Looking for a base for your Lake District adventure? Sykeside Camping Park may be the perfect spot, just 20 minutes from Windermere and Ullswater, offering tent pitches, touring pitches and cosy camping pods with views of Dove Crag. Just a short walk from Brotherswater, the site is the perfect spot for walking, whether you fancy a short stroll or a full day's hike. There's also a pub onsite serving tasty meals and an onsite shop. Dog friendly.

Dog friendly site in the heart of the Lake District, 20 minutes to Windermere and Ullswater

Offering pitches and camping pods, an ideal base for walking just 15 minutes from Brotherswater

Onsite pub serving tasty meals and local ales as well as an onsite shop stocking essentials

About Sykeside Camping Park

Set in the heart of the Dovedale Valley surrounded by Dove Crag, Hart Crag and Fairfield with Brotherswater only a 15 minute walk away, this site is well located for an outdoor adventure in the Lake District. Offering stunning views from your pitch or pod, this site is a favourite with adventurous families, walkers, climbers and ramblers. The site offers non electric grass pitches for tents and various hardstanding pitches for campervans, motorhomes and caravans, all with electric hook ups and some allowing awnings. The site also has three cosy, dog friendly camping pods to save you the hassle of pitching a tent, sleeping up to two adults and three children. The pods are unfurnished, so you will still need to bring all of your camping gear, but there is lighting, underfloor heating, and electric sockets with USB ports. There are also five electric hardstanding pitches that are exclusively for Caravan and Motorhome Club members. The 'bunkhouse' offers rooms for two to six people, ideal for families and large groups. You will also have access to basic cooking facilities, storage facilities, a private toilet and shared showers. Centrally located in the Lake District you will be just 20 minutes from both Windermere and Ullswater, great for mooching around charming villages or a day spent on a boat or hiring a paddleboard! Or head out on a hike with miles of trails all around you. The site is dog-friendly, however, staff ask that dogs are kept on a lead and under control to protect local sheep. Also, please note that groups of more than six adults are not permitted. Campfires are allowed as long as they are in a raised fire pit. These must be extinguished by 11pm. Group bookings of more than six adults are not accepted.

Sykeside Camping Park is open all year round in 2024 and 2025.

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Facilities and amenities

There is a heated shower and toilet block at the top of the campsite with shaving sockets and power points. Please note that, hot water is not charged for but may run cool for a time during very busy periods.

There is also a laundry room, with washers and dryers and an indoor washing up area. Please note, that there is no WiFi available and limited mobile reception.

There is an onsite shop stocking camping essentials, maps and ice pack refreezing available too. The Brotherswater Inn is also onsite for meals and a drink.

Fishing is available in Brotherswater which is a 15 minute walk away.

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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


Map and address

Park address

Sykeside Camping Park,

Hartsop, Patterdale, Penrith, Cumbria & Lake District, CA11 0NZ

Coordinates

54.4985, -2.9254 | NY 40 11

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Sykeside Camping Park is ideal for...

Couples

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Older children (13+)

Young children


There are 120 accommodation options on-site

Bookable pitches and accommodation options

Non electric grass tent pitches

90 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches

Max 6 people

Unassigned pitches for tents only, guests are welcome to choose their own spot on the grass when they arrive. Enjoy stunning surroundings in Lakeland.


2 x Electric Hardstanding Campervan Pitches (No Awnings)

Max 6 people

Gravel pitches with electric hook ups. Suitable for campervans and motorhomes up to 7m in length.

Electric hardstanding campervan pitches

4 x Electric Hardstanding Campervan Pitches (Awnings Allowed)

Max 6 people

Gravel pitches with electric hook ups. Suitable for campervans and motorhomes up to 7m in length and have space for an awning.

Large Electric Hardstanding Campervan Pitches no awnings

6 x Large Electric Hardstanding Campervan Pitches (No Awnings)

Max 6 people

Gravel pitches with electric hook ups. Suitable for campervans and motorhomes up to 8m in length.

