If you're planning a trip via the M6 motorway, you'll find plenty of camping, touring and glamping at any of these campsites near the M6 - providing an ideal pitstop during a long journey or a peaceful base to come back to after daytrips to bustling Liverpool, Manchester and Birmingham.
Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria
This family-run site is a perfect spot for any tourer to enjoy natural surroundings, next to the Lancaster Canal.
4.84 /5
Old Hutton, Kendal, Cumbria
A small site at the gateway to the Lake District with Dales close by. Onsite archery, quad biking and axe throwing.
4.61 /5
Crooklands, Milnthorpe, Cumbria
Tranquil camping 2 minutes from the M6, in a rural setting for the Lakes or Dales. Just 100m from a friendly pub.
4.83 /5
New Biggin, Kirkby Lonsdale, Lancashire
Tranquil camping and bell tent glamping on a private family farm set between the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales.
Penrith, Cumbria
Pet-friendly glamping pods in an apple tree orchard on the edge of the Lake District, ten minutes from Ullswater.
Eamont Bridge, Penrith, Cumbria
Woodland, river fronted 5 star, family holiday park with lodges, caravans, tent and touring pitches and two pods.
Milnthorpe, Cumbria
Small, quiet and friendly meadowland touring park in the Arnside and Silverdale AONB.
Hale, Milnthorpe, Cumbria
A 5-star woodland retreat holiday park, located in the Arnside and Silverdale AONB in the Southern Lake District.
Forton, Preston, Lancashire
Glamping pods and stylish lodges set by beautiful lakes, in easy reach of the Forest of Bowland. Fishing on site.
Bay Horse, Lancaster, Lancashire
Award winning campsite in 120 acres of farmland at the foot of the Bowland Fells, with 7 on site fishing lakes.
Milnthorpe, Kendal, Cumbria
Touring and camping set on the edge of the beautiful Lake District, a few miles from Kendal. Bar on site.
Cabus, Preston, Lancashire
A park with superb fishing in a well stocked lake, set by the River Wyre and overlooking The Trough of Bowland.
Penrith, Cumbria
A superb base to explore the Lake District and Eden Valley, a small, family-run caravan site close to Ullswater.
Penrith, Cumbria
A small site, situated on a small working farm in the Eden Valley, near Penrith and the Lake District.
Carlisle, Cumbria
Dog friendly pods packed with creature comforts, by a pub serving food and near a river. 15 mins from Carlisle.
Bleasdale, Garstang, Lancashire
A luxurious safari tent getaway, in beautiful and tranquil surroundings on the edge of the Forest of Bowland.
Kendal, Cumbria
Off-grid glamping in a Spanish yurt hidden amongst acres of idyllic woodland, overlooking the Lakeland Fells.
Newbiggin, Carnforth, Cumbria
Quirky off-grid roundhouse accommodation on a farm by the Lake District for up to 4 people. Includes hot tub.