The Wilson Arms

View prices & book 8.7 21 reviews
Views around the site
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Motorhome pitch behind the marquee
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Greenery all around
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Motorhome pitch behind the marquee
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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
From pint to pitch in a matter of just a few minutes… if that sounds like just the thing for your Cumbria break, book a spot at The Wilson Arms, where pitches are located just behind a fab family-run pub about five minutes’ drive from Coniston. This being the Lake District National Park, there are gorgeous views all around here – the pub sits in the shadow of the towering Old Man of Coniston and Dow Crag, and it’s close to the Duddon Valley, Furness Fells and other lovely parts of the Lakes (Ambleside, Grasmere and Wastwater are all within easy reach). Long-distance walkers may also like to note that it’s on the route of the Cumbria Way (a stopover with a pub attached… how handy…) Wherever you choose to roam by day, back at base you can spend the evening cosied up in the classic country pub, which serves top-notch meals, fine ales and takeaways. There’s also a lovely deli on site, so it’s easy to pick up various bits of local food for your picnic, home-baked cakes and light meals (including soups and jacket potatoes).

Site type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 10
RV sites 6
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This park 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

Reviews

8.7

Overall rating from 21 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Wifi
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81% would recommend this site to a friend

81% would stay here again

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Excellent site and pub

Overall 10/10

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Dorothy S.

FHU gravel travel trailer campsite

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

Friendly bar staff…

Overall 3/10

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Anonymous

FHU gravel travel trailer campsite

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

Great basic site, small but a good base for one or two nights.

Overall 9/10

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Ian C.

FHU gravel travel trailer campsite

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.

Nice site, great facilities.

Overall 7/10

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Grace M.

FHU gravel travel trailer campsite

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.

Great pitch, very clean and good toilet and shower. The pub has…

Overall 10/10

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michael f.

FHU gravel travel trailer campsite

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.

Great price for the location and services included. Check in was seamless.…

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Anonymous

FHU gravel travel trailer campsite

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.

look forward to visiting again.

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Nigel P.

FHU gravel travel trailer campsite

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

The campsite was so clean and tidy the pub its self was…

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Darren L.

FHU gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked The campsite was so clean and tidy the pub its self was wonderful and all the staff were amazing to the food is very nice 👌 we appreciatey enjoy are stay and will return very soon the you so much

Great spot not far form the lake and new showers and toilet…

Overall 8/10

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Anonymous

FHU gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Great spot not far form the lake and new showers and toilet facilities

Disliked The beer garden benches are too close to the motorhome pitches so we had a group of people right next to our pitch. I would suggest moving them further away

Fantastic location with very affordable prices.

Overall 9/10

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Jonathan K.

FHU gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely environment, excellent facilities and lovely outdoor space.

Disliked Nothing

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pub campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

The Wilson Arms

Torver

Coniston

Cumbria

England

LA21 8BB

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.33805°N
3.10331°W

Nearest transport

Coach
13.7 km Kelsick Road opposite Library
13.7 km Tourist Information Centre
13.8 km Rail Station
Rail
11.5 km Foxfield Rail Station
12.9 km Kirkby-in-Furness Rail Station
13.8 km Windermere Rail Station
Ferry
2 km Torver (Coniston) Ferry Landing
2.1 km Sunny Bank (Coniston) Ferry Landing
3.2 km Brantwood (Coniston) 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

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 short hike around the lakeside? Windermere’s west shore (half an hour) to catch a boat over to the gothic jetty at the National Trust’s Wray Castle (25 minutes)? Or perhaps Wastwater (20 minutes) or Ambleside (25 minutes) for more of the lakes? Hiking the day away is easy from this site, but watersports are another way to keep active and Coniston (five minutes) has plenty on this front, from Canadian canoe or kayak hire to boat trips for those of you who want to get about the water a bit quicker. And for another place that will keep you moving, Grizedale Forest (25 minutes) has mountain biking trails, a sculpture park and Go Ape, so take your pick. Nature’s certainly a treat in these parts, but so is history. The National Trust’s Hill Top (25 minutes) is all about the stories of Beatrix Potter, as her old house lives on here. Elsewhere, Brantwood (15 minutes) is the home-turned-museum of another English writer, John Ruskin.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Haverigg 20.5 km Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Silecroft 20.8 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seascale 25.8 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Walney West Shore 26.5 km Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Walney Sandy Gap 28.2 km Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Beatrix Potter Gallery 7.8 km

Hill Top 8.7 km

Lakeland Motor Museum 11.4 km

Windermere Lake Cruises, Lakeside 11.5 km

Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House 11.8 km

National Trust

Gondola' 3.7 km

Coniston and Tarn Hows 5.2 km

Beatrix Potter Gallery 7.8 km

Hill Top 8.7 km

Fell Foot Park 12.1 km

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 2.9 km

The Beacon and Blawith Fell 3.8 km

Coniston - Levers Water - Coniston 3.9 km

Coniston - Little Arrow - Coniston Lakeshore 3.9 km

Coniston - Tarn Hows - Coniston 3.9 km

Local events

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday, July 31, 2025 – Thursday, July 31, 2025)

    Penrith, England 38.8 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 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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Wilson Arms? From $37.13 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.