Wasdale Lakeside Campsite

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Aerial view of the camping field
Aerial view of the camping field
Wasdale Valley
Campsite entrance
Wasdale Valley
Looking up Wasdale to Yewbarrow
View above the campsite
Aerial view of the camping field and Wastwater
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Wasdale Valley
Campsite entrance
Wasdale Valley

  • 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
If you’re after a spectacular wild camping spot to lay down your head, you’ll certainly find it at Wasdale Lakeside Campsite. Set on a working Lakeland farm, this Cumbria pop-up site is big on views, looking up Wasdale to Yewbarrow, and right down to the shores of Wastwater. Well-behaved dogs are welcome to join your Lakeland jaunt, but must be kept on a lead at all times as there are always sheep about. You’ll all get lots of exercise, as there are numerous walks into the scenic Wasdale Valley from the camping field. Talking of the camping field, pitch numbers are limited so your wild camping experience can stay a private, peaceful one. Simple amenities run to portable toilets, on-site water in a container, cold running water a short walk from the pitches, recycling and washing lines for drying clothes and wetsuits. Small barbecues are allowed, but please place them on the slates provided. Pick up any vital supplies in Eskdale Stores (15 minutes’ drive), or order takeaways from the Lion and Lamb pub in Gosforth (they’ll deliver to your tent). If you fancy a change of scenery, hotfoot it down to the pubs in Nether Wasdale (10 minutes or half an hour’s walk). Please note there are no showers and no electrical hook-up points at this campsite. As this is a remote area, there is limited phone signal and data coverage; some networks have better coverage than others.

Site type

Motorhome sites 50
Tent sites 50
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Please note
  • This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.

General

  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Dogs

  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 387 Pitchup.com customers

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Lake and/or mountainSpectacular scenery

98% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

Stunning spot near Wast Water lake for hiking. Owners are super friendly and helpful, pitches are spacious, and it's really peaceful. Basic but clean portaloos suit the "back to basics" vibe. Access track is a bit rough, some said.

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It’s a nice and very decent…

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Muhammad Zaheer B. 1 review

Unpowered grass campervan or tent site

Liked It’s a nice and very decent campsite, with friendly and professional staff. I personally recommend it to adventure enthusiasts.

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Beautiful location on the lake…

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Nigel D. 1 review

Unpowered grass campervan or tent site

Liked Beautiful location on the lake

Disliked Approach road a bit bumpy
Potrloos

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Such a beautiful campsite! Wast Water…

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Anonymous

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Liked Such a beautiful campsite! Wast Water is just a short 10-minute walk away from camp, which made for an incredible location. The host was extremely welcoming and friendly throughout our stay. We asked for dry firewood and a fire pit container, and he brought them right over to us without any hassle. Overall, it was a wonderful camping experience and I highly recommend staying here!

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Fantastic location…

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 Nigel S. 1 review

Unpowered grass campervan or tent site

Liked Fantastic location

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Loved it

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 Matt B. 1 review

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Liked Loved its location and very relaxed atmosphere

Disliked Could do with more amenities but not that bothered

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Quiet place to stay…

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 Bishnu A. 1 review

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Liked Quiet place to stay

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Definitely 100% worth a visit.

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 Fiona H. 2 reviews

Unpowered grass campervan or tent site

Liked Amazing location, the views are breathtaking . Flat ground to pitch a tent. Enough room to have your own private spot!

Disliked Nothing on the campsite, just a few people breaking the rules. Had 3 dogs run up on me eating my tea, that rattled my dog up but thats fault to their owner not the campsite!

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Great location for hiking or water…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass campervan or tent site

Liked Great location for hiking or water sports.
Will be returning in the future.

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A beautiful place and a wonderful…

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 Artur S. 1 review

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Liked A beautiful place and a wonderful time—just too short. I will definitely come back again. I recommend it to everyone.

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Awesome place…

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Anonymous

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Liked Awesome place

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Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 Wild swimming

Amenities on site

Bath available 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

D. of E. 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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Wasdale Lakeside Campsite

Easthwaite Farm

Nether Wasdale

Cumbria

England

CA20 1ET

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.42191°N
3.32446°W

Route directions

On arrival, please follow the sign to the campsite. Do not cross the farmyard, but drive through the double gates on your left. Drive carefully as there are sheep in the fields. What3words: goats.spotted.named. Please note that it is a farm track, not a tarmac road, so please drive carefully.

Nearest transport

Coach
20.3 km Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
20.3 km Daffodil Hotel for Dove Cottage
22.3 km Tangier Street
Rail
9.2 km Ravenglass Rail Station
9.2 km Drigg Rail Station
10.8 km Seascale Rail Station
Ferry
18 km Coniston Ferry Landing
18.1 km Waterhead Hotel (Coniston) Ferry Landing
18.2 km Torver (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

Just five minutes’ stroll from the camping field, Wastwater is a hub for wild swimmers, scuba divers, paddleboarders and kayakers – you can hire gear from the rental shop 10 minutes’ drive away. The lake is also fertile ground for anglers, who can fish for Arctic char, trout and salmon (in season). Hardened hikers have access to ventures up Scafell Pike (three hours) from the site. If you’re thinking of less strenuous days out, play a round at Eskdale Golf Course (25 minutes), or take the weight off your feet completely with a train tour of the West Lakes fell and mountain scenery on Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, locally known as ‘La’al Ratty’ (15 minutes). Local kid-friendly options include trotting through the fells with alpacas at Wastwater Alpaca Trekking (25 minutes), or a gentle scramble up Wasdale (an hour and a half’s walk from the site) to the Fairy Pools. The sand-and-shingle beaches at Seascale (25 minutes) and Ravenglass (20 minutes) are both dog-friendly, with lots of rook pools for splashing around in.

Food and drink

  • The Strands Inn 1.8 km
  • Screes Inn 1.8 km
  • Bower House Inn 3.6 km
  • Bridge Inn 3.8 km
  • King George IV Inn 4 km
  • Boot Inn 4.4 km
  • Brook House Inn 4.5 km
  • Woolpack Inn 5.6 km
  • Wasdale Head Inn 6.7 km
  • Gosforth Hall Inn 7 km

Family days out

  • Owl Centre Visitor attraction 8.2 km
  • Muncaster Castle 8.3 km
  • The Weapons Hall Visitor attraction 8.5 km
  • Eskdale Needle Visitor attraction 8.7 km
  • Eskdale Needle Visitor attraction 8.7 km
  • Signal Box Visitor attraction 9.2 km

Public transport

  • Nether Wasdale Car Park 1.3 km
  • Outward Bound School 3.6 km
  • Road End for Irton Road R&ER 3.7 km
  • Bridge Inn (W bound) 3.8 km
  • road to Eskdale Green Station 3.9 km
  • King George IV PH 4 km
  • Beckfoot Bridge 4.3 km
  • Post Office 4.4 km
  • Dalegarth Station 4.4 km
  • Santon Cottages 4.7 km

What’s nearby

  • Eskdale Golf Course 6.6 km

Local services

  • Holmrook Service Station 7.4 km

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Must see

Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway 9.1 km

Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 20.1 km

Beatrix Potter Gallery 21.6 km

Whinlatter Forest & Visitor Centre 22 km

Rydal Mount and Gardens 22.2 km

National Trust

Wasdale, Eskdale and Duddon 1.7 km

Buttermere and Ennerdale 17.3 km

Gondola' 17.8 km

Coniston and Tarn Hows 18.2 km

Grasmere and Great Langdale 19.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Eskdale Green - Muncaster Fell - Muncaster Head - Eskdale Green 3.6 km

MUNCASTER CASTLE 8.5 km

High Gillerthwaite - Red Pike Ridge Traverse - High Gillerthwaite 10.4 km

Seathwaite - Scafell Pike - Seathwaite 12.6 km

The Gables from Honister Pass 12.7 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 Wasdale Lakeside Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Wasdale Lakeside Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Wasdale Lakeside Campsite? Just five minutes’ stroll from the camping field, Wastwater is a hub for wild swimmers, scuba divers, paddleboarders and kayakers – you can hire gear from the rental shop 10 minutes’ drive … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Wasdale Lakeside Campsite?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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