Any recommendations? Stayed in park cliffe before which was good
Turner Hall Farm, in the Duddon Valley is a belter and you're straight onto the far end of the Walna Scar. We rode from the tent last year. Loved it and will be heading back this summer.
Pub nearby?
Yes, there's The Newfield Inn about 15mins walk down the valley - you'll probably pass it on the way to the campsite. Turner Hall is one of the best campsites in the Lakes.
Lads or Family ?
Baybrown farm, Grizedale camping, Lanefoot farm, Coniston Hall (can be noisy)
Scotgate campsite in Braithwaite, just along the road from Keswick. Close to Whinlatter, then there's also the option of Borrowdale bash or Skiddaw loop among others and there are a couple of pubs in the village too.
+1 for Grizedale campsite. Fantastic trails, good wee pub and bike shop within walking distance if you knacker your bike.
Lads. Quiet, well behaved lads
Hawkeshead - we stayed in the pub but the campsite was full so says something.
If your lads, you may struggle. I would recommend Coniston Old Hall.
Superb site on the waters edge, Coniston 5 mins buy bike off road, 4 Great pubs and the riding is from the tent.
Gets a bit "lively" on a weekend, but that suits us anyway.
Wray National Trust campsite is a lovely spot with good riding all around.
Coniston has several campsites down by the lake to the south of the village. Great riding and plenty of pubs and places to eat.
Skyeside Farm at Brotherswater is a good spot for riding and is next to a pub, although the lower part still hasn't dried out from the December floods.
Fisherground near Eskdale is a great campsite witha great pub down the lane and lots of big mountain riding all around.
Wasdale for pub and mountains and OMG scenery.
Hawkshead - great site and loads of riding from the door.