Bordering the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Pennine View Park is a great base for a relaxed family holiday. Electric grass and hardstanding pitches welcome both tents and tourers, with mountain pods for those who are wanting to travel light. Surrounded by glorious countryside and mountains, with the River Eden running past, you will be spoilt for walking routes. Unwind in the evening at the onsite bar whilst the kids have fun in the playground!

Runner up of Best Caravan Park North West England in our 2024 Camping and Glamping Awards

Spacious, family friendly site situated on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park

Great facilities including a bar, play area, WiFi, laundrette, shop, campers kitchen and more!

A 15 minute walk to the centre of Kirkby Stephen, within 20 minutes of the Lakes and North Pennines

About Pennine View Park

If you are looking for a great base for a walking holiday or a relaxing family break, you may have found it. Nestled on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and within a 20 minute drive of both the Lake District National Park and the North Pennines Area of Oustanding Natural Beauty, this is a prime spot for exploring stunning landscapes. For those wanting to pitch up their tent, there are a range of grass pitches on offer, all measuring a spacious 8m x 8m. All come with an optional 16 amp electric, whilst some allow up to two guests in tents up to 5m x 3m, and others all ranges of tents and trailer tents, plus up to six guests. Tourers are also well catered for with spacious 8m x 8m pitches. Pick between grass, grass and hardstanding, and just hardstanding pitches. All come with a 16 amp electric hook up, allowing up to six guests each. Some of the touring pitches are positioned by the onsite bar (closes at 10pm in the summer) so may experience a little noise. If you are looking for a stopover on your walking holiday or simply prefer to travel light, one of the mountain pods could be the ideal option. Sleeping either four or five guests, each of the camping pods comes equipped with mattresses (bedding not provided) and heating, plus a fridge and kettle. For enjoying your outdoor space, there is also a BBQ and picnic bench. For those who enjoy a spot of al fresco cooking, BBQs are permitted as long as they are raised from the ground. Some fire pits are also allowed, but there must be checked and approved by park staff first. Dogs are also welcome to join you for your stay, just be sure to use one of the many nearby walks to exercise them off site.

Pennine View Park is open from 01/03 to 09/11 in 2024 and from 07/03 to 08/11 in 2025.

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Facilities and amenities

Onsite facilities include toilets and showers including disabled facilities. There is also a campers kitchen with a washing up area, a laundrette, a shop and kids play area and WiFi access.

The Engine Shed Bar and Cafe is also onsite which serves a lovely variety of food and there is Co-op food just five minutes from the site.

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Adult only

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Allow commercial vans

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Allow pets on site

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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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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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Toilet

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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

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WiFi


A note from the site themselves...

Our park inhabits a historical railway goods yard and still has a few subtle hints of its history. The Engine Shed bar is in keeping with the theme and we have lovingly converted the old railway goods shed, keeping all the original features where possible to create a stylish bar with its railway heritage proudly displayed. We hope you get to come and see it soon, Rachael


Map and address

Park address

Pennine View Park,

Station Road, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria & Lake District, CA17 4SZ

Coordinates

54.4628, -2.3536 | NY 77 7

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Pennine View Park is ideal for...

Couples

Older children (13+)

Young children


There are 73 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

14 x Electric Grass Tent Pitches (Six Person)

Max 6 people

Grass 8m x 8m pitches with 16 amp electric hook up. Suitable for tents and trailer tents.

18 x Electric Grass and Hardstanding Touring Pitches

Max 6 people

Electric grass and hardstanding touring pitches suitable for caravans, campervans and motorhomes, with 16 amp electric hook up. Measuring 8m x 8m.

28 x Electric Hardstanding Touring Pitches

Max 6 people

Electric hardstanding touring pitches suitable for caravans, campervans and motorhomes with 16 amp electric. Measuring 8m x 8m. Close to the Engine Shed Bar and Cafe.


