Coniston Hawkshead

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View of the Old Man of Coniston
View of the old man of coniston
View to the fells
Fells view
Views from the site
Views to the south
Gateway to the site
Surrounded by slopes
Water tank
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  • 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
Set upon a real ready spot five minutes’ walk away from the shores of Coniston Water… Coniston Hawkshead is pretty primed for a break by the water, five minutes’ walk away from the centre of Coniston village too (quite the foodie area, with pubs, cafés, takeaways and shops). This peaceful little Cumbria site calls a farmer’s field home and it comes with the basic facilities you’d expect from a back to basics site. There are no showers here but fresh water and portable toilets are provided so that you’ll have the essentials (and no bins, so you’ll want to whisk any rubbish away when you leave). The views are part of what makes this site so sublime. You’ll have water and fells all around – a nice reminder that you’re within reach of all the Lake District’s natural wonders without the need for a car. From here, Tarn Hows and local fells are within walking distance of the site or you may pick up speed with a bicycle ride or hike around the lake. Perhaps wanders around Brantwood and Hill Top may be calling your name too? You don’t need to see the sights on foot or wheels, though. There are Steam Yacht Gondola rides across Coniston Water or treetop adventures at Go Ape adventure park, 20 minutes’ drive away, for an alternative way to explore. For a proper chilled-out way to wind down the day, you may want to bring along a barbecue. When you feel like having the chopping and sizzling sorted for you, there’s a refurbished pub just a couple minutes’ wander down the road.

Campground type

Tent sites 40
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Nearby leisure

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

Location

Coniston Hawkshead

Hawkshead Road

Coniston

Cumbria

England

LA21 8AL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.36939°N
3.06836°W

Nearest transport

Bus
6 mi Kelsick Road opposite Library
6.2 mi Daffodil Hotel for Dove Cottage
6.2 mi Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
Rail
6.7 mi Windermere Rail Station
9.7 mi Foxfield Rail Station
10.1 mi Staveley Rail Station
Ferry
0.3 mi Waterhead Hotel (Coniston) Ferry Landing
0.4 mi Coniston Ferry Landing
0.6 mi 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: - Steam Yacht Gondola cruises: 15 minutes’ walk - Tarn Hows: 50 minutes’ walk/10 minutes’ drive - Brantwood (former home of artist John Ruskin): 10 minutes’ drive - Hill Top (Beatrix Potter’s former home): 15 minutes - Go Ape Grizedale: 20 minutes - Windermere (west shore): 25 minutes - Claife Heights: 25 minutes - Lakeland Motor Museum: half an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Haverigg 15.3 mi Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Silecroft 15.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seascale 17 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Walney West Shore 19 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Walney Sandy Gap 20.1 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Beatrix Potter Gallery 2.8 mi

Hill Top 4.1 mi

Brockhole - Lake District Visitor Centre 5.5 mi

Windermere Lake Cruises, Bowness 5.9 mi

The World of Beatrix Potter 6 mi

National Trust

Gondola' 0.4 mi

Coniston and Tarn Hows 0.7 mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery 2.8 mi

Hill Top 4.1 mi

Grasmere and Great Langdale 5.1 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Coniston and the Yewdale Fells 0.2 mi

Coniston - Little Arrow - Coniston Lakeshore 0.2 mi

Coniston - Holme Fell 0.2 mi

Coniston - Levers Water - Coniston 0.3 mi

Coniston - Tarn Hows - Coniston 0.3 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.

Reviews

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Overall rating from one Pitchup.com customer

Location
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Value for money
 8
Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Michael S.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Lovely spot, very well looked after, great location. Highly recommended if you are happy without camping frills.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Coniston Hawkshead have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Coniston Hawkshead dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Coniston Hawkshead? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Steam Yacht Gondola cruises: 15 minutes’ walk - Tarn Hows: 50 minutes’ walk/10 minutes’ drive - Brantwood (former home of artist John Ruskin): 10 minutes’ drive … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Coniston Hawkshead?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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