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Lanefoot Farm
Thornthwaite
Keswick
Cumbria (Browse area)
CA12 5RZ
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Pitches: 52
Open: 13/03/2026 to 08/11/2026
12/03/2027 to 07/11/2027
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 No Laundry |
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 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
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 No Kitchen Facilities |
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 No Motorhome Point |
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 Shop On Site |
 Bar <1 mile |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <5 miles |
 Wild Swimming <1 mile |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 Horse Riding <5 miles |
 Cycle Hire <5 miles |
 Golf <5 miles |
 Tennis <1 mile |
 Beach <10 miles |
 Watersports <5 miles |
 Boat Launch / Mooring <5 miles |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 No Dog Walk |
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Date of Visit: June 2021  |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Emma A |
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 Great site, clean, quiet (apart from the lambs, which were so cute we didn’t mind the noise), lovely surroundings.
Easy to find, near lots of walks.
Would revisit definitely. 
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| Date of Visit: May 2021 |
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| Nights stayed: 3 |
Travelling as: Young couple |
| Reviewer: Elizab |
1 review from this member |
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Beautiful campsite right by the lake. Lots of trees, making you feel like you’re in a lovely hidden pocket of the Lake District.
Toilets and showers were perfectly clean; easy contact-free check in for covid.
When we first arrived we were a little disappointed as we had thought our camp spot would be right by the lake but the touring area is a bit further back so no view of the Lake from there. But no other complaints!
A great quiet spot for families or those who want a peaceful break amongst nature.
Quick drive to the touristy spots around Windermere.
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| Date of Visit: September 2020 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Nights stayed: 31+ |
Travelling as: Retired couple |
| Reviewer: Joyce and John |
7 reviews from this member |
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A wonderful site with a fantastic view of Skiddaw. We were there for 2 weeks and found it an excellent location for walking, even from the campsite itself.
It is also walking distance from Keswick and there are lots of buses which stop outside the site.
The owners were very friendly & helpful and their management of the site in view of the Covid regulations was excellent.
We shall certainly go there again!
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| Date of Visit: August 2019 |
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| Nights stayed: 3 |
Travelling as: Family with older children |
| Reviewer: Shorty72 |
4 reviews from this member |
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Camp site is in a great location,
Braithwaite is only 15 minutes walk away up little lane out of site. 3 pubs in village, Royal Oak great food and Sky TV.
Site needs more facilities, only 3 showers for lots of people, a toilet flush was broken, no wifi, despite advert saying it has,
Expensive at £68. 25 for me and 13 yo daughter for 3 nights, price nearer £15 a night max.
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| Date of Visit: June 2019 |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: With friends |
| Reviewer: Amandaleeds |
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This is my favourite site in the lakes - it’s just a shame that so many other people like it and it’s often full. There are lots of divided pitch areas which works well for groups. It has amazing views of the surrounding fells.
It’s walking distance to Braithwaite where you can visit some nice pubs and cafes and do the Coledale Horseshoe. It’s also close to whinlatter if you fancy taking on the country’s hilliest parkrun.
The owners are very friendly and the small shop is useful. The best thing for me is the showers are always hot and they are included in the price of camping so no issue of coming back late to find you haven’t got a token for the shower.
The only improvement I’d make is having access to a fridge (which I had at another campsite and it was so handy for self catering in a small tent). You could restrict it to food only and no beers etc to ensure there’s enough space for people.
I’d also add in another socket to plug in hairdryers as it’s often cold and damp in the lakes and having dry hair can make a lot of difference.
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| Date of Visit: September 2018 |
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| Reviewer: Alfred54 |
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Good: Beautiful views. Nice fields with trees. Clean toilets and showers. Friendly and sensible owners. Had a couple of problems whilst there and they were most helpful, going beyond the level expected. Handy shop open all day. Free hot showers. Washing up area with hot water. Walking distance to pubs and village shop. Great location close to hills. No music allowed and quiet after 10 pm.
Bad: Field sloping. Quite muddy considering the dry summer (had a bit of rain more recently but it must get really bad if it's wet summer). Not enough showers - had to queue half an hour both evenings and the site was nowhere near full. To be fair some people spend a ridiculous amount of time in the shower and should just be a bit quicker when others are waiting! (Did enjoy chatting to other campers whilst in the shower queue!) Price a bit steep for the facilities. (£9. 50 pppn low season for tent). Road noise from A66 very noticeable on still nights - bring earplugs.
