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Top-rated campgrounds in Mabie
Harebeck Holidays @ Thornbank Farm
1. Harebeck Holidays @ Thornbank Farm
87%
(27)
Wasdale, England · 8 units · Motorhomes, Glamping
Nestled between the Western Lake District Fells and the Irish Sea coast this site is situated on a working dairy and sheep farm. Farm tours can be arranged on arrival. A play hut with outdoor games, drying room with communal fridge and freezer (some units have their own small fridge). Natural hedges surround the site. Four fruit trees near the shower block
Half a mile to Gosforth village with Bakery, Cafe, 4 Pubs providing food and an Italian restaurant. Gosforth and Seascale villages have play parks.
Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, Wasdale, Scafell Pike and Sandy Beaches with Cafes selling local ice cream are nearby with most Lake District attractions within an hours drive and Edinburgh a three hour drive away.
There are 5 campervan/motorhome pitches, a modern take on a shepherds hut with underfloor heating, a heated pod and two gypsy caravans with electricity to book. All pitches are on gravel positioned to enjoy views over farmland to Scafell Pike and other fells, they are surrounded by grassy areas with seating and a picnic table. A wooden play hut has outdoor games and toys inside. Awnings can be added on the 3 larger pitches. Tents can be pitched next to units for extra Barbeques are allowed on gravel with our Gypsy Caravans having a campfire There is a communal fridge freezer. Farm tours can be arranged. Wildlife and farm animals can be seen in the surrounding fields. Grocery deliveries accepted from supermarkets. There is also a holiday cottage on the farm sleeping 6 over two rooms.
Situated midway between the Western Lake District Fells and the Irish Sea Coast makes this site ideal for lower or higher level walks. Sandy beaches at Seascale and St Bees have cafes selling locally made ice cream alongside play areas to keep children happy. Scafell England's highest mountain is close by as are a number of Wainwrights.
Nearby is Muncaster Castle and Gardens with its Hawk and Owl Centre, also Ravenglass, a Roman port. You can ride up the Eskdale Valley on the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway. Perhaps take a stroll to Stanley Ghyll waterfall. There are cafes at both terminuses with a museum in Ravenglass where nearby you can sample Ravenglass Ice Cream. Wasdale and Ennerdale are close by both valleys having cafes and pubs.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Howbeck Lodge
2. Howbeck Lodge
95%
(28)
Hesket Newmarket, England · 24 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A dog-friendly farm campsite on the northern edge of the Lake District
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Showers
Water hookup
Ewe Love Camping Pods
3. Ewe Love Camping Pods
98%
(113)
Penrith, England · 3 units
Modern Lake District glamping pods among the trees, with exceptional views of Blencathra
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Showers
Potable water
Renison's Farm
4. Renison's Farm
100%
(1)
Penrith, England · 1 unit
Off-grid wagon glamping on a farm with views of Lake District fells
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Showers
Campfires
Staddlestones Paddock
5. Staddlestones Paddock
100%
(1)
Scotland · 1 unit · Tent, Motorhome
Quiet green area on the edge of town. Easy walk to town centre with cafes, shops etc. Accessible by public transport. Space for bikes/canoes/horse. 5 minutes’ walk across park to River Tweed. We aim to offer an exclusive enclosed quarter acre pitch and would let you know if sharing with someone else.
Electrical hookup
Campfires
Water hookup
King Garth
6. King Garth
100%
(11)
Carlisle, England · 1 unit
Built in 1733, King Garth is also known as The Old Customs House, reflecting its role in these fraught times of smuggling. Its strategic position on the banks of The Eden served as the perfect lookout for a bailiff employed by Carlisle Corporation to protect the very important salmon fishery. The plaques on the building which commemorate the visits by Mayors date back to the 1700s. These visits no doubt involved indulgent banquets centring around freshly caught salmon
I grew up on the opposite side of the river. On family walks along the Eden I was always fascinated by the house on the other side sited in such an amazing position.
