Please note that this is a pop-up campsite, open for a limited number of days each year.

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!

About Low Hollows

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. There is also a camping barn onsite, sleeping two with shared facilities. 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. The camping barn is available from 4th May to 15th November.


Facilities and amenities

Facilities include four toilets and showers, along with a washing up area.

For some local produce and essentials, Setmabanning Farm Shop is a five minute drive away. Within a 20 minute walk you will also find The White Horse Pub, the Horse and Farrier Pub and Threlkeld Coffee Shop.

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Adult only

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Allow commercial vans

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Allow pets

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Bike hire

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Café / restaurant

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Communal BBQ

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Disabled facilities

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Drinking water

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Electric hookups

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Entertainment

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Family friendly

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Fires allowed

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Fishing

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Games room

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Glamping

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Golf

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Horse riding

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Hot tub

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Internet access

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Kids club

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Kids playground

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Laundry

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Near beach

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Near pub

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Open year round

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Peaceful

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RV pitches

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Shop

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Showers

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Swimming pool

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TV room

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Vineyard

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Water hookups

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Watersports

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Map and address

Park address

Low Hollows,

Threlkeld, Keswick, Cumbria & Lake District, CA12 4SZ

Coordinates

54.6265, -3.0345 | NY 33 26

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Low Hollows is ideal for...

Couples

Peace and quiet

Young children


There are 51 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

50 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 4 people

Slightly sloping grass 6m x 6m pitches without electric, suitable for tents only.


Camping Barn

Camping Barn

Max 2 people

Camping barn with two single beds, a TV, microwave, kettle and fridge freezer.


Low Hollows reviews

4.61 /5

38 reviews

95%

would recommend

Overall
4.61
Location
4.71
Value for money
4.84
Service
4.55
Facilities
4.34
Cleanliness
4.58

"Fantastic camping site with amazing views all around"

Nathan S - Jul 2024

"Absolutely loved it, great spot, fantastic views, great facilities"

Karen R - Jul 2024


Great site

Adam C

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Small Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesAug 2024

Great location, good facilities, and stunning views, would definitely recommend.

Great, no frills campsite!

Rachael P

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Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesAug 2024

So glad we found this campsite, it was really chill and you could pitch wherever you wanted. Lovely views and only a 10 minute walk from a great pub (White Horse Inn - make sure you book a table. The facilities are exactly what you need - couple of showers and a couple of toilets, plus place for washing up (with soap and sponges included).

Great view

Emma O

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Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass PitchesAug 2024

Alright campsite. Great views and good location. However, quite an incline on the site.

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FAQ

Check in is available from 2pm until 5pm, please let the site know if you are going to be delayed. Check out is due before 10:30am on your last day.

Yes, dogs are welcome with one permitted per pitch for no extra charge.

Open fires and campfires are not permitted but BBQs are allowed as long as they are raised from the ground.

No, sorry this site caters for families and couples only and does not accept group bookings. This includes hen and stag parties too.

Pup tents and gazebos are permitted, at no extra cost. Sorry, awnings are not allowed.

Yes, you can park by your pitch at this campsite.

No, there is no WiFi on this site.


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!

Other nearby attractions include:

  • Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum (5 minutes)
  • Castlerigg Stone Circle (5 minutes)
  • Puzzling Place (10 minutes)
  • Surprise View (15 minutes)
  • Lowther Castle and Gardens (25 minutes)
The listing for Low Hollows was last updated on November 7th, 2024 at 12:27 AM

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