Please note that this site doesn't provide showers and so guests must bring their own facilities if required.

Camping at Banks is a natural, back to basics campsite and shepherd's hut tucked up a country lane beside the Hadrian's Wall national trail. There are unallocated grass tents pitches and a single shepherd's hut. If you are looking for a wild camping experience but with the essential facilities then this is the site for you!

Natural site surrounded by nature

Just a two minute walk to the Hadrian's Wall national trail

No light pollution so incredible stars on clear nights

About Camping at Banks

A relaxed, back to basics campsite with stunning wildlife, ideally located beside the Hadrian's wall national trail, perfect for hikers looking to explore. The site has space for around 20 small backpacking tents, all of which are on unallocated non electric grass pitches. Vehicles are not allowed so you must arrive via bike or foot. The shepherd's hut sleeps up to three people and has a cosy log burning fire as well as a picnic table outdoors. The shepherd's hut has its own composting loo, sink and water point. Dogs are allowed onsite and there are plenty of surrounding trails for them to explore, just please keep them on the lead when onsite. Fire pits are permitted, just keep them raised off the grass so that the ground doesn't get damaged.

Open all year


Facilities and amenities

The site has two composting loos, one for use by shepherd's hut guests and one for those camping. There are three outside clay sinks with drinking water. There is also a fire pit for which it is possible to buy logs.

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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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Toilets

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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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W.C. disposal


A note from the site themselves...

We love the low key vibe at Camping at Banks - we're all about providing a site that gives guests a wild camping experience but with some essential facilities. The site is always changing - wildflowers in the hedgerows in Spring and Summer, interesting fungi to be found in Autumn and beautiful frosty mornings in Winter.


Map and address

Park address

Camping at Banks,

Newgate House, Banks, Brampton, Cumbria & Lake District, CA8 2JH

Coordinates

54.9740, -2.6727 | NY 56 64

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Camping at Banks is ideal for...

Peace and quiet


There are 21 accommodation options on-site

20 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

Max 2 people

Unallocated grass pitches without electric hook up. Suitable for small tents only.



Interested in staying at Camping at Banks?

Call 07838 225108 to book.

Unfortunately Camping at Banks 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.


No vehicles are allowed onsite.


There are loads of great walking trails and cycle routes close to the site, most notably the Hadrian's Wall national trail and cycle route.

Interested in staying at Camping at Banks?

Call 07838 225108 to book.

Unfortunately Camping at Banks 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.

The listing for Camping at Banks was last updated on January 31st, 2024 at 9:09 AM

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