Nearly wild Tent sites in Hawkshead, Cumbria, England

Opens June 12

9.1

Church Lane Campsite

Kendal, Cumbria, England

Peaceful back to basics Cumbria site with lovely Lake District views
A 10-minute drive to either Kendal or Windermere
Tree-lined grass pitch area a mile from the local village pub

Spacious pitches with plenty of greenery

9

Social District

Newby Bridge, Cumbria, England

Dog-friendly Lake District site on the shore of Lake Windermere
Less than five minutes' drive from activity centres and a ferry stop
Dog park and fishing on site; campfires and barbecues permitted

Opens July 4

9.3

Water Yeat Campsite

Water Yeat, Cumbria, England

Riverside camping next to Coniston Water in the Lake District
A 20-minute drive to Windermere; 15 minutes to Ulverston
Spacious pick-your-own grass pitches with mountain and fellside views

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Opens July 18

Peacock Farm Camping

Kendal, Cumbria, England

Lake District wild-camping site 10 minutes’ drive from Kendal
Windermere 15 minutes’ drive; Scafell Pike 50 minutes
Dogs welcome; resident sheep and cows; five minutes’ walk from a pub

9.2

Seatoller Farm

Keswick, Cumbria, England

Peaceful family-run farm site next to the River Derwent
Excellent base for hikes, including Scafell and Great Gable
Woodfired pizzas on Saturday nights, a short walk away

9.6

Cockin Farm Campsite

Kendal, Cumbria, England

Family-run farm site at the foot of Whinfell Beacon
A 25-minute drive from Windermere; 15 minutes from Kendal
Hiking and cycling nearby and five miles from the Yorkshire Dales

Visitor image looking down the hill towards the estuary and Morecambe Bay. Beautiful day and night.

Opens May 23

7.3

Low Fell Gate Farm Campsite

Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, England

Quiet back-to-basics camping on a working farm in Grange-over-Sands
A five-minute drive to Cartmel; 20 minutes to Windermere
Dog-friendly site with Morecambe Bay views

Opens May 29

8.4

Rufus Lane Campsite

Ulverston, Cumbria, England

Quiet pop-up site with grass pitches 20 minutes’ drive from Windermere
One mile from Ulverston; 10 minutes’ drive from a beach and safari zoo
Spacious, dog-friendly pick-your-own pitches; pub five minutes’ walk

9.2

Holmescales Campsite

Old Hutton, Cumbria, England

Small site in the Cumbria countryside, 15 minutes’ drive from Kendal
Sizergh Castle 15 minutes’ drive; Windermere half an hour
Archery, quad biking and axe throwing; toilet and shower block

Opens May 23

9.8

Camping at Hayfield

Ulverston, Cumbria, England

Pop-up site at a friendly family farm five minutes from Ulverston
A five-minute drive to beach or safari zoo; 20 minutes to Windermere
Local pub and ice cream parlour within walking distance

Opens November 7, 2028

High Yewdale Camping

Coniston, Cumbria, England

Wild camping with a gorgeous rural location close to the Cumbria Way
A five-minute drive to Coniston and 10 minutes from Tarn Hows lake
Dog-friendly campsite with essential facilities provided

6.5

River House Retreat Campsite

Ambleside, Cumbria, England

Peaceful Lake District campsite on the banks of the Brathay river
A mile from Ambleside and Windermere; Grasmere 15 minutes' drive
Simple pitches with river access and gorgeous views

Torver Campsite

Coniston, Cumbria, England

Small back to basics site on a spacious Cumbria smallholding
A five-minute drive from Torver and 10 from Coniston village
Pick your own pitch; pub two miles away

8.1

Sandfold Pop-up Camping

Newby Bridge, Cumbria, England

Simple campsite under a mile from the foot of Lake Windermere
In the hamlet of Newby Bridge; 20 minutes' drive from Coniston Water
Within 10 minutes' walk of a spa and lakeside Fell Foot Park

8.4

Eskdale Valley Campsite

Eskdale, Cumbria, England

Scenic, remote no-frills farm site in the west Lake District
Within 10 minutes’ walk of Stanley Ghyll Waterfall and wild pools
Spacious and a 10-minute drive from Eskdale’s shop and steam railway

Dob Coppice

Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, England

Quiet wildlife haven beside the river Winster in the Lake District
A 15-minute drive from Windermere and 40 minutes from Ambleside
Kayaks and fishing rods for hire; a short drive to local footpaths

Eskdale Campsite

Boot, Cumbria, England

100 pitches 10 x camping pods camping barn 60 x 16amp hook ups shop.
Flat pitches Camping barn sleeps up to8 Great base for walking Scafell
5 star facilities on-site shop pets welcome Drying room 3 x local pubs

Side Farm Camp Site

Penrith, Cumbria, England

The Station Inn

Oxenholme, Cumbria, England

Within the grounds of a pub at the edge of the Lake District
A 10-minute drive from Kendal and 20 from Lake Windermere
Bar, restaurant and play area; takeaway breakfast available

8.3

Baystone Bank Farm Campsite

Millom, Cumbria, England

Lake District working farm site 10 minutes' drive from Millom
A 15-minute drive to Haverigg beach; 20 minutes to Coniston Water
Heavy horse riding centre on site for taster rides and hacks

10 Nearly Wild Tent Camping in Hawkshead, England

Church Lane Campsite

Social District

Water Yeat Campsite

Peacock Farm Camping

Seatoller Farm

Cockin Farm Campsite

Low Fell Gate Farm Campsite

Rufus Lane Campsite

Holmescales Campsite

Camping at Hayfield

High Yewdale Camping

River House Retreat Campsite

Torver Campsite

Sandfold Pop-up Camping

Eskdale Valley Campsite

Dob Coppice

Eskdale Campsite

Side Farm Camp Site

The Station Inn

Baystone Bank Farm Campsite

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