Syke Farm Camping Site
Buttermere, Cumbria
OS Grid Reference: NY 173172
Syke Farm Camping is situated in Buttermere Village.
Surrounded by mountains and lake, this camp site is a spectacular location for exploring this beautiful area of the Lake District.
Situated just outside the village, but only a 3 minute walk to the Bridge Inn and the Fish Hotel, both excellent pubs offering good grub and excellent beer. There is also an excellent tea shop close by, and a bus stop for local transport.
Buttermere Lake and Crummock Water are only a short walk away, with some fabulous walking on your doorstep, including Red Pike, Grasmoor, Robinson and Haystacks (Wainwright's favourite fell).
PLEASE NOTE: NO ADVANCED BOOKINGS - FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED
| Open | All year |
|---|---|
| Facilities |
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| 2013 Rates | £8 (£4 Nov to Feb) per person per night. Cars and motorcycles FREE. PLEASE PAY FOR PITCHING AT THE SHOP DIRECTLY OPPOSITE SYKE FARM OR AT SYKE FARM ITSELF. |
| Booking required? | No. But during high season, arrive early to secure a pitch. |
| Users | 80 - Families, singles, groups |
| Max Tents | 40 |
| No. of Toilet Blocks | 1 |
| No. of Showers | 1 male, 1 female. |
| Car Parking | Yes - in designated areas away from tents. |
| Gas Refills available? | No |
| Open fires allowed? | No |
| Disposable barbeques allowed? | No |
| Nearest Food & Drink | The Bridge Hotel, Buttermere (2 mins walk) The Fish Inn, Buttermere (2 mins walk) |
| Nearest Bank | Keswick (14 miles) Cockermouth (12 miles) |
| Mountain Bike Hire? | Yes - Keswick (14 miles) |
| Local Walks | Haystacks, High Crag, High Style and Red Pike. Grasmoor, Crag Hill, Wandope & Whiteless Pike. Rannerdale Crags. Crummock Water lakeside path. Buttermere lakeside path. |
