Outgate Fell

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Great site

We visited for 5 nights in August and loved the site. It was as described, a series of individual pitches very spaced out some are a little more challenging to get to but should be fine if you tow with a 4x4. The road from Ambleside was absolutely fine a little narrow in places but just take your time and you'll be fine. The lane approaching the site is very narrow (just enough for our caravan) but is only for a short distance. Overall a great site and just what we expect from an offgrid site!

pidster

Caravanner from Cheshire

Reviewed on 09/08/2022 10:54

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Lovely site - narrow access

We had a lovely 5 night stay at Outgate Fell. Beautiful location, two excellent eating pubs with walking distance. Certainly the Outgate Inn is within range of our 3 and 4yr olds. The site owners were lovely and facilities as advertised. However what almost stopped us from going was my CAMC Sat Nav said the access was too narrow. Indeed the road signs say 6'6" wide. I have to say it was tight, but we got our 8' wide (8mtr long) caravan on to the site without too much trouble. So pretty much everything else should get in. Getting out was a close run thing getting thro the gate and turned. The approach road from Ambleside is as you would expect in the Lakes so avoid rush hour. And busses pass Outgate 10 to the hour and 2 mins past. So avoid those times and yr fine. We didnt going and met a bus at a bend but that allowed us a bit extra room. Lovely beautiful location ideal for so many walks and trips out. Particularly if you have a medium sized van :-)

MikeyC

Caravanner from North Yorkshire

Reviewed on 29/06/2021 11:23

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The best of the Lake District

We must have stayed the same time as the reviewer who wrote the review titled ‘mixed feelings’, so we had similar feelings about the number of occupied pitches, and campers using the bushes for toilets... However, despite that, it’s our favourite site so far: it’s a beautiful undulating site, with lots of space between pitches, lovely views and peaceful nights. We had a week of fabulous sunshine so that might have helped!

Nissenspace

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Reviewed on 09/08/2019 20:48

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Lovely site but access roads a challenge

The site was lovely , nothing provided but the basics but that's fine and what we expected. Very peaceful with lovely views and plenty of space between vans. We were only there a couple of nights for a nearby 'dark sky' experience so didn't spend much time in the locality but I'm sure that there was loads to see and do if you had a longer stay. Our only issue was the last few miles of the journey . Whilst we expected the last part of the journey to be on a single track road we weren't anticipating the challenge of the road from Ambleside which was very busy and narrow and took us over 40 minutes to cover the three or so miles . Took a lot of concentration , and held in breath as we squeezed between vehicles and the lovely slate walls. We are not usually fainthearted about difficult access to sites but were up and packed to leave at 8am on the Sunday morning to avoid the traffic and this was much better . If you are planning the journey I'd look carefully at the time you were travelling this last stretch to keep your stress levels low!

Wolfie13

Reviewed on 15/07/2019 11:16

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Mixed Feelings!

We stayed for 3 nights over a busy Easter Weekend. In our view we had mixed feeling about this site. I will break them down to the good and the not so great. Good: The site itself is down a small lane and is on a large field with several different levels in which to pitch. It is a basic site with water and chemical waste and pitches a good distance from one another. The surrounding area is beautiful and the site is within walking distance of 2 pubs. Negative: As mentioned before the approach to the site is tight. Not only the small lane but for a few miles before you get to the site the roads are smaller. Absolutely navigable just a bit more stressful when towing, the small lane the site is on, is very small! If you are not confident towing, we wouldn't recommend it. The only reason we have discounted the peace and tranquility was due to a farm house down the road that left a dog out that barked several hours each evening. They also rode a quad bike past the site many times a day. We booked months in advance with the owner insisting on a deposit which we don't mind and understand CL owners wanting this. We were booking with friends and it seemed all she was concerned about was the deposit! We did send it quickly after booking. Upon arriving at the site it was clear that there were more than 5 vans on site, as it was a big site we weren't too worried. We pitched up and enjoyed the surroundings. The next day, a car was outside the gate for some time, we didn't know why, but then they came in and started pitching a tent. Several of us on site questioned this and it seems the owners took pity on people that didn't have a place to stay. We all felt uncomfortable about this as there were no services on site and as they called from outside the gate (the phone number was displayed on the gate) we can only assume they were not members of the club. On that night there were 9 different vans and tents. To sum up, we love the area, the site is beautiful and probably fine not at a busy time.The site now charges £15 a night and an additional £3 for a child over age 11.We have stayed at other CL's in equally beautiful areas with electric and for less money. Although we enjoyed our stay, we would look for an alternative site next time.

