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Cumbria, North West

Dale Bottom Farm Camp Site

— (0)Price on Pitchup54.604°N, 3.095°W
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The gentle rustle of canvas and the distant bleat of fell-side sheep drift across this working farm site, where morning mist often clings to the valley bottom before the Cumbrian sun burns through. Dale Bottom Farm offers that increasingly rare commodity: simple, unpretentious camping in genuine agricultural surroundings.

Perfect for families seeking an authentic Lakes experience without the frills, and tourers who appreciate space and tranquility, this Cumbrian site welcomes tents, campervans and caravans to its pastoral setting. The North West's celebrated walking country sprawls in every direction, with fell paths and valley trails accessible for all abilities.

Facilities are refreshingly straightforward – clean toilets and showers provide the essentials while preserving that back-to-basics camping atmosphere. The campfire policy requires checking on arrival, so ask the friendly farm owners about evening fire possibilities. It's the kind of place where you fall asleep to absolute darkness and wake to birdsong, with working farm life providing a gentle soundtrack to your stay.

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Weather Outlook
Current Conditions
16°C
Partly cloudy
12 mph
66%
7-Day Outlook
Today
19° / 13°
100%
Mon
17° / 11°
70%
Tue
17° / 11°
100%
Wed
15° / 13°
41%
Thu
16° / 11°
76%
Fri
17° / 10°
34%
Sat
14° / 10°
50%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
Walks Nearby

Local walks within 10 km

25 routes found via OpenStreetMap

Great Wood Walk, North Lakes Outdoors

Dogs welcomeWalking routeLocal network
2.76 km from campsite
Route length: 2.6 km
Operator: National Trust
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Castle Head Viewpoint, North Lakes Outdoors

Walking routeLocal network
2.85 km from campsite
Route length: 2.1 km
Operator: National Trust

Lakeside Amble, North Lakes Outdoors

Walking routeLocal network
3.08 km from campsite
Route length: 4.6 km
Operator: National Trust
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Derwent Water and Cockshot Wood Accessible Loop, North Lakes Outdoors

Walking routeLocal network
3.09 km from campsite
Route length: 1.6 km
Operator: National Trust
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Accessible walk to Broomhill Point, North Lakes Outdoors

Walking routeLocal network
3.14 km from campsite
Route length: 6.2 km
Operator: National Trust
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