A specialist sports shops aimed at especially for sports enthusiats who love the lake district and…read morefells. Here you will find everything for the avid walker - boots, compas, waterproofs etc. Equipment for fell runners - specialist trainers etc, equipment for campers - wide selection of tents, stoves and general camping equipment and everything needed for climbing in the area. They also sell a variety of maps and guidebooks - and staff are on hand to advise on both the best equipment and the local area. There is also a selection of water based sports equipment.

The most fantastic Campsite in the World. Whether driving here over Hardknott Pass, via Muncaster…read moreCastle or from Western Lakes - it is beautiful. As you drive onto the campsite there are sacks of logs for you to buy - because here you can actually have a proper campfire(in the allocated fire circles. The site is a couple of large fields, a pond with a small kiddies playing area, a well maintained shower block and nothing much else. Set in the most idyllic out of the way place (although theres a couple of small pubs a short walk away). I live about 15 miles from here, and we often pack our tents after work and pop down here to spend the night chatting and relaxing round a campfire. Brilliant

Great Langdale campsite is a fantastic location to go hiking or climbing from, set 30 minutes from…read moreambleside right in the middle of the glorious lake district. You can basically wake up in the morning have a nice warm shower, put your boots on and walk off in any direction for some fantastic hiking. Surrounded by Wainwrights it is usefull if you want to bag a few peaks in one trip. As mentioned there are two shower blocks both with male and female toilets and showers as well as laundry rooms on site there is a small shop and best of all just over the road the Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel which is a fantastic hikers pub selling large meals to hungry walkers. If you fancy something a little more classy then about 15 minutes walk down the lane bring you to the New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel which is also great. You have to try the scrumpy on draft its very good for messing with your head.

I have camped on this site half a dozen times now. The tents are well spaced out as this is a rule…read moreof the site. It is clean and friendly. I camp and walk on my own and have always been made welcome. A short walk to the pub. There is a small shop in reception but this is adequate. There is no pre booking, however it is worth a telephone call as there is a pre-recorded message when it is full. If you want to get away for a weekends camp take the Friday off and you will enjoy it.

This is a really good, if a bit basic, campsite. The best parts of this campsite are the location…read moreand the price. The site is situated right on lake ullswater with amazing views out across the lake. It is also excellent value, costing around $20 for two people, a tent and a car. There are a few fields within the site so that familys, young groups and so on can be seperate so as the keep disruption to a minimum. The facilties are basic but adequate with toilets, showers and a small shop. There is also the oppurtunity to hire out boats/canoes for a few hours out on the lake. It can get a little busy out in the water though.

Absolutely delicious food and excellent staff. Giving suggestions on what to try depending on how…read morehungry you are. Will definitely be back again and can see why everyone I spoke to in town suggests them with a smile.

A specialist outdoors shop, here they have a very wide range of equipment…read more There are 2 floors of waterproofs, hiking boots, specialist walking gear, maps, books, DVDs and much much more. The staff are very knowledgeable and as well as advising you on the best purchase for you, they will also offer you information on where you can go and try out your new equipment locally. They have a large range of walking boots and even have pretend hills for you to walk up and down to ensure your fit is right! They also have a cafe which offers a welcome rest from the cold outdoors.

I bought a coat on this website, I live in Italy and at checkout the website calculated the…read moreshipping fees but they said nothing about customs duties. few days after my purchase, I receveid a mail with the tracking, saying I have to pay these fees... the total amount of my purchase was 185€, customs duties were 81€, so half the price of the coat!! I often buy on Uk website and nevere paid these fees. At leadt they should let me know before finalize the purchase... incredible!!

Stewardson's keeps an extreemly wide range of walking boots and footwear, Brasher, HITECH, Keen,…read moreMeindl, and Merrell. In socks, Bridgedale and 1000 Mile are available. I also saw several brands of Child-carriers, and hiking poles. Chatting to the helpful staff I found that people come from quite long distances to use the shop. The stock is also available online from http://www.stewardson.co.uk

I've done quite a lot of camping around the UK and come across some excellent sites but the Eskdale…read morecaravan and camping site (formerly known as Hollins farm) is the best of the bunch. First of all thge location is spectacular, nestling in the beautiful Eskdale valley surrounded by stunning fells. Beware if you approach it via the awesome Hardknott pass as this isn't really suitable for anyone towing a caravan (or anyone of a nervous disposition) - come via Ravenglass instead. The site is well laid-out, very family-friendly, has excellent facilities (washing machines, drying room, great shower and toilets, shop), very well-run by the owners and great for accessing the Ravenglass and Eskdale railway, Eskdale cycle path and nearby Boot Inn. It's a quite site with a no-noise policy after 10pm that's strictly enforced. They also have a camping barn and camping 'pods' for those who want a bit more protection when the weather isn't great. Highly recommended.

This is a fantastic campsite right on the shores of Derwentwater. We were able to pitch our tent…read morethat close to the shore you could here the water gently lapping. The site is a mixture of caravans and tents. Despite turning up on spec, we were given a warm greeting and were quickly checked in. We had arrived on bikes, which they didn't mind at all. The toilet blocks are immaculate. The site is a short walk into Keswick which has plenty of restaurants and a couple of supermarkets - Spar is by far cheaper thn Booths. This site is a little gem. Very quiet. Not for the party crowd.