In 2010, when I returned to Cumbria I was amazed to hear that this house was for sale. It was a ruin and everyone told me I was mad..... I probably was a little! But I soon realised that I wasn’t alone in my love of this house, everyone I met from the surrounding villages had a tale to tell about this iconic place. King Garth is for sharing - with locals, (we have an annual barbecue), with wildlife and with people like you.
The aim when renovating King Garth was to celebrate and embrace its history. King Garth is off grid and has no running water. It is furnished in a style to reflect its history. It isn’t everyone’s ‘cup of tea’: you have to drive a mile down a muddy lane, there is no hot shower, no electric lighting, and a compost toilet. BUT we offer beautiful evenings of candle light, log burner, hot tub under the stars and bathing in the river.
My priority with King Garth and the land attached was to manage in a way to protect the abundant wildlife. There are also alpacas who you can look after during your stay.
You will be astounded by the din the birds make at dawn and dusk!
Inside the house there is an owl box where one summer a pair of barn owls successfully raised chicks. Since then a kestrel frequents the box and has twice laid there.
This part of the Eden is tidal so both estuarine and river species co exist. Kingfishers and otters are often spotted And even the occasional seal! Kinggarth comes with fishing rights and if you want to fish this can be arranged with the host.
The bird feeders are frequented by tree sparrows, yellow hammers, wood peckers, nut hatches and in winter red poll.
Pets
Campfires
Hot Tub
Grinsdale Campsite
7. Grinsdale Campsite
83%
(3)
England · 1 unit · Tent, Motorhome
Wild camping with water and toilets on site, also the King Charles coastal path, just 2 minutes from Hadrians Wall and next to the River Eden open from Easter until end of September 2026
Pets
Picnic table
Collierhall Farm
8. Collierhall Farm
81%
(21)
Lanark, Scotland · 5 units
Very quiet and easily accessible from the motorway (1 mile) The farm is set in 100 acres and has a mixture of caravans, motorhomes and tents. There is a golf course across the road and the world heritage site of New Lanark only 7 miles away. Edinburgh and Glasgow are also easily reached by car or train.
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Otter Moss Accommodation
9. Otter Moss Accommodation
100%
(9)
Brampton, England · 4 units
Otter Moss Accommodation offers a variety of upscale camping options suitable for couples, families, and groups. Nestled within a picturesque 12-acre former farm, the majority of the site surrounds a spacious meadow. Additionally, the site boasts a charming small lake featuring three islands and a rowing boat for leisurely water activities.
Situated at the northern edge of the stunning Eden Valley, guests can enjoy sweeping views of the Cumbrian Fells, with visibility extending to the Solway Firth and the Lake District on clear days. The Lake District is a convenient 40-minute drive away, while various sections of Hadrian's Wall are even closer, reachable within a 15-minute drive. Carlisle and the M6 motorway to Scotland are both just 20 minutes away, with the picturesque market town of Brampton also within a 15-minute drive and offering its own attractions.
Local pubs are plentiful in the area, with a diverse selection available within a five-mile radius.
Accommodation units at Otter Moss come equipped with heating, kitchen utensils, and stoves, ensuring guests' comfort and convenience. Each unit also includes firepits or barbecues, as well as bedding and towels for a hassle-free stay.
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Secluded Rural Farm Hideaway
10. Secluded Rural Farm Hideaway
100%
(14)
Lanark, Scotland · 7 units · Tents, Glamping
*PLEASE NOTE THE CABIN IS AVAILABLE FOR WEEKEND BOOKINGS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. CAMPING OPEN FROM 1st May to End August*
Cleghorn Farm is a mixed farm just north east of the market town of Lanark. Comprised of 250 acres of fields and woodland and bounded to the south by Mouse Water, it is a beautiful spot to get away from it all without having to leave it all behind if you don't want to. The fields are grazed and cultivated but the woodlands are much as they were at the end of the last ice age with spectacular walks along Cleghorn Glen with the chance to see badgers, bats, deer and all manner of birds among the towering pine and beech trees.
The Mouse Water (pronounced moose) tumbles down along the edge of the farm and has some glorious pools for swimming, shallows for paddling and some spectacular water falls before it joins the River Clyde, all a gentle walk from the sites.
