Nearly wild camping in Ambleside, England
2 bookable campsites within 24.1 kilometres of Ambleside
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Mortal Man
Windermere, Cumbria, England- Off-grid wild pop-up with stunning fell views in Troutbeck Valley
- Fell walks from the site; Windermere 10 minutes' drive away
- Pitches by a stream; five minutes’ stroll to the local pub
Cockin Farm Campsite
Kendal, Cumbria, England- Family-run farm site at the foot of Whinfell Beacon
- A 25-minute drive from Windermere; 15 minutes from Kendal
- Hiking and cycling nearby and five miles from the Yorkshire Dales
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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Old Man of Coniston Campsite
Coniston, Cumbria, England- Quiet Lake District pop-up site at the foot of the Old Man of Coniston
- Tarn Hows 15 minutes’ drive and Go Ape Grizedale 25 minutes
- Stunning views over fells to Coniston Water; shop five minutes’ drive
Frost Hole
Kendal, Cumbria, England- Peaceful pop-up site with stunning Lake District National Park views
- Lakeland Farm Visitor Centre 15 minutes’ drive; Windermere 20 minutes
- Showers available; pubs and shops 10 minutes’ drive
Peacock Farm Camping
Kendal, Cumbria, England- Lake District wild camping site 10 minutes’ drive from Kendal
- Windermere 15 minutes’ drive; National Trust - Hill Top 40 minutes
- Meet the friendly alpacas, fell ponies and sheep; dogs welcome
Stock Park Lakeside Camping
Newby Bridge, Cumbria, England- Dog-friendly Lake District site on the shore of Lake Windermere
- Less than five minutes' drive from activity centres and a ferry stop
- Lakeside access; fishing on site; campfires and barbecues permitted
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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
Ullswater View Campsite
Pooley Bridge, Cumbria, England- Wild camping with spectacular views of Ullswater in the Lake District
- Pooley Bridge five minutes’ drive, and Lowther Castle 20 minutes
- Spring water and portable toilets on site; pub 10 minutes’ walk
Lowick Bridge Campsite
Lowick, Cumbria, England- Pop-up wild camping on a peaceful family farm near Ulverston
- A 10-minute drive to Coniston Water; 15 minutes to Windermere
- Safe kids- and dog-friendly site with a pub five minutes’ walk away
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Scarside Farm
Shap, Cumbria, England- Quiet pop-up farm site with stunning Lake District National Park views
- Lowther Castle and Gardens 20 minutes’ drive; Ullswater 25 minutes
- Spacious off-grid fell-side pitches; shops and pubs 15 minutes’ drive
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
Helton Campsite
Pooley Bridge, Cumbria, England- Scenic Lake District site with easy access from the M6
- A 10-minute drive to Pooley Bridge, Ullswater and Lowther Castle
- Laidback pitches with space for kids to play; dogs welcome
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
Sturdy Bank Campsite
Kirkby-in-Furness, Cumbria, England- Small, friendly site on a farm at the edge of the Lake District
- A 20-minute drive from Ulverston and Coniston Water
- Dog-friendly and back to basics; barbecues welcome
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
White Moss Campsite
Ambleside, Cumbria, England- 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
High Yewdale Camping
Coniston, Cumbria, England- 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
Coniston Hawkshead
Coniston, Cumbria, England- 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
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