Old Man of Coniston Campsite
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- Peaceful Lake District pop-up site at the foot of Old Man of Coniston
- Tarn Hows 15 minutes’ drive and Go Ape Grizedale 25 minutes
- Stunning views over fells to Coniston Water; shop five minutes’ drive
Front-row seat for spectacular views over The Old Man of Coniston and Coniston Water? Better set your cap for Old Man of Coniston Campsite, a no-frills pop-up five minutes’ drive from Coniston in the Lake District National Park. It’s something of a hikers’ paradise with numerous options for exploring the towering lakeland fells on foot; within easy reach there is much for families, watersports enthusiasts and cultural warriors to do too.
Barbecues and campfires are permitted on the camping field but must be raised off the ground; if you want to stock up on groceries, there’s a small supermarket in Coniston (five minutes’ drive). If you’d prefer to swerve cooking altogether, there’s a pub with good food and a beer garden about 20 minutes’ stroll away.
As this is a back-to-nature sort of spot, the list of amenities is fairly scanty. There are portable toilets and a lidded waste skip, but please be aware there are no showers or electric hook-ups. Drinking water is also not available, but there are water containers for washing dishes.
Only one vehicle per pitch is allowed on the camping field. Additional parking is found in Walna Scar car park just above the site; it is monitored by a warden and must be paid for on arrival via app.
Site type
50Opens 16 July
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu 16 Jul to
10 
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Portable toilet
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Pop-up campsite
Dogs allowed
Campfires 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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point No hot water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsiteNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearbyLocation
Old Man of Coniston Campsite
Walna Scar Road
Coniston
Cumbria
England
LA21 8HD
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.36414°N
3.09357°W
Route directions
What3words: ///devours.eclipses.banter
Nearest transport
Coach6.9 mi Daffodil Hotel for Dove Cottage
6.9 mi Kelsick Road opposite Library
7 mi Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
Rail7.8 mi Windermere Rail Station
8.8 mi Foxfield Rail Station
9.8 mi Kirkby-in-Furness Rail Station
Ferry1.1 mi Coniston Ferry Landing
1.3 mi Waterhead Hotel (Coniston) Ferry Landing
1.4 mi Torver (Coniston) Ferry Landing
AirportPlease 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
The Old Man of Coniston towers above the site and is a challenging hour-and-a-half hike rewarding you with panoramic views over the southern Lakes. For easier strolls, head for Tarn Hows (15 minutes’ drive), an easy-access route around a peaceful tarn. Water-babies can take tours of Coniston Water (also 15 minutes) on the National Trust-run Steam Yacht Gondola, or hire kayaks, canoes, paddleboards or electric boats to explore the water from Coniston Boating Centre (both 10 minutes).
Grizedale Forest is a good option for active families, with numerous walking, cycling and sculpture trails, as well as high ropes and zipwires at Go Ape Grizedale (both 25 minutes). Younger kids can play crazy golf at White Platts Recreation Ground (also 25 minutes), while teenage daredevils go gorge scrambling at Church Beck (five minutes).
Sneak a bit of culture onto your agenda with a tour of the period rooms and lakeside gardens at Brantwood (15 minutes), the former home of Victorian philosopher John Ruskin. The Ruskin Museum (five minutes) has displays on the history of Coniston, its mining heritage and local hero Donald Campbell and his speed-record attempts.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haverigg | 14.4 mi | Sea | Poor | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Silecroft | 14.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seascale | 16.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Walney West Shore | 18.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
| Walney Sandy Gap | 19.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Beatrix Potter Gallery 3.8 mi
Hill Top 5 mi
Brockhole - Lake District Visitor Centre 6.6 mi
Windermere Lake Cruises, Bowness 6.9 mi
Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 6.9 mi
National Trust
Gondola' 1 mi
Coniston and Tarn Hows 1.8 mi
Beatrix Potter Gallery 3.8 mi
Hill Top 5 mi
Grasmere and Great Langdale 5.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
The Coniston Heights: The Old Man to Swirl How 0.1 mi
Coniston - Tarn Hows - Coniston 0.8 mi
Coniston - Levers Water - Coniston 0.8 mi
Coniston - Holme Fell 0.9 mi
Coniston - Little Arrow - Coniston Lakeshore 0.9 mi
Local events
- Kendal Calling (Thursday, 30 July 2026 – Thursday, 30 July 2026)
Penrith, Cumbria 22.5 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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Frequently asked questions
- Does Old Man of Coniston Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Old Man of Coniston Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Old Man of Coniston Campsite? The Old Man of Coniston towers above the site and is a challenging hour-and-a-half hike rewarding you with panoramic views over the southern Lakes. For easier strolls, head for Tarn Hows (15 … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Old Man of Coniston Campsite?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Old Man of Coniston Campsite? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.