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Birchbank is a small campsite on a Lake District sheep farm, located on the fells between Coniston Water and the Duddon Estuary. The site has a small stream running through it which the children love to play in and is next to the fell, with footpaths and bridleways directly from the gate making it ideal for walking and cycling.
Why you'll love it at Birchbank Camping Site
Great location between Coniston Water and the Duddon Estuary
Easy access to southern and western Lake District
Ideal for walkers, cyclists and birdwatchers!
About the site
Birchbank is set on a sheep farm on the fells between Coniston Water and the Duddon Estuary, a short detour from the Cumbria Way if you are walking. Indeed, the farm is surrounded by footpaths for walking. The grassy and mostly flat site is off the beaten track and next to the open fell, with a small stream running through it. It welcomes tents, caravans and motorhomes, with 8 electric hook-ups available if required. Dogs are welcome, but must be kept under control and on a lead because of the sheep. Backpackers welcome.
"What a great rural campsite this is. A gem of a find"
Doreen L - May 2024
"What felt like a hideaway from the world, yet we could easily drive to Coniston and Windermere"
Louise B - Sep 2023
"The most scenic location, surrounded by nothing but beautiful rolling hills"
Sophie M - Aug 2023
Birchbank Camping Site is open from 01/05 to 29/09.
There are 24 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
16 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Max 8 people
Mostly level grass pitches, for tents, roof tents and campervans.
8 x Electric Grass Pitches
Max 8 people
Mostly level grass pitches with hardstanding areas, for tents, roof tents and campervans with 10 amp electric.
4.75 /5
96%
would recommend
Rolling hills, mountains, peace and quiet
Recommends site
Mick M
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This site delivered absolutely everything I was looking for. Peace and quiet, with endless walks for me and 'mans best friend'. The scenery was to die for and all on the door step. The welcome I got was lovely and the facilities were great. I will 100% be returning, it was lovely.👍
Quiet location, good site, clean facilities
Recommends site
Rosalind C
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Camp site well marked to find from the roads, even in the driving rain and dark! Easy check in. Toilets and wash-up room clean and serviceable. Pitches good size and well marked, level and tidy. Site is quite remote (not a problem for us, good pub ~10 mins easy drive away had hot food & fire). Lots of footpaths and exploring possible from site. Stream running through site would be delightful in warmer/drier weather.
Great location to escape
Recommends site
Samantha P
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We stayed 2 nights in our camper with awning, it was £20 a night. Next to a working farm. We arrived and found our own pitch which were clearly marked. The toilets were clean and there were nice hot showers. There were facilities to wash your pots. Multiple trails directly from the camp site, we hiked to beacon tarn (around 1.5 hours) and turned this into a circular route via Cumbria way. Then heading west. 25 min drive to Coniston. It was very quiet at night.
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