Tent campsites and tent campgrounds in Ambleside, England

Rydal Hall Campsite

• Site in the centre of the Lake District, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• A five-minute drive from Ambleside and Grasmere; easy main road access
• Formal gardens, tea room and woodlands on site to explore

River House Retreat Campsite

• 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

White Moss Campsite

• Back to basics site at the White Moss walks area
• A five-minute drive from both Grasmere and Ambleside villages
• Hikers' paradise: walk to Grasmere lake, Rydal Cave and others

Low Wray Campsite

Low Wray Campsite (Long Valley Yurts)

Chapel Stile

• Back to basics site in the Lake District National Park
• A 10-minute drive from Ambleside; Grasmere an hour's walk
• Within half a mile of local pubs, the village shop and a river

Hawkshead Hall Farm Campsite

High Yewdale Camping

• Wild camping with a gorgeous rural location close to the Cumbria Way
• A five-minute drive to Coniston and 10 minutes from Tarn Hows lake
• Dog-friendly campsite with essential facilities provided

Hawkshead Youth Hostel

Great Langdale Campsite

Coniston Hawkshead

• Back to basics site on the edge of Coniston village and Coniston Water
• A five-minute walk to the shore and village; gondola rides nearby
• Water provided; pubs, cafés and takeaways a short walk away

Thurston Outdoor Education Centre

• Small Victorian Walled Garden campsite
• Views of the Coniston Old Man
• Secluded location only a short walk from Coniston Village

Coniston Village

• Small site in Coniston village for families and couples
• A 20-minute walk from Coniston Water; views of Old Man of Coniston
• Pubs, cafés and food shops five minutes' walk away