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
Site type
50
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
9.3/10
Reviews
95% would recommend this site to a friend
94% 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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River was beautiful but pitches were…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked River was beautiful but pitches were small and the website didn't make it clear that there is no running water on site! Recycling and shop facilities were helpful
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Very good campsite and would definitely go back
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Great campsite in great surroundings and the river and lake at the bottom is brilliant
Disliked The field needed cutting as the grass was very thick and not easy to get around on and the toilets could of done with being emptied
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The sute was ok with unclean toilets and too close together pitches.
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked It was a great location and had good facilities.
Disliked Toilets were unclean and many children beside us were just doing their business out in the open including pooing. This greatly affected our holiday as it really set the vibe. Lots of families did not stick to the quiet hours policy and there was constant loud noise until 1 in the morning. I personally believe the campsite was way too busy and close together.
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Fantastic little site!! Clean, great staff, and on the waters edge
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Very freindly staff, helpful and welcoming,
Clean toilets (as can be for portaloos) and cleaned very frequently with air fresheners and disinfectant spray! Remote location but so much to do! Easy access from car park, river and lake are a blessing in the heat and lovely for adults and kids to play!
Little honesty shop was good with all sorts of essential food and drink and they sell logs for a fire pit too! All in all fantastic little place and highly recommend, we will return!
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The campsite is in an amazing…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked The campsite is in an amazing location, we were able to access Coniston from the site with our SUP. The toilets were kept very clean and the Honesty shop was great. Communication was fantastic and information provided was detailed.
The atmosphere on site was lovely, everyone seemed to be having a great time. Thanks for sharing your part of the Lakes, can’t wait to return!
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Little Gem in the summer months
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Lovely little gem of a site… we’ve been twice now and will definitely return in the future. The owners are welcoming and friendly. The little honesty shop stocks a few essentials like water and firewood, (bring cash). Perfect location for accessing the waterways… 🫶🏼
Disliked Nothing to dislike. Yes, there’s portaloos which can sometimes smell a little, but they’re very clean and well stocked with loo rolls & hand sanitiser. No showers either, but we bought a little solar shower that will do the trick :)
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Absolutely AMAZING! I expected good things…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Absolutely AMAZING! I expected good things after reading about it but didn’t expect it to be so picturesque, beautiful and clean. The outdoor swimming area is breathtaking and it’s only a very short distance from the campsite. All campers were friendly and it was lovely to meet the owners who take great care of the site. We are going back ASAP 🤩
This campsite is a must 🌳🫶
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Proximity to the river/lake for paddle…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Proximity to the river/lake for paddle boarding
Clearly marked out pitches with plenty of space
Disliked No running water is a challenge but as long as you are prepared then you can deal with it.
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Amazing site, lovely staff and good facilities in a brilliant location
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Nice quiet spot away from the town, but amazing plane spotting views and lovely stargazing opportunities. Pitching and booking was very easy and the stone slab for our BBQ was very appreciated! The portaloos getting cleaned every day was great and the honesty box was a great thing to have and we used it alot!
Disliked Only the lack of shower facilities but we knew this before booking so we knew the risk. Possibly giving directions to the closest facilities? Might help out some people.
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A great site for kids if you don’t mind bringing your own water
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Great location, next to a river and perfect spot for swimming and kayaking. The honesty shop is a nice touch
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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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No drinkable water point No running water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation 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.
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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 moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Water Yeat Campsite? From $46.59 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.