Thirlspot Farm Camping
Cumbria
Motorhomes
📍 St John's Castlerigg and Wythburn, CA12 4TW
Photo: David Purchase (CC BY-SA 2.0)
- Midway between Keswick and Grasmere on the A591
- Well situated for hiking, fell walking and cycling
- Hike to Sticks Pass waterfalls directly from the site
- Ideal base for Helvellyn, Skiddaw and Blencathra fells
- Caters only for campervans, motorhomes and caravans
Thirlspot Farm Camping sits in Cumbria, midway between Keswick and Grasmere on the A591, close to Helvellyn, Skiddaw and Blencathra. The site caters for campervans, motorhomes and caravans up to 8m, with toilets, showers and washing-up facilities on hand. It's a calm, relaxing base for hiking, fell walking and cycling, and you can even hike up to Sticks Pass to see the waterfalls directly from the site. Open from March to the end of September, it's well placed for exploring the surrounding fells and forests. Nearby attractions include Threlkeld Quarry & Mining Museum, Puzzling Place and Keswick Museum & Art Gallery, all within easy reach of the farm.
Practical details
- Open
- March to end of September
Accommodation on site
- Touring pitches (campervans, motorhomes & caravans
Details taken from the operator's own website on 22 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.
Facilities
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Gift Shop
- 🚌 Near a Bus Stop
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