Waterhead Coniston
View prices & book- 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
Site type
- This site has no on-site shower facilities.
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
- There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Thu, 01 Aug to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass campervan pitch
4 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20) 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookNon-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20) 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
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The site was perfect right on the shores of the lake. The…
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Liked: The site was perfect right on the shores of the lake. The village was within easy was within distance, only about 5 minutes away. Very quiet and peaceful. The Host introduced herself, and the water container topped up, and the portaloos were restocked. All in all, it is very good.
Disliked: Nothing all as described.
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Perfect location and friendly staff.
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Liked: Location was amazing for access to lake, for swimming, kayaking etc. So many walks to explore from the site. Coniston Town in walking distance. Once you're there, no need to use your car. Convenient pub next door too. Campsite manager, Amy, was super helpful and nice. Great price! Felt safe as solo female traveller with my dog. I will be back next year for sure.
Disliked: Portable toilets got a bit stinky with the amount of people over bank holiday weekend.
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Close to the water, really peaceful site and only a short walk…
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Liked: Close to the water, really peaceful site and only a short walk into the local village. Liked that you could get into the water and there is plenty of choice for food and drinks nearby, make sure you book ahead for food on the weekends as it was really busy.
Disliked: Toilets weren’t the best.
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Location was fantastic, right beside the lake where you could go in…
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Liked: Location was fantastic, right beside the lake where you could go in for a swim. Ample space on the site to pitch your tent. Does the job for what you need and pay for. Portaloo’s and fresh water on site.
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Liked: We loved how close we were to the water, how close we were to the village, the warm welcome from the owner, being able to have a camp fire , bin and water on site
Disliked: The toilets were not clean but this was more so down to people.
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Friendly owner, nice access to the water and spacious.…
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Liked: Friendly owner, nice access to the water and spacious.
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Would definitely book again for the beautiful location & great price
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Liked: The location was amazing! Right on the lake so we were able to paddle board a few feet from our pitch. Also really well placed for getting into coniston which was a quick walk. Lady who ran the site was lovely and friendly.
Disliked: The toilets were very smelly and dirty.
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We set up our pitch right by the water, view was amazing.…
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Liked: We set up our pitch right by the water, view was amazing.
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Location - on the water and short walk to the town. Private…
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Liked: Location - on the water and short walk to the town. Private pitch with plenty space.
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Liked: Great location, easy check in, good price
Disliked: The entrance was very muddy and churned up, could’ve done with some boards down
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Features
Portable toilet
Pop-up campsite
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 Wild swimmingAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearbyLocation
Waterhead Coniston
Coniston
Cumbria
England
LA21 8AJ
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.36851°N
-3.06119°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
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 | 24.8 km | Sea | Poor | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Silecroft | 25.1 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Seascale | 27.9 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Walney West Shore | 30.8 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
Walney Sandy Gap | 32.4 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Beatrix Potter Gallery 4 km
Hill Top 6.1 km
Brockhole - Lake District Visitor Centre 8.5 km
Windermere Lake Cruises, Bowness 9 km
The World of Beatrix Potter 9.1 km
National Trust
Gondola' 0.7 km
Coniston and Tarn Hows 0.9 km
Beatrix Potter Gallery 4 km
Hill Top 6.1 km
Grasmere and Great Langdale 8.1 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Coniston and the Yewdale Fells 0.8 km
Coniston - Little Arrow - Coniston Lakeshore 0.8 km
Coniston - Holme Fell 0.8 km
Coniston - Levers Water - Coniston 0.9 km
Coniston - Tarn Hows - Coniston 0.9 km
Local events
- Kendal Calling (Thursday, 1 August 2024 – Thursday, 1 August 2024)
Penrith, England 34.4 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.
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
Want to know more about camping in The Lake District and Cumbria?
- 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?
Camping and touring Arrive: 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Depart by: 1 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Waterhead Coniston? From R454.61 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.