Troutbeck Head Club Campsite

Troutbeck, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0SS

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Club rating

4.5

507 guest reviews

Ideal for ...

  • Cycling
  • Dogs
  • Families
  • Motorhomes
  • Peaceful stays
  • Walking

Why stay here ...

OFFERS*: £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.

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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.
The local Ullswater Hopper Bus is a not-for-profit community initiative. Help to keep it running, and the Keswick valley peaceful for all with an onboard, voluntary £2 contribution per person when using this community service.

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
£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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Things to do on site ...

  • Games room
  • Playground

Facilities on site ...

  • BBQs allowed: charcoal, gas, electric
  • Disabled facilities: facilities for wheelchair disabled
  • Disabled shower room
  • Dishwashing area
  • Dog walk from site
  • Dog walk on site
  • Drive over waste disposal for motorhomes
  • Electric hook-up
  • Family washroom
  • Gas
  • Late arrivals area with electric hook-up
  • Laundry facilities
  • Motorhome service point
  • Toilet block
  • TV reception: poor

Prices

Extras

Price per night for extra car: £2.00

Supplements

Supplement per night per service pitch £4.90

Pitches

Touring pitch types Awning Without Awning
Standard (electric & hardstanding)

Yes

Yes

Serviced (electric & hardstanding)

Yes

Nearby

Walking notes:

Maps and guides are on sale for walkers in the Lake District.

Check out the huge range of free pre-mapped walks and hikes near our campsites at Outdooractive's website. You can also download the free Outdooractive app while member's can save €10 on an Outdooractive Pro or Pro+ annual subscription through our Member Offers.

Supermarket notes:

The closest is the Co-Op and Booths in Keswick, 7 miles away. There is a Morrisons, Booths, Aldi, Sainsburys and Iceland in Penrith, 10 miles away.

Great savings on days out

Offers available to Club members

Offer image for: Ullswater 'Steamers' - 10% discount
Offer image for: Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens - Two for one
Offer image for: Keswick Adventures - 10% discount
Offer image for: Derwent Pencil Museum - 10% discount
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Map

Directions

Map showing campsite location

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: Club Site

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

Club rating

4.5

507 guest reviews

Peace and quiet
Facilities and Cleanliness
Location
Good For Families

Jeanette Evans

Reviewed: 25/08/2025 16:59

You'll want to return.

Great site, lovely attentive staff. Great facilities and kept immaculate. Play area for the children and small stream for paddling. Nothing on the doorstep, nice walk through the woods. The Rookin opens it's pub at 7pm on certain days and the site has a for d van For day... Show more

Alan Garner

Reviewed: 25/08/2025 14:37

Peaceful Location

Stayed here a couple of times. Staff are very helpful, facilities immaculately clean and a quiet site. Local attractions are not far away and there is plenty to explore from your doorstep.

Leigh Donnelly

Reviewed: 24/08/2025 14:27

Beautiful campsite

We have stayed my times here over the years and it is always a pleasure. Facilities are extremely well maintained and immaculate. The wardens are always friendly and helpful. Ideal for a peaceful break.

Nigel Blogg

Reviewed: 22/08/2025 16:30

Lovely Site

We’ve stayed here a couple of times and it’s a lovely site. Near enough Ullswater to cycle there if you are fit but far enough away for peace and quiet. Easy access from the main road which has a fabulous cycle path that takes you into Keswick. One of the... Show more

Matthew Taylor

Reviewed: 22/08/2025 14:35

Equally suitable for kids and grown ups

Troutbeck Head is a well kept site complete with new play equipment and a stream. We went with grandkids and we enjoyed the forest walks and playing in the stream further upstream. Our dog would have loved the adjacent off-lead forest had she been with us. Although the site is... Show more

Sue Maskell

Reviewed: 20/08/2025 19:40

Lovely relaxing stay

This was our second time on the site and we enjoyed a lovely pitch again and great facilities. We really enjoy the views and peaceful location of the site and this time amazing weather!! The staff are also really helpful and friendly. We will definitely stay again as we... Show more

Charley Winfield

Reviewed: 20/08/2025 18:31

For couples and families

An absolutely wonderful stay, from beginning to end. The facilities are lovely, the staff are amazing - so friendly and helpful. We stayed for a quiet couples weekend initially, but found so many things for the children to do locally and on site that we have decided to rebook and... Show more

Cornersteady

Reviewed: 19/08/2025 15:45

Another great stay

I can't really give a number for the times we've stayed on this site but it was our first in 1999. This visit was excellent with fantastic hot weather. The wardens were outstanding from arrival to departure, always friendly and taking the time to talk to you. The facilities were... Show more

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Dean Barlow

Reviewed: 19/08/2025 15:38

Great site

Would absolutely recommend this site. Staff very helpful and friendly. Facilities and site very clean. Already booked for next year 👍👍

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Maureen Goddard

Reviewed: 18/08/2025 22:49

Lovely quiet site with very helpful staff

Our first trip out in new caravan and couldn’t have chosen a better site. Staff were so helpful with some issues we had as first time caravaners! - shout out to Tim for his patience and top tips 😊. Site is immaculate, well maintained with spotlessly clean toilets and showers,... Show more

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Site contact details

Telephone:
01768 483521

Most recent reviews

Jeanette Evans

Reviewed: 25/08/2025 16:59

You'll want to return.

Great site, lovely attentive staff. Great facilities and kept immaculate. Play area for the children and small stream for paddling. Nothing on the doorstep, nice walk through the woods. The Rookin opens it's pub at 7pm on certain days and the site...

Site information

Before you travel

Ahead of your arrival onsite, please check our Before you travel webpage (camc.com/beforeyoutravel) for key information about roadworks or diversions and any site works that may be underway.

We'd really appreciate your support with a few things to help everyone have a safe and enjoyable stay. Please be mindful of site arrival times (as they do vary), keep children and pets close by and within sight, and ensure you keep your speed below 5mph. Thank you!

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