The New Ing Lodge is a Grade II listed farmhouse converted to host a welcoming B&B and campsite. The site is in a top notch location, edging the Lake District and directly on the route of some of the long distance paths, including Wainwright's Coast to Coast. Campers can enjoy the countryside and stunning views of the valleys with a hearty hot meal and warm bar never far away.
Why you'll love it at New Ing Lodge
About the site
Experience camping in the beautiful Eden Valley and just on the edge of the Lake District National Park, far from tourists but with great access to the park's beauty. Access to the lodge is easy too, as it's just off the M6 and on the A6 between Kendal and Penrith. Camping pitches are in the soft grassy area to the back of the lodge. Campers are more than welcome to join the friendly locals in the house for evening meals and breakfasts or have a pint of something in the bar. The site is conveniently placed on several long distance walking paths, including Wainwright's Coast to Coast, the Westmoreland Way and Millers Way, attracting lots of walkers in need of a warm meal and place to relax.
The campsite is open year round but offers limited facilities midweek and outside of the season (March to October).
There are 24 accommodation options on-site
24 x Grass Pitches
There is leveled ground for campers at the back of the New Ing Lodge. There are benches and undercover seating and a BBQ area available as well as shared toilet and shower facilities.
Site tariff
Things to do on site and in the Shap area
If you enjoy the outdoors, you won't be short of opportunities to get out and about around Shap and the Lakes.
The campsite is right on Wainwright's Coast to Coast route and the Westmoreland Way, so it would be hard to say no to an overnight stay if you're passing. From the very door of New Ing there are secluded walks into the fells of the Lake District, particularly the local hidden valley of Swindale. The Howgills and the Pennines are all only a short drive away and easily accessible.
Riding the quiet rural roads over the rolling terrain is an exhilarating way to discover the scenery available heading into the Lake District or fabulous Yorkshire. The landscape is perfect for a calm bike ride around lakes, forests and valleys. For the adventurous mountain bikers, Whinlatter Forest offers an ever-growing maze of trails. Find it around 30 minutes by car from your pitch in the idyllic town of Keswick.
If you've ever enjoyed the classic dark comedy Withnail and I, the surroundings of Shap will look strangely familiar, as an important filming location for some of the best scenes. To take the tour, start with Sleddale Hall (Withnail's uncle's cottage) located by Wet Sleddale Reservoir just outside Shap.
Not far from that you'll find the bridge where Withnail and Marwood go fishing, located at the bottom of the hill below Sleddale Hall. The phone box where Withnail calls his agent is besides the main road in Bampton and "the Bull scene" was filmed just out of Bampton towards Shap.
Lowther Castle with its impressive outdoor estate is only a 10-minute drive from the lodge. It will tempt you with stunning grounds, luscious gardens to explore and an exciting children's mock castle play area, something that kids will really love.
Interested in staying at New Ing Lodge?
Call 01931 716719 to book.
Unfortunately New Ing Lodge doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.
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