4 x Electric Grass Tent Pitches (Two Person)

Max 2 people

Grass 8m x 8m pitches with 16 amp electric hook up. Suitable for tents up to 5m x 3m only.

6 x Electric Grass Touring Pitches

Max 6 people

Electric grass touring pitches suitable for caravans and campervans, with 16 amp electric hook up. Measuring 8m x 8m. Close to the Engine Shed Bar and Cafe.

Mountain Pod (Four Person)

Max 4 people

Pods sleeping up to two adults and two children, equipped with mattresses, heating, fridge and kettle. There is also a BBQ and picnic bench outside.

2 x Mountain Pods (Five Person)

Max 5 people

Pods equipped with mattresses, heating, fridge and kettle. There is also a BBQ and picnic bench outside. You will need to bring your own bedding and camping equipment.


Pennine View Park reviews

4.88 /5

34 reviews

94%

would recommend

Overall
4.88
Location
4.85
Value for money
4.76
Service
4.97
Facilities
4.88
Cleanliness
4.94

"Perfect weekend ... it is really relaxing and the onsite park is just fab!"

Amy H - May 2024

"My little boy was happy to play in the park and was delighted to spot rabbits each morning"

Laura B - Apr 2024

"100% would recommend this site, it was perfect"

Fiona M - Oct 2023

"We were made to feel very welcome and was very impressed with the facilities"

Ruth C - Oct 2023

"Clean, friendly, lots of walks and a bar on site…what's not to like?"

Michael P - Sep 2023


Great evening stay

Stuart S

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VW-Type Campervan - Electric Grass and Hardstanding Touring PitchesOct 2024

My wife and I stayed for 1 evening on the way home from Scotland. We thought the toilets and dishwashing area were very clean. The Engine Shed was a treat, with a few drinks and a roast dinner. And finally, the river walk was a fantastic surprise. Well worth checking out.

Fabulous site

Helen H

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VW-Type Campervan - Electric Hardstanding Touring Pitches Oct 2024

Excellent facilities, perfect for our short stay.

Definitely Recommend

Hazel P

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Motorhome - Electric Hardstanding Touring Pitches Oct 2024

We stayed here for one night on our way back from Scotland after doing the NC500, we wished we had more time to stay longer. We arrived after the reception had closed, but the information was left for us and everything was explained fully. The site was beautiful, exceptionally clean and there was plenty of space not to encroach on your neighbours. An added bonus was an onsite restaurant and bar, which we enjoyed a couple of drinks and some food. The facilities were immaculately clean, modern and a pleasure to use. We will definitely use this site again and we would thoroughly recommend.

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FAQ

Guests are welcome to check-in from 2pm until 7pm. Please advise the site if you are delayed. Check out is due before noon on your last day.

Yes, four-legged friends are welcome to join you on your stay, just please keep them on a lead, there are plenty of dog walks nearby.

Raised BBQs are welcome onsite, open fires are only permitted in raised fire pits and must be approved by staff.

Yes, free WiFi is available onsite.

Yes, there is a shop onsite selling essentials.

Yes, the Engine Shed Bar and Cafe is onsite which serves a variety of food and drink.


Outdoor adventures and challenging walking and cycling routes are all around. Stroll along the scenic Smardale Gill Viaduct (15 minutes) or head further afield to Ribblehead Viaduct or Aira Force Waterfall, both within a 45 minute drive.

If watersports are more your thing, the spectacular Ullswater Lake is also just next door to Aira Force Waterfall. Hire a paddleboard or canoe, or even try out wakeboarding and sailing!

Other nearby attractions include:

  • Pendragon Castle (5 minutes)
  • Farfield Mill (25 minutes)
  • Buttertubs Pass (30 minutes)
  • Lowther Castle and Gardens (35 minutes)
  • High Force Waterfall (45 minutes)
The listing for Pennine View Park was last updated on December 27th, 2024 at 7:39 AM

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