Thirlspot Farm Camping
Thirlspot Farm Camping
4.34 /5
Situated between Grasmere and Keswick at the foot of Helvellyn on a small sheep farm and catering for campervans and motorhomes, Thirlspot Farm Camping is a relaxed touring site with direct access to Sticks Pass. Take in the sweeping countryside views and unspoilt scenery from your grass pitch.
Relaxed site with direct access to Sticks Pass
Nearby to Helvellyn, Skiddaw and Blencathra, with excellent walks
Outstanding countryside views on this friendly rural sheep farm
About Thirlspot Farm Camping
This relaxed site can be found at the foot of Helvellyn, nestled just off the road between Keswick and Grasmere. The beautiful waters of Thirlmere aren't too far away, and it's a great spot for exploring. Grass pitches are available without electric, and grass and hardstanding pitches with electric included are available for caravans, campervans and motorhomes. Surrounded by stunning views of the Lake District, with plenty of trails to explore, it's easy to immerse yourself in the surrounding nature. Take the path from the site and find the wild natural infinity pool where you can swim overlooking the spectacular mountains and valleys, a truly breathtaking experience! Dogs are welcome and with there being so many idyllic hikes nearby, this is a great choice for dog walkers.
Thirlspot Farm Camping is open from 29/03 to 29/09.
Site facilities include washing up facilities, toilets and showers with free hot water.
Please note mobile and TV signal may be weak or non existent on the site. There is no WiFi.
A pub adjacent to the site offers dining and Keswick town is just five miles away.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets
Bike hire
Café / restaurant
Communal BBQ
Disabled facilities
Drinking water
Electric hookups
Entertainment
Family friendly
Fires allowed
Fishing
Games room
Glamping
Golf
Horse riding
Hot tub
Internet access
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilets
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
There are 16 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
4 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Max 4 people
Grass pitches without electric, suitable for campervans up to 6m.
2 x Non Electric Hardstanding Pitches
Max 4 people
Hardstanding pitches suitable for caravans, campervans and motorhomes (max 8m). No electric is available on these pitches.
10 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches
Max 4 people
Hardstanding pitches with electric. Suitable for campervans, motorhomes and caravans. Maximum length 8m.
4.34 /5
86%
would recommend
"This is a beautiful location with valleys and mountains to be seen from the comfort of your caravan"
Lydia F - Apr 2024
"Ticked all the boxes for our stay. A good base for hiking in the area"
Phil T - Jul 2023
A very convenient site for the location
Recommends site
Garry C
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An excellent place to explore the slopes of Helvellyn. A very busy working farm,, that provides clean and very adequate facilities, one for the adventurous who want to be out walking the hills during the day, and too tired to notice traffic from the occasional car during the night. The road is busy during the day. A great hotel and pub is at the side of the site, for food and drinks, but make sure book., it does get busy. If. I should Iwant to explore that area Again I would be more than happy to stay at the site.. It had Hard standing with hook up, and with our own water supply..
Lake District camping trip
Recommends site
Chris M
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Facilities are basic but very clean, showers are nice and warm. Campsite just off the main road, which can be noisy in the early hours. Surrounding area is very scenic, Keswick close by and easy to access by but bus if deciding not to drive (parking can be busy in Keswick). Pitches are ideal with power and water at hand, toilets, showers and washing up facilities a short walk from pitches. Local Inn/bar next door ideal for an evening meal.
Superb
Recommends site
Rebecca S
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Stayed only for a short weekend, but arriving was easy to navigate. Friendly owners who were very helpful. Love a smaller scale site, plot space was good easy access to your water tap and electrics. Having pub next door was very handy after a day hiking (gets busy advised to book yourself a table) and bus stop right outside site was good for those not wanting to move the van once all set up. Loved having the walking routes and the infinity pool from the site was wonderful. Toilets and showers basic but they were kept clean throughout the stay. What more can you ask for? Wi-Fi not on site, and signal not the greatest, so good for those wanting to disconnect a bit but won't be good for people wanting to stay online whilst they are there. If you're eating and drinking at the pub they do have Wi-Fi you can use if needing to connect phone/watches to routes to get GPS. Thank you for our amazing stay.
Site tariff
Things to do on site and in the Keswick area
The site is well placed for hiking, fell walking, and more at Helvellyn, Skiddaw and Blencathra. Grab your walking boots and hike up Sticks Pass directly from the site to admire stunning waterfalls
For a magical experience, follow the path from the site to a hidden natural infinity pool. Enjoy wild swimming with views over the neighbouring mountains and valleys, a must when staying on site.
If you're wanting to see something a bit different, head to Puzzling Place (10 minutes) and enjoy a world of optical illusions and holograms, it is a great photo opportunity. Or, head to Derwent Pencil Museum (10 minutes) and see the fascinating history of the everyday object.
You will be spoilt for choice when it comes to National Trust sites. Head to Townend (30 minutes) and see the historic farm with 400 years of family tales. Find Wray Castle 30 minutes away, a neo-gothic castle where you can enjoy the photographs of Rupert Potter, paddling in the lake or taking a boat trip to the castle's jetty.
Other nearby attractions include:
- Castlerigg Stone Circle (10 minutes)
- Aira Force Waterfall (25 minutes)
- Brockhole on Windermere, The Lake District Visitor Centre (25 minutes)
- The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction (30 minutes)
- Kayaking tours with Tall Bloke Adventures (30 minutes)
- Blackwell (35 minutes)
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