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Kestrel Lodge Campsite
Bassenthwaite
Keswick
Cumbria (Browse area)
CA12 4QX
Tel: 07785500848
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Opening Updates
We are currently taking bookings - see our opening dates below.
To enquire about a booking or for more information please contact us
Description
Pitches: 30
Opening Dates this season: 01/01/2025 to 31/12/2025
Kestrel Lodge Campsite is a small, quiet and friendly campsite based in the foothills of Skiddaw, above Bassenthwaite Lake and on the Cumbria Way.
Families, backpackers and bikepackers are welcome! Escape the hustle and bustle to enjoy a campfire with every pitch just outside Keswick.
Kestrel Lodge Campsite is all about peace and tranquility, perfectly located for exploring the Northern Fells. We are located off the beaten track yet within easy reach of everything you need. Its a short stroll to Bassenthwaite Village, which has a great local pub serving good food and traditional ales. Keswick and Cockermouth are only a 15 minute drive away.
Nearby Attractions
Skiddaw, and other northern fell such as Little Man, Carl Side, Binsey, Cockup, Knott, Great Calva, Bakestall, Longlands, Meal Fell and Sale Fell.
Within a few miles of the campsite is Dodd Wood and Mirehouse and gardens, the Lake District Distillery and the Lake District Wildlife Park. There is also Bassenthwaite Lake Station, a great spot for afternoon tea on a converted Orient Express Train Carriage.
The area is popular for walkers and cyclists alike. Whinlatter Forest is a short drive away, with some great mountain biking and family friendly routes too, you can hire bikes or segways too for your mountain adventure!
Bassenthwaite Lake is also a couple of miles away, home to Bassenthwaite Sailing Club. Derwent Water is a 20 minute drive and a popular place to hire paddleboards, canoes and kayaks is at Nichol End Marina.
For the more adventurous, Honsiter Slate Mine is the a great adventure on the Honister Pass. With underground exploring of the mine, extreme arial adventures and gorge walking. Keswick Climbing Wall is only a short distance away, along with many great outdoor crags too.
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| Pitch Types |
 Tent Pitches |
 No Caravans |
 No Motorhomes |
 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 Hardstanding Pitches |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
 No Caravan Storage |
| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 No Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
 No Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 No Wifi Access |
 Shop On Site |
 Bar <1 mile |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 No Fishing |
 Wild Swimming <5 miles |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 No Cycle Hire |
 Golf <5 miles |
 Tennis <5 miles |
 No Beach |
 Watersports <5 miles |
 Boat Launch / Mooring <5 miles |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 Campfires Allowed |
 Open All Year |
 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <5 miles |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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Owner Directions
We recommend booking in advance as we are only a small site. How to find us, please don`t follow the postcode (it covers a large area and you won`t be able to find us).
* If you use Google Map`s searching `Kestrel Lodge Campsite` will take you directly here
* Alternatively you can use the What 3 Words address ///unusually.unite.honeybees
More directions are available on our website. kestrellodgecampsite.co.uk
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Where is the nearest shop to Kestrel Lodge Campsite? There is a shop on site
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Is Kestrel Lodge Campsite dog friendly? YES
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