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Cumbria, North West

Castle How Wild Camping

— (0)Price on Pitchup54.346°N, 2.484°W
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The crunch of gravel under your boots and the distant call of Cumbrian skylarks announce your arrival at Castle How Wild Camping, where sheep-dotted fells rise on the horizon and evening light paints the surrounding pastures gold. This is proper back-to-basics camping for those who want to wake to birdsong rather than hairdryers, with space to breathe and hillsides to explore.

Tucked into the North West's most dramatic countryside, this site welcomes tents, campervans and caravans to pitch up and disconnect from the everyday. It's ideal for walkers keen to strike out onto nearby fells, families after a simpler camping experience, and anyone who finds peace in wide skies and grazing livestock beyond the guy ropes.

Facilities are refreshingly straightforward—toilets and showers provide the essentials without unnecessary frills. Campfires may be permitted, so check when you arrive and come prepared to gather round the flames if conditions allow. The vibe here is wild camping with just enough infrastructure to keep you comfortable, letting Cumbria's natural beauty do the talking.

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Weather Outlook
Current Conditions
13°C
Overcast
10 mph
88%
7-Day Outlook
Today
16° / 13°
95%
Tue
17° / 12°
100%
Wed
19° / 12°
71%
Thu
17° / 10°
71%
Fri
15° / 7°
38%
Sat
17° / 13°
73%
Sun
18° / 14°
46%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
Walks Nearby

Local walks within 10 km

2 routes found via OpenStreetMap

Dales High Way

Hiking routeRegional network
26.03 km from campsite
Route length: 145 km
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Dales Way

Hiking routeRegional network
26.61 km from campsite
Route length: 129 km

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1 found · OpenStreetMap

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Pubs & restaurants within 5 km

  • The Cross Keys Temperance Inn
    Cafe 2.5 km~30 min walk
    Directions
  • The Tea Room
    Cafe 2.8 km~35 min walkcake;tea;coffee
    Directions
  • Haddock Paddock
    Takeaway 3.7 km~45 min walkfish and chips
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  • Gun Dog Coffee Shop
    Cafe 3.7 km~45 min walk
    Directions
  • Number 46
    Takeaway 3.8 km~45 min walksandwich
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Data from OpenStreetMap · distances "as the crow flies" · walk times approximate

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