Ullswater 'Steamers'
Sail between piers and put on your walking shoes to explore Ullswater Way, a 20 mile footpath around the lake.
View and BookOFFERS*: 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.
Prices
Touring pitch types | Awning | Without Awning |
---|---|---|
Standard (electric & hardstanding) |
Yes |
Yes |
Serviced (electric & hardstanding) |
Yes |
Other pitch types |
---|
Offers available to Club members
Sail between piers and put on your walking shoes to explore Ullswater Way, a 20 mile footpath around the lake.
View and BookIncredible Medieval, Tudor and early Georgian architecture offering guided tours and award-winning gardens.
View and BookGhyll scrambling, canyoning, paddleboarding and kayaking, adventures for all to enjoy in the Lake District.
View and BookWorld’s largest coloured pencil, miniature sculptures, the WWII pencil, how pencils are made and much more.
View and BookPlease 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:
Isobel R Mitchell
Reviewed: 03/05/2025 16:15
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
James Reay
Reviewed: 30/04/2025 20:06
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.
Cornersteady
Reviewed: 30/04/2025 16:55
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
Terri Baines
Reviewed: 29/04/2025 18:35
We have just returned from 3 nights at Troutbeck and I have to say.. what a beautiful place! Showers are immaculate, and lots of hot water and great pressure. The site itself is tucked away and is a real little oasis. The site staff were always doing something and although... Show more
Teresa Longhurst
Reviewed: 27/04/2025 09:58
Not our first time here and it won't be the last. Such a beautiful well kept family site whether your on a weeks break or overnight on your journey, everything you need is here.
Mary Caldecott
Reviewed: 18/04/2025 15:16
What a beautiful site in a beautiful setting. Cleanest facilities of any site we have been on! Lovely helpful staff. Very close to Ullswater & easy access to Penrith, Keswick & Windermere. We loved it here & so did our dog, nice walk around the site
Lord Les Adams
Reviewed: 16/04/2025 15:47
I arrived and was welcomed by two very friendly staff. the site is always clean and tidy, the facility are always clean and the views are great, even when cloudy! I've stay lots of times and I will be staying lots more in the future.
Nikki
Reviewed: 15/04/2025 16:17
We stayed at Troutbeck Head for 7 nights as a family of 4 (kids 5 and 8) in the first week of Easter Hols (for N.Yorks) and thoroughly enjoyed it. We chose a pitch near the children's play area and it was spacious enough for our caravan, awning and car... Show more
Emily
Reviewed: 14/04/2025 22:17
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
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
Isobel R Mitchell
Reviewed: 03/05/2025 16:15
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 grou...