Campground

Side Farm Campsite

Patterdale, North West England

Lakeside camping on Ullswater, at the foot of Helvellyn.

Cost
Paid
Booking
Best to book

A farm site on Ullswater's southern end near Patterdale. The steamers stop close by, and Helvellyn via Striding Edge is a short drive.

Good to know

  • Ullswater Steamers run from Glenridding
  • Helvellyn is a serious mountain day
  • Booking recommended
Best time
Early starts, for Helvellyn
Open
Spring to autumn
Getting there
A592 from Penrith or Ambleside, sealed
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

Facilities

  • Showers
  • Toilets

The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.

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