A campsite near Penrith
About Parkhead Campsite
It's all about the dramatic views at Parkhead Campsite, a spacious pop-up site perched in the Cumbrian hills between the Lake District and North Pennines. This is off-grid camping in its purest form – portable toilets, picnic tables, no electricity – but any lack of creature comforts is forgotten once you've gazed across the Eden Valley towards Hartside Pass. Park your vehicle next to your tent and choose your own spot in the open field, which doubles as grazing land outside camping season. Clear night skies reward you with star-filled displays, and firepits can be hired if you fancy an evening by the flames (ground fires aren't permitted).
The classic Coast to Coast cycle route runs nearby, and walks fan out directly from the pitches. Kirkoswald's local pub and community store are five minutes by car, while outdoor pools at Lazonby and Hunsonby are both ten minutes away. Dogs are welcome – just clean up after them. It's rudimentary, yes, but for those seeking wild Cumbrian scenery without the frills, Parkhead delivers.
Good to know
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
Details via Google — worth confirming with the site before you travel, especially for access needs.
Can I bring...?
Pitch types
- Non-electric grass tent pitch
- Non-electric grass trailer tent pitch
Pitch details as listed by the booking provider — availability and exact pricing shown at checkout.
Facilities
Takeaway & food delivery
Handy if you fancy a night off cooking — here's what delivers near this site.
Just Eat — 1 takeaway delivers to this postcode (CA10 1JG)
Dana Curry House Indian Takeaway
5.0 · Indian, Curry
Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on justeat.co.uk before ordering, as coverage can change.
Nearest supermarkets
Handy if you're self-catering or need to stock up on arrival.
- Morrisons, Penrith 2.9 miles
- Aldi, Penrith 3 miles
- Sainsbury's, Penrith 3.1 miles
- Co-op, Dalston 12.4 miles
- Asda, Carlisle 14 miles
- Tesco, Carlisle 14.3 miles
- Lidl, Carlisle 14.3 miles
Straight-line distances — the drive will be longer. Store data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What visitors say
Stayed at Woodhead Caravan Park recently and honestly couldn’t fault the place, especially the toilet and shower facilities which were absolutely tip top from start to finish. Everything was kept immaculate with spotless shower cubicles, clean toilets, fresh-smelling washrooms and a clear sense that the park is very well cared for and maintained to a high standard. The showers were consistently hot, powerful and comfortable to use, and even during busier times the facilities remained exceptionally clean and tidy. What really stood out though was the hospitality from the owner, who greeted me after closing time and still took the time to make me feel genuinely welcome. That level of warmth and friendliness immediately set the tone for the stay and made a lasting impression. You can tell there’s real pride put into both the park itself and the experience guests have while staying there. A brilliant caravan park with fantastic facilities and a very welcoming atmosphere throughout.
· via Google
Great CL site in a Perfect location for stopovers to and from Scotland, easy access to Lake District and Penrith, we stayed 3 nights in June 2026, excellent toilet and shower facilities, perfect hosts and price of £30 per night including electric and hard standing fully service pitch. Very peaceful, slight road noise from M6 but nothing to keep you awake, working farm so no yapping dogs which was a bonus! We would Definitely stay there again. Thank you.
· via Google
A lovely campsite - they have a CAMC CL, commercial caravan site and glamping options. Also a fantastic en-suite shower block which was much appreciated :-) All pitches are hard standing with water and electric on pitch. We stayed here 7 years ago and it was great then but it’s even better now. For a CL, it’s quite pricey but you’re definitely still getting excellent value for money.
· via Google
Friendly owners. Amazing views. Immaculate facilities. Pitches were clean and tidy with well kept grass. We had a problem with our towing lights when leaving. The owners and other holiday makers couldnt help us enough.
· via Google
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