The Wilson Arms
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- Pitches within the grounds of a family-run Lake District village pub
- On the Cumbria Way, a five-minute drive from Coniston village
- Pub with great food, takeaways and beer garden, plus deli on site
Site type
10
6
This site has no on-site shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The restaurant is open between 02/01 and 25/12.
- The grocery shop is open between 02/01 and 25/12.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
- The bar is open between 02/01 and 25/12.
- Protective masks must be worn at all times in common areas.
- Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
- Please note that there are currently no toilet and shower facilities for the campsite, so onboard facilities are required. The pub toilets are available for use between 8.30am and approximately 10.30pm.
Languages spoken
English
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Reviews
83% would recommend this site to a friend
83% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite offers a superb location, ideal for hiking and cycling, with friendly staff and excellent pub food. Guests consistently praise the very clean and modern toilet and shower facilities, as well as the beautiful scenery. Pitches are described as flat with electric hook-up. While most reviews are overwhelmingly positive, some visitors noted that the single toilet could be an issue when busy, and pitches can feel cramped, with suggestions for better pitch marking and guidance on arrival.
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Excellent site and pub
Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch
Liked Great fully serviced pitches, beautiful scenery, very quiet, toilet and shower block very clean. Food in the pub was excellent and plentiful. Staff were very friendly. Approx 3 mile walk into Coniston Village, bus stop just by the pub. Excellent price for pitches and can't wait to return.
Disliked Nothing to dislike
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Great stop over spot
Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch
Liked Stayed over for 1 night .Nice staff , Lovely spot, beautiful scenery, toilet & showers were spotless , bench seating out back so literally parked and had what we needed.
Disliked Nothing ..
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Hard standing, level.. Very nice staff, quite location,beautiful!
Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch
Liked Fantastic, full service, water, ehu, waste points, toilet/showers.. Location,excellent surrounding
views and walks,roaming chickens, cows in field, also camping pods, shepherds huts to hire... very nice pub good choice of beers and food..
Will definitely return at a later date..
Disliked Nothing!!!
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Will be staying again later in the year.
Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch
Liked Very clean, great location, great pub next door, deli open in the day for bits and bobs, very clean loo and showers. Superb location for hikes and cycle rides. Flat parking and electric hook-up. 👍🏻 Oh nearly the chickens are friendly too. 😎
Disliked Only one loo, a tad awkward when walking into the shower room and somebodies on the toilet. Maybe needs to be a little more private but I appreciate the lack of space available.
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Friendly bar staff…
Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch
Liked Friendly bar staff
Disliked Being charged full price despite no facilities apart from the pub when open and no discount even though we ate in the pub .
Food very bland
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Great basic site, small but a good base for one or two nights.
Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch
Liked Friendly staff.
Nice pub serving good ales and dog-friendly (I didn't eat there).
Toilet and shower block clean and modern.
Nice views.
Good walks nearby.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Nice site, great facilities.
Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch
Liked Toilets and showers were amazing, always clean and just what you need. Maybe more than one toilet might be handy if it's busy though. Staff were friendly, food was good too.
Disliked Benches too close to the motorhome pitches and it was very tight to manoeuvre when the pitches were full, there was a massive motorhome right by the wall which was interesting.
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Great pitch, very clean and good toilet and shower. The pub has…
Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch
Liked Great pitch, very clean and good toilet and shower. The pub has some good real ale and heartu food. Particularly liked the attached deli.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great price for the location and services included. Check in was seamless.…
Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch
Liked Great price for the location and services included. Check in was seamless. The pub food was excellent. Only one toilet which could be a problem if busier but it was spotlessly clean. Would definitely stay again.
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look forward to visiting again.
Fully-serviced gravel touring pitch
Liked I was staying behind the pub in my motorhome, and honestly, I was a bit worried it might be noisy. But to my surprise, it was incredibly peaceful and quiet—perfect for a relaxing stay. The pub is great for families and pets, with plenty of land outside where you can sit and enjoy the fresh air.
I was in the area about 5 miles from Ambleside, where I was taking part in an event, and I’d definitely choose to stay here again when I’m back in this part of the world.
A big thank you to the lovely staff who kindly lent me a spanner when I realized I’d left mine at home—really appreciated their help and kindness.
Disliked Nothing to dislike
Recommend to friends Visit again
Features
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups 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 yearUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearbyType
Pub campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toiletNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
The Wilson Arms
Torver
Coniston
Cumbria
England
LA21 8BB
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.33805°N
3.10331°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haverigg | 12.7 mi | Sea | Poor | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Silecroft | 12.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seascale | 16 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Walney West Shore | 16.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
| Walney Sandy Gap | 17.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Beatrix Potter Gallery 4.9 mi
Hill Top 5.4 mi
Lakeland Motor Museum 7.1 mi
Windermere Lake Cruises, Lakeside 7.2 mi
Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House 7.3 mi
National Trust
Gondola' 2.3 mi
Coniston and Tarn Hows 3.3 mi
Beatrix Potter Gallery 4.9 mi
Hill Top 5.4 mi
Fell Foot Park 7.5 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 1.8 mi
The Beacon and Blawith Fell 2.3 mi
Coniston - Levers Water - Coniston 2.4 mi
Coniston - Little Arrow - Coniston Lakeshore 2.4 mi
Coniston - Tarn Hows - Coniston 2.4 mi
Local events
- Kendal Calling (Thursday 31 July 2025 – Thursday 31 July 2025)
Penrith, Cumbria 24.1 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.
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does The Wilson Arms have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is The Wilson Arms dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near The Wilson Arms? Where will you go walking first? The Old Man of Coniston walking trail (10 minutes’ drive) for views of valleys and copper mines along the way? Tarn Hows (15 minutes) for a … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of The Wilson Arms?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 3 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at The Wilson Arms? From £20 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.