Wild swimming: Campsites in The Lake District and Cumbria
7 bookable campsites in The Lake District and Cumbria
Waterfoot Caravan Park
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Peaceful park with stunning views over Lake Ullswater, Lake District
- In a wildlife haven near Penrith; a 15-minute walk from Pooley Bridge
- Play area, football pitch and shop open in season
Farm and Fell Campsite
Sedbergh, Cumbria, England- Family-friendly Yorkshire Dales farm near the Dales Way
- In southern Cumbria, a mile from the centre of Sedbergh
- Walk to Sedbergh for dog-friendly pubs, cafés and eateries in 15 mins
Mains Farm Camping and Caravan Site
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Safe and spacious site for letting kids run around
- A popular setting for anglers and cyclists
- Lakes, Hadrian’s Wall and the Scottish border within 40 minutes’ drive
The Herdwick Huts
Ambleside, Cumbria, England- Traditional shepherd’s huts at Rydal Hall in the Lake District
- Walk to Rydal Water, Rydal Mount, Grasmere and mountains from the site
- Brazier and bench outside; pub with badgers and food a short walk away
Waterhead Coniston
Coniston, Cumbria, England- Quiet, back to basics pop-up site on the shoreline of Coniston Water
- Tarn Hows and lake cruises within walking distance
- A 10-minute walk from Coniston village; two minutes to local pub
Waterfoot Carpark Campsite
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Small campsite with direct access to the Ullswater Way walking path
- A 10-minute walk from Pooley Bridge, past the Ullswater Steamer Pier
- Just 500 metres from the lake; short walk from bars, cafés and shops
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Frost Hole
Kendal, Cumbria, England- Peaceful pop-up site with stunning Lake District National Park views
- Lakeland Farm Visitor Centre 15 minutes’ drive; Windermere 20 minutes
- Showers available; pubs and shops 10 minutes’ drive
Woolpack Farm
Eskdale, Cumbria, England- Scenic Eskdale Valley glampsite in Lake District National Park
- A 25-minute drive from Wast Water and 30 minutes from beaches
- Ensuite lodges with private decks and heating; communal firepits
Low Scarside
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Small-scale Lake District campsite with direct access to the fells
- A mile and a half from Bampton; Ullswater 20 minutes’ drive
- Surrounded by Herdwick sheep; views over Haweswater Reservoir
Hollows Farm
Keswick, Cumbria, England- Hollows Farm campsite is on a Lakeland hill farm
- Traditional grass field campsite surrounded by woodland and rivers
- Secluded down a private road in the Lake District National Park
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