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Glenridding - old mining village ideal for Ullswater and Helvellyn

Glenridding lies on the south-western shore of Ullswater, just to the north of Patterdale. It grew up around the old Greenside mine (now the Helvellyn YHA). It is now the ideal base for an ascent of Helvellyn or enjoying the splendour of Ullswater. There are a good range of camping and caravan sites in and around Glenridding, as well as a great selection of attractions and things to do. Check out the key information on the right and then explore the Glenridding camping and caravanning sites listed below.

Our featured camping and caravan site in Glenridding is Gillside Farm caravan and cap site.

Campsites and caravan parks in the Glenridding area include:

Glenridding

Gillside Camping and Caravan, Gillside Farm Glenridding, Ullswater, Cumbria. 017684 82346

Patterdale

Side Farm Campsite, Side Farm, Patterdale, Ullswater, Cumbria.017684 82337

Patterdale Hall Estate, Patterdale Hall, Patterdale, Cumbria. 017684 82867.

Sykeside Camping Park , Brotherswater, Patterdale, Cumbria. 017684 82239.

Pooley Bridge

Hillcroft Park, Pooley Bridge, Ullswater, Cumbria 017684 86363.

Hole House Farm, Pooley Bridge,Cumbria. 01768 486325.

Park Foot Caravan & Camping Park, Howtown Road, Pooley Bridge, Cumbria. 017684 86309.

Waterfoot Caravan Park, Ullswater, Cumbria. 017684 86302.

Waterside House Campsite, Howtown Road, Pooley Bridge, Ullswater, Cumbria. 017684 86332.

Watermillock

Cove Camping Site, Watermillock, Ullswater, Cumbria. 017684 86549.

The Quiet Site, Watermillock, Ullswater, Cumbria. 07768 727016

Ullswater Caravan Camping and Marine Park, Watermillock, Ullswater, Cumbria. 017684 86666

Things do around Glenridding

Ullswater - England’s most beautiful lake. Try the Glenridding Sailing Centre.

Walking the fells such as Helvellyn, High Street, St Sunday Crag, Dollywaggon Pike and Fairfield.

Pubs: Glenridding - Travellers Rest, Ratchers Tavern, Patterdale - White Lion

Shops: Glenridding - Sharmans (food/general), Catstycam (walking gear), Patterdale - Patterdale Post Office (PO and general store)

Food: Glenridding - Greystones coffee shop, Fellbites restaurant

Other Glenridding attractions: Ullswater Steamers

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Glenridding camping and campsites and caravan parks around Glenridding, in the Lake District

Glenridding - Points of Interest

Grid Ref: NY 388 168

Map: Explorer map OL5

Info: Pubs, Shops, Restaurants

Villages: Pooley Bridge, Howtown, Watermillock, Patterdale

Fells: Place Fell, High Street, St Sunday Crag, Dollywaggon Pike, Helvellyn, Stybarrow Dodd, Catstycam, Fairfield, Stybarrow Dodd, Great Dodd

Lakes: Ullswater, Brotherswater

View on Map: Glenridding on a map

More info: Glenridding Tourist Info

Things to do: Glenridding

Nearest Bus Stop: Glenridding

Nearest Train: Penrith, Windermere

Sailing on Ullswater, Photo by Rob Shephard

Glenridding, on Ullswater

Gillside Farm, Glenridding

Gillside caravan and camping site in Glenridding is beautifully situated at the foot of Helvellyn, and is close to Ullswater. Families, children and dogs welcome. Tents, caravans, motorhomes welcome. Static caravans and bunkhouse also available. Open March to October. More on Gillside campsite...