There are electric hookups but fussier types are probably better off on the more expensive holiday park type sites of which there are several around the area. This site is suited to campers who appreciate the lovely views and little luxuries such as toilet paper provided and a covered washing up area!
Would definitely go there again.
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| Date of Visit: September 2017 |
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| Reviewer: Retired of IOW |
16 reviews from this member |
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I have to agree with the previous review. This site is more suited to smaller units and tents. The area on the other side of the showers was pristine compared to the field we were in. As you would expect, it does rain in the Lake district, but the field was sodden and it was a very muddy walk to get to the toilets and showers. It is not a site suitable for caravans and motorhomes.
There are 3 showers which are situated in a converted farm building.
The toilets are scattered around the site. There is no shower/wash block to speak of.
The site is ideally situated for the bus and there is a lovely hotel, Middle Ruddings down the road, that has a relaxing bar and does excellent food. It's a shame that we won't be staying here again.
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| Date of Visit: September 2017 |
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| Reviewer: Chalky9 |
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I must be in a parallel universe to the people rating this site as 10/10. It is quite the most basic site imaginable, with very ordinary facilities and charging extortionate prices. The hardstandings are too narrow to accommodate both car and caravan and the grass between the hardstandings is long and the ground sodden - you need wellingtons to go to the toilets. You either have to walk 100 metres up the lane to the 'main' facilities or use the two toilets which you reach through a farmyard and past the chemical waste disposal.
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| Date of Visit: July 2017 |
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| Reviewer: Tommygoy |
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We have just had 4 nights camping as part of a 15 strong team - all family members. The weather was indifferent but the experience was enjoyable mainly because the facilities were perfectly adequate and the people that run the site were so pleasant and welcoming. We were concerned how many tents we were taking and how much space we might need but this was not a problem, they plan the number of pitches required and the space available very well. There were no strict unnecessary rules, just a very welcoming feeling the whole time we were there. When our rather large group found the whole area was turning to mud they provided us with some boards to put down - very helpful. The provided campfire burners were superb and really made the evenings special. They will sell you firewood from the shop. Oh, and the views from the site are spectacular as well. I would not hesitate to come again if given the chance.
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| Date of Visit: October 2016 |
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| Reviewer: Smorgasbord- |
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I did plenty of research before settling on Lanefoot for its location primarily and the list of site features. I travel solo with a small car and a modest tent. I wanted to have good access to evening meals so nearby pubs is essential and Lanefoot is great for that. Keswick has a wide choice and Braithwaite is a good walking option. Although the shower block has underfloor heating you have to accept that it may well be cold in there outside of morning and evening periods. It's not a sealed building, more of a converted 16th Century barn. I arrived after sunset and as the owners were not around (their dinner break) I found my own pitch and checked in with them a few hours later. I didn't see them again for a whole week. At this time of year (late October) the casual nature of that check-in was perfectly fine for me. I saw and spoke the owners just once more to buy logs the following night.
I did find the lane along the North Eastern edge of the site surprisingly busy, ear plugs may be required for light sleepers. We had little rain but quite high winds. I was able to turn and pitch my tent into the wind but could do nothing about a very muddy and waterlogged pitch. Despite being at the top of the field and on a slope it was pretty boggy even after modest rain. Advise that you bring either a footprint or groundsheet. Advise also that you try and leave you car on the drier/hard standing areas if at all possible as the site gets churned up when you don't have 4wD. The shop sells kiln dried wood for around £6 a bag and this will last a couple of hours on a cold night. You may benefit from buying cheaper bags of seasoned wood and bringing it to site if you want to get more value.
Toilets in both the main block and smaller barn were always clean and well maintained. There are PIR sensor-driven lights for access after dark.
I did find my particular pitch and uncomfortable slope. Perhaps I could have pitched better but it was hard to avoid the sodden areas and get a good compromise between distance from fellow campers, aspect and the levels. I would like to see more obvious defined level pitches - marked perhaps and separate hard-standing parking for those that are happy to avoid tent-by-car pitches. That would benefit the site enormously. I did also feel the shower block could be improved with more insulation and cold-weather proofing and the showers although free were on very short timers. When all three were being used the pressure/flow was quite poor.
