Ullswater 'Steamers'
Sail between piers and put on your walking shoes to explore Ullswater Way, a 20 mile footpath around the lake.
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Troutbeck Head Club Campsite
Troutbeck Head Club Campsite
Troutbeck Head
Why stay here ...
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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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
Mike Atkinson
Reviewed: 23/05/2025 18:01
Great location and fantastic site
This is our favourite site in the Lakes and in our top 5 sites in the UK, a lovely open site with excellent facilities, very easy to access and perfectly placed to explore this wonderful area. With superb large level hard stand pitches a must visit site.
Mark Vaughan
Reviewed: 23/05/2025 16:25
Troutbeck Head club site
Another great stay at this superb site. Situated about halfway between Penrith and Keswick there is a good choice of both local shops and supermarkets for your needs. If you enjoy peace and quiet, the outdoors, walking, birdwatching etc then this is the site for you. Ullswater is only a... Show more
Joanna de Graaf
Reviewed: 23/05/2025 16:12
The most beautiful campsite
Such a beautiful, peaceful campsite with spotless facilities. We stayed for one night on our way back from Scotland but wish we could have stayed a lot longer!
Sharon Brooks
Reviewed: 16/05/2025 16:13
Lovely Site
We have just been back to Troutbeck for the second time in the matter of weeks. Lovely site in a lovely location. Peaceful, immaculate toilet blocks, the site itself is a gem and lovely staff. We will definitely be back and highly recommend. Great for access to the fells if... Show more
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Michael Bretherton
Reviewed: 15/05/2025 19:59
Peace and quiet
Just a favourite to relax in the countryside. Site is immaculate.just a little isolated but that to me doesn’t matter.great for dog walking.
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Margaret Mirza
Reviewed: 14/05/2025 22:38
Beautiful campsite.
We had a lovely stay at Troutbeck. The facilities were exceptional being both spotlessly clean as well asm modern. The staff were extremely friendly and professional. We couldn't fault anything so thank you and we hope to get back soon as well as recommending it to family and friends.
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Mark Scott
Reviewed: 14/05/2025 19:28
Great Location
This is our favourite site and we really enjoyed our holiday again here. The location is brilliant and is central to everything North East and North West Lake District. There’s a lovely forest walk at the top of the site. All facilities are clean, well maintained and I have only... Show more
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Isobel R Mitchell
Reviewed: 03/05/2025 16:15
We will be Back
This beautiful site set in the most stunning area of Troutbeck is definitely worth a visit. Unfortunately we were only there for one night only but the site really found a way into our hearts. So peaceful and scenic plus immaculately clean. The grounds are beautifully maintained and nice walks... Show more
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James Reay
Reviewed: 30/04/2025 20:06
First time visit - will be back!
Friendly helpful staff. Clean toilets and showers. Working items in the games room. Views of Blencathra from the pitch. Woodland dog walk. Handy for Lake District excursions. Good A-road links for towing to. Overall very pleasant experience.
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Cornersteady
Reviewed: 30/04/2025 16:55
A return to an old favourite
We had not been to this site for a year or two (but it was our first club site 26 years ago) and we noticed some very good changes that make the site even better. The service points for water and waste now have a large roof cover, the playground... Show more
Site contact details
- Telephone:
- 01768 483521
Most recent reviews
Mike Atkinson
Reviewed: 23/05/2025 18:01
Great location and fantastic site
This is our favourite site in the Lakes and in our top 5 sites in the UK, a lovely open site with excellent facilities, very easy to access and perfectly placed to explore this wonderful area. With superb large level hard stand pitches a must visit s...
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