Wild swimming: Campgrounds in Ambleside, England
3 bookable campsites within 24.1 kilometres of Ambleside
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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Dolly The Shepherd's Hut
Kendal, Cumbria, England- Bespoke hut in Cumbria’s countryside, a five-minute drive from Kendal
- Lake District National Park 15 minutes’ drive; Morecambe 35 minutes
- Decking area with a private swimming pool and woodfired sauna
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
Waterfoot Caravan Park
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Peaceful park with stunning views over Lake Ullswater, Lake District
- In a wildlife haven near Penrith; a 15-minute walk from Pooley Bridge
- Play area, football pitch and shop open in season
Waterhead Coniston
Coniston, Cumbria, England- Quiet, back-to-basics pop-up site on the shoreline of Coniston Water
- Lake cruises 10 minutes’ walk; National Trust – Tarn Hows 45 minutes
- A 10-minute walk from Coniston village; two minutes to the local pub
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Allan Tarn Escapes
Ulverston, Cumbria, England- Peaceful Lake District pop-up site on the banks of Allan Tarn
- Close to Coniston Water and 20 mins' drive to Windermere or Fell Foot
- Access to the water for swimming and paddleboards or kayaks
Water Yeat Campsite
Water Yeat, Cumbria, England- Riverside camping half a mile from Coniston Water in the Lake District
- A 15-minute drive to Ulverston and to the Lakeland Motor Museum
- Private river access for swimmers, paddleboarders and kayakers
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The Brackenrigg Inn
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Pop-up pub site overlooking Ullswater, a 15-minute drive from Penrith
- Gowbarrow Fell 10 minutes’ drive; Keswick 25 minutes
- Dogs welcome; breakfast, lunch and dinner available in the pub
Low Scarside
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Small-scale Lake District campsite with direct access to the fells
- Around a mile from Bampton, with views over Haweswater Reservoir
- Surrounded by Herdwick sheep; pub and shop within 40 minutes' walk
Waterfoot Carpark Campsite
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Small campsite with direct access to the Ullswater Way walking path
- A 10-minute walk from Pooley Bridge, past the Ullswater Steamer Pier
- Just 500 metres from the lake; short walk from bars, cafés and shops
Newlands Valley Campsite
Keswick, Cumbria, England- Well-maintained Lake District site half a kilometre from Derwentwater
- A five-minute drive from Catbells; 15 minutes from Whinlatter Forest
- Pub with a beer garden a short walk away; adventure centre nearby
Wasdale Lakeside Campsite
Nether Wasdale, Cumbria, England- Basic and remote campsite five minutes’ walk from Wastwater in Cumbria
- Wastwater Alpaca Trekking 25 minutes’ drive; Ravenglass 20 minutes
- Pop-up pitches on a Lakeland fell farm; access to Scafell Pike
River House Retreat Campsite
Ambleside, Cumbria, England- Peaceful Lake District campsite on the banks of the Brathay river
- A mile from Ambleside and Windermere; Grasmere 15 minutes' drive
- Simple pitches with river access and gorgeous views
Coniston Shepherd Hut Lodges
Coniston, Cumbria, England- Adults-only Lake District glamping five minutes' walk from Coniston
- Coniston Water and Old Man of Coniston within walking distance
- Well-equipped hand-crafted lodges with kingsize bed and full kitchen
Hollows Farm
Keswick, Cumbria, England- Hollows Farm campsite is on a Lakeland hill farm
- Traditional grass field campsite surrounded by woodland and rivers
- Secluded down a private road in the Lake District National Park
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