Water Yeat Campsite

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The River Crake runs through the site
The river crake runs through the site
Views of coniston old man from the site
Facilities on site - honesty shop, bins and toilets
Site map
Allan tarn is next to the site and the perfect place for a quiet swim or paddle
Water yeat campsite roadside sign
The river crake
Pitches
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Views of coniston old man from the site
Facilities on site - honesty shop, bins and toilets
Site map

  • 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
Water Yeat Campsite is a pop-up camping field in the Lake District, and is something close to nirvana for water lovers. The Crake river runs through the site and you can paddleboard, canoe or kayak to Coniston Water in less than five minutes. Allan Tarn, just by the site, is a smashing spot for both watersports and nature watching. Swimmers can also take a dip in the river and the gentle slope on the banks makes it great – and safe – for kids to splash around in the water. Please note, however, that they must be supervised at all times. Access to the camping field from the road is easy, with a short drive across a field leading to the parking area. As cars are not allowed on the camping field, it’s safe for children and dogs. The spacious pick-your-own pitches all have an area for barbecues, and you'll have access to portable toilets close by. Local walks from the campsite up to Beacon Tarn (45 minutes) are easy for young kids, and for the more adventurous, The Old Man of Coniston and Wetherlam (you can see them both from the site, by the way) are around a 15-minute drive away. The long-distance Cumbria Way begins in Ulverston (15 minutes) and the whole area is popular with cyclists for its challenging bike routes. If you prefer to explore the Lake District National Park by car, Windermere, Ambleside and Grasmere are all less than 45 minutes away, and you can be in a pub serving food and real ale in less than 10 minutes’ drive from the site.

Site type

Tent sites 50
Open now
Opens July 4
Please note
  • This 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 Breed-specific legislation (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, RV or accommodation hire) traveling 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 bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, Jul 4 to

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Reviews

9.3

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Lake and/or mountainPeaceful

96% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

Great spot right on the river for paddleboarding/kayaking to Coniston Water. Clean portable toilets, spacious pitches, and a quiet vibe, even when busy. The honesty shop's a nice touch. Minor gripe about no running water/showers, but most found it fine for the stunning scenery and friendly owners.

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Amazing location, will definitely be back.

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Mark R.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Amazing location. Loved the river at the foot of the camping field.

Disliked Portaloos weren't great on the day we arrived but were cleaned the following morning and were absolutely spotless after that. Probably just luck of the draw as to how nice they are when you stay.

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Alexandra C.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Very clean (even the portal loo), easy access to the launch spot, spacious pitches. Very peaceful weekend away!

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Unreal! One of the best in the lake district

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George S.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Everything was amazing! Best weekend camping we have had.

Beautiful views, well ran, little honesty shop is great.

Easy access to water

Disliked Nothing!

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Great location, well organized pitches and…

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katie C.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Great location, well organized pitches and clean toilets, rubbish emptied regularly and welcoming owners. Great addition of the honesty shop.

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Nice camp site for visiting Coniston Water

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Charlie S.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked River nearby
Not too many groups/pitches
Facilities generally clean
Car park is close to pitches
Friendly staff

Disliked Some groups were partying to 2am despite 11pm quiet hours
No public walking routes towards Coniston Water - you have to go by the public road

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great place for active family recreation…

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Liudmila J.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked great place for active family recreation

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Beautiful site to stay with spectacular views and gorgeous location

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Elisha B.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked We had such a lovely time here and our stay at water yeat was absolutely amazing with beautiful scenerys with spectacular views 😍 will highly recommend and will be booking again .

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So much beauty in such a small field.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked This is our second visit to Water Yeat campsite with many more to come in the future. The warmth of the hosts is only matched by the beautiful surroundings. The spacious and nicely spaced out pitches add to the relaxing atmosphere. Plenty of toilets are available that are cleaned and restocked each day.
At the bottom of the site is the river Crake. To the left (upstream) is Coniston Water and to the right (downstream) is Allan Tarm. The crystal clear water is lovely to swim or paddle board/kayak on. It’s also teaming with small fish which makes net fishing for little ones exciting yet safe. Don’t forget to take your fire pit with you as each pitch has its own concrete Slade to sit it on and Bill’s honesty shop sells boxes of seasoned logs and fire lighters.

Disliked We didn’t have time to stay longer.

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Svetlana G.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked It was our first time stay here.
Very happy-beautiful nature
Thank you

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Hessica N.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Me and my son first visited this campsite a year ago and it's now our 3rd time! We love the access to coniston lake, how peaceful the location is, the views! Also the honesty shop is super cute! We got to meet the owner this time round and he greeted us with a smile and made us feel very welcome. The site is also dog friendly which is perfect for us, as our husky loves to paddleboard.

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Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No drinkable water point No running water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Location

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

What3words: twigs.broth.dirt. Satnav devices will not take you directly to the site. If you are travelling north, follow the A5084 until you see the green Water Yeat Campsite sign on your right. If you are travelling south, the sign will be on your left. Drive through the gateway and follow the arrows across the field to the parking area.

Nearest transport

Coach
15.3 km Tourist Information Centre
15.3 km Rail Station
17 km Kelsick Road opposite Library
Rail
9.2 km Foxfield Rail Station
9.5 km Kirkby-in-Furness Rail Station
11.6 km Green Road Rail Station
Ferry
0.5 km Lake Bank (Coniston) Ferry Landing
1 km Water Park (Coniston) Ferry Landing
2.8 km Sunny Bank (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

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 Hall Farm: 15 minutes - Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway: 15 minutes - Cumbria Way: 15 minutes - Coniston village: 20 minutes - Fell Foot Park: 20 minutes - South Lakes Safari Zoo: 20 minutes - Holker Hall and Gardens: 20 minutes - Lakes Aquarium: 20 minutes - Windermere: 20 minutes - Grizedale Forest: 25 minutes - The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction: 30 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Haverigg 17.5 km Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Silecroft 19 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Walney West Shore 22.8 km Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Walney Sandy Gap 24.3 km Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Walney Biggar Bank 24.9 km Sea GoodN/AN/AN/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.

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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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Water Yeat Campsite? From $55.71 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.