A word from the boss!
Hello everyone, my name is Annie and it is my pleasure to welcome you to our website and to your first look of our idyllic picturesque campsite located in the South West Lake District.
I started this business over two decades ago, doing riding tours around the Isle of Skye, before moving myself, the family and the business south to begin the next leg of the journey. Now with our own place, we have been able to offer not just horse rides, but camping, a shop and many more experiences.
I do hope you love our site, and we look forward to you joining us and meeting us at our wonderful farm!
About the campsite
Baystone Bank Farm Campsite is situated in the south western Lake District National Park in Cumbria, in our very own Whicham Valley. This gorgeous little valley is an undiscovered gem, with great views across to Coniston, Duddon, and into the heart of the Lake District. Without the crowding of the Central Lakes it remains a wonderful, quiet area to camp.
The site
The view from your doorstep will take your breath away, while at night the stars shine so brightly. On a full moon you won’t even need a torch.
Grass pitches are located alongside our beautiful shallow running stream, ideal for the children to play! All our main site pitches are close to the facilities (no more than 4 minutes’ walk) and each pitch is level with it’s very own fire pit area to ensure every night has a campfire. If you forgot wood, do not worry, we sell bags onsite!
The surrounding area
To the south is the Baystone Bank, where the farm name comes from.
The ancient woodland on the bank and alongside the stream provides shelter for a wealth of birds and other wildlife, with the occasional deer and plenty of buzzards. If you like the idea of a small and peaceful campsite based on a working farm with sheep, cows and horses meandering around, and buzzards soaring overhead, look no further.
Cumbrian Heavy Horses
Across the meadow is Baystone Bank Farm’s very own horse riding centre, Cumbrian Heavy Horses
It is the world’s only BHS-approved Heavy Horse Riding Centre, with magnificent shire horses with their great shaggy feet along with other breeds such as the Clydesdale, Ardennes and the rare Suffolk Punch. There are miles of fabulous riding routes on the private farmland and beyond and a variety of horses to suit all levels of experience. Rides are carefully organised as instructional hacks, with tuition, with children’s short rides, 1 hour and longer for more experienced riders.
Baystone Bank is suitable for..
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Tents
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Campervans
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Motorhomes
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Caravans
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Roof top tents
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Dogs, cats...you name it!
