Kirkby Lonsdale RUFC Campsite
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Welcome to Kirkby Lonsdale RUFC Campsite, home of a rugby club in the winter and your base to explore the North Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District in the spring and summer. The traditional site offers grass and hardstanding pitches with the option of electric, an ideal location for your next camping or touring holiday. Take a wander into town and visit one of the country pubs or head to Devil's Bridge for views over the River Lune.
Traditional 30 acre campsite with glorious views to the Yorkshire Dales National Park
Just a ten minute walk in to Kirkby Lonsdale with country pubs, 20 minutes to Devil's Bridge
Situated just 15 minutes from the Lake District National Park with beautiful walks all around
About Kirkby Lonsdale RUFC Campsite
Located just a ten minute drive from the M6 and a five minute walk into the charming town of Kirkby Lonsdale, this is an ideal base for exploring the North Yorkshire Dales and Lake District. Surrounded by picturesque riverside walks and wonderful viewpoints like Devil's Bridge, you will never be short of things to do. The site offers outstanding views and plenty of space, with 30 acres of parkland to enjoy. The site offers 20 non electric and 46 electric grass pitches, each welcoming tents, motorhomes, campervans and caravans. The site also has five electric hardstanding pitches for tourers only which enjoy glorious views of the dales. All of the pitches allow up to six guests, measuring 8m x 10m so there is lots of room should you want to set up your gazebo. If you are looking for a traditional camping experience, this could be the perfect spot. The facilities are the changing rooms used by the rugby club in the winter months and the onsite clubhouse providers a great base to meet other campers in the evenings on weekends. BBQs are welcome as long as they are off the ground, so don't forget to pack your coolbox. Open campfires are prohibited. Four-legged friends can also join your for your stay, with up to two allowed per pitch and plenty of space for them to stretch their paws. Camping at Underley Park supports the club and its work in the community including coaching at 30 local schools.
Kirkby Lonsdale RUFC Campsite is open from 01/05 to 31/08 in 2024 and 2025.
There are 71 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
20 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Max 6 people
In two areas, the camping field overlooking Underley Park and the Yorkshire Dales and a secluded area with more limited views. Pitches are 8m x 10m, suitable for tents, motorhomes, campervans and caravans.
46 x Electric Grass Pitches
Max 6 people
Level electric grass pitches available for tents, motorhomes, campervans and caravans. Pitches are 8m x 10m.
Other accommodation
5 x Electric Hardstanding Touring Pitches
Max 6 people
Hardstanding pitches with electric and views into the Yorkshire Dales. Pitches are 8m x 10m, suitable for caravans, campervans and motorhomes.
Site tariff
Things to do on site and in the Carnforth area
There are all the adventure activities you could possibly want in the surrounding area, with the neighbouring Yorkshire Dales National Park and the Lake District National Park just a 15 minute drive from the site.
Devil's Bridge is just a 20 minute walk from the site and is a lovely spot for picnics and riverside walks along the River Lune, while the local church offers Ruskin's View, a promenade with brilliant panoramic views.
Another one of the area's popular hiking routes is the Ingleton Waterfalls Trail, a 15 minute drive away. The four mile trail lakes your along a series of falls and rare plantlife with picnic benches and children's activity challenges along the way.
Other nearby attractions include:
- White Scar Cave (15 minutes)
- National Trust - Sizergh (20 minutes)
- Lakeland Wildlife Oasis (20 minutes)
- Ingleborough Cave (25 minutes)
- Happy Mount Park (30 minutes)
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