North West•Cumbria•54.462° N, 2.354° W

Pennine View Park

A family-run base on a former railway goods yard at the midpoint of the Coast to Coast, with an on-site bar that keeps walkers well-fed.

Pennine View Park occupies the old goods yard of Kirkby Stephen station, a mile from the market town centre and right on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The setting sounds industrial on paper; in practice it means flat, well-drained pitches, easy access from the road, and the kind of position that puts three national parks within reach before breakfast.

The Coast to Coast trail passes through Kirkby Stephen at its halfway point, and the site has become a favourite stop for walkers doing the full crossing as well as families using it as a base for day walks across the Dales and the North Pennines. The on-site Engine Shed bar serves rotating food menus each evening alongside a decent beer selection, which matters considerably after a long day on the hills.

Staff presence and care are the consistent thread through visitor accounts: pitches are generous, the shower block is kept in good order, and the site has a genuinely unhurried feel despite its popularity. There is also a shop, laundry, free WiFi, and a playground. The setting is valley rather than exposed upland, which makes it comfortable in a range of weather and accessible for families with young children.

Before you book

Dogs are accepted but on a restricted basis; confirm the current policy directly with the site before booking if travelling with a dog.

“The kind of well-run family site that earns its reputation through owner care and consistent upkeep, in a position that serves everyone from Coast to Coast walkers to families on a first camping trip.”

Why it made the cut

Historic railway goods yard setting on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, a mile from Kirkby Stephen
Engine Shed on-site bar with rotating evening food menus is a genuine asset for walkers and families
Midpoint access to the Coast to Coast route, with the Lake District and North Pennines close by
Family-run operation with consistently praised staff and well-maintained facilities

The Feeling

Immaculate · Curated rustic · Mixed tempo

Railway goods yard ghostWalkers halfway houseEngine shed eveningsThree national parks in range

Good For

Family
Solo

Best For

Family caravan and tent pitches with playground and modern facilities in the Eden Valley
Walking access to Coast to Coast route and proximity to Yorkshire Dales and Lake District
Historic railway goods yard setting with on-site shop, laundry, and free WiFi

In Campr's collections

Best campsite barsThe Engine Shed bar serves rotating evening food menus and proper beer at the end of a long day on the Coast to Coast.
Slow familyFlat pitches, a playground, attentive family-run staff, and three national parks on the doorstep make this an ideal first family camping site.
Vanlife friendlyGood hardstanding and grass options, full facilities, and an on-site bar make this a natural overnight for tourers moving through Cumbria.

Facilities

Showers

Toilets

Wi-Fi

Shop

Playground

Laundry

Quick answers

What kind of stays does Pennine View Park offer?: Tent, Motorhome, in a valley.
Where is Pennine View Park?: Station Rd, Kirkby Stephen CA17 4SZ, UK.