Ullswater 'Steamers'
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Troutbeck Head Club Campsite
Troutbeck Head Club Campsite
Troutbeck Head
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OFFERS*: 10% OFF Spring Getaways | £25 OFF Summer Getaways | 10% OFF Autumn Getaways | Kids for £1 (aged 5-17) | Under 5s stay free | £5 refundable deposit
Troutbeck Head Club Campsite in Penrith is set in classically beautiful north Lake District countryside, and is conveniently only 4 miles from the restaurants and shops of Ullswater. A fabulous getaway for nature lovers and walkers, the campsite nestles in a picturesque valley alongside a babbling brook.
Situated 10 miles from Keswick and below the Great Mell Fell, the site has spectacular views of Blencathra to the west and provides access to some of the prettiest walks in the country. For superb views of the central mountains, a drive over the dramatic Kirkstone Pass is not to be missed. This will lead you to Windermere, Ambleside and Grasmere, where you can sample the local restaurants and explore some of Wordsworth's favourite haunts. A lake cruise on Ullswater is a must, with the option of a scenic walk between Howtown and Glenridding (only 7 miles away). For the energetic, the Rookin House Farm Centre next door to the caravan site offers plenty of fun activities - quad bikes, archery, go-karting, clay pigeon shooting, horse riding and much more.
The site provides easy access to numerous lakes, mountains, valleys & rivers, whilst pretty villages, country pubs and farm shops are plentiful, making Troutbeck the ideal destination for exploring and relaxing in the Cumbrian countryside.
Please Note: Reception at this site may close earlier than 8pm and staff may not be available to greet you. If this is the case, don’t worry, you can still arrive on site until 8pm. We will simply contact you on your day of arrival with details of how to check-in. Please ensure your contact details are up to date on your Membership profile.
Additional ways to stay:
Glamping - book a glamping holiday on this site by visiting experiencefreedom.co.uk.
To contact the campsite directly, please call 01768 483521.
Nearest alternative campsites: Borrowdale Club Campsite, Englethwaite Hall Club Campsite, and Coniston Park Coppice Club Campsite.
*T&Cs
10% OFF Spring Getaways: Save 10% on stays between 14 March to 20 June 2025 (excluding 18-21 April). 4 night minimum stay. Book by 26 May at least 21 days in advance of arrival. Discount automatically applied and appears at checkout.
£25 OFF Summer Getaways: Save £25 on stays between 1 July to 21 September 2025. 5 night minimum stay. Book by 26 August at least 21 days in advance of arrival. Discount automatically applied and appears at checkout.
10% OFF Autumn Getaways: Save 10% on stays between 1 October to 3 November 2025. 4 night minimum stay. Book by 9 October at least 21 days in advance of arrival. Discount automatically applied and appears at checkout.
£5 Deposit: FREE cancellations and FREE amendments up to 21 days before arrival.
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Pitches
| Touring pitch types | Awning | Without Awning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (electric & hardstanding) |
Yes |
Yes |
| Serviced (electric & hardstanding) |
Yes |
| Other pitch types |
|---|
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Directions
Please only use these recommended directions for the final approach and not sat nav, due to unsuitable roads for towing. Leave the M6 at junction 40 onto the A66 (signposted Keswick). In about 0.75 mile at the roundabout, continue on the A66 (signposted Keswick). In about 7 miles turn left onto A5091 (signposted Dockray, Ullswater). The site is on the right in about 1.25 miles.
Sites key:
- Postcode:
- CA11 0SS
- GPS:
- Lat 54.6161 / Lon -2.95618
- Plan a route to this site
- OS field ref:
- NY385251
- OS map ref:
- 90
- Handbook map ref:
- F11
Transport links
- Car hire on site
Reviews
Emily
Reviewed: 14/04/2025 22:17
Lovely location, really clean, lots of space.
Spacious site, never too busy, fantastic views, lovely dog walk through Matterdale Forest. Great for a base for the North Lakes especially Bassenthwaite , Derwent and Ullswater, Keswick, Glenridding and Pooley Bridge. Really clean site, toilet block and showers, loads of useful info in the information centre, really organised site.... Show more
Frank Russell
Reviewed: 14/04/2025 15:16
Perfect base but you need to leave for supplies
Lovely site and facilities. Clean and well spread pitches. Stayed in campervan - originally booked 3 nights but stayed a 4th. Shower block/ toilets/ wash facilities very nice. Staff very helpful. Would have been handy to have a shop with some food basics just because you need to leave the... Show more
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Julie Bateson
Reviewed: 13/04/2025 13:09
A lovely site but too remote without transport
We stayed here ( couple ) in a 7.3 Motorhome with our daughter and family in a caravan . A lovely site with stunning views . We had the most amazing weather with wall to wall sun and high temperatures . Pitches were well spread out and relatively flat... Show more
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Stephanie B
Reviewed: 11/04/2025 21:01
Lovely stay
We had a lovely few nights here. Clean facilities, nice big spaced out pitches, really easy location to get to from Yorkshire. Fairly close to Keswick and really close to a lovely waterfall walk which we enjoyed. I feel the games room needs some work, the sofas are awful and... Show more
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Lorraine Coull
Reviewed: 11/04/2025 20:06
Lovely site
Booked Troutbeck head for a one night stop over recently. What a beautiful site. Nice location, not far from Penrith and Keswick, with views over Blencathra fell. There is a woodland walk straight from the site if you have dogs. The facilities look new, as though they have been... Show more
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Susan Reynolds
Reviewed: 11/04/2025 17:54
Excellent
We have stayed at Troutbeck many times, lovely site in lovely location with excellent facilities. However they have changed the times for cleaning facility block, 9:15 am. Which was ok for us but I wondered how this will work when site is full with families.
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Margaret Rimmer
Reviewed: 09/04/2025 20:44
Return visit being planned
First time in this site and we were not disappointed.Stayed in a service plot and it was very quiet.Handy for the dog walking area and Harry's bench.The facilities were very good.Missed the fish and chip van but will catch it the next time.
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Michael Bretherton
Reviewed: 07/04/2025 15:45
Peace and quiet
Tranquil site well maintained good facilities.excellent for walking with dogs.been many times and will continue to do so in the future.
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Michael Atkinson
Reviewed: 24/03/2025 18:15
The Best site to explore the Lakes
A great site perfectly located to explore the Northern Lake District, the site has a variety of pitch types to cater for all needs with two excellent toilet blocks which include excellent shower and laundry facilities the lower shower block though does suffer from lower water pressure the the... Show more
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Jo Moore
Reviewed: 22/03/2025 16:18
Peaceful location fantastic views.
We had a lovely stay whilst doing to walking in the local area. Very peaceful with the brook bubbling away we were blessed with clear skies and spent a lovely evening star gazing. The facilities were modern and immaculate. The wardens were lovely. We had a wonderful stay.
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Site contact details
- Telephone:
- 01768 483521
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Emily
Reviewed: 14/04/2025 22:17
Lovely location, really clean, lots of space.
Spacious site, never too busy, fantastic views, lovely dog walk through Matterdale Forest. Great for a base for the North Lakes especially Bassenthwaite , Derwent and Ullswater, Keswick, Glenridding and Pooley Bridge. Really clean site, toilet block ...
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