Tent Campgrounds in Ambleside, Cumbria, England 2025 from $36/nt

9.5

Sykeside Camping Park

Penrith, Cumbria, England

Remote location but with easy access to the Lake District and Cumbria
In a walker's paradise in the Dovedale Valley
Modern facilities and well-stocked shop

9.7

Ings Kippers Campsite and Shepherd's Hut

Windermere, Cumbria, England

Small, basic adults-only site two miles from Windermere
Well placed for cycle paths and public transport; pub five mins' walk
Firepit provided for each pitch; wood available to buy on site

Opens 12 June

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

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Opens 18 July

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

Visitor image of their setup, ready to take in the countryside

9.1

Stybeck Farm

Thirlmere, Cumbria, England

Lake District working farm two miles from Thirlmere
A 10-minute drive to Derwentwater, Keswick and Grasmere
Adult-only dog-friendly site; 20 minutes' walk to the local 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

Spacious pitches with plenty of greenery

Opens 2 May

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

1 of 2 tent pitches. Include a fire pit and picnic table.

9

Crake Valley Holiday Park

Water Yeat, Cumbria, England

Quiet family park in 16 acres of woods next to Coniston Water
A 15-minute drive from Ulverston and 20 minutes from Windermere
Stunning views on site and great walks in the surrounding area

Opens 4 July

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

Opens 1 May

9.7

Kendal Rugby Club

Kendal, Cumbria, England

Spacious, simple pitches at a sports club 15 minutes' walk from Kendal
On the edge of the Lake District, 20 minutes' drive from Windermere
Access to clubhouse for bathroom facilities

9.3

Ullswater Holiday Park

Penrith, Cumbria, England

Spacious family park with spectacular views of Lake District fells
Penrith a 20-minute drive and Lake Ullswater within a 30-minute walk
Marina, licensed bar with TV and a games room, shop and playground

9.1

Moss Howe Farm

Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, England

In the Cumbrian hills a couple of miles from Witherslack
A 15-minute drive from Grange-over-Sands and 25 from Windermere
Campfires allowed: firepits for hire and wood for sale on site

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

Opens 2 May

9.5

Lowick Bridge Campsite

Lowick, Cumbria, England

Pop-up wild camping on a peaceful family farm near Ulverston
A 10-minute drive to Coniston Water; 15 minutes to Windermere
Kids- and dog-friendly site with essential facilities

9

Crosbythwaite Campsite

Broughton-in-Furness, Cumbria, England

Simple pop-up campsite on a farm in the Lake District National Park
Coniston Water half an hour’s drive; South Lakes Safari Zoo 40 minutes
Off-grid grass pitches; snack shed selling breakfasts and sandwiches

Fire pit at the pitch with amazing views

9.2

Moss Side Farm Campsite

Broughton-in-Furness, Cumbria, England

Small, quiet site on a working farm with scenic views near a village
Woodland valley with walks, bike rides and riding trails all around
Peaceful Lake District site; no music, groups, ball games or under-15s

Opens 2 May

8.6

Newlands Valley Campsite

Keswick, Cumbria, England

Well-maintained Lake District site half a kilometre from Derwentwater
A five-minute drive from Catbells; 15 minutes from Whinlatter Forest
Pub with a beer garden a short walk away; adventure centre nearby

Visitor image of the view of the surroundings

Opens 23 May

9.4

Lane End Farm

Broughton Mills, Cumbria, England

Small Lake District farm site for families and couples
Two miles from Broughton-in-Furness; Coniston Water 20 minutes' drive
Family-run farm with sheep and cows; eggs and logs available to buy

Opens 11 July

8.8

Waterfoot Carpark Campsite

Penrith, Cumbria, England

Small campsite with direct access to the Ullswater Way walking path
A 10-minute walk from Pooley Bridge, past the Ullswater Steamer Pier
Just 500 metres from the lake; short walk from bars, cafés and shops

Visitor image of the view across the field as the sun was setting behind them around 6:30pm

8.3

Helton Campsite

Pooley Bridge, Cumbria, England

Scenic Lake District site with easy access from the M6
A 10-minute drive to Pooley Bridge, Ullswater and Lowther Castle
Laidback pitches with space for kids to play; dogs welcome

Tent campgrounds in Ambleside, England

Sykeside Camping Park

Ings Kippers Campsite and Shepherd's Hut

Church Lane Campsite

Peacock Farm Camping

Stybeck Farm

Seatoller Farm

Social District

Crake Valley Holiday Park

Water Yeat Campsite

Kendal Rugby Club

Ullswater Holiday Park

Moss Howe Farm

Cockin Farm Campsite

Lowick Bridge Campsite

Crosbythwaite Campsite

Moss Side Farm Campsite

Newlands Valley Campsite

Lane End Farm

Waterfoot Carpark Campsite

Helton Campsite

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