Bank House Farm is set in the heart of the Eden Valley and directly on the Coast to Coast (C2C) route, just 20 mins from the Lakes. Pitch up in your tent at the secluded orchard looking out to Sunny Gill Beck or choose from four static caravans - all set on the family run equestrian centre. Nearby, you can explore Long Meg and Her Daughters, a Bronze Age stone circle, as well as Lacy's Caves, chambers in the red sandstone cliff of River Eden.
Why you'll love it at Bank House Farm
About the site
Situated in the quaint village of Little Salkeld, the site is directly on the C2C route at the bottom of the Pennines before you reach Hartside pass. The site is ideal whether you're taking a well earned rest after your cycle or wanting to use it as your own base for the journey. For walkers, the North Pennines AONB is a great place to explore, home to waterfalls, woodland and enticing landscapes. There are grass pitches available for tents without electric, set in a pretty orchard overlooking a beck, as well as four static caravans to hire. Dogs are also welcome here.
This site is open to accept bookings all year but will handle enquiries according to the expected weather conditions.
There are 24 accommodation options on-site
20 x Grass Pitches
Selection of grass pitches available in the orchard for tents only.
Site tariff
Site rules and policies
Please keep noise at a level that will not disturb your fellow campers.
Music is not allowed after 11pm
No generators allowed on site
No open fires allowed
Things to do on site and in the Penrith area
Little Salkeld has plenty of local attractions within easy reach of the site. Head to Long Meg and Her Daughters stone circle, explore Lacy's Caves or take in the scenery from the Eden Lacy Viaduct.
Within half a mile there is Long Meg and Her Daughters, Lacy's Caves. And just 1.2 miles away is a post office, co-op and pub.
The town of Penrith is 6.5 miles away and well worth a visit to see its castle ruins and tuck into a picnic at the park.
Lake Ullswater is less than a 30-minute drive away.
Other attractions nearby:
- Lake District
- Bank House Equestrian Riding Centre (onsite)
- Brougham Castle
- Whinfell Forest
- Mayburgh Henge
- Carlisle to Settle railway
Interested in staying at Bank House Farm?
Call 01768 881257 to book.
Unfortunately Bank House Farm 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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