11 Cumbrian locations named among UK’s outstanding…

A recognised and trusted website has revealed 11 Cumbrian locations have made its annual list of the top 150 UK outstanding campsites for 2026.

The Campsites.co.uk list aims to highlight the best camping, glamping, and touring sites across the UK, chosen using such criteria as: verified guest reviews, performance and engagement metrics, and editorial debate.

The company – which is used by more than 10 million Brits each year – wishes to inspire people to get outdoors more often.

Campsites.co.uk founder Martin Smith said: “It’s a real pleasure to launch our list of outstanding sites for 2026.

“The chosen campsites are all trusted favourites with our campers, and sites we’re proud to put our name to, so you can book with confidence.”

The 11 Cumbrian campsites included in the top 150 are:

Little Acre Holiday Park, Milnthorpe

Guest reviews include such entries as: “Never seen toilet and shower blocks like these, other than in a 5 star hotel” and “I can hand on heart say that this is one of the best campsites we have ever used”.

An aerial photo of Little Acre Holiday Park. (Image: Campsites.co.uk)

Wallace Lane Farm, Wigton

Set on a 23 acre farm, this family-friendly site has pitches with hot tubs, luxury glamping cabins, and a fairy glen for kids.

A private hot tub at Wallace Lane Farm. (Image: Campsites.co.uk)

Skelwith Fold Caravan Park, Ambleside

Glamping at the site includes Luxury Safari Tents, which offer: queen-size bedrooms, flat-screen TVs, and private hot tubs on their balconies.

The interior of a luxury safari tent at Skelwith Fold Caravan Park. (Image: Campsites.co.uk)

Park Cliffe Windermere Camping and Caravan Park, Windermere

Boasting views of Langdale Pikes and the Old Man of Coniston, there is an onsite bar, with food trucks visiting regularly.

An aerial view of Park Cliffe Windermere Camping and Caravan Park. (Image: Campsites.co.uk)

Parkgate Farm Holidays, Holmrook

This site has its own donkeys and sheep, which guests can meet and feed carrots. Secret paths run through the adjacent Parkgate Wood.

A cabin’s living area at Parkgate Farm Holidays. (Image: Campsites.co.uk)

Rydal Hall Campsite, Ambleside

Located on the 30-acre grounds of Rydal Hall Estate, it’s close to the Grade II formal gardens in front of the Georgian south wing of the house. There are spectacular views of the Rothay Valley.

Sheep graze by a camping pod at Rydal Hall Campsite. (Image: Campsites.co.uk)

Caldbeck Camping, Wigton

A stop-off for those walking the Great Cumbrian Way, there are scenic views of the River Caldew, which passes through the site. A local pub is just five minutes away on foot.

Non-electric grass pitches at Caldbeck Camping. (Image: Campsites.co.uk)

Damson View Glamping, Lyth Valley

This site was the runner up of best glamping site north west England in Campsites.co.uk’s 2025 Camping and Glamping Awards. A ten minute walk to The Punch Bowl Inn – an award winning local pub.

A glamping pod at Damson View Glamping. (Image: Campsites.co.uk)

Hardrigg Hall Glamping, Penrith

Located on a working farm, it is a ten minute drive from the Lake District. Each of the two glamping pods sleeps up to two adults and two children, and is equipped with a double bed with linen and bedding. There is also a sofa bed for kids with two sleeping bags.

A hot tub at Hardrigg Hall Glamping. (Image: Campsites.co.uk)

Cragg Farm Camping Pods, Cockermouth

A five minute drive from Loweswater and Crummock lakes, the camping pods are set on a hillside with panoramic views overlooking the North Lakes fells. There is spacious decking outside the pods and underfloor heating within.

A view from the decking at Cragg Farm Camping Pods. (Image: Campsites.co.uk)

Carrock Glamping Pods, Wigton

The overall winner of best glamping site in Campsite.co.uk’s 2025 Camping and Glamping Awards. The Carrock Squirrel pod comes with a king size bed, which sits in the centre of the open plan pod. This pod also features a galley style kitchen and in-built bluetooth speakers.

The glamping pods at Carrock Glamping Pods. (Image: Campsite.co.uk)