Thurston Outdoor Education Centre

Campsite overlooked by Coniston Old Man
Campsite overlooked by coniston old man
Picnic bench area
Entrance
Take the right hand drive
Driveway to carpark
Campsite entrance
Carpark area
Male toilet area
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  • Small Victorian Walled Garden campsite
  • Views of the Coniston Old Man
  • Secluded location only a short walk from Coniston Village
Thurston campsite is a quiet campsite on the East side of Coniston Water. Closely located to the villages of Coniston and Hawkshead, both having a variety of amenities and attractions. Situated in an old Victorian Walled garden, there are fantastic views of the Old Man of Coniston. There is no lake access from the campsite, nearest lake access is at Monk Coniston (1.2miles). The site has good toilet and shower facilities. Drinking water tap available. Parking available close to the pitches. There is a BBQ and cooking area for stoves. No fire pits, open fires or disposable BBQ's are permitted on site.

Site type

Tent pitches 12
Opens

Languages spoken

English

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Features

No dogs allowed

Pop-up campsite

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

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

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

Location

Thurston Outdoor Education Centre

East of Lake

Coniston

Cumbria

England

LA21 8AB

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.35954°N
3.05663°W

Route directions

On arrival please park in the campsite carpark, via the right hand fork in the drive.

Nearest transport

Coach
6.1 mi Kelsick Road opposite Library
6.3 mi Tourist Information Centre
6.3 mi Rail Station
Rail
6.3 mi Windermere Rail Station
9.5 mi Foxfield Rail Station
9.7 mi Staveley Rail Station
Ferry
0.5 mi Brantwood (Coniston) Ferry Landing
0.5 mi Coniston Ferry Landing
0.6 mi Waterhead Hotel (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

Brantwood half a mile away Monk Coniston carpark (nearest public lake access) is 1.2 miles Village of Coniston is 2 miles - can be walked via public footpath and roads. Home of Donald Campbells Bluebird, plenty of restaurants, pubs and other amenities. Tarn Howes (3 miles) and lake cruses (Coniston Village) within walking distance Hawkshead Village 3.5 miles drive. Grizedale Visitor Centre 7 miles drive. Forest can be access through public bridleways 500m from entrance.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Haverigg 15 mi Sea PoorN/AN/AN/A
Silecroft 15.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seascale 17.6 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Walney West Shore 18.6 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A
Walney Sandy Gap 19.6 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Beatrix Potter Gallery 2.5 mi

Hill Top 3.5 mi

Windermere Lake Cruises, Bowness 5.4 mi

Brockhole - Lake District Visitor Centre 5.4 mi

Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House 5.5 mi

National Trust

Gondola' 0.5 mi

Coniston and Tarn Hows 1.1 mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery 2.5 mi

Hill Top 3.5 mi

Grasmere and Great Langdale 5.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Coniston - Little Arrow - Coniston Lakeshore 0.9 mi

Coniston and the Yewdale Fells 0.9 mi

Coniston - Holme Fell 1 mi

Coniston - Levers Water - Coniston 1 mi

Coniston - Tarn Hows - Coniston 1 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 Thurston Outdoor Education Centre have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Thurston Outdoor Education Centre dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Thurston Outdoor Education Centre? Brantwood half a mile away Monk Coniston carpark (nearest public lake access) is 1.2 miles Village of Coniston is 2 miles - can be walked via public footpath and roads. Home of … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Thurston Outdoor Education Centre?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  9 a.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.

    Parking in car park only. Follow signs on arrival.

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