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High Laning Camping and Caravan Park
Dent
(lake District)
Sedbergh
Cumbria (Browse area)
LA10 5QJ
Tel: 015396 25239
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Pitches: 90
Open: 01/01/2026 to 31/12/2026
01/01/2027 to 31/12/2027
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 Tent Pitches |
 Caravan Pitches |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 No Glamping Units |
 Holiday Homes for Hire |
 Holiday Homes for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 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 |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 Gas Exchange |
 No Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 No Wifi Access |
 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 <1 mile |
 No Wild Swimming |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 No Cycle Hire |
 Golf <5 miles |
 Tennis <5 miles |
 No Beach |
 No Watersports |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
 Open All Year |
 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport |
 No Dog Walk |
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| Date of Visit: August 2006 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Jason L |
4 reviews from this member |
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 Spent the Bank Holiday weekend at this site and overall had a very enjoyable time.
Not the best equipped site that Ive visited. Basically just a big field with a gravel track running through it. The pitches arent that clearly marked out and thus they cram so many people on. The ratio was about 70 /30 tents to caravans.
Getting your pitch is a bit of ordeal as the owner leaves you to wait until she's ready for you (and she very often forgets about you). There is also a little walk up the lane you need to make to book in your arrival.
The toilet block is far too small for the size of the site, and its not very nice having the washing up sinks next to the urinals!
But the amazing beauty of the surrounding scenery and picturesque village of Dent helps you forget the sites shortfalls.
Watch out on the winding narrow roads leading into Dent!
Site rating 6/10 
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| Date of Visit: August 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Evertonal |
2 reviews from this member |
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Arrived Friday afternoon and was shown to a large pitch on the lower field for our group of ten. Margaret (the owner) made sure we had plenty of room for our cars, tents and bikes.
Toilets clean and quite adequate, site quiet after 11pm. Village consists of Spar and 2 pubs and site shop was stocked with all the essentials.
I am returning this weekend with my motorhome and family. In all my 20+ years of camping have never felt more welcome A+++++++++
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| Date of Visit: July 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Tinks55 |
3 reviews from this member |
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The site was too crowded, I really could not believe how many they managed to squeeze onto this field. The toilet block was clean but there was not enough to cater for so many people.
The shower block was on another area altogether, and again, not enough to cater for everyone. I have been to several campsites but have never been to one where you are almost on top of one another. The owners just seem to keep cramming them on. There is a road that is less than 3 feet away from some tents, and a 60 mph traffic racing past at all hrs.
The village of Dent is beautiful, its just a shame that they put so many people in such a small area.
Several other people were unhappy about the over crowding too.
The views could have been lovely, but all we saw was tents tents and more tents. I would not visit this site again
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| Date of Visit: June 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Lovedbyinsects |
2 reviews from this member |
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We were lucky in that the night we stayed was one of the warmest of the year with glorious days on both sides. It cost us £14.50 for the pair overnight. The site was not too overcrowded and had a friendly family atmosphere. As there were only a couple of showers after a walk from the bottom field, I find it pays to be up very early - i.e. 05:30hrs - no problem getting in at that time!
Was surprised by the noise not from this campsite but from the nearby village. However, it is summer and England had just beaten Paraguay so it didn't bother me!
Would definitely go again - the countryside and views in the glacially formed valley cannot be beaten.
I would like to see some showers constructed on the bottom field though to make it a bit more comfortable.
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| Date of Visit: June 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Jedkk2 |
2 reviews from this member |
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Just returned from a very nice weekend on this camp site. The site was busy, but space was good, perhaps a little to many cars spoiling the wonderful views. Toilet block well used but clean etc. Shop has all the bits you need and staff friendly. Everyone seem to go to bed at 11pm so noise levels very good at night. Yes will go again
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| Date of Visit: May 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Magicaly |
5 reviews from this member |
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After reading the reviews here I was disappointed with this site. I felt that the toilets and showers were tired and in need of some TLC and there was not enough showers and toilets for the number of people on site over a busy Bank Holiday. There was only 4 showers for woman and so there was a constant queue for them. I actually don't mind paying 20p for a shower. The water temperature was good and you got long enough to wash your hair and shower. I would sooner pay for a shower that is constantly on than use the push button type, even if they are free.
The biggest disappointment though was the way in which tents and caravans were crammed onto the site. We were shocked when we returned from a day out on the Saturday to find a row of tents in front of ours where there really wasn't the space for another row. This resulted in several cars being blocked in and one car and caravan unit was unable to leave the site on Monday morning until the tent in front had been packed up.
The biggest attraction of this site though is its proximity to a lovely village with 2 pubs, 3 teashops and a Post Office /General Store. It was a pleasure to stroll 100 yards and enjoy a good meal and a drink without having to get in the car. I can highly recommend that you book a table at the Meadowside Cafe which opens on Saturday nights in the summer, reservation only. The food at the Sun Inn was also excellent but you need to get there handy if the weather is not so good and you need a table indoors. By 7pm it is packed and standing room only
I would visit this site again but not over a Bank Holiday weekend when it is overcrowded and the facilities overstretched. The village and its facilities make it worth another visit.
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| Date of Visit: April 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Sassysazoutdoor |
2 reviews from this member |
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We arrived for one night on a Saturday of a bank holiday weekend. We were in the bottom field and the site was absolutely packed, very little space between each tent. Having said that, we were grateful to be squeezed in on such a busy weekend but I wouldn't go again for bank holiday. The toilets were reasonably clean, considering the amount of people using them.
The views were fantastic and the pubs were close by which is always a big plus. Maybe with it being so busy we didn't see the best in the campsite.
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| Date of Visit: May 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Magdolin |
3 reviews from this member |
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Beautiful scenery dent is a lovely village not a lot too do there but some nice walks I wasnt too impressed with the site rather overpriced would be much better if they had a shower block on the lower field, we noticed another site further up in dent that was half the price wouldnt visit this site again unless I heard they had added more shower blocks to justify steep prices.
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| Date of Visit: October 2005 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: CamperPete |
5 reviews from this member |
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Good scenic location on well drained ground ..... and NO chance of bending any tent pegs here. Pitch sizes for larger tents are a bit tight e.g Outwell Montana 6 + Side Canopy + windbreak + car. The lower (larger) field has a toilet block with dish washing facilities in the ladies and gents (only one cubicle in the gents!). More toilets and showers (only 2/3 of each in the gents) in the higher field (showers were 20p for around 4/5 minutes). The hot water on the site seemed to be a bit hit and miss during our stay BUT it didn't spoil our stay too much.
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| Date of Visit: August 2005 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Hairy Rod |
20 reviews from this member |
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A lovely site and despite previous comments we found Margaret lovely helpful and welcoming, the site is very good and well drained which was a bonus in the awful weather we had, the toilets were clean but wiffy from the sheer volume of use on the BH weekend. cant think of any negatives really and would go again anytime.
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Fisherground Campsite - Eskdale
Nestling in the beautiful Eskdale Valley close to Scafell, England's highest mountain and Wastwater, this site is a children's paradise in the heart of the Lake District. The first thing that meets you on arrival is the pond, fed by a stream and usually full of children paddling and playing on tyre rafts. The playground has zip wires, climbing frames, tyre rope-swings and adventure courses.
