Campsites · North West England
Camping at Banks
In or near Greenhead.
Camping at Banks — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
Anthony Parkes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton · 5.3 km
- Free entry
About
Camping at Banks is a campsite located in scotland lowlands. Phone: +44 7838 225108. Campsite listed with verified location and OSM metadata. Pitch availability, facilities (toilets, showers, electric hookup) and seasonal opening vary — confirm directly.
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Official information
Camping at Banks is a basic, off-grid campsite located near the Hadrian’s Wall National Trail. It offers tent camping and a shepherd's hut for accommodation, with facilities including compost toilets and drinking water. The site is ideal for walkers and cyclists looking for a natural camping experience.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Camping at Banks is a campsite located in the Scottish Lowlands. This site offers an outdoor experience amidst the region's natural landscapes. Visitors can expect basic camping facilities suitable for tents and caravans, providing a simple way to enjoy the surrounding environment. The area's scenery and tranquillity make it a fitting choice for those seeking a rural retreat.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9761, -2.6713
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Burtholme
- Postcode
- CA8 2JH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Phone
- +44 7838 225108
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton — 5.3 km
- Opening
- Open all year round
- Official site
- campingatbanks.com
Sources
- osm: w1069322197 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Camping at Banks?
- Camping at Banks is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA8 2JH), in the parish of Burtholme.
- What is Camping at Banks?
- Camping at Banks — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Camping at Banks?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA8 2JH.
- Is Camping at Banks a protected site?
- Yes — Camping at Banks is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Camping at Banks?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA8 2JH.