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Cumbria, North West

Orthwaite Camping

— (0)Price on Pitchup54.825°N, 3.161°W
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You wake to the soft clatter of sheep across the fell wall and mist lifting slowly over the northern fells — proper Cumbrian mornings, nothing between you and the open sky.

This is straightforward Lake District camping for anyone happy with the basics: tent pitches, space for campervans and caravans, and enough room to breathe without the buzz of a big commercial site. You're in the quieter northern reaches of Cumbria here, away from the Windermere crowds, so it suits couples after a peaceful base for fell walking, families who don't need all the bells and whistles, and anyone exploring the Back o' Skiddaw or Caldbeck Commons. Dog walkers will find plenty of trails from the gate.

Facilities are simple — toilets and showers onsite, nothing fancy but everything you need. Campfires may be allowed depending on conditions, so check when you arrive. The vibe is low-key and unfussy, the kind of place where you pitch up, lace your boots, and get out onto the hills.

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Weather Outlook
Current Conditions
15°C
Drizzle
9 mph
94%
7-Day Outlook
Today
20° / 14°
100%
Mon
18° / 13°
73%
Tue
18° / 13°
98%
Wed
20° / 11°
51%
Thu
19° / 13°
71%
Fri
18° / 11°
32%
Sat
18° / 10°
31%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
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Local walks within 10 km

1 route found via OpenStreetMap

King Charles III England Coast Path: Gretna to Allonby

Follows Cumbria's Solway Coast along mostly flat, firm coastal paths and quiet country lanes—ideal for families and accessible for all-terrain buggies on most sections. Dogs welcome throughout this National Trail. Expect sweeping estuary views, birdwatching hotspots, historic Hadrian's Wall remnants, and charming fishing villages. The gentle terrain and dramatic skies over the Solway Firth make this a wonderfully peaceful long-distance route with cultural and natural highlights at every turn.

Hiking routeNational trail
7.05 km from campsite
Operator: National Trails

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