Tiny campsite on the edge of a National Park named the best value in the UK
THE UK's best value campsite sits on the edge of a National Park and even has a river running through it.
Caldbeck Camping on the outskirts of the Lake District National Park, scored full marks as the best campsite in the UK.
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Pitchup.com looked at individual reviews, judging the value largely on the quality and cleanliness of on-site facilities, as well as location.
The site has simple facilities including a hot water supply to showers, clean toilets and a sink area.
Guests have previously commended the site for the picturesque river that runs next to it and its proximity to a small village with shops and a welcoming pub.
The campsite costs £9 per night per adult or £5 per night per child while an electric hookup is an additional £6 per night.
The pitches are quite spacious and each benefit from their own picnic table.
Some of the pitches are also large enough to accommodate bigger groups and there are quiet zones for those seeking some peace and quiet.
Alternatively, there is also a bell tent available to stay in, for two people, from £65 per night.
The tent has parking next to it and inside there is a double bed, private toilet and a secluded garden with a cooking area.
The campsite is near the quaint village of Caldbeck which lies on the edge of the Lake District and is named after the river Cold Beck which runs through the village.
The village has a strong industrial past and it has become well-known due to being the home of John Peel, the famous huntsman.
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Campers can head to the village or beyond and explore all that the Lake District National Park has to offer.
One scenic part of the National Park nearby, is High Pike.
High Pike is one of the most northerly of all the lakeland fells and is surrounded by wilderness.
There are some paths to the top of the fell and evidence of mining in years gone by, is evident.
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At the summit, rather unusually, there is a stone bench.
On the way back from a hike up to High Pike, there is another small village near Caldbeck that people can visit.
Hesket Newmarket, which is only 1.5 miles to the west of Caldbeck, also has a pub and a village store.
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