We had a 17 night stay at Troutbeck in early July. We didnt find a good pitch when we arrived, we were next to the waste trearment plant, even though deodorisers are used we could still smell it. We moved the next morning down to the babbling brook. The only problem we had (though not all the time) was the midgies, they were worst next to the waste treatment plant for some reason lol. Overall a very nice site. You should try the famous Hungarian goulash at the Dog and Gun in Keswick, very nice indeed. The clay pigeon shooting at the outdoor centre next door frightened our 2 dogs, its not everyday, but still unsettled the dogs. We enjoyed our stay at Troutbeck Head, though not sure if we would return. Just a note, August is usually the wettest summer month in the lakes.