Mountain campsites near Skelwith Bridge

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Skelwith Bridge puts you right in the thick of the Lake District’s rugged mountains, with over 120 mountainous sites to choose from. You’ll find campsites that allow campfires, have hot showers, and offer proper toilets—no need to rough it unless you want to. Climbing, wild swimming, and hiking are all on your doorstep; trails snake up the fells and secret tarns hide in the valleys. Prices start as low as £25 a night, with the average hovering around £32. Locals swear by Kestrel Lodge Campsite (79 reviews) for open views and clean facilities, Ewe Love Camping Pods (43 reviews) when rain’s in the forecast, and Moss Side Farm Campsite (30 reviews) for a working farm vibe with sheep as your neighbours. Pack for all weathers, bring your boots, and get ready for a classic Lake District campout.

97% (227) 110 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Skelwith Bridge

Chapel View Wild Campsite

1. Chapel View Wild Campsite

97%
(31)
139km from Skelwith Bridge · 3 units · Tents
A remote campsite for Hikers and Wild Campers Sittng on the Penine Bridleway on the foothills of Kinder above Chapel-en-le-Frith, offering beautiful views across the valley and being within immediate reach of some of the most popular walking trails in the UK. The campsite is in shadow of South Head and is directly on the Penine Bridleway less than 2 miles from Jacobs Ladder, the Penine Way and Kinder Low. You can break camp in the morning already in the heart of hiking country and return to your camp in the evening without ever leaving the remote wilderness of the national park.
Pets
Campfires
from 
£5
 / night
Moss Side Farm Campsite

2. Moss Side Farm Campsite

94%
(131)
18km from Skelwith Bridge · 33 units · Tents
Small-scale farm camping in the South Lakes, with campfires, wildlife and fine views
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£25
 / night
Baystone Bank Farm Campsite

3. Baystone Bank Farm Campsite

96%
(149)
25km from Skelwith Bridge · 47 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Lake District camping on a working farm with a stream to splash in, campfires encouraged and a horse-riding centre on the doorstep
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£25
 / night
Dod Mill Fishing Hut

4. Dod Mill Fishing Hut

147km from Skelwith Bridge · 1 unit · Glamping
Artistic riverside cabins in the grounds of a 17th-century watermill
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£150
 / night
Ewe Love Camping Pods

5. Ewe Love Camping Pods

98%
(108)
22km from Skelwith Bridge · 3 units · Glamping
Modern Lake District glamping pods among the trees, with exceptional views of Blencathra
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£90
 / night
Camping at Cardewlees

6. Camping at Cardewlees

99%
(47)
48km from Skelwith Bridge · 37 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A welcoming, family-run farm campsite between the Lake District and Hadrian's Wall
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£16
 / night
Woodman's Huts

7. Woodman's Huts

99%
(58)
19km from Skelwith Bridge · 3 units · Glamping
Beautiful handmade shepherd's huts in the heart of the picturesque South Lakes
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£115
 / night
Logfire Holidays

8. Logfire Holidays

100%
(2)
135km from Skelwith Bridge · 3 units · Glamping
Emily Rose and Finch are set in our field garden, surrounded by farm land, high in the Clwydian range. Our hilltop setting affords far-reaching valley views and access to fabulous walks along Offa's Dyke from the doorstep. This is a perfect spot for nature lovers, star gazers and those wanting peace. The North Wales countryside and coastlines are waiting to be explored - think castles and beaches. Snowdonia and Liverpool can be reached in under an hour so why not add city sights and adrenaline fuelled mountain adventures to your holiday activity list, then return to laze in a hammock, picnic under the apple trees, and enjoy evenings around the fire-pit.
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£68
 / night
The Black Swan

9. The Black Swan

100%
(26)
38km from Skelwith Bridge · 3 units · Glamping
Our 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 battery pack, chargeable lanterns, tea/coffee, homemade biscuits, log burning 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.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£136
 / night
Primrose Cottage Camping

10. Primrose Cottage Camping

100%
(8)
88km from Skelwith Bridge · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A quiet adult-only site (this site does not cater for children), with tents and campervans only, nestled below Healey Nab in the Lancashire Countryside. Rustic and back to basics is what this site is all about. Set amid spectacular countryside, grassy fields, woodland and streams to boot! Well behaved four legged friends are more than welcome. Campfires and good times allowed. *Please note loud music is not allowed.* Flat walks are a plenty along the Leeds and Liverpool canal or maybe a circular walk to white White Coppice might float your boat? For the hill walkers amongst us there is Great Hill and Rivington Pike to climb. Within walking distance or a few minutes drive there is pub at the end of the lane and local shops within the vicinity for those last minute snacks. Chorley town centre is 10 minutes drive away and we are close to the M61 which can take you to the Lake district in less than an hour, Manchester or Blackpool are roughly 30 Minutes away.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£25
 / night
Copy House Hideaway