SteveF

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Reviewed on 22/04/2019 15:36

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Total tranquility

We have just returned from this CL and loved every second we were there. It's the way camping used to be when I went with my parents 50+ years ago All you get for your £12.50 per night is 1. Loads of space with pitches on different levels all with views of the surrounding idilic Lake District. 2. Total quietness and no crowds 3. Clear starlight display on a clear night 4 luxury water taps sticking out of the ground 5. Chemical disposal point in the woods 6 Friendly family hosts when they visit with their horse Libby and Boxer dog Louis We have a motorhome which because of the wet ground we pitched just to the right of the entrance gate where the ground is firm, there were 3 other pitches that would have been possible but we're taken, if you are towing with a 4x4 there are several other perfect pitches which would be accessible wet conditions. The taps are not directly accessible with a motorhome maybe 25 meters, so arrive with a full tank and maybe bring a container and submersible pump to replenish your tank or a very long hose Was not a problem we managed fine. If you want peace and quiet and lovely hosts in a picture perfect location you must come here Anne & Brian Newcastle

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Reviewed on 17/09/2017 21:38

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A lovely site

The access to the site via the 'B' road and the lane to the site needs care but once you get to the site it is quiet and peaceful with individual pitches. It is central to visiting the sights of the Lake District or just enjoy staying on the site! A nightly charge of £15.00 might be a little high for a site without electric but, I suppose, you are paying for the area and not the facilities! We would return.

Cliffg

Caravanner from Dyfed

Reviewed on 17/06/2017 13:16

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Great CL

Just as someone has already said, don't expect a lot - apart from absolute peace and quiet! You'll need a 4X4 in the winter months (and summer if it's been wet!) and the lane up to it is very narrow but when you get there you won't be disappointed.....unless you like huge sites where you're packed in like a sardine and need a cosy shower block every day.  Love it.

Sevvy1

Reviewed on 14/11/2016 20:23

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Peace and tranquility!

This is possibly the most peaceful CL site you could wish for- just returned from 6 nights here. Ideally located within walking distance of Wray Castle (about 45min away) and the Western shores of Lake Windermere, with a superb pub in the village of Outgate only 5 min walk [and it does good food and beers]. The site itself is exceptionally spacious, with almost 4 acres for 5 vans. Good rubbish/recycling facilities, easy access chemical disposal in the far corner, out of the way, plus two good water taps. The mix of field and hardstanding, combined with mature (ancient!) trees gives privacy between the pitches. Although a lot of the site is lumpy, the main pitches are virtually flat. The nature of the landscape means that it is superbly quiet at night, with no light pollution- ideal for star gazing, and watching the owls swoop around. This is by far the best CL I have been on- and with minimal facilities, probably the way a CL should be. I look forward to returning soon- and, as its open all year round, a winter trip looks enticing. If you are self-sufficient, it makes a brilliant base to explore the southern Lake district.

Marksailor

Caravanner from West Yorkshire

Reviewed on 02/09/2016 11:50

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Oh Dear.....!

Oh dear, its just a big empty field with no facilities other than a tap and a waste disposal point in the corner. Nothing to do but take in the delightful views and listen to the birds twittering in the trees. And when I say big, I do mean a BIG field, it feels like you have the place to yourself the other caravans are so far away. Not that that stopped people being sociable; the owner was staying on site too and was more than happy to chat, help with advice and some solar lights when our battery packed in. No electric on site and mobile phone signal is poor - its like living in the dark ages....we loved it!!

Simon Markland

Caravanner from Merseyside

Reviewed on 30/06/2016 12:59

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