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Best camping, glamping, and outdoor stays in Keswick

On the north shore of Derwentwater, the quintessentially Cumbrian town of Keswick is one of the oldest settlements in the Lake District and also one of the prettiest. In the heart of the national park, great mountains loom on all sides – Blencathra, Skiddaw, Grisedale Pike – and there are other places of interest too with Castlerigg Stone Circle, the vast Whinlatter Forest and the beautiful Borrowdale Valley all within easy reach. Whether you’re a canoe paddler, a peak bagger or simply want to explore sights including the town’s renowned Derwent Pencil Museum, a Keswick camping holiday will not disappoint.

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Hazel Mount Fellside. Looking down on Daisy Camp, with Primrose and Snowdrop pitches to the right.
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Hazel Mount Fellside
5 units · Tents3 acres · CumbriaNearly wild camping on the western edge of the Lake District overlooking the Duddon Estuary
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£25
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Camping at Cardewlees
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Camping at Cardewlees
26 units · Glamping, Motorhomes, Tents1 acre · Carlisle, CumbriaA welcoming, family-run farm campsite between the Lake District and Hadrian's Wall
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£28
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Picture of the Land
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Damson View Glamping
5 units · Glamping1 acre · Cumbria, CumbriaSelf-contained glamping pods in the Lake District's beautiful Lyth Valley
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£115
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Ewe Love Camping Pods
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Ewe Love Camping Pods
3 units · Glamping120 acres · Penrith, CumbriaModern Lake District glamping pods among the trees, with exceptional views of Blencathra
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£85
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Criffel - Luxury Pod with Hot Tub
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Hayton Hideaways
6 units · Glamping1 acre · Brampton Carlisle, CumbriaLuxury pod glamping on the edge of a pretty Cumbrian village between the Lake District and Hadrian’s Wall
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£95
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The Black Swan
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The Black Swan
3 units · Glamping1 acre · Cumbria Ca17 4 Ng, CumbriaOur three, brand new wood and canvas yurts are nestled in our private, woodland hotel garden beside the beautiful conservation (SSSI) river of Scandal Beck. Just a short drive from The Lake District, The Yorkshire and Durham Dales as well as The Scottish Border, we are perfectly located for you to explore. The yurts themselves are individually decorated with full size furniture, electricity and double beds. The yurts are all located in the garden of The Black Swan Hotel, Ravenstonedale, a multi award-winning hotel, restaurant and bar; recipient of 2 AA Rosettes as well as AA pub of the year for England 2018/19. As part of your stay in our yurts you will receive a full cooked breakfast and buffet option included in the price for 2 people in our hotel restaurant. We like to think of ourselves as a cosy home from home with a relaxed dining atmosphere throughout. We are very dog friendly in the hotel, restaurant, bar and yurts so please bring your furry family members. Our beautiful woodland is also home to red squirrels (which are seen daily), protected, freshwater crayfish in the river, an otter (seen very infrequently but the nemesis of our ducks), 6 Indian runner ducks, free range chickens and our two cockerels! (Dogs are very welcome but are to be kept on a lead whilst in the woodland itself). We are very dog friendly and charge an additional fee of £15 for 1 dog/ £20 for 2 dogs for an additional cleaning fee and for some dog friendly goodies such as poop bags and treats. The price of this yurt is based on an occupancy of 2 people. Any other people who will be staying on the sofa bed will add a charge of £40 per person per night for breakfast and their stay. All yurts come with electrical ports for charging, fairy lights, tea/coffee, homemade biscuits, log bringing stoves, towels, full breakfast included from the hotel, an outdoor seating area and access to our outdoor toasty warm woodland shower as well as our very cute, wooden toilet cabin. Hairdryers are available in the hotel for your use.
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£155
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In AD122, Northumberland represented the farthest reaches of the Roman Empire under Emperor Hadrian.
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Hadrian’s Wall Campsite
3 units · Glamping4 acres · Northumberland Ne49 9 Pg, NorthumberlandLess than a mile away from Hadrian’s Wall
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£60
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Picture of the Land
Cherish Glamping
6 units · Glamping27 acres · ENGSet in beautiful Wensleydale, Cherish Glamping offers 7 luxury yurts each with a kingsize four poster bed, their own private wet room with rainfall shower and a hot tub. The yurts are located on our 27 acre smallholding between the heritage village of Askrigg and the market town of Hawes with views across Upper Wensleydale. Breakfast bought to you in your yurt every morning and the hottub heated ready for your arrival is included in the cost of your stay. 
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£195
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Peaks and Pods
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Peaks and Pods
5 units · Glamping1 acre · Rathmell, North YorkshireLuxury pods with extra special touches, sandwiched between the Forest of Bowland and the Yorkshire Dales National Park
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£115
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Broom Fisheries
Broom Fisheries Campsite
4 units · Glamping200 acres · Newbie, DumfriesLuxury caravans ideally situated next to picturesque Scottish fishing lakes
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£166.66
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Lakeside rural tranquility and the 'kiss-me-quick' fun of the seaside – you can have the best of both worlds at Stanley Villa Farm's cute luxury camping pods.
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Stanley Villa Farm
34 units · Glamping1 acre · Preston, LancashireLakeside rural tranquility and the 'kiss-me-quick' fun of the seaside – you can have the best of both worlds at Stanley Villa Farm's cute camping pods
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£77
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Beirhope Alpacas
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Beirhope Alpacas
5 units · Tents1 acre · Kelso, Roxburgh, Ettrick And LauderdaleA small, off-grid campsite with alpacas in the historically rich southern Scottish borders
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£18
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Camping and glamping in Keswick

Camping or glamping in Keswick puts you at the heart of the Lake District National Park. Base yourself here and you’ll be a short walk from the shores of Derwentwater with great fell walking just a short stomp away. It’s not far from England’s highest peaks, Scafell Pike, Helvellyn and Skiddaw among them, so it’s the perfect base camp for those who want to conquer the heights. The town of Keswick is full of outdoors shops if you’ve forgotten any of your gear and there are plenty of places to fuel up too from quaint tea rooms to pubs with hearty grub for walkers. Its fantastic location has made it a hub for outdoorsy types and there are plenty of classic camping sites where you can pitch up in the shadow of the peaks and on the shores of the water. And while it is a great place for the self-sufficient camper, there are also plenty of incredible glamping sites where you can enjoy the great outdoors with a little more comfort as you bed down in a bell tent, yurt, shepherd’s hut or camping pod.

Things to do in Keswick

Walking, fell running, climbing, canoeing, kayaking and sailing… the lakes and fells provide most of the entertainment in the Lake District and for the active there’s an unlimited amount to do. With 1,900 miles of footpaths and bridleways in the national park there’s a walking route to suit everyone and in Keswick you can set off on countless routes from an eight-mile flat walk around Derwentwater to an ambitious hike up 950-metre Skiddaw. If you prefer two wheels to two feet, there are excellent purpose-built mountain biking trails at Whinlatter Forest. And if you need a day of rest or are hoping for a more relaxing holiday amid the beautiful scenery, how about a cruise on Derwentwater? Or a visit to the famous Derwent Pencil Museum, home of the world’s first pencil, where you can find inspiration and tools to create your own work of art. For some of the best views in the area take a short drive or 30-minute walk to Castlerigg Stone Circle. Your campsite hosts will probably have insider tips on days out during your Keswick camping or Glamping Holiday and you can head to the visitor centre in the town’s Moot Hall or the Visit Keswick website for more.

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On the north shore of Derwentwater, the Cumbrian town of Keswick is one of the oldest settlements in the Lake District. In the heart of the national park, mountains loom on all sides – Blencathra, Skiddaw, Grisedale Pike – while the lake itself and other areas of interest, such as Castlerigg Stone Circle and Whinlatter Forest, leave something for every kind of camper.

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