11. Copy House Hideaway

100%
(67)
82km from Skelwith Bridge · 2 units · Glamping
Luxury shepherd's huts with wood-fired hot tubs and an adjoining log cabin for extra space
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£146
 / night
Fairy Bell Wood

12. Fairy Bell Wood

100%
(10)
25km from Skelwith Bridge · 1 unit · Glamping
An off-grid yurt in a private woodland between the Lakes and the Dales
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£119
 / night
Coxons Farm Luxury Glamping Pods

13. Coxons Farm Luxury Glamping Pods

100%
(7)
76km from Skelwith Bridge · 2 units · Glamping
Luxury pod glamping in the Yorkshire Dales, set on a working farm with a pub across the road
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£117
 / night
Lake District Herdwick Huts

14. Lake District Herdwick Huts

100%
(1)
3.7km from Skelwith Bridge · 5 units · Glamping
You will not find a more stunning place to stay and explore within the UK. Set in the very heart of the Lake District National Park, there is good reason why this magnificent location inspired the poet William Wordsworth to commit some of his most world-renowned poetry to paper. These beautiful huts are nestled underneath the Fairfield horseshoe mountain range and Nab scar, so there is no need to drive anywhere for the finest mountain hikes. With Rydal Lake, a wild swimmers hot spot, and waterfalls and plunge pools on site, it really is hard to beat! You will not find a more stunning place to stay and explore within the UK. Set in the very heart of the Lake District National Park, there is good reason why this magnificent location inspired the poet William Wordsworth to commit some of his most world-renowned poetry to paper. Grasmere is on the doorstep, voted one of the top places to visit in the Lake District, with the famous '‘Coffin route’ walk offering a spectacular lake and mountain view stroll straight from your hut door. With low level to high level walks exploring the Lakes from Rydal caters for everyone. Ambleside and Grasmere are both walking distance for cafes, restaurants and cinemas and Rydal offers scenic off-road strolls to arrive by. Each with fresh linen, wood burning stove and cast iron gas hob, you are sure to be comfortable even in the thick of winter.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£110
 / night
Damson View Glamping

15. Damson View Glamping

100%
(55)
15km from Skelwith Bridge · 5 units · Glamping
Self-contained glamping pods in the Lake District's beautiful Lyth Valley
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£119
 / night
Brynteg Glamp

16. Brynteg Glamp

100%
(1)
148km from Skelwith Bridge · 8 units · Glamping
Looking for a peaceful getaway, look no further, Brynteg Glamping has a rage of pods and geodomes all with wood fired hot tubs for you to enjoy. This rural site is just 1.5miles form the beautiful sandy beach of Benllech and a short drive from all of Anglesey's other beautiful country side and coast. If you are a thrill seeker, a walker, cyclist, a foodie or simply a relaxer Anglesey has plenty for everything for everyone. All our units are self contained benefitting for kitchens, bathrooms and hot tubs.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£175
 / night
Garden Yurt in a hidden glen

17. Garden Yurt in a hidden glen

100%
(3)
105km from Skelwith Bridge · 1 unit · Glamping
A cosy, romantic getaway. Unwind and reconnect, surrounded by nature and amazing dark skies. The spacious, well-equipped yurt is tucked away in a large private home garden in a beautiful glen, with Scaur Water just over the road. The Yurt at Craignee is a cosy, off-grid retreat, with wood burner and garden area, surrounded by peace and wildlife. Enjoy lots of home comforts with an extra dash of adventure! #bbcwildlife60places winner STL Number: DG01053P
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£100
 / night
The Cabins Conwy

18. The Cabins Conwy

100%
(20)
142km from Skelwith Bridge · 3 units · Glamping
Eco-friendly cabins in a wild, riverside setting, with views of the Carneddau Mountains
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£115
 / night
Hadrian's Wall Country Yurts

19. Hadrian's Wall Country Yurts

100%
(13)
66km from Skelwith Bridge · 2 units · Glamping
Two yurts with hot tubs in the Cumbrian countryside just a mile away from Hadrian’s Wall
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£210
 / night
Broom Fisheries Campsite

20. Broom Fisheries Campsite

65km from Skelwith Bridge · 4 units · Glamping
Luxury caravans ideally situated next to picturesque Scottish fishing lakes
Pets
Showers
Hot Tub
from 
£167
 / night

