Crossfells Campsite
Clifton Dykes
Camping pitches
Touring caravans
📍 Clifton Dykes, CA10 2DG
🚆 Nearest station: · 2.6 mi
- Small, pretty and quiet campsite
- Wide views of Blencathra, Cross Fell and Great Dunn Fell
- Sustrans Coast to Coast cycle route passes the gate
- Easy access to Eden Valley, Ullswater and the Lake District
- Welcomes motorhomes, campervans, caravans and tents
Crossfells Campsite is a small, pretty and quiet site at Clifton Dykes, near Penrith in Cumbria, set on the edge of the Lake District National Park. You'll enjoy wide views of Blencathra to the west and Cross Fell and Great Dunn Fell to the east, with pitches for motorhomes, campervans, caravans and tents, some with electric hookup. The Sustrans Coast to Coast cycle route passes right by the gate, and the site offers easy access to the Eden Valley, Ullswater and the wider Lake District for walking and cycling. Penrith station is 2.6 miles away, and nearby attractions include the Subtropical Swimming Paradise and Tropical Cyclone water parks, both 2.3 miles away, plus Penrith & Eden Museum 2.6 miles away.
How far to…
- Penrith
- just under 3 miles
- Station
- 2.6 miles
Practical details
- Open
- 27 March 2026 to 1 November 2026
- Parking
- Drive into the large yard for the field gateway
Accommodation on site
- Touring pitches (caravans, motorhomes/campervans)
- Tent pitches (limited facilities)
Details taken from the operator's own website on 19 Sep 2026 — check current terms when you book.
Facilities
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Parking
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Sat 12 Dec · 13:00
Over 60's Christmas Dinner
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Sun 20 Dec · 15:00
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Sat 5 Jun · 11:00
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Thu 29 Jul · 11:00
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