Our Story...
Shepherd's Crag Glamping is a family-run, eco-responsible glamping and camping business based at Whin Yeats Farm, Newbiggin. We have always loved the great outdoors and camping out under the stars. Having recently started a family and moved back to the area, we hope Shepherd's Crag Glamping can provide you with a great base to explore all that our beautiful home has to offer.
Our site is small - a glamping pod and touareg tent, and 3 spacious camping pitches. Shepherd's Crag Glamping is aimed at couples, small groups and families looking to relax in a peaceful countryside location in the South Lakes area of Cumbria.
Our glamping and camping pitches are all positioned to give you your own space and privacy, whilst taking advantage of the beautiful views we are so lucky to have. Looking directly out from the site we are blessed with excellent views of the Yorkshire Dales and Ingleborough. To the rear of the site is Hutton Roof Crags, Newbiggin Crags and Farleton Knott which all offer extensive views of the local area, from the Lake District right round to the sea.
The surrounding crags are well known for walking, hiking, climbing and mountain biking enthusiasts, nestled between the Lake District National Park, The Yorkshire Dales and Silverdale & Arnside AONB. Our site has the benefit of numerous places to explore, whilst avoiding the crowds that the Lake District attracts.
Shepherding...
As well as running Shepherd's Crag Glamping Joe is the new resident shepherd at Whin Yeats farm. He is new to the role having career changed this year but loving the new challenge. The flock are a native breed, Kendal Rough Fells, and spend most of the year on Newbiggin Crag. They were a significant inspiration when naming our business and designing our logo. The tup (ram) depicted in our logo is Emperor, who you may spot around the farm or on the crag.
We are passionate about making the flock as sustainable as possible. Selling our wool traditionally does not even cover the cost of shearing the sheep so we have a number of avenues to make our wool more useful. These include as nesting material for birds and felted rugs. You can find out more about our flock and products we have available below and on our Instagram page.
When we are not shepherding, or working on our glamping and camping site, we are often making felt. We create bespoke and unique pieces of art using wool. Follow us on Instagram or click below to see more of our adventures with wool and felt...