[Hannahman1958]

Apart from a 300 mile trip home, I’ve not been out in the newly acquired t2. I had envisaged a trip up to the highlands, but a few family matters have reduced my time off work, so now, I thought
“Let’s go to the Lake District for a few days “
I love the lakes, many happy memories there, but we always stayed in nice hotels, so I’ve absolutely no idea where I’d go with my camper van!
Does anyone know a camp site where I could just turn up and stay a night? Some ive looked at via google, require you to book in advance, plus three nights minimum stay.
I don’t require anything fancy,me and the dog would just like somewhere quiet and safe, don’t even require an electric hook up as I’ve got nothing 240v.
Appreciate any recommendations.

 

[Sol Ford]

Turner Hall Farm, in the Duddon valley is probably a good one to start with. I've added it to the camping section on here. Thank me later.

There's one near Keswick too, it doesn't take bookings, you just turn up. It's cheap, but very basic.

If you are happy to park up at the side of the road, I've a couple of spots.

 

[Hannahman1958]

I’d park anywhere that wouldn’t get me a tap on the window at 3in the morning,,,

 

[slim_adi]

Baysbrown farm in great langdale valley.
Great working farm site in easy access of several pubs and some amazing walking routes

 

[76]

Gibraltor Farm Campsite in Silverdale, not quite the Lakes but a possible en route stop off, lovely site with amazing sea views.

 

[Duble agent V.W.Ford]

Just drive around and keep an eye out for the little brown road signs with a tent and caravan on them. You'll usually find a farmhouse at the end of the road with a camping area. Try and avoid places like 'the camping and caravaning club' they'll charge you well over the odds for a nights kip!

 

[clarkson]

I'd park anywhere that wouldn't get me a tap on the window at 3in the morning,,,

Just do that then. The Police won't be interested, it is 100% a civil matter. I have stopped in all sorts of places to camp and have never has a moments bother.

 

[Sol Ford]

I have stopped in all sorts of places to camp and have never has a moments bother.

In all fairness. who's going to start an argument with the big bloke in a Black Sabbath T-shirt and Crocs. :incheek:

 

[Zebedee]

This is a pretty decent website as it shows campsites and pub stopovers too. Always nice stopping for a drink at a pub and only having to walk across the carpark back to your bed.
https://www.searchforsites.co.uk/

 

[clarkson]

In all fairness. who's going to start an argument with the big bloke in a Black Sabbath T-shirt and Crocs. :incheek:

Mickey Mouse Crocs.

 

[flat4fanatic]

Low wray national trust site at the top of windermere is great