minute drive of Keswick, Skiddaw and Helvellyn for days of hiking, along with Dertwentwater and Ullswater for water sports and boat trips! There are a total of 50 non electric grass pitches, each measuring 6m x 6m. Each pitch allows up to four guests, suitable for tents only, set on a gently sloping field with plenty of surrounding space for kids to play. The views of the surrounding countryside and mountains are also the perfect site to wake up to. The site neighbours a gentle stream too, perfect for soaking your feet after a long climb. Within a 20 minute walk you will find a coffee shop and country pubs, great for a delicious meal and tipple to end the day! Evenings can also be spent cooking up a delicious BBQ at your pitch, and there is even a local farm shop within a five minute drive for picking up the supplies. Dogs are welcome here too, with up to one permitted per pitch.
Low Hollows is open for weekends from 24th May to 4th August, then every day from 7th to 27th August, and weekends only again 6th to 15th September.
Max 4 people
Slightly sloping grass 6m x 6m pitches without electric, suitable for tents only.
If you are a keen hiker, you will be spoilt for choice. Keswick, Skiddaw and Helvellyn are all within a ten minute drive, and the onsite stream is great for a relaxing paddle when you return to your pitch.
The dramatic Aira Force Waterfall is within a 15 minute drive too. Explore the nature trails and viewpoints before seeing the 65 foot falls. Ullswater is also just a further minute down the road from the falls where you can enjoy water sports and boat trips.
For something a little different, head to Derwent Pencil Museum (5 minutes). Learn the fascinating history behind the everyday object, and even discover its involvement in World War II!
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