Sykeside Camping Park

Stayed here as two very experienced campers and outdoor enthusiasts. The location is excellent — ideal for walking, and perfectly placed for the Peaks, which are literally on the doorstep. That’s without question the site’s strongest asset. However, the pitches are a serious let-down. We understand that Lake District rain is on another level, but this wasn’t just “a bit wet.” The ground was heavi...

Gorgeous location, only slight drawback was the road within the site is quite narrow with grass verges (that have large rocks lining them) so very tight fpr larger motorhomes. Not helped by the trees on one side that over hang the wall. Once on a pitch though, nice and spacious with lots of walking options in every direction. Hot showers that are clean (just be wary of the auto light going off, it...

Beautiful site and lovely staff. Location is spot on with loads of lovely hikes straight from the site. We had great takeaway breakfast baps and coffee from the shop in the mornings and a wonderful meal in the Brotherswater Inn in the evenings. Facilities were very clean and well taken care of. There was plenty of well drained areas to camp on given the wet weather which was brilliant. The warden ...

Manager Tried to Get Me Arrested While the location of this campsite is great, everything else was a nightmare. Our sunrise hike was interrupted by a nail in my tire, which was confirmed by the emergency repair company that came out to fix it for £220. Despite this, the campsite manager falsely accused us of damaging his car and called the police, claiming we were drunk and drug driving. The pol...

I camped in Winter. Ground was a little waterlogged but perfectly fine to pitch a tent. I used a ground cover. Staff were friendly. Hot showers, good wash up area for cleaning pots. Quiet and amazing scenery. Great walks starting from the site.