Skelwith Bridge puts you right in the thick of the Lake District’s rugged mountains, with over 120 mountainous sites to choose from. You’ll find campsites that allow campfires, have hot showers, and offer proper toilets—no need to rough it unless you want to. Climbing, wild swimming, and hiking are all on your doorstep; trails snake up the fells and secret tarns hide in the valleys. Prices start as low as £25 a night, with the average hovering around £32. Locals swear by Kestrel Lodge Campsite (79 reviews) for open views and clean facilities, Ewe Love Camping Pods (43 reviews) when rain’s in the forecast, and Moss Side Farm Campsite (30 reviews) for a working farm vibe with sheep as your neighbours. Pack for all weathers, bring your boots, and get ready for a classic Lake District campout.

97% (227) 110 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Skelwith Bridge

Chapel View Wild Campsite

1. Chapel View Wild Campsite

97%
(31)
139km from Skelwith Bridge · 3 units · Tents
A remote campsite for Hikers and Wild Campers Sittng on the Penine Bridleway on the foothills of Kinder above Chapel-en-le-Frith, offering beautiful views across the valley and being within immediate reach of some of the most popular walking trails in the UK. The campsite is in shadow of South Head and is directly on the Penine Bridleway less than 2 miles from Jacobs Ladder, the Penine Way and Kinder Low. You can break camp in the morning already in the heart of hiking country and return to your camp in the evening without ever leaving the remote wilderness of the national park.
Pets
Campfires
from 
£5
 / night
Moss Side Farm Campsite

2. Moss Side Farm Campsite

94%
(131)
18km from Skelwith Bridge · 33 units · Tents
Small-scale farm camping in the South Lakes, with campfires, wildlife and fine views
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£25
 / night
Baystone Bank Farm Campsite

3. Baystone Bank Farm Campsite

96%
(149)
25km from Skelwith Bridge · 47 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Lake District camping on a working farm with a stream to splash in, campfires encouraged and a horse-riding centre on the doorstep
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£25
 / night
Dod Mill Fishing Hut

4. Dod Mill Fishing Hut

147km from Skelwith Bridge · 1 unit · Glamping
Artistic riverside cabins in the grounds of a 17th-century watermill
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£150
 / night
Ewe Love Camping Pods

5. Ewe Love Camping Pods

98%
(108)
22km from Skelwith Bridge · 3 units · Glamping
Modern Lake District glamping pods among the trees, with exceptional views of Blencathra
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£90
 / night
Camping at Cardewlees

6. Camping at Cardewlees

99%
(47)
48km from Skelwith Bridge · 37 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A welcoming, family-run farm campsite between the Lake District and Hadrian's Wall
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£16
 / night
Woodman's Huts

7. Woodman's Huts

99%
(58)
19km from Skelwith Bridge · 3 units · Glamping
Beautiful handmade shepherd's huts in the heart of the picturesque South Lakes
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£115
 / night
Logfire Holidays

8. Logfire Holidays

100%
(2)
135km from Skelwith Bridge · 3 units · Glamping
Emily Rose and Finch are set in our field garden, surrounded by farm land, high in the Clwydian range. Our hilltop setting affords far-reaching valley views and access to fabulous walks along Offa's Dyke from the doorstep. This is a perfect spot for nature lovers, star gazers and those wanting peace. The North Wales countryside and coastlines are waiting to be explored - think castles and beaches. Snowdonia and Liverpool can be reached in under an hour so why not add city sights and adrenaline fuelled mountain adventures to your holiday activity list, then return to laze in a hammock, picnic under the apple trees, and enjoy evenings around the fire-pit.
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£68
 / night
The Black Swan

9. The Black Swan

100%
(26)
38km from Skelwith Bridge · 3 units · Glamping
Our 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 battery pack, chargeable lanterns, tea/coffee, homemade biscuits, log burning 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.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£136
 / night
Primrose Cottage Camping

10. Primrose Cottage Camping

100%
(8)
88km from Skelwith Bridge · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A quiet adult-only site (this site does not cater for children), with tents and campervans only, nestled below Healey Nab in the Lancashire Countryside. Rustic and back to basics is what this site is all about. Set amid spectacular countryside, grassy fields, woodland and streams to boot! Well behaved four legged friends are more than welcome. Campfires and good times allowed. *Please note loud music is not allowed.* Flat walks are a plenty along the Leeds and Liverpool canal or maybe a circular walk to white White Coppice might float your boat? For the hill walkers amongst us there is Great Hill and Rivington Pike to climb. Within walking distance or a few minutes drive there is pub at the end of the lane and local shops within the vicinity for those last minute snacks. Chorley town centre is 10 minutes drive away and we are close to the M61 which can take you to the Lake district in less than an hour, Manchester or Blackpool are roughly 30 Minutes away.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£25
 / night
Copy House Hideaway

