When can I check in and check out of Upper Hoawthwaite?

Camping and caravan Arrive: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Read more

Upper Hoawthwaite

Scenic site with basic facilities on the edge of the Lake District
Five minutes' drive to Broughton-in-Furness; Coniston Water 15 minutes
Spectacular west-facing views; a mile from the river Lickle and a pub

Bedding down at Upper Hoawthwaite is a straightforward affair – simply turn up at this small-scale site and pick whichever pitch you most like the look of. Once you've unpacked, feel free to light up a barbecue, sit back and take in those spectacular hillside views… The facilities here are on the low-key end of the spectrum – portable toilets (which are thoroughly cleaned daily) and drinking water (brought onto site in a large tank) pretty much cover it. Please note, however, that there are no shower facilities on site. It's true that staying in such a remote spot involves a few small trade-offs, but once here you may well be inclined to think that the ample space and far-reaching views over the Lake District more than make up for the lack of electricity. From Upper Hoawthwaite it's a cinch to get out to some of the top bits of the national park, like Coniston Water (15 minutes' drive), the Old Man of Coniston (25 minutes) and Hawkshead (30 minutes). Fancy a change of scenery? The coast is also an easy 20-minute drive away. The site is a mile away from Broughton Mills, where there's a family-friendly local pub and relaxing walk along the river Lickle. Broughton-in-Furness (five minutes' drive) has more pubs, a tourist information centre and a handful of independent cafés.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

Portable toilet

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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

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

Location

Upper Hoawthwaite

Broughton-in-Furness

Cumbria

England

LA20 6AD

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.29466°N
-3.20055°W

Nearest transport

Coach

21.3 km Daffodil Hotel for Dove Cottage

21.4 km Lakeside House for Dove Cottage

21.5 km Tourist Information Centre

Rail

4.1 km Foxfield Rail Station

6.3 km Green Road Rail Station

6.9 km Kirkby-in-Furness Rail Station

Ferry

7 km Lake Bank (Coniston) Ferry Landing

7.5 km Water Park (Coniston) Ferry Landing

7.8 km Sunny Bank (Coniston) Ferry Landing

Airport

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: - Swinside Stone Circle: 15 minutes' drive - Coniston Water: 15 minutes - Hodbarrow Lighthouse: 20 minutes - The Old Man of Coniston: 30 minutes - Hawkshead: 30 minutes - South Lakes Safari Zoo: 30 minutes - Furness Abbey: 30 minutes - Ravenglass and Eskdale Steam Railway: 30 minutes - Hill Top: 35 minutes - Lake Windermere: 45 minutes - Scafell Pike: an hour

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Silecroft	12.9 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Haverigg	13.1 km	Sea	Poor	N/A	N/A	N/A
Walney West Shore	19.9 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	N/A
Walney Sandy Gap	21.8 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	N/A
Seascale	21.8 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

South Lakes Wild Animal Park 14.2 km

Lakeland Motor Museum 14.2 km

Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway 15.2 km

Beatrix Potter Gallery 15.8 km

Windermere Lake Cruises, Lakeside 15.8 km

National Trust

Gondola' 11.5 km

Coniston and Tarn Hows 13.1 km

Dalton Castle 15.5 km

Beatrix Potter Gallery 15.8 km

Hill Top 16.2 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

The Beacon and Blawith Fell 6.8 km

The Coniston Heights: The Old Man to Swirl How 10.3 km

Coniston - Levers Water - Coniston 11.6 km

Coniston - Tarn Hows - Coniston 11.6 km

Coniston - Little Arrow - Coniston Lakeshore 11.6 km

Local events

Kendal Calling (Thursday, 1 August 2024 – Thursday, 1 August 2024)
Penrith, England 46.6 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 Upper Hoawthwaite have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Upper Hoawthwaite dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Upper Hoawthwaite? Local attractions and activities include: - Swinside Stone Circle: 15 minutes' drive - Coniston Water: 15 minutes - Hodbarrow Lighthouse: 20 minutes - The Old Man of Coniston: 30 minutes - Hawkshead: … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Upper Hoawthwaite?

Camping and caravan

Arrive: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more