Wasdale Campsite

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Wasdale campsite nestles under the Scafell mountain range at the head of beautiful Wastwater, the deepest lake in England, with its distinctive Nordic character and the pyramidal peak of Great Gable reflected in its waters. This stunning place is attractive for its remoteness and utter peace. The dramatic landscape will inspire the most adventurous outdoor enthusiast. England's highest mountain, Scafell Pike, is within striking distance from Wasdale Campsite as are many other high fell walking routes.

Site type

Tent pitches 100
Motorhome pitches 6
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4

Languages spoken

English

This site is a member of National Trust group.

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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

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

D. of E. 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

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycling nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Wasdale Campsite

Wasdale Head

Gosforth

Cumbria

England

CA20 1EX

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.4654°N
-3.2558°W

Route directions

By car: Wasdale Head is reached from the main A595. From the South, turn right at Holmrook for Santon Bridge and follow signs up to Wasdale Head. From the north, turn left at Gosforth. If you have plenty of time and fancy a challenge, why not leave your car at Great Langdale Campsite and enjoy a spectacular day's hike over to Wasdale and stay the night before returning the next day? Visit LDNP or Wasdale Mountain Rescue Safety Page for mountain safety advice. By train: There is a four mile mountain walk from Irton and Dalegarth stations on the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway. Visit www.ravenglass-railway.co.uk for more details (NB - greatly reduced timetable in winter).

Nearest transport

Coach
9.6 mi Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
9.7 mi Daffodil Hotel for Dove Cottage
10.5 mi Bus Station
Rail
9.7 mi Drigg Rail Station
9.8 mi Ravenglass Rail Station
10.4 mi Seascale Rail Station
Ferry
8.1 mi High Brandelhow Ferry Landing
8.2 mi Lodore Falls Derwentwater Ferry Landing
8.6 mi Low Brandelhow Derwentwater 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

The renowned Wasdale Head Inn is a short walk away for those who prefer pub grub to camp food! There are also some great family attractions a short driving distance away such as La'al Ratty, Muncaster Castle, The Beacon and Rum Story at Whitehaven. In the summer, the sandy beaches at Silecroft, Millom and Drigg will allow you to replenish your energy after a hard day on the fells. Nearby St Bees offers a beach and a bird sanctuary.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Seascale 10.6 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good
St Bees 14.3 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Silecroft 17.5 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Haverigg 19.1 mi Sea Poor N/A N/A N/A
Allonby 22.1 mi Sea N/A Good Good Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 9.6 mi

Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway 9.7 mi

Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 10 mi

Rydal Mount and Gardens 11 mi

Castlerigg Stone Circle 11.4 mi

National Trust

Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 4.8 mi

Grasmere and Great Langdale 9.6 mi

Coniston and Tarn Hows 10.2 mi

Gondola' 10.3 mi

Buttermere and Ennerdale 11.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Seathwaite - Scafell Pike - Seathwaite 3.8 mi

The Gables from Honister Pass 3.8 mi

High Gillerthwaite - Red Pike Ridge Traverse - High Gillerthwaite 4.5 mi

Borrowdale and Castle Crag from Seatoller and Rosthwaite 4.9 mi

Around Buttermere 5.3 mi

Local events

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday 1 August 2024 – Thursday 1 August 2024)

    Penrith, Cumbria 23.7 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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  • What attractions are near Wasdale Campsite? The renowned Wasdale Head Inn is a short walk away for those who prefer pub grub to camp food! There are also some great family attractions a short driving distance away such … Read more
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