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Bull Copy Campsite

Kendal, Cumbria, England

Peaceful back to basics Cumbria site with lovely Lake District views
A 10-minute drive to either Kendal or Windermere
Tree-lined grass pitch area a mile from the local village pub

Spacious pitches with plenty of greenery

8.9

Social District

Newby Bridge, Cumbria, England

Dog-friendly Lake District site on the shore of Lake Windermere
Less than five minutes' drive from activity centres and a ferry stop
Dog park and fishing on site; campfires and barbecues permitted

Opens July 13

9.3

Water Yeat Campsite

Water Yeat, Cumbria, England

Riverside camping next to Coniston Water in the Lake District
A 20-minute drive to Windermere; 15 minutes to Ulverston
Spacious pick-your-own grass pitches with mountain and fellside views

9.5

Cockin Farm Campsite

Kendal, Cumbria, England

Family-run farm site at the foot of Whinfell Beacon
A 25-minute drive from Windermere; 15 minutes from Kendal
Hiking and cycling nearby and five miles from the Yorkshire Dales

9.1

Holmescales Campsite

Old Hutton, Cumbria, England

Small site in the Cumbria countryside, 15 minutes’ drive from Kendal
Sizergh Castle 15 minutes’ drive; Windermere half an hour
Archery, quad biking and axe throwing; toilet and shower block

Visitor image looking down the hill towards the estuary and Morecambe Bay. Beautiful day and night.

Opens June 27

7.5

Low Fell Gate Farm Campsite

Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, England

Quiet back-to-basics camping on a working farm in Grange-over-Sands
A five-minute drive to Cartmel; 20 minutes to Windermere
Dog-friendly site with Morecambe Bay views

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Eskdale Valley Campsite

Eskdale, Cumbria, England

Scenic, remote no-frills farm site in the west Lake District
Within 10 minutes’ walk of Stanley Ghyll Waterfall and wild pools
Spacious and a 10-minute drive from Eskdale’s shop and steam railway

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9.5

Holme Meadow Camping

Holme, Cumbria, England

Peaceful off-grid site on a smallholding in Cumbria
A 10-minute drive from the coast; 25 minutes from Windermere
Local produce for sale and firepits provided; pub 10 minutes’ walk

Visitor image of the views from their pitch

8.5

Beck Foot Campsite

Sedbergh, Cumbria, England

Simple campsite near the River Lune in the Howgill Fells, Cumbria
A 10-minute drive to Sedbergh; 25 minutes to Kendal
Next to the Dales Way walking trail within the Yorkshire Dales

9.8

Puddlemire

Lupton, Cumbria, England

Wildlife haven on a family-run farm site in the Cumbria countryside
A 20-minute drive from the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District
Campfires and barbecues allowed; pub 20 minutes' walk away

9.1

Seatoller Farm

Keswick, Cumbria, England

Peaceful family-run farm site next to the River Derwent
Excellent base for hikes, including Scafell and Great Gable
Coffee shop; woodfired pizzas on Saturday nights, a short walk away

9.5

Moor House Farm Camping

Orton, Cumbria, England

Family-friendly site on a family-run working farm a mile from Orton
Between the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District; close to the C2C route
A five-minute drive from the M6 and Tebay services/farm shop

8.7

Rufus Lane Campsite

Ulverston, Cumbria, England

Quiet pop-up site with grass pitches 20 minutes’ drive from Windermere
One mile from Ulverston; 10 minutes’ drive from a beach and safari zoo
Spacious, dog-friendly pick-your-own pitches; pub five minutes’ walk

8.7

Heartwood Campsite

Tebay, Cumbria, England

Friendly site on a working hill farm in the Howgill Fells
A five-minute drive to Tebay; 20 minutes to Kendal or Sedbergh
On the banks of the River Lune, with easy access from the M6

6.5

River House Retreat Campsite

Ambleside, Cumbria, England

Peaceful Lake District campsite on the banks of the Brathay river
A mile from Ambleside and Windermere; Grasmere 15 minutes' drive
Simple pitches with river access and gorgeous views

Opens November 7, 2028

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High Yewdale Camping

Coniston, Cumbria, England

Wild camping with a gorgeous rural location close to the Cumbria Way
A five-minute drive to Coniston and 10 minutes from Tarn Hows lake
Dog-friendly campsite with essential facilities provided

Opens June 21

8.3

Sandfold Pop-up Camping

Newby Bridge, Cumbria, England

Simple campsite under a mile from the foot of Lake Windermere
In the hamlet of Newby Bridge; 20 minutes' drive from Coniston Water
Within 10 minutes' walk of a spa and lakeside Fell Foot Park

7.9

Torver Campsite

Coniston, Cumbria, England

Small back to basics site on a spacious Cumbria smallholding
A five-minute drive from Torver and 10 from Coniston village
Pick your own pitch; pub two miles away

Dob Coppice

Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, England

Quiet wildlife haven beside the river Winster in the Lake District
A 15-minute drive from Windermere and 40 minutes from Ambleside
Kayaks and fishing rods for hire; a short drive to local footpaths

8.6

The Station Inn

Oxenholme, Cumbria, England

Within the grounds of a pub at the edge of the Lake District
A 10-minute drive from Kendal and 20 from Lake Windermere
Bar, restaurant and play area; takeaway breakfast available

Wild camping: Tent Camping in Bowness-On-Windermere, England

Bull Copy Campsite

Social District

Water Yeat Campsite

Cockin Farm Campsite

Holmescales Campsite

Low Fell Gate Farm Campsite

Eskdale Valley Campsite

Holme Meadow Camping

Beck Foot Campsite

Puddlemire

Seatoller Farm

Moor House Farm Camping

Rufus Lane Campsite

Heartwood Campsite

River House Retreat Campsite

High Yewdale Camping

Sandfold Pop-up Camping

Torver Campsite

Dob Coppice

The Station Inn

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