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Campfires
Potable water
Troquhain Woods
11. Troquhain Woods
93%
(36)
Castle Douglas, Scotland · 6 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Nearly wild camping for tents and campervans in a Scottish woodland
Pets
Campfires
Picnic table
Cairn Meadow Pods
12. Cairn Meadow Pods
99%
(43)
Cumwhitton, England · 3 units
Glamping pods in Cumbria's secluded Eden Valley with views of the Pennines
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Showers
Potable water
Garrison Shepherd's Huts
13. Garrison Shepherd's Huts
83%
(3)
Bowness On Solway, England · 4 units
Shepherd’s hut glamping near Hadrian’s Wall and the Solway Firth.
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Showers
Hot Tub
Inside Out Yurts
14. Inside Out Yurts
100%
(9)
Keswick, England · 3 units
Rustic yurt glamping with a riverside setting, fell views and an enviable Lake District location
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Showers
Potable water
Hadrian's Wall Country Yurts
15. Hadrian's Wall Country Yurts
100%
(13)
Brampton, England · 2 units
Two yurts with hot tubs in the Cumbrian countryside just a mile away from Hadrian’s Wall
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Ayrshire Airstream
16. Ayrshire Airstream
100%
(2)
Irvine, Scotland · 1 unit
A seriously comfortable 1978 Airstream, complete with a hot tub, fire pit and its own bar.
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
Garden Yurt in a hidden glen
17. Garden Yurt in a hidden glen
100%
(3)
England · 1 unit
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
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Campfires
Wifi
Stone Raise Bells
18. Stone Raise Bells
92%
(6)
Carlisle, England · 3 units
Off-grid bell tents on a working farm in Cumbria’s Eden Valley
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Carrock Pods Lake District Glamping
19. Carrock Pods Lake District Glamping
100%
(2)
Hesket Newmarket, England · 3 units
Carrock glamping pods is a brand new, luxury Glamping Pod for couples. It is located on a traditional working farm nestled at the foot of Carrock Fell, with stunning views and direct access to the Northern fells of the Lake District. No driving is required to get to the start of your walks, thus reducing your carbon footprint. Only leaving footprints in the ground.
Showers
Hot Tub
Potable water
Broom Fisheries Campsite
20. Broom Fisheries Campsite
Newbie, Scotland · 4 units
Luxury caravans ideally situated next to picturesque Scottish fishing lakes
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Hot Tub
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
Rachel
2 weeks ago
With kids
Such a lovely little pod, clean and easy accessed facilities, the lake is incredibly beautiful with a little boat & paddles, wonderful views and an all-round 5 star stay, highly recommend and we will definitely be back ❤️
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Shannon
3 weeks ago
Weekend Trip to Ewe Love Camping Pods
Cosy, quiet pod in a great location with everything you need for a nice trip away.
Bathroom is small but manageable for a few days away. Views and location make up for this.
Would definitely stay again.
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Kenneth
3 weeks ago
5 m campervan
With kids
Good little field very close to the centre of town. Lovely and quiet. And plenty of space for our vw.. larger campers would struggle to get in the gate possibly. Toilet facilities are in the porch of the owners house next door
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Norman
3 weeks ago
4 m rooftop tent
My wife and I spent 5 nights here in our roof top tent with a second tent to sit and cook in. We are totally self sufficient carrying all our own food, water and toilet facilities. We were the only ones camping there, and it was so peaceful and quiet, with just the sound of birds singing and owls twittering. Malcolm was incredibly friendly and checked to see we were ok and made sure we had plenty of wood for huge camp fires. We were completely surrounded by trees and even though the main road was not far away we could not hear any traffic noise. It was the rise of the midge season and local pharmacies sold sprays and lotions that contain 50% diet which came in handy. If you want safe wild camping then this is the place to stay. Will go back.
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Kathryn
May 2026
Weekend Trip to Ewe Love Camping Pods
Recently home after our second stay at Ewe Love Camping pods. Lovely location, beautiful view, quiet location, beautifully maintained pods with everything you need. Easy to book and host is great! Thankyou so much!
