Waterhead Coniston
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- 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
Campground type
3
20
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
Open from Fri, Jul 25 to
9.3/10
Reviews
99% would recommend this campground to a friend
98% would stay here again
What customers say
Great location on Coniston Water! Praised for stunning lake views, easy water access & proximity to village. Friendly owner mentioned often. Basic but clean portaloos (can get smelly). Quiet, peaceful & good value. Many want to return. Wet weather can affect ground.
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Really lovely site, perfect location by…
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 :)
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Simple site in stunning location, basic facilities. I'd stay again.
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Location is great being just outside of Coniston village, but only a short walk on the footpath. The surroundings are utterly stunning, with a long length of 'beach' access straight onto the lake right next to the site. It's a simple site in a great location and almost 'proper' camping with basic facilities. Despite downsides below, I'd absolutely stay again.
Disliked It said on PitchUp that there was a running water tap on site. However, PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT FRESH DRINKING WATER. It's a tap on a blue water tank on a trailer. Each time over 2 of the days that I was there, it appeared to be empty; or at least I couldn't get the tap to work. There were no instructions, so I assume it was a simple matter, which would indicate that it was empty. There is also a large, ugly skip for rubbish, which was full and stank. There were 5x Portaloo toilets, only one of which ever had working hand sanitiser, although there is a lady who comes each day at multiple times to sign new arrivals in; you would think that the water tank and toilet facilities would be fully checked each day as part of these visits. The lady did advise that the water tank was filled by a fresh water supply, but to boil water from it to be safe. I'd advise taking water with you, or there are a couple of shops in Coniston village to buy water from.
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From the manager: Hello I’m glad you enjoy the setting of our pop up campsite.
As far as I’m aware on pitch up it says fresh water which the tank is fresh from the mains. But because of the location of our campsite there is no running Tap water.
Apologies about the tank not seeming to work properly but it is checked daily and never gets to be fully empty. Always filled up maybe we could put some clearer instructions on the bowser for use. The toilets are also cleaned twice a day morning and early evening but unfortunately the hand sanitizer has been low this year and this is something the toilet company refills when they empty them. So I will speak to them about doing this more regularly.
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Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Location
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Beautiful setting and lots of space.…
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Liked Beautiful setting and lots of space. Very quiet at night. But the best bit is the lake side location. Perfect swimming!
The pub next door is great too.
Lovely hearing the owls at night.
Disliked We knew it was going to be basic, which was totally fine. But only one toilet had hand sanitiser. Also, maybe more instructions for people using the portaloos would be good. Like why you should flush before as well as after, and maybe to flush more than once!
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Brilliant little campsite. Likes that it…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Brilliant little campsite. Likes that it was basic. Would definitely go back
Disliked My dog cut her paw quite badly on the first day. I found it.it was the bottom of a glass or bottle. An occasional check of the area might help also the pebