Enjoying a stunning location within the Lake District, Near Howe is an idyllic campervan site with a small number of grass pitches set off the beaten track. A certificated site with the Motor Caravanners Club, it's peaceful, being located atop a hill, with a number of walks and bike routes easily accessed from site . The Solway Coast is under an hour away too. Dog friendly and non-members welcome.

Set in the Lake District National Park, a Dark Skies site with incredible stargazing

A small and quiet site with countryside views and local trails, only five campervan pitches

Within an hour of Hadrian's Wall, The World of Beatrix Potter and Stock Ghyll Force waterfall

About Near Howe Certificated Location

The site is a certificated location with the Motor Caravanners Club and welcomes small sized VW-type campervans on five well maintained grass pitches. Please note, campervans must be no longer than 6m in length due to the site's location and access track. The Lake District setting here is an idyllic starting point for outdoor adventures, with a number of footpaths nearby and a short distance to the stunning Aira Force waterfall. Non-campers in your party might prefer to stay in one of the site's seven self-catering cottages, sleeping from two to seven people. Dogs and non-members also welcome.

Near Howe Certificated Location is open from 29/03 to 13/10.

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Facilities and amenities

The facilities include fresh water, grey waste water disposal, chemical waste disposal for those using green chemicals and rubbish disposal. There is a newly fitted shower room (including toilet, shower and wash basin), a sink for washing-up, as well as a laundry room (shared with the seven self-catering cottages).

There are many walking and cycling routes from Near Howe and a pub approximately one mile away, The Mill Inn.

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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 wanted to create a small site, just for smaller campervans, off the beaten track and away from the hustle and bustle. Our views are amazing, and the campervans get to wake up every morning looking across the valley to Blencathra/Saddleback.

Our wonderful dark skies are also a huge draw for guests - campers get to sit back and marvel at the Orion Nebula, the Andromeda Galaxy, the Milky Way and many other magnificent star constellations.


Map and address

Park address

Near Howe Certificated Location,

Mungrisdale, Penrith, Cumbria & Lake District, CA11 0SH

Coordinates

54.6500, -2.9715 | NY 37 28

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Near Howe Certificated Location is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Peace and quiet

Young children


There are 5 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

5 x Non Electric Grass Campervan Pitches

Max 6 people

Grass pitches for small to medium sized VW-style campervans (under 6m long). Pitches are 7m x 9m.


Near Howe Certificated Location reviews

4.86 /5

32 reviews

100%

would recommend

Overall
4.86
Location
5
Value for money
4.94
Service
4.81
Facilities
4.62
Cleanliness
4.94

Great campsite

Kirsty W

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VW-Type Campervan - Non Electric Grass Campervan PitchesOct 2024

Very quiet and no issues at all.

Excellent views

Ian David H

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VW-Type Campervan - Non Electric Grass Campervan PitchesOct 2024

Our first night was perfect with lovely views and a BBQ. Almost wild camping but with a single shower block, but it was very clean and had a kitchen area for washing up. In October, only two campers so plenty of space. Bit of a steep climb but our camper was ideal for this! Amazing sunrise the next morning. Would definitely use again and recommend.

Great peaceful spot

Kathryn S

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VW-Type Campervan - Non Electric Grass Campervan PitchesSep 2024

We stayed for two nights at Near Howe and we loved how peaceful it was. Our dog loved the field. The facilities were modern and clean, everything was perfect (apart from one day of rain!) There is only one shower and loo, but we managed just fine. We hope to be back soon and would recommend to everyone. Thank you Fiona and team.

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FAQ

Yes dogs are allowed to stay! The site ask that you keep them on the lead though.

Open fires are only permitted in raised fire pits, barbecues must also be raised off the ground.

Guests are welcome to check-in between 3pm and 9pm. Please advise the site if you are delayed. Check out is due before 11am on your last day.


Tick off some of the Lake District's most renowned towns, including Keswick and Penrith (both a 15 minute drive away) with plenty of shops to browse, a 14th century fortress and more to explore.

Take in the breathtaking scenery at the Aira Force waterfall nearby (7.3 miles), and the Whinlatter Forest Park (13.2 miles) has acres of way-marked trails to wander, along with a variety of wildlife.

The Solway Coast, Carlisle and Hadrian's Wall are under an hour away from the site too.

Discover stunning beauty as you kayak through the calm waters of Ullswater or Derwentwater.

The listing for Near Howe Certificated Location was last updated on October 13th, 2024 at 6:57 AM

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