Water Yeat Campsite
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- 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
Campground type
50
This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 4 July to
Reviews
96% would recommend this campground to a friend
95% would stay here again
What customers say
Great spot by the river for paddleboarding, with roomy, well-marked sites. Quieter than expected, with super clean portaloos and a handy honesty shop. A bit short on running water/showers, but the scenery and friendly owners make up for it.
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Fantastic location and scenery
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Liked The location is amazing as able to launch paddle boards onto the river from the site. Paddle right and end up on a gorgeous tarn, go left and within a few minutes on Coniston. We met Bill who was very welcoming giving advice on local walks, as the site was quiet he said no rush to pack up early the next day which was brilliant as met another day in the water. The honesty shop is great selling pop, water, Crisps, Porridge pots and pot noodles along with firelighters and wood, (Need to take own pit). About a 15 minute drive into Coniston where we had a fantastic meal at The Sun Inn, highly recommend.
Disliked Only thing was the toilets as half were locked out of order and the ones that were in use weren't the best. This wouldn't put me off coming back but my 10 year old daughter might need a bit more persuading.
Just a suggestion but being able to hire fire pit would be helpful too.
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Brilliant site with a friendly welcome and perfect for taking kids.
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Liked I took my sons aged 8 and 12 for their first proper camping trip and picked this spot due to the river and dark skies.
We had a great time and the boys asked to come back before the site was out of sight!
Water year is a belting camp site with nicely sized pitches and it’s very well looked after with the owners on site every day. Windermere is short drive away for places like brock hole so it’s perfectly situated for us.
The honestly shop is amazing as is the bucket of things donated by previous campers, especially for morons like me who may forget things like cutlery!
There was a really friendly welcome and a brilliant overall vibe to the place, I hope we manage to get back before the summer holidays end!!
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Everything…
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Liked Everything
Disliked Nothing
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Amazing views and access to the river & lake Honesty shop Small size and…
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Liked Amazing views and access to the river & lake
Honesty shop
Small size and car-free site
Management are lovely and super helpful
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Peaceful site, stunning views, great hosts – we're booking again!
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Liked We had an absolutely fantastic stay at Water Yeat Campsite. The location is simply stunning – picture-postcard views in every direction, with direct access to Coniston Water. You can enjoy a wonderfully scenic paddle along a charming little river crake, or take a short trip just 100 metres downstream to explore the beautiful Tarn.
The site itself is spotless, peaceful, and has a lovely, chilled-out atmosphere. The owners couldn’t have been more accommodating – they even let us stay on after our departure time so we could make the most of our last day on the water. That kind of hospitality really makes a difference.
Another great touch is the honesty shop on-site, stocked with essentials at very reasonable prices – perfect for when you’ve forgotten something or fancy a little treat without leaving the site.
We came away feeling completely relaxed and refreshed, and we’re already planning our return trip. Highly recommended!
Disliked If there’s a downside, it would be the lack shower facilities – but given the location and atmosphere, it’s a small trade-off for such a special place
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Excellent campsite, perfect location
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Liked Location, access to the water/lake, honesty shop and size of the campsite/individual pitches.
Disliked Not behind able to park next to your pitch only downfall but car park was close enough
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Such a beautiful campsite with private access to the lake. The customer…
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Liked Such a beautiful campsite with private access to the lake. The customer service was amazing and the honesty shop is such a great idea and everythings reasonable price.
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Perfect location…
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Liked Perfect location
Disliked No curent water and dirty toilets
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Beautiful views. Myself and son loved the honesty box lots of great…
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Liked Beautiful views. Myself and son loved the honesty box lots of great stuff in there to buy, my son went straight for the Haribo sweets and I went straight for the latte.
The lake at the bottom was crystal clear with lots of fish, great swimming spot.
Friendly owners who also pop in to make sure everyone is OK.
Overall we would definitely stay again
Thank you for a lovely campsite!
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Was our first camping trip. Great location, decent size pitches. Really liked…
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Liked Was our first camping trip. Great location, decent size pitches. Really liked the private access to the river/lake. Brought our own paddleboards and could paddle for as long as we'd like. The site was fully booked for thw night we were there but didnt seem crowded. All in all would come back again.
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Features
Portable toilet
Pop-up campground
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 Laundry 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 yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point No running water Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campgroundNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Water Yeat Campsite
Water Yeat
Cumbria
England
LA12 8DJ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.29604°N
3.09041°W
Route directions
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 | 17.5 km | Sea | Poor | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Silecroft | 19 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Walney West Shore | 22.8 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
| Walney Sandy Gap | 24.3 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
| Walney Biggar Bank | 24.9 km | Sea | Good | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Lakeland Motor Museum 7.7 km
Windermere Lake Cruises, Lakeside 8.8 km
Hill Top 9.9 km
Beatrix Potter Gallery 10.5 km
Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House 12.3 km
National Trust
Gondola' 7.7 km
Coniston and Tarn Hows 9.1 km
Fell Foot Park 9.3 km
Hill Top 9.9 km
Beatrix Potter Gallery 10.6 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
The Beacon and Blawith Fell 1 km
The Coniston Heights: The Old Man to Swirl How 7.6 km
Coniston - Levers Water - Coniston 8.1 km
Coniston - Little Arrow - Coniston Lakeshore 8.1 km
Bigland Tarn and Bigland Barrow 8.2 km
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 campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Water Yeat Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Water Yeat Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Water Yeat Campsite? Local attractions and activities include: - Walks and cycling: from site - Lakeland Motor Museum: 15 minutes’ drive - The Old Man of Coniston: 15 minutes - Ulverston: 15 minutes - Old … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Water Yeat Campsite?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Water Yeat Campsite? From $51.69 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.