Graythwaite Camping
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- Peaceful Lake District site on the shores of Windermere
- A 10-minute drive from Hill Top; Ambleside 20 minutes
- Activities including watersports, shooting and off-road driving
Campground type
3
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No cars/motorcycles at the site. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
Languages spoken
English
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Reviews
Voted 86% of visitors View breakdown
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: Nothing
Disliked: No response from contacts provided upon booking. Turned up on site no space available no staff in sight
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Great location. Easy to find and get to. Camping area not right…
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: Great location. Easy to find and get to. Camping area not right by the lake but easy access to it via footpath. Great views Staff very friendly
Disliked: Advertise hot showers but water temperature wasn’t really hot. It was quite busy so maybe we just ran out of hot water
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The views were really nice of the Lake…
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: The views were really nice of the Lake
Disliked: Toilets and showers were disgusting. Only had stair access and nowhere to actually change in the showers. Shower curtains were dirty. Toilets were awful not cleaned in the 3 days we were there. The worst camp facilities I have seen. No staff on site so people were being noisy and playing music really loud. Dogs roaming freely which resulted in dog poo in the field.
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Very basic site close to Windermere
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: Location - the site is right on Windermere and you can walk right to the lake Relaxed - you can pick your own pitch and there is no 24/7 warden or staff on site The horsebox - a little horsebox selling drinks, sweets, hiring fire pits, etc The barn - has table and chairs, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, and ping pong table and seemed popular with a lot of campers for socialising. There was also a corner for unwanted camping gear that other campers could use if needed. Very little light pollution so gorgeous night skies, when not cloudy!
Disliked: Toilets - we visited last year and the toilets were cleaned and restocked morning and evening however this year the morning visit seemed to have stopped, meaning the toilets got very muddy, especially with Storm Lilian, and the loo roll ran out overnight or by early morning. Relaxed - there is nothing to ensure rules are adhered to, so dogs are off lead and running around and groups are playing music and/or talking loudly all night. Price - overpriced for the facilities, which are two shipping containers with 3 toilet and 3 small shower cubicles. There are three sinks under a small shelter with hot/cold water for washing up; I'm 5'10 and found them a bit low. Highly recommend visitors bring their own trolley or similar. The site does not allow cars onto the camping field and provide 3 wheelbarrows to cart stuff, which is not enough for how busy the site is and people tend to hoard them.s
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easy access to walks, shop on site, the tent pitches are large…
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: easy access to walks, shop on site, the tent pitches are large especially for the price!
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, nothing spectacular but great value for money.
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: Everything about the location was excellent for us and facilities were ok
Disliked: Water tasted metallic, device charging room was just an old cow shed with an 4 plug extension lead. Horse Box not opening on a morning is a shame
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Was fine
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Liked: Was a great view
Disliked: Bad weather - no one’s fault but the shop only opened on the first night.
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Really lovely area, just a short walk through field and you are…
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: Really lovely area, just a short walk through field and you are on the lake with some lovely walks. The horse box that sells coffee, snacks, logs is a great touch. No cars allowed on the field which is fab as it looks so much better, wheelbarrows are provided to carry camping gear. Great communication and allowed me to change booking details to arrive/leave a day earlier.
Disliked: Shame really as the facility’s take away from the loveliness of the place. Showers were just awkward as there is no where to put clothes & no room to get dry or changed so you literally step out into the toilet walk way .. had to walk back to tent in just a towel. The bins were massively over flowing & the washing up area was just full of old greasy sponges & just not very nice. Loads of random bits of old tents, ect just discarded in a barn. I understand that it’s people that ruin it for others by not clearing up but for £50 a night it just felt like it was a free for all and the campsite just did bare minimal to help. Would return to the area but not this campsite.
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Beautiful quiet campsite. Facilities not good. No tent side parking
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: Beautiful surroundings Tranquil quiet campsite Great access to lake Friendly staff
Disliked: Hub is not a large gazebo as advertised but a concrete part of barn. Very small amount of charging facilities. Toilets accessed by slippery metal steps No toilet roll in the mornings Not a fussy person but having to barrow items from car park to tent in wind and rain was very stressful
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Groene camping met wijds uitzicht. Faciliteiten op basisniveau.
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: Uitzicht op Windermere Koelkast Vriezer Vriendelijk personeel Ruimte Warm water Creatieve sanitairgebouwen
Disliked: Slechte toegangsweg Auto mocht niet op kampeerterrein Kruiwagen weinig beschikbaar; kampeergasten brengen het niet altijd gelijk terug Personeel schijnbaar niet altijd aanwezig Herentoilet vuil
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Features
Portable toilet
Pop-up campground
Dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Forest Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campgroundAccessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Graythwaite Camping
Graythwaite Estate
Cunsey
Ambleside
Cumbria
England
LA22 0LU
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.33119°N
-2.95435°W
Nearest transport
Bus
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
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| Haverigg | 16.7 mi | Sea | Poor | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Silecroft | 17.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Morecambe North | 17.9 mi | Estuary | Good | N/A | Good | Good |
| Morecambe South | 18.1 mi | Sea | N/A | N/A | Good | Good |
| Walney West Shore | 19.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Hill Top 1.6 mi
Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House 1.7 mi
Windermere Lake Cruises, Bowness 2.5 mi
The World of Beatrix Potter 2.7 mi
Beatrix Potter Gallery 3.6 mi
National Trust
Hill Top 1.6 mi
Beatrix Potter Gallery 3.6 mi
Fell Foot Park 3.9 mi
Windermere and Troutbeck 4.3 mi
Coniston and Tarn Hows 5.1 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Claife Heights and Lake Windermere 1.4 mi
BLACKWELL 1.5 mi
Near Sawrey and Lake Windermere 1.5 mi
Winster circular 2.3 mi
BELLE ISLE 2.3 mi
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.
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Graythwaite Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Graythwaite Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Graythwaite Camping? As the largest lake in the national park, Windermere is skirted by a good range of attractions, with something here to suit a variety of tastes. For a peaceful retreat, spend a … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Graythwaite Camping?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m.