Low Hollows
Low Hollows
4.61 /5
Please note that this is a pop-up campsite, open for a limited number of days each year.
Nestled at the foot of Blencathra, Low Hollows provides an ideal base for exploring the Lake District, just ten minutes outside of Keswick. The family and dog friendly site is home to 50 spacious, non electric grass pitches for tents only. Within a 15 minute drive of Derwentwater, Skiddaw, Helvellyn, Aira Force Waterfall and Ullswater, guests can enjoy outdoor adventures before heading back to site for a relaxing paddle in the stream and a BBQ!
Back-to-basics tent camping in the foothills of Blencathra in the Lake District National Park
Family and dog friendly with spacious pitches, BBQs welcome and a stream to paddle in
Within a 20 minute walk of country pubs, ten minutes to Keswick and Derwentwater!
About Low Hollows
If you are looking for a back-to-basics site for your next Lake District adventure then look no further. This pop up campsite is situated in the north of the national park, within a ten minute drive of Keswick, Skiddaw and Helvellyn for days of hiking, along with Dertwentwater and Ullswater for water sports and boat trips! There are a total of 50 non electric grass pitches, each measuring 6m x 6m. Each pitch allows up to four guests, suitable for tents only, set on a gently sloping field with plenty of surrounding space for kids to play. The views of the surrounding countryside and mountains are also the perfect site to wake up to. There is also a camping barn onsite, sleeping two with shared facilities. The site neighbours a gentle stream too, perfect for soaking your feet after a long climb. Within a 20 minute walk you will find a coffee shop and country pubs, great for a delicious meal and tipple to end the day! Evenings can also be spent cooking up a delicious BBQ at your pitch, and there is even a local farm shop within a five minute drive for picking up the supplies. Dogs are welcome here too, with up to one permitted per pitch.
Low Hollows is open for weekends from 24th May to 4th August, then every day from 7th to 27th August, and weekends only again 6th to 15th September. The camping barn is available from 4th May to 15th November.
Facilities include four toilets and showers, along with a washing up area.
For some local produce and essentials, Setmabanning Farm Shop is a five minute drive away. Within a 20 minute walk you will also find The White Horse Pub, the Horse and Farrier Pub and Threlkeld Coffee Shop.
Adult only
Allow commercial vans
Allow pets on site
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
Kids club
Kids playground
Laundry
Near beach
Near pub
Open year round
Peaceful
RV pitches
Shop
Showers
Swimming pool
Toilet
TV room
Vineyard
Water hookups
Watersports
W.C. disposal
WiFi
There are 51 accommodation options on-site
Bookable pitches and accommodation options
50 x Non Electric Grass Pitches
Max 4 people
Slightly sloping grass 6m x 6m pitches without electric, suitable for tents only.
Other accommodation
Camping Barn
Max 2 people
Camping barn with two single beds, a TV, microwave, kettle and fridge freezer.
4.61 /5
95%
would recommend
"Fantastic camping site with amazing views all around"
Nathan S - Jul 2024
"Absolutely loved it, great spot, fantastic views, great facilities"
Karen R - Jul 2024
Great site
Recommends site
Adam C
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Great location, good facilities, and stunning views, would definitely recommend.
Great, no frills campsite!
Recommends site
Rachael P
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So glad we found this campsite, it was really chill and you could pitch wherever you wanted. Lovely views and only a 10 minute walk from a great pub (White Horse Inn - make sure you book a table. The facilities are exactly what you need - couple of showers and a couple of toilets, plus place for washing up (with soap and sponges included).
Great view
Recommends site
Emma O
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Alright campsite. Great views and good location. However, quite an incline on the site.
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Things to do on site and in the Keswick area
If you are a keen hiker, you will be spoilt for choice. Keswick, Skiddaw and Helvellyn are all within a ten minute drive, and the onsite stream is great for a relaxing paddle when you return to your pitch.
The dramatic Aira Force Waterfall is within a 15 minute drive too. Explore the nature trails and viewpoints before seeing the 65 foot falls. Ullswater is also just a further minute down the road from the falls where you can enjoy water sports and boat trips.
For something a little different, head to Derwent Pencil Museum (5 minutes). Learn the fascinating history behind the everyday object, and even discover its involvement in World War II!
Other nearby attractions include:
- Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum (5 minutes)
- Castlerigg Stone Circle (5 minutes)
- Puzzling Place (10 minutes)
- Surprise View (15 minutes)
- Lowther Castle and Gardens (25 minutes)
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