Waterfoot Carpark Campsite
A592 Ullswater, Soulby, Penrith CA11 0JF, UK
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About Waterfoot Carpark Campsite
Waterfoot Carpark Campsite sits just outside Pooley Bridge, offering straightforward non-electric grass pitches in a clean, quiet setting that's popular with tourers and dog owners alike. The location is its trump card: you're moments from Ullswater's shore and a network of scenic walks that depart directly from the park, while Pooley Bridge's shops, pubs and restaurants are all within easy reach. Facilities are kept simple—portable loos, no hot showers—but the trade-off is a peaceful, unpretentious base for exploring the northern Lakes. Barbecues are welcome, dogs are allowed year-round, and there's decent access to wild swimming spots along the lake. It's not glamorous, but for those after an affordable, well-positioned pitch with minimal fuss, Waterfoot does the job nicely.
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People say this park offers excellent glamping pods, apartments, and cottages with kitchen facilities, showers, and toilets, as well as well-maintained touring pitches. They also highlight the clean and quiet site, along with helpful staff and a convenient on-site shop and bar. Visitors appreciate the easy access to Pooley Bridge and Ullswater, with many scenic walks directly from the park.
Summary via Google
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Pitch types
- Non-electric grass tent pitch
Pitch details as listed by the booking provider — availability and exact pricing shown at checkout.
Hook-up
Facilities
Takeaway & food delivery
Handy if you fancy a night off cooking — here's what delivers near this site.
Just Eat — 5 takeaways deliver to this postcode (CA11 0JF)
Just Greek - Penrith
5.0 · Greek, Grill
Dana Curry House Indian Takeaway
5.0 · Indian, Curry
Subway - Ullswater Road
Sandwiches, Lunch
Station Hotel - Penrith
Breakfast, British
Station Hotel Sunday Roasts
Roast Dinners, British
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.
- Aldi, Penrith 4.2 miles
- Sainsbury's, Penrith 4.5 miles
- Morrisons, Penrith 4.6 miles
- Co-op, Appleby-in-Westmorland 13.9 miles
- Asda, Carlisle 19.2 miles
- Lidl 19.6 miles
- Tesco, Carlisle 19.7 miles
Straight-line distances — the drive will be longer. Store data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
What visitors say
The site was superb been to Pooley Bridge many times but never stayed here before. The site was spotless throughout. We will definitely be booking again. Thank you team Water foot.
a month ago · via Google
Just spent 4 nights in the 2 bed Dollywagon apartment. The appartment was amazing and it was exceptionally clean. The location is perfect in a beautiful setting within walking distance of Pooley Bridge. The appartment has fantastic views across the lake and is one of the most comfortable I have stayed in. If I could give more than 5 stars I would! I would definitely book this apartment again.
4 months ago · via Google
Lovely site, staff are brilliant always saying hello and can't do enough for you. On the other hand manager/owner, the man who doesn't were uniform is the most rude person I've met when touring around the UK. He needs to take a step back and look at how the staff treat the customers and maybe try doing that him self! Site has everything you need, shower block decent, touring area kept tidy.
2 months ago · via Google
Beautiful site! Just came back from 2 nights in one of the dog friendly pods. The pod was great with kitchen facilities, shower and toilet definitely the best pod we have stayed in! The site itself was very clean and quiet. Short walk from poorly bridge. Cant wait to go back and stay in another pod or with our campervan. Would highly recommend!
5 months ago · via Google
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