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Sykeside Camping Park

Brotherswater, Hartsop, Penrith CA11 0NZ, UK

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A campsite near Patterdale

About Sykeside Camping Park

Tucked just outside Patterdale in the heart of the Lake District, Sykeside Camping Park puts you right on the doorstep of some of England's finest mountain scenery and hiking routes. The views alone are worth the trip, and with direct trail access from the site, you can be out on the fells in minutes. Back at base, facilities are well-kept – clean showers and toilets, a handy shop, and an on-site pub serving proper food after a long day's walk. Staff get consistent praise for being welcoming and helpful.

It's a year-round, dog-friendly spot with campfires allowed and 90 non-electric grass pitches. The ground can get waterlogged in wet spells, so come prepared, but for walkers wanting an authentic Lakes experience without the frills, Sykeside delivers.

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Visitors say this campsite offers stunning mountain views and direct access to numerous hiking trails, along with well-maintained facilities including clean showers, toilets, and a well-stocked shop. They also highlight the friendly and helpful staff, and the convenience of an on-site pub serving good food.

Some reviews mention the ground can be waterlogged.

Summary via Google

Can I bring...?

⛺ Tent pitches
🚐 Caravans welcome
🚌 Motorhomes welcome
✨ Glamping available
🛖 Lodges & pods

Pitch types

  • 90 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches

Pitch details as listed by the booking provider — availability and exact pricing shown at checkout.

Hook-up

⚡ Electric hook-up
🔌 EV charging

Facilities

🚿 Hot showers
📶 Free WiFi
🏊 Swimming pool
🛒 Onsite shop
🎠 Children's play area
🍖 BBQs allowed
🔥 Campfires allowed
🧺 Laundry
🎣 Fishing
🛁 Hot tub
♿ Accessible facilities
🅿️ Hardstanding pitches
🍽️ Bar/restaurant on site
🚻 Toilets on site
Allow pets on site Electric hookups Family friendly Showers Toilets W.C. disposal Drinking water Fires allowed WiFi Open year round Bar Dog Walking Opportunities Direct From Site Dogs Allowed Game Fishing Gas Gaz

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 (CA11 0NZ)

Just Greek - Penrith

5.0 · Greek, Grill

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.

  • Tesco (small store), Ambleside 4.9 miles
  • Aldi, Penrith 13 miles
  • Sainsbury's, Kendal 13.2 miles
  • Morrisons, Penrith 13.3 miles
  • Lidl, Kendal 13.7 miles
  • Asda, Kendal 15.2 miles
  • Co-op, Appleby-in-Westmorland 18.3 miles

Straight-line distances — the drive will be longer. Store data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Location

Brotherswater, Hartsop, Penrith CA11 0NZ, UK Get directions

Opening hours

Monday
8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM – 11:00 PM

What visitors say

Chloe

Stayed for 4 nights and was a lovely campsite. Staff were very friendly and guided us to some of the better locations to set up our tent. Lovely location with many hikes nearby and pub with good service. Only downside was the incredibly hot showers which were a tad unbearable at times but we were honestly still grateful a campsite has warm clean showers as it seems to be pretty rare.

a month ago · via Google

Molly May Harper

Really nice stay. We booked 3 nights and did 2 due to weather. Food at the pub for dinner and breakfast were amazing! Really good food. They got us booked in for an early dinner with two children despite only an hours notice. Shop staff were really friendly. Only area for improvement would be the toilets/showers. It became really mucky throughout the day. However they did the best they could to keep it clean. We would definitely come back. Hopefully more sunshine next time!

a month ago · via Google

Matthew Clarke

Gorgeous location, only slight drawback was the road within the site is quite narrow with grass verges (that have large rocks lining them) so very tight fpr larger motorhomes. Not helped by the trees on one side that over hang the wall. Once on a pitch though, nice and spacious with lots of walking options in every direction. Hot showers that are clean (just be wary of the auto light going off, its VERY dark trying to navigate back to the entrance to get it back on!

5 months ago · via Google

benny mills

Beautiful site, loved the pub. Absolutely beautiful view. Nice and tidy facilities. Shower was hot enough to make a cuppa. Spacious and well kept pitches. We will definitely be back one day. Can't fault it. Let the photos and videos do the talking!

a month ago · via Google

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