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Tarn Foot Farm Campsite
Loughrigg
Ambleside
Cumbria (Browse area)
LA22 9HF
Tel: 01539 432596
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Pitches: 25
Open: 01/04/2026 to 31/10/2026
01/04/2027 to 31/10/2027
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 Tent Pitches |
 No Caravans |
 No Motorhomes |
 No Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 No Electric Hookups |
 No Hardstandings |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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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 |
 Motorbikers Welcome |
| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 No Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 No Laundry |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 No Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
 No Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 No Wifi Access |
 Shop <1 mile |
 Bar <1 mile |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <1 mile |
 Wild Swimming <1 mile |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 No Cycle Hire |
 No Golf |
 No Tennis |
 No Beach |
 No Watersports |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport <5 miles |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: May 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Emcatmm |
1 review from this member |
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 We ended up here by accident having driven up from London on a Bank Holiday weekend only to discover that EVERYWHERE was full up. A novices mistake perhaps but it all turned out fine because I think this place is a gem.
When I called the lady was very clear that it was basic - essentially an enclosed field with two loos & an outside cold tap & sink. You had to love her for the honesty alone (she actually gave me the number for a nearby campsite first, just in case we could get in there).
And it is basic but its lovely - the air is clear, the views are spectacular, you open your tent in the morning to massive hills, there's a tarn behind you, Amble is 10 mins in the car, you can walk up the valley to Elterwater and have a brilliant dinner in the Britannia Inn (go early on the weekends as it fills up fast).
For me it was all about the location, not the facilitites. The only reason I haven't been back is that its just too far to get to on a Friday night from London. But if I was closer, I would be there like a shot.
Facilities - the afore mentioned two loos & a cold tap/sink. Loos clean and a surprising amount of loo roll for a bank holiday weekend.
Walking distance - Elterwater with a great pub and one small shop (basics only). There's also a closer pub nearby called The New Dungeon Ghyll.
Amble - about 10 mins in the car. Lots of shops, places to eat (good chippies!), pubs, camping stuff, cinema for when it rains. 
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| Date of Visit: December 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Wild Camper |
10 reviews from this member |
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This is an excellent small site. The camping field is located very close to Loughrigg Tarn, and the views from the site look out to Loughrigg Fell. The field has many flat areas for pitching.
Tarn Foot is close to good walking areas such as the Langdale valley and the Fairfield and Coniston fells. There are also excellent pubs nearby, especially the Britannia in Elterwater.
The facilities are very basic, which might cause problems for people used to heated shower blocks and more luxurious sites. There is no hot water and the toilets are both outdoor - yet attached to the farmhouse.
The farmer and his family are friendly and the site is a very cheap option at only £3 per night.
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| Date of Visit: June 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Beksanoul |
3 reviews from this member |
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This is a very basic campsite in what is essentially a farmer's field, but I love it! My boyfriend and I stay fairly regularly. The only facilities are 2 cobwebby toilets in converted stone lean to attached to the farm house and a cold tap over a deep sink nearby in the farm yard. (However, there is always toilet paper in the loos and soap by the sink)
It is incredibly peaceful, the only sound at night are the sheep in the field opposite and through the day passing walkers (a popular footpath runs along the side of the site) and the chickens which wander all round the farmyard.
It is only £3 pppn which you pay on arrival. No deadline for getting out in the morning. The grass is quite long and slopey, but as I said it is a field rather than a campsite as such.
It is right next to Loughrigg Tarn, which unfortunately you can't see as it is behind a small rise backing the tents. It's a quick hop over though to a wonderful view over the tarn and with the Langdales in the background.
There are no set pitches so you can pitch where you want. It is not a big square field packed with tents like some others, rather more of a lumpy triangle and it is never too busy. BBQs are fine.
Down a short but very steep hill is the Skelwith hotel for food & drinks.
Overall, I love this site for a 1 or 2 night stay, but any longer than that you really need a shower! (although the tarn is great to wash in in summer - bring the biodegradable bodywash!)
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| Date of Visit: May 2007 |
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| Reviewer: Keith Rickaby |
1 review from this member |
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Have used this site for more than twenty years now. It's basic, but the site is great and the views can be spectacular, especially when watching the sunset with a mug of coffee (or something stronger).
Going back there soon as Caroline hasn't been there - yet! As I said, it's basic, but it's good!
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