High Yewdale Camping

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Flat camping field
Quiet pitches
Tarn hows
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  • 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
High Yewdale Camping really is wild camping, with just a handful of pitches in a Lake District valley field. Surrounded by exceptional views of the Cumbrian fells, this peaceful site welcomes adventurous families looking for a back-to-basics camping experience. There’s easy access to the site from the A593 (note, down a farm track), and plenty of parking away from the camping field. Kids and dogs can run around freely and safely, or splash in the river that runs alongside the field. Mini-breaks here put you in the heart of walking country, so you can take a gentle family stroll right from the campsite or choose more challenging routes up Wetherlam or Dow Crag. Coniston Water (there’s sailing on the lake too) and the Old Man of Coniston are both less than 15 minutes’ drive from the campsite, and the long-distance Cumbria Way, which starts in Coniston, can be accessed close to the field. There are local pubs and shops in the village, so you can source supplies for your barbecue here or head to Ambleside (15 minutes' drive) for a bigger selection of stores. If you fancy exploring the Lakes by car, there are plenty of Beatrix Potter- and William Wordsworth-themed attractions to fill up your days.

Site type

Tent pitches 35
Opens 7 November 2028

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, 7 Nov 2028 to

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Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

High Yewdale Camping

High Yewdale

Coniston

Cumbria

England

LA21 8DF

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.38603°N
3.05586°W

Route directions

Enter through gate opposite High Yewdale Farm House, follow the track to the end where you will see the carpark and camping field.

Nearest transport

Coach
4.8 mi Kelsick Road opposite Library
4.9 mi Daffodil Hotel for Dove Cottage
5 mi Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
Rail
6.2 mi Windermere Rail Station
9.6 mi Staveley Rail Station
10.9 mi Foxfield Rail Station
Ferry
1 mi Monk Coniston Ferry Landing
1.3 mi Waterhead Hotel (Coniston) Ferry Landing
1.6 mi Coniston Ferry Landing

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Local attractions and activities include: - Walks and cycling from the site - Wetherlam: five minutes’ drive to the start of the walk - Cumbria Way: five minutes - Coniston Lake: 10 minutes - Tarn Hows: 10 minutes - Cathedral Cave: 15 minutes - Ambleside: 15 minutes - Old Man of Coniston: 15 minutes - Esthwaite Water: 15 minutes - Hawkshead: 15 minutes

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Haverigg 16.5 mi Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Silecroft 16.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seascale 17.5 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Walney West Shore 20.3 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Walney Sandy Gap 21.3 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Beatrix Potter Gallery 2.3 mi

Hill Top 4.2 mi

Brockhole - Lake District Visitor Centre 4.7 mi

Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 4.9 mi

Rydal Mount and Gardens 5.2 mi

National Trust

Coniston and Tarn Hows 0.7 mi

Gondola' 1.6 mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery 2.3 mi

Grasmere and Great Langdale 3.8 mi

Hill Top 4.2 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Tarn Hows - Black Crag 0.7 mi

Tilberthwaite - Little Langdale - Tilberthwaite 1.2 mi

Coniston and the Yewdale Fells 1.3 mi

Coniston - Holme Fell 1.4 mi

Coniston - Little Arrow - Coniston Lakeshore 1.4 mi

Local events

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday 31 July 2025 – Thursday 31 July 2025)

    Penrith, Cumbria 20.3 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does High Yewdale Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is High Yewdale Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near High Yewdale Camping? Local attractions and activities include: - Walks and cycling from the site - Wetherlam: five minutes’ drive to the start of the walk - Cumbria Way: five minutes - Coniston Lake: 10 … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of High Yewdale Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  3:30 p.m.
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