Large Electric Hardstanding Campervan Pitches Awnings allowed

9 x Large Electric Hardstanding Campervan Pitches (Awnings Allowed)

Max 6 people

Gravel pitches with electric hook ups. Suitable for caravans, campervans and motorhomes up to 8m in length and have space for an awning.

5 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches Members Only

Gravel pitches with electric hook ups suitable for campervans, caravans and motorhomes. These pitches are reserved for Caravan and Motorhome Club members.

Pods

3 x Camping Pods

Max 5 people

Unfurnished camping pods, with indoor lighting, underfloor heating and a double electric socket with USB ports. You'll need to bring everything you usually would for camping except the tent. Dog friendly. Shared facilities nearby.

The Bunkhouse

There are 9 bunkrooms, each containing two to six beds. All rooms have their own toilet and wash basin, showers are shared with the adjoining campsite. There is central heating, plus camping stoves and a fridge and mattresses.


Sykeside Camping Park reviews

4.58 /5

43 reviews

91%

would recommend

Overall
4.58
Location
4.84
Value for money
4.6
Service
4.6
Facilities
4.4
Cleanliness
4.47

"Extremely friendly staff make this peaceful campsite with stunning views even better!"

Billy B - Sep 2024

"The views every way you looked are breathtaking"

Alex K - Aug 2024

"Scenery to die for, surrounded by beautiful mountains to all sides"

Steven H - Jun 2024


Great site

Matt H

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Medium Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesNov 2024

Lovely site to stay at in a perfect location in the Lakes. All the necessary facilities available and well maintained. Will be coming back!

10/10

Edward M

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Small Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesNov 2024

I had no complaints besides a couple of people making noise past midnight, but that's normal for campsites. I'll definitely come back with my partner next time we want to do some climbing!

Brilliant stay

Michael G

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Small Tent - Non Electric Grass Tent PitchesNov 2024

Fantastic location with great views. The staff were friendly and helpful. A well stocked shop on site and only a 20 min drive to Keswick or Ambleside.

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FAQ

Check-in is available from 1pm until 8pm. Please let the site know if you are delayed and they may be able to arrange a late check-in for you for up to 9:45pm. Check out is due before 11am on your final day.

Your four-legged friend is more than welcome here. Please just make sure your dog is kept on their lead and supervised at all times.

For those after the al fresco dining experience, raised BBQs and campfires in raised fire pits are allowed. Please note, all fires and BBQs must be extinguished by 11pm.

Yes, awnings, gazebos and pup tents are allowed. Please make sure to select this as an option when booking. For those bringing a pup tent, it must fit within your pitch and not be used by adults for sleeping.

Group bookings of up to six adults are accepted, groups larger than 6 adults are not permitted, neither are hen and stag parties.


There are various walks starting from the site itself, from a leisurely stroll round Brotherswater for all the family, to the more challenging walks that take you over some of the spectacular fells.

An outdoor company that specialises in tailor-made activity days and packages can be booked from the site. They are mobile so most of their activities can be done at any suitable venue in the Lakes. A popular option is to hike up High Street, as many footpaths leave right from the site's doorstep.

Visit Patterdale, Glenridding, Windermere and Ullswater all within easy driving distance. Or, Aira Force (15 minutes) is a hit with many and offers a great walk up to it with some spectacular views.

Within an easy half hour drive, all the water attractions of the Lakes are open to you. For wildlife spotting, Ospreys can be seen at Bassenthwaite or for some adventure hire a paddleboard or take a boat trip on Derwentwater from Keswick.

For the brave campers, the park is open all year round, so why not join for a spot of ice-climbing or winter walking, or perhaps just relaxing by the fire in the pub!

Other nearby attractions:

  • Ambleside (30 minutes)
  • Keswick (35 minutes)
  • Coniston (45 minutes)
  • Scafell Pike (50 minutes)
  • The Lakes Distillery (45 minutes)
The listing for Sykeside Camping Park was last updated on December 27th, 2024 at 2:16 AM

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