A campsite near Pooley Bridge
About Helton Campsite
You don't have to venture far into the Lake District to find gorgeous views – and Helton Campsite, just a couple of miles from the M6 at the northern edge of the park, proves the point perfectly. This spacious pop-up site offers open countryside vistas from your pitch and makes an ideal stopover or base for exploring the quieter northern Lakes. Pooley Bridge is about ten minutes away for Ullswater outings, while Aira Force waterfall, Haweswater, and peaks like Skiddaw and Helvellyn are all within easy reach.
Life on site keeps things simple: fresh mountain water, basic toilets and showers, plus a field for families to play games. Dogs are welcome year-round, with plenty of space to run and wonderful walking routes nearby. You can light campfires or barbecues on your pitch, perfect for settling in after a day on the fells – though there's no hot water, so come prepared. The village of Askham, just over a mile away, has a convenience store, pub, and even an open-air swimming pool for a refreshing dip.
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Pitch types
- Non-electric grass tent or 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 — 3 takeaways deliver to this postcode (CA10 2QA)
Dana Curry House Indian Takeaway
5.0 · Indian, Curry
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 4.7 miles
- Sainsbury's, Penrith 4.8 miles
- Morrisons, Penrith 5 miles
- Co-op, Appleby-in-Westmorland 10.9 miles
- Lidl, Kendal 18 miles
- Asda, Kendal 19.5 miles
Straight-line distances — the drive will be longer. Store data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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