Grass pitches (some with EHU) for tents, motorhomes, VW-sized campervans (no caravans). Refurbished toilets, showers and laundry. Peace is the watchword on the campsite - catering mainly for families and couples with silence after 10.30pm. Don't forget your marshmallows - campfires are allowed in selected areas. Nearby shop and pub. And there's an added extra: the site sits along the route of the Ravenglass and Eskdale Steam Railway line, with it's own station. Choo Choo! Find out more here
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| Date of Visit: September 2005 |
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| Reviewer: BIG REF |
2 reviews from this member |
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We found this site on the internet and I am glad we did. We camped in the bottom field by the gate in the right hand corner as you drive in the gate. The site is very clean and tidy and there is one toilet block but no showers which is bit of a pain. The lights in the walls around the site are a big help, when you need to go in the middle of the night and the sheep dogs are good entertainment when the farmer brings his sheep down to graze. There are some good walks in the area. Dent village is 5 mins walk away with a couple of decent pubs selling real ale. I thought the site was quite pricey £27 for two nights. Margeret the owner is very nice. Would I return ? Yes defininetly
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| Date of Visit: August 2005 |
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| Reviewer: Moooosssseeee |
1 review from this member |
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Our first visit "up North" we normally visit Devon or Cornwall. So we opted for High Laning and hoped for the best, we weren't disappointed. Set in fantastic countryside with spectacular views High Laning is the place for R&R. We pitched on the bottom field, the one with a toilet block but without shower facilities. This really isn't a problem, a little walk across the road and all the amenities you could wish for are at hand. Including, shower block, shop, more toilets, laundry room, games room and other stuff that we didn't need. One tip for the bottom field is to pitch away from the main road, well it isn't really a main road but at 2am in the morning a passing car at a fair clip sounds like a steam roller and shakes the tent!! This really was a minor irritation. Reading the other right ups I was really unsure of what to make of the very scary Margaret, a mere pussy-cat and one of the nicest women you could wish to meet. She will stop and chat or leave you to it; she will offer advice, serve you in the shop and generally go out of her way to make your stay comfortable and pleasant. A real Northern lass with a heart of gold. Dent is a lovely little village with a couple of well stocked pubs, "The Sun" in particular offers a fine range of Real Ales and one of the best Steak & Ale Pies I've had for a long, long time. The surrounding countryside is easily accessible and the Lakes, Kendal and other areas are a short ride away. We will be back and are already looking forward to it, just in case you read it - "Hello Margaret from Craig, Paula and the twins Lily & Katy (8 months).
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| Date of Visit: August 2005 |
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| Reviewer: Thea143 |
1 review from this member |
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Very wet here but good location, super for walkers but not much going on for children. Toilets clean but quite a trek in the rain and not enough showers really (particularly on a VERY busy bank hol). Thought it was great that all noise stops at 11.30pm and Margaret (owner) stopped annoying footballing tent neighbours and sent them to the sports field close by. Overall very good - but did I mention wet!!
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| Date of Visit: August 2005 |
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| Reviewer: Jimmy01 |
1 review from this member |
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Ii have just returned from a Friday to Monday break at High Laning and feel compelled to write a review. Wwe went on a recomendation of someone we met at wood nook in Skipton. I have travelled a lot of the english countryside but would be hard pressed to find anywhere with such amazing views. Tthe site is run by Margaret who at first seems very stern but is actually very nice and cannot do enough to make your stay enjoyable. Ttoilets are constantly being cleaned and are a stones throw from any pitch. She happily accommodated three tents a gazebo and two cars within a pitch we could easily have added another tent or two in.
Dent is a very quaint little village and I must add if you venture into it try a local ale made three miles down the valley(kamakazi). We only found out on departure that electric hook ups on this site are free and there is no leaving time on departure. There is too much to say about this family run site to fit on a review, we will certainly be revisiting this site next time with electric, and a longer visit is a must
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| Reviewer: Bogusbill |
2 reviews from this member |
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June 2005
I would re-iterate the following: This is a small clean site with basic toilet block in tent / tourer field and shower block and shop over the road in main caravan field. Scenery is superb and Dent has all the facilities shops/pubs etc. you could require. Paddling in the river (by the bridge) and play ground on the green for the kids. Tourer field was well managed with good space between pitches.
The only bad comment I would make is that the grass had not been cut recently and the midges were AWFULL. Don't know if these two points are related but unable to sit out past 8 o,clock in the evening without full mesh protection.
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