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Allan
May 2026
Tent
With pets
It was a lovely area to camp and the working farm was a great addition for the children to see.
All the toilets, showers etc were clean and well presented.
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Grant
May 2026
Weekend Trip to Secluded Rural Farm Hideaway
Brilliant for a wee overnight in the peace and quiet with the wife.
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Steven
May 2026
14 m campervan
With pets
Hi just back from malcom's the place is amazing we parked in the middle of the woods all u can hear is the wild life and malcom he is such a nice and friendly guy and he brings u loads of fire wood for your fire pit and the 2 dogs loved it and will i go back there again well the answer is yes will be there again the end of month if u want to go wild no electric no water well sorry there's a fresh water spring in the woods and it tastes better than my tap water but if u want to go of grid in the wild give malcom a call you will enjoy came back feeling brand new and can't wait till end of month to get back there
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Joe
April 2026
Tent
Group trip
Went for one night, owner was great and very nice. Nice walks around too !!
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William
April 2026
With pets
Very relaxing place been a few times now and definitely be going again
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J
April 2026
1 night at Secluded Rural Farm Hideaway
The hut was a perfect stopover on our way to the Islands. Simple and charming. Lovely sunset and we cooked a great meal on the wood burner. Host was great. .
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Anna
April 2026
Weekend Trip to Ewe Love Camping Pods
We had a wonderful stay at Tan Pod, even though the weather wasn’t the best. The pods are beautiful and set in a peaceful area, with everything you need to rest and relax. Can’t wait to come back during the summer months!
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Mandi
March 2026
With pets
The place is exactly as described. Has everything that you need and host is very friendly, helpful and supportive. Views are amazing. Alpacas are lush was great getting to feed them.
Has everything you die your four legged friends.
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Alan
March 2026
5 m campervan
With pets
We loved this site! It was easy to find and when we arrived we were greeted by Cathryn who was very welcoming and her 20+ gorgeous cats! The pitch had stunning views of Scarfell in the distance and was very peaceful with only the soothing sounds of the sheep and cows breaking the silence. The toilet block was immaculately clean and the shower had plenty of hot water. We will definitely stay here again when we visit this part of the country.
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Brendan
March 2026
Tent
With kids
Malcolm was awesome hosting us - left wood and fuel. Great spot to land!
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Joanna
February 2026
With kids
We (2 adults and a 13 and 10 year old) enjoyed a two night stay in the pod. Lots provided with towels, bath mat, fridge and tea towels, washing up liquid. We asked for a pack for the fire pit which was waiting for us on the decking (I did however forget to pack matches so remember those!)
The sofa bed was quite small so I think it is better suited to three people at most depending on the age of the children.
We had a walk to the local pub but other than that spent time at the pod with the fire pit!
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Rowan
February 2026
4 nights at Harebeck Holidays @ Thornbank Farm
The view was amazing and a cute little spot close to a verity of towns as well as walks. My car had issues with the exhaust box and Cathryn was able to help out by calling a local person to have a look at it which was very helpful and made sure we had everything we needed for the stay. There's cute farm cats too!
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Georgia
January 2026
4 m Class B
Great cosy site! Peaceful, farm vibes with a very helpful and friendly owner.
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Rachel
January 2026
4 m Class B
Lovely site. well located to access fells very handy
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Andrew
November 2025
2 nights at Secluded Rural Farm Hideaway
Friendly and welcoming environment! Nice place if you’re needing to get off the grid a bit.
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When to go
While Mabie Forest is a great destination all year-round, summer offers the best weather conditions and long daylight hours. Summer especially appeals to wildlife lovers who can spot ospreys fishing on Lochaber Loch. The autumn is also an attractive time to visit for the sight of the forest ablaze in rich reds and oranges. If tackling the trails in winter, be sure to take care and dress in warm, weatherproof gear.
Know before you go
- Families travelling with children will find an adventure playground nestled in the trees next to the car park.
- The closest railway station is in Dumfries, from where regular buses travel to Sandyhills and stop close to the forest entrance.
- Public toilets, accessible facilities, picnic tables, and barbecues are available near the main car park.
