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Snittlegarth

Snittlegarth, Wigton CA7 1HE, UK

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A campsite near Wigton

About Snittlegarth

Fancy snuggling up in a secluded shepherd's hut in the Lake District, in one of those excellent locations that feels completely removed from busy urban life yet remains conveniently placed for town time when needed? Sneak away to Snittlegarth, where a single hut sits in peaceful woodland on a quiet Cumbrian farm in the very northern reaches of the Lake District National Park – about ten minutes north of Bassenthwaite and twenty from Keswick.

It's a particularly fine base for hikers, with Skiddaw roughly twenty minutes away and several Wainwrights within easy reach. Prefer something gentler? Lakeside strolls, Honister Slate Mine and the Lake District Wildlife Park all beckon. Even so, you may well decide simply to stick around on site with a glass of wine by the firepit, watching for the red squirrels that delight many guests.

Inside, the hut's been cleverly designed to house a kingsize bed, ensuite shower, and mini kitchen with cooker, fridge, microwave, kettle and toaster. Heating and a TV are included for post-ramble flopping, and dogs are welcome year-round. Just note the composting toilet – a small quirk in an otherwise thoroughly comfortable hideaway.

Can I bring...?

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

Lodges & pods

  • The Ewe shepherd's hut

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
Composting toilet Shower available Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year Peaceful Tiny (1-10 pitches)

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 (CA7 1HE)

Alternative Takeaway 2

5.0 · Kebab, American

Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on justeat.co.uk before ordering, as coverage can change.

Deliveroo — 1 restaurant nearby

Sainsbury's Supermarket

Checked 26 Aug 2026 — always confirm on deliveroo.co.uk before ordering, as coverage can change.

Nearest supermarkets

Handy if you're self-catering or need to stock up on arrival.

  • Lidl 7 miles
  • Co-op 7 miles
  • Sainsbury's, Cockermouth 7.6 miles
  • Aldi, Cockermouth 7.8 miles
  • Asda, Workington 14.4 miles
  • Tesco 14.6 miles
  • Morrisons 15.2 miles

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

Location

Snittlegarth, Wigton CA7 1HE, UK Get directions

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