Waterhead Coniston

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 9.4 111 reviews
Visitor image of the view at dusk
Visitor image of the view at dusk
Visitor image of early morning
Big open field
Green grass and blue skies
Great views of the fells
Lake shore
Trees on the shoreline
Gateway to the field
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Visitor image of early morning
Big open field
Green grass and blue skies

  • Quiet, back to basics pop-up site on the shoreline of Coniston Water
  • Tarn Hows and lake cruises within walking distance
  • A 10-minute walk from Coniston village; two minutes to local pub
Waterhead Coniston is a pop-up site in a properly prime position, right on the shoreline of Coniston Water and a 10-minute walk from the centre of Coniston village (for pubs, cafés, takeaways and shops). Rather than being your standard campsite, this quiet little Cumbria site has been set up in a farmer’s field in a small, eco-friendly farm with animals. It has just basic facilities in the form of fresh water and portable toilets. There's also private access to the lake. The views from here are unsurprisingly splendid, looking over the water and up to the fells – and it’s easy to get out to see a bit more of the Lake District surroundings without using the car, as you can head straight out on walks up to Tarn Hows and local fells or get going on bike rides or hikes by the lake. The refurbed Coniston Inn is a couple of minutes’ stagger away upon your return, although you’re welcome to bring a barbecue along instead if you like. For more leisurely ways to see the area, take a ride on the Steam Yacht Gondola across Coniston Water or set out for wanders around Brantwood and Hill Top; if you’d prefer to keep the activity going there are plenty of fells and lakes to hike around, and a Go Ape adventure park is 20 minutes’ drive away.

Campground type

RV sites 3
Tent sites 20
Opens
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 111 Pitchup.com customers

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Wifi
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Lake and/or mountainPeaceful

99% would recommend this campground to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

Highly-rated, basic pop-up campsite with an exceptional lakeside location offering direct water access and stunning views. Within easy walking distance of Coniston village and amenities. Visitors praise spacious pitches, peaceful atmosphere, and friendly owners. Facilities are basic but clean; excellent value.

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Will come again next year

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Kevin N.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Bargain Price
Great location just a few minutes walk from conniston village.
Lake access
Quiet

Disliked None

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Quiet lakeside site with flat pitches in a cracking location.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Quiet field, lakeside views and access, exactly as described.
Variety of vans, cars, and tents, and a nice atmosphere.
Portaloos were as good as portaloos get, and an easy walk into Coniston.

Disliked Nothing. Simple and cheap facilities, exactly as described.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent location and great value for money

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely spot, excellent location and very welcoming - liked the ease of being able to choose where to pitch and park.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Views of lake Choice of where…

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Alexander R.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Views of lake
Choice of where to pitch

Disliked Distance to potaloo's

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location, beautiful views would recommend

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Neil H.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Quite location
Access to the lake
Peaceful

Disliked More lighting needed around but get that it’s just a pop up

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Excellent

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Christina A.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Great lots of space . Great for a couple of nights stay

Recommend to friends Visit again

fFantastic location, great value, quiet.

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Lesley F.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Fantastic location, right next to the lake, perfect for swim or sup and easy to leave the car at camp and walk . Easy access to plenty of scenic walks / hikes.( Which is what I wanted) Spacious pitches on level ground,

Disliked Portaloos a bit smelly but clean they were emptied day I left so think this depends when your stay falls.. They were clean though with paper.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely little site close to town and easy access for lake

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Scott C.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Loved the site basic facility’s such a portaloos but that’s what we enjoy and is never a issue for us and a. lovely view of the lake and easy access

Disliked Nothing

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Really lovely site, perfect location by…

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Emma P.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Really lovely site, perfect location by the lake. Owners really friendly and welcoming. Will definitely book again :)

Recommend to friends Visit again

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Camping at Waterhead is absolutely the…

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Michelle B.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Camping at Waterhead is absolutely the best site we’ve ever stayed at! Perfectly located right beside Coniston Water, close to the Coniston Inn and the village. Booking online was quick and easy, and the lovely lady who owns the field made us feel so welcome. The price is amazing for such a fantastic spot. We even had an ice cream van visit twice! We spent our time kayaking, swimming, and walking, and loved every minute. Can’t wait to return!

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Wild swimming

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

Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location 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

Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

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

Location

Waterhead Coniston

Coniston

Cumbria

England

LA21 8AJ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.36851°N
3.06119°W

Route directions

Please follow the dirt track and stop next to the bamboo gate before phoning the site.

Nearest transport

Bus
5.8 mi Kelsick Road opposite Library
6.1 mi Daffodil Hotel for Dove Cottage
6.2 mi Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
Rail
6.4 mi Windermere Rail Station
9.8 mi Staveley Rail Station
9.8 mi Foxfield Rail Station
Ferry
0.1 mi Waterhead Hotel (Coniston) Ferry Landing
0.4 mi Monk Coniston Ferry Landing
0.4 mi 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: 10 minutes’ walk - Tarn Hows: 45 minutes’ walk/10 minutes’ drive - Brantwood (former home of artist John Ruskin): 10 minutes’ drive - Hill Top (Beatrix Potter’s former home): 10 minutes - Go Ape Grizedale: 20 minutes - Windermere (west shore): 20 minutes - Claife Heights: 25 minutes - Lakeland Motor Museum: half an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Haverigg 15.4 mi Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Silecroft 15.6 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seascale 17.3 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Walney West Shore 19.1 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 2.5 mi

Hill Top 3.8 mi

Brockhole - Lake District Visitor Centre 5.3 mi

Windermere Lake Cruises, Bowness 5.6 mi

The World of Beatrix Potter 5.7 mi

National Trust

Gondola' 0.4 mi

Coniston and Tarn Hows 0.6 mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery 2.5 mi

Hill Top 3.8 mi

Grasmere and Great Langdale 5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Coniston and the Yewdale Fells 0.5 mi

Coniston - Little Arrow - Coniston Lakeshore 0.5 mi

Coniston - Holme Fell 0.5 mi

Coniston - Levers Water - Coniston 0.5 mi

Coniston - Tarn Hows - Coniston 0.6 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Waterhead Coniston have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Waterhead Coniston dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Waterhead Coniston? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Steam Yacht Gondola cruises: 10 minutes’ walk - Tarn Hows: 45 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 Waterhead Coniston?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  1 p.m.
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