Student Friendly Campsites in Windermere
13 bookable campsites within 15 miles of Windermere
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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Ghyll Head
Windermere, Cumbria, England- Lake District pod village in woodland 10 minutes’ drive from Bowness
- Go Ape Grizedale 35 minutes’ drive; Predator Experience 15 minutes
- Lake Windermere views; walks and bike rides direct from the pods
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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
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Croft Foot Farm
Kendal, Cumbria, England- Peaceful and luxurious Lake District glamping pods near Kendal
- Fell walks from site; 15 minutes’ drive to Lakeland Maze Farm Park
- Hot tub, barbecues and farm shop on site; pubs 15 minutes’ drive
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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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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
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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
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Graythwaite Adventure Bell Tent Camping
Hawkshead, Cumbria, England- Off-grid bell tents on the western shore of Lake Windermere
- A 10-minute drive from Hawkshead and 25 minutes from Ambleside
- Watersports hub and land activities on site; basic but scenic tents
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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
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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
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Lowick Bridge Campsite
Lowick, Cumbria, England- Pop-up wild camping on a peaceful family farm near Ulverston
- A 10-minute drive to Coniston Water; 15 minutes to Windermere
- Kid- and dog-friendly site with essential facilities provided
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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
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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
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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
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Hawkshead Youth Hostel
Hawkshead, Cumbria, England - Favourite
Coniston Holly How Youth Hostel
Coniston, Cumbria, England - Favourite
YHA Patterdale
Patterdale, Cumbria, England- Spacious green site two minutes' drive or 25 mins' walk from Ullswater
- Riverside setting: kayak to Ullswater straight from the site
- Toilets, showers and kitchen; local village two minutes' walk away
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YHA Helvellyn
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Stunningly scenic site 300 metres up England's third highest mountain
- Quiet/secluded but with excellent amenities including bar and lounge
- Hot and cold breakfast buffet plus supper club meals available to buy
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The Pastures
Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, England- Single ensuite camping pod in a Cumbrian wildlife haven
- 15 minutes' walk from the medieval village of Cartmel
- With wetroom, heater, Freeview TV and fridge
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