Wild Wool Barn
Wild Wool Barn
4.46 /5
Please note that this is a pop-up campsite, open for a limited number of days each year.
The Wild Wool Barn offers a lake view camping experience in the Lake District. Take in the breathtaking scenery of Ennerdale Water and enjoy direct access to the fells and cycle tracks around Ennerdale. Grass pitches available for tents only (no campervans). Suitable for two, solo travellers, families and groups who love the outdoors.
Incredible views of Ennerdale Water and mountains
Direct access to fells and trails of the Lake District
Short drive from Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass railway, Maryport Aquarium and the Cumbrian Coast
About Wild Wool Barn
Calling all adventurers - this is the site you've been looking for! Here you have direct access to the fells, trails and lake, so once you park up, you can escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and walk/cycle/run onto and around the fells direct from the door. This is the place to get away from it all and camp in blissful isolation away from crowds. This small site offers two grass pitches for two-person tents, three for solo walkers and one grass pitch for four people, with shared facilities nearby. Boasting uninterrupted views of Crag Fell, Steeple and Pillar in the Ennerdale Valley, the only sounds you will hear are the waters of the beck and the birds singing. No WiFi also gives campers more time to appreciate the incredible views and fresh air. The site is only available to families and small groups with a maximum of 6 people at any one time for a limited number of weeks/weekends per year. You will often have the site to yourself. The site is particularly loved by families where the children can run about without fear of passing cars with plenty of space to play games and explore. Dogs are welcome too. You can also stay in a bunkhouse. The Archway bunkroom is a traditional dormitory style with shared accommodation or the Wild Wool Barn is suitable for families or small groups of up to six with an option to rent the whole site, including the camping pitches for an increased group size of 12. If you love hiking, mountaineering, exploring and going to parts of the Lake District others have yet to discover, this hidden gem of a site is what you're looking for.
The site is open from 26th July to 15th September and then from 26th October to 3rd November.
Facilities include toilets, shower (hot water included), an undercover cooking area, picnic tables/chairs, washing up, hot water, mobile phone charge point, field and space for children to play (no playground) fridge and laundry available on request (small charge).
It is just 2.5 miles to the pub and village. Local supermarkets are 8-10 miles away (delivery possible).
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Internet access
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilets
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
There are 7 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
3 x Backpacker Grass Pitches
Max 1 people
Grass pitches for solo travellers without a vehicle on the Coast to Coast. No electric.
2 x Non Electric Small Grass Pitches
Max 3 people
Grass pitches without electric suitable for tents up to 2m x 3m only.
Non Electric Medium Grass Pitch
Max 4 people
Spacious grass pitch without electric suitable for tents up to 3m x 4m only.
Other accommodation
Wild Wool Bunkhouse
Max 6 people
The luxury bunkhouse sleeps 6+ (pull out sofa for larger groups) with the option for groups up to 12 to book the whole campsite too. Inside you'll find a wood burning stove, fluffy duvets and slate-clad kitchen and hot shower all included.
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Beautiful location
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Alberto T
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The campsite was great with excellent views of Ennerdale water. The owner Susan was lovely to talk to and she was very kind with our mental anxy terrier.
A real secret gem
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Georgia M
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Great little find in a remote, secluded section of the Lake District. The location was a little bit out of the way in terms of tourist-friendly towns and amenities in walking distance, however, the campsite itself was perfect. Toilet and shower facilities were lovely and provided hand soap, shower gel which was a nice touch. With only 3 of the 6 pitches being used that night it created a cosy, friendly atmosphere. Plenty of parking and within walking distance to Ennerdale Water. Gorgeous views of Crag Fell made sunset even better. Would highly recommend.
Wild wool barn
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Harry B
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Lovely little campsite with a great view of the lake. Toilet and shower facilities were great, very clean. Susan is really friendly and helpful, and the pub is only a short drive away. We had a great stay so if we're ever back in the area we would definitely consider staying at the wild wool barn again.
Site tariff
Things to do on site and in the Cleator area
The Western Lakes and fells on your doorstep are ideal for mountaineering, cycling, hiking, fell running, walking, birdwatching, swimming, paddle boarding and canoeing.
It is also possible to book workshops and courses in Spinning Weaving and other woolcrafts in the Wild Wool Workshop Studio above the Wild Wool Barn.
If you fancy days off from strenuous activities you can visit Muncaster Castle, the award-winning Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway and the Beacon Museum in Whitehaven. All are suitable for children.
Ennerdale Bridge is a pleasant 2.5 mile lakeside walk away, where there are 2 pubs, a cafe and a playpark.
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