Bankwood Farm
Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, CA16 6LP
In short: Bankwood Farm is a campsite in Appleby-in-Westmorland, with pitches for tents, caravans and motorhomes.
A campsite near Appleby-in-Westmorland
About Bankwood Farm
Tucked at the foot of the Pennines in Cumbria's Eden Valley, this tiny working dairy farm offers genuinely spectacular views stretching across fells all the way to the Lake District. Wildlife thrives here - red squirrels, barn owls, curlews and lapwings are regular visitors, with otters occasionally spotted too. The friendly farmers are happy to show you around the dairy operation and can even collect you from Appleby-in-Westmorland station (five miles away) or the Pennine Way by arrangement.
Choose between The Croft's non-electric grass pitches or The Shack's electric-optional gravel and grass spots suited to campervans and tents alike. Facilities include proper loos, hot showers, washing-up areas, phone charging points and a 24-hour honesty shop stocking camping essentials and treats. Picnic benches, a firepit and covered seating make for cosy evenings under wide Pennine skies.
Fair warning: the fields aren't perfectly flat, so the site suggests limiting yourself to two tents if level ground matters. But for those seeking remote, wild beauty with walks to Murton Pike and High Cup Nick on the doorstep, the uneven terrain is a small price to pay.
Can I bring...?
Pitch types
- The Croft non-electric grass tent pitch
- The Shack electric optional grass and gravel campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch
Pitch details as listed by the booking provider — availability and exact pricing shown at checkout.
Hook-up
Facilities
No takeaway delivery found for this location (CA16 6LP) on Just Eat or Deliveroo — you'll likely need to bring or buy supplies before you arrive.
Nearest supermarkets
Handy if you're self-catering or need to stock up on arrival.
- Tesco 3.4 miles
- Aldi, Ulverston 8.4 miles
- Co-op, Ulverston 9.1 miles
- Asda, Barrow-In-Furness 9.7 miles
- Morrisons, Barrow-in-Furness 10.7 miles
Straight-line distances — the drive will be longer. Store data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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What facilities does Bankwood Farm have?
Bankwood Farm has showers and electric hook-up.