11. Copy House Hideaway

100%
(67)
82km from Skelwith Bridge · 2 units · Glamping
Luxury shepherd's huts with wood-fired hot tubs and an adjoining log cabin for extra space
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£146
 / night
Fairy Bell Wood

12. Fairy Bell Wood

100%
(10)
25km from Skelwith Bridge · 1 unit · Glamping
An off-grid yurt in a private woodland between the Lakes and the Dales
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£119
 / night
Coxons Farm Luxury Glamping Pods

13. Coxons Farm Luxury Glamping Pods

100%
(7)
76km from Skelwith Bridge · 2 units · Glamping
Luxury pod glamping in the Yorkshire Dales, set on a working farm with a pub across the road
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£117
 / night
Lake District Herdwick Huts

14. Lake District Herdwick Huts

100%
(1)
3.7km from Skelwith Bridge · 5 units · Glamping
You will not find a more stunning place to stay and explore within the UK. Set in the very heart of the Lake District National Park, there is good reason why this magnificent location inspired the poet William Wordsworth to commit some of his most world-renowned poetry to paper. These beautiful huts are nestled underneath the Fairfield horseshoe mountain range and Nab scar, so there is no need to drive anywhere for the finest mountain hikes. With Rydal Lake, a wild swimmers hot spot, and waterfalls and plunge pools on site, it really is hard to beat! You will not find a more stunning place to stay and explore within the UK. Set in the very heart of the Lake District National Park, there is good reason why this magnificent location inspired the poet William Wordsworth to commit some of his most world-renowned poetry to paper. Grasmere is on the doorstep, voted one of the top places to visit in the Lake District, with the famous '‘Coffin route’ walk offering a spectacular lake and mountain view stroll straight from your hut door. With low level to high level walks exploring the Lakes from Rydal caters for everyone. Ambleside and Grasmere are both walking distance for cafes, restaurants and cinemas and Rydal offers scenic off-road strolls to arrive by. Each with fresh linen, wood burning stove and cast iron gas hob, you are sure to be comfortable even in the thick of winter.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£110
 / night
Damson View Glamping

15. Damson View Glamping

100%
(55)
15km from Skelwith Bridge · 5 units · Glamping
Self-contained glamping pods in the Lake District's beautiful Lyth Valley
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£119
 / night
Brynteg Glamp

16. Brynteg Glamp

100%
(1)
148km from Skelwith Bridge · 8 units · Glamping
Looking for a peaceful getaway, look no further, Brynteg Glamping has a rage of pods and geodomes all with wood fired hot tubs for you to enjoy. This rural site is just 1.5miles form the beautiful sandy beach of Benllech and a short drive from all of Anglesey's other beautiful country side and coast. If you are a thrill seeker, a walker, cyclist, a foodie or simply a relaxer Anglesey has plenty for everything for everyone. All our units are self contained benefitting for kitchens, bathrooms and hot tubs.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£175
 / night
Garden Yurt in a hidden glen

17. Garden Yurt in a hidden glen

100%
(3)
105km from Skelwith Bridge · 1 unit · Glamping
A cosy, romantic getaway. Unwind and reconnect, surrounded by nature and amazing dark skies. The spacious, well-equipped yurt is tucked away in a large private home garden in a beautiful glen, with Scaur Water just over the road. The Yurt at Craignee is a cosy, off-grid retreat, with wood burner and garden area, surrounded by peace and wildlife. Enjoy lots of home comforts with an extra dash of adventure! #bbcwildlife60places winner STL Number: DG01053P
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£100
 / night
The Cabins Conwy

18. The Cabins Conwy

100%
(20)
142km from Skelwith Bridge · 3 units · Glamping
Eco-friendly cabins in a wild, riverside setting, with views of the Carneddau Mountains
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£115
 / night
Hadrian's Wall Country Yurts

19. Hadrian's Wall Country Yurts

100%
(13)
66km from Skelwith Bridge · 2 units · Glamping
Two yurts with hot tubs in the Cumbrian countryside just a mile away from Hadrian’s Wall
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£210
 / night
Broom Fisheries Campsite

20. Broom Fisheries Campsite

65km from Skelwith Bridge · 4 units · Glamping
Luxury caravans ideally situated next to picturesque Scottish fishing lakes
Pets
Showers
Hot Tub
from 
£167
 / night

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