In summary for (tent based campers) it's a picturesque location with great access to the Northern and Western Fells. There are solid nearby facilities for food and drink and consumables. There is excellent access to road bus transport. It's a casual site with a care-free approach to customer service and a modest shop for sundries. Personal facilities are clean but could be improved with better cold weather protection and more powerful showers. Pitching options appear numerous but are dramatically reduced once you consider waterlogging, road noise, aspect and slope. At under £70 for a car and tent for 7 nights I would say that does still remain good value.
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| Date of Visit: August 2016 |
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| Reviewer: Lexiec |
13 reviews from this member |
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We stayed at Lanefoot Farm in August, so it was full, but the campsite didn't feel overcrowded and we rarely had to queue to use the facilities which were clean and plentiful. It was useful to have the small shop on site, stocking logs, bread, ice creams etc and we have happy memories of sitting around the campfire overlooking Skiddaw. It was lovely to be on a working farm with sheep, hens and the sweetest little chicks wandering around the camping field.
A big plus is that although Lanefoot feels like it's in the middle of nowhere, it's close to the main road. We didn't need to move our campervan once we'd parked up as we could get around by bus or on our bikes - it was an easy bike ride in to Keswick for all the family. Braithwaite is a short walk away where there were several pubs and an excellent village shop. In summary, a fantastic campsite in a wonderful location.
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| Date of Visit: August 2016 |
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| Reviewer: Grannyzap |
9 reviews from this member |
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Just back from 2 weeks at Lanefoot. Welcomed on arrival by Gareth and Helen. The site is well maintained, there are showers, and toilets. Washing up facilities and a dryer if needed. There is a shop on site that sells milk, bacon, free range eggs, etc if you run out of everything. There are chickens running around, so have plenty of bread. If you are looking for peace and quiet, then Lanefoot is for you. Gareth and Helen are very friendly and nothing is to much trouble for them.
Keswick is just 5 mins down the road by car for shopping, market days are Thursday and Saturday. Plenty of shops. You are not far from Cockermouth, Penrith etc.
Can't wait to go back next year.
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| Date of Visit: June 2016 |
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| Reviewer: Goodies5 |
5 reviews from this member |
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We spent the half-term week at this site in a tent. The weather was fantastic which made our break really special. The site itself was good. Plenty of space but no specific pitches which was a plus in my eyes. There is a shop on-site which sells basic foodstuffs if you run out. Pubs nearby and other places to go within easy reach. The main criticism I have is that there are not enough toilets and showers for the size of the site although the showers are hot and included in the price. I didn't enjoy queuing 3 or 4 deep to use either of the facilities and, of course, everyone wants to use them at the same time. Overall a lovely site, maybe slightly overpriced for available facilities though. We would go back there.
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| Date of Visit: April 2016 |
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| Reviewer: Camp chaos |
45 reviews from this member |
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We chose Lanefoot Farm for our first outing of the year in our campervan and were VERY happy with our first time here.
The beautiful weather helped, as did the Middle Ruddings hotel bar which was ace but the site itself was perfect. We were in the little field near the road and had a horse, sheep and a noisy goose for neighbours!
The owner was friendly, the toilets etc clean and the shop was open at handy times. We paid a fiver for wood for the firepit which was good for the chilly evenings. A bonus, as ever, was the plug socket in the shower area.
It was about a 40 min walk to Keswick (there are off road paths if you have map). On one of the days we caught the Derwentwater launch to Hawes End and struggled up Cat Bells, walking back via the Newlands Valley. Look out for the handy cafe in Little Town.
I think we chose the right time to visit as it was pretty quiet on the site. There are a few reviews about it being busy on summer weekends which means I'd think twice about going in high season.
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| Date of Visit: August 2015 |
Unit: Trailer Tent |
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| Reviewer: Grannyzap |
9 reviews from this member |
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Just got back today from 9 lovely days away at Lanefoot Farm. It was lovely to see the owners again, and they even helped out when we had trouble with our electrics. Met the usual chickens and sheep. Lovely shop on site in case you forget anything, lovely fresh eggs, cumberland sausage (for hubby) and bacon.
Lovely nice hot showers and washing facilities, even lovely washing up facilities. Everything is always lovely and clean.
Keswick is a 5 minute drive away, there are also some nice places to visit. Don't forget the trip on Derwentwater. Market day in Keswick is Thursday and Saturday not to be missed. Moot Hall is worth a visit for help and booking tickets.
Counting down the weeks till we go back to Lanefoot.
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