White Moss Campsite

Looking over the pitch field
Looking over the pitch field
Bell tent
Pitches sheltered by trees
Riverside pitches
Looking back from rydal caves
Camping field looking south
Access track and bridge
Access gate
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  • 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
Now this is a pretty stunning spot for a rural Cumbria stay: White Moss Campsite is part of the White Moss walks area, with Grasmere on one side and Rydal Water on the other. It’s also pretty much right in the centre of the Lake District National Park, so it’s easy to get out and about to wherever you fancy roaming around the park. Explores should, of course, start locally: there are lots of lovely paths for hikers and bike riders to follow just outside the site – it’ll take you about 20 minutes to stroll to the shores of Grasmere, and you’ll be able to wander out onto the trails of the White Moss area at your leisure. Looking a little further afield, it’s a five-minute drive to either Ambleside or Grasmere town for shops, pubs and restaurants. Before setting off for this lovely location it’s worth noting that you’ll need to be fairly self-sufficient, as the facilities here are on the basic side (though that’s a small trade-off for such a fine spot to settle in…) Guests will have access to a washing-up sink with running water (although you’ll need to bring your own drinking water) and temporary toilets. There aren’t any showers, but the owners note that the river a few metres away is pretty refreshing if you need to splash yourself with some a bit of water…

Site type

Tent pitches 30
Rent a tent 20
Open all year
Opens

Languages spoken

British Sign Language (BSL)

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Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Forest Lake and/or mountain Leave the car at home Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

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

Location

White Moss Campsite

White Moss

Rydal

Ambleside

Cumbria

England

LA22 9SE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.44933°N
-3.00677°W

Route directions

The site is part of the White Moss walks area and parking is on the two main car parks at White Moss. Please have your vehicle registration available when booking so a pass can be arranged. It is a 200m walk from the car park to the pitches; no help is available with this so please pack accordingly.

Nearest transport

Coach
0.8 km Daffodil Hotel for Dove Cottage
0.9 km Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
3.5 km Kelsick Road opposite Library
Rail
10.3 km Windermere Rail Station
14.7 km Staveley Rail Station
18.8 km Burneside (Cumbria) Rail Station
Ferry
4.4 km Ambleside Waterhead Ferry Landing
6.7 km Brockhole Ferry Landing
9.2 km Monk 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Wordsworth Grasmere museum: 15 minutes’ walk - Rydal Cave: 20 minutes’ walk - Grasmere village (brewery and gingerbread shop): 20 minutes - Faeryland Grasmere (boat hire and tea rooms): five minutes' drive - Grasmere Waterfall walks: five minutes - Rydal Mount & Gardens: five minutes - Ambleside (Roman fort, Windermere boat rides): five minutes - Helvellyn (mountain): 10 minutes - Wray Castle: 15 minutes - Keswick (museum, theatre, Derwent Pencil Museum): 20 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Seascale 31.8 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Silecroft 34 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Haverigg 34.2 km Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
St Bees 39.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Walney West Shore 40.4 km Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 0.9 km

Rydal Mount and Gardens 1.5 km

Brockhole - Lake District Visitor Centre 6.7 km

Beatrix Potter Gallery 8.3 km

The World of Beatrix Potter 11 km

National Trust

Grasmere and Great Langdale 1.6 km

Townend 7.4 km

Beatrix Potter Gallery 8.3 km

Coniston and Tarn Hows 8.8 km

Windermere and Troutbeck 8.9 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Grasmere - Calf Crag - Gibson's Knott 1.4 km

Grasmere and Silver Howe 1.5 km

Grasmere and Blea Rigg 1.5 km

Grasmere and Easedale Tarn 1.5 km

Grasmere and Rydal - the 'Wordsworth Walk' 1.5 km

Local events

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

    Penrith, England 25.5 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 White Moss Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is White Moss Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near White Moss Campsite? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Wordsworth Grasmere museum: 15 minutes’ walk - Rydal Cave: 20 minutes’ walk - Grasmere village (brewery and gingerbread shop): 20 minutes - Faeryland Grasmere (boat hire … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of White Moss Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.

    Parking arrangements onsite are strict and therefore it is not possible to accommodate early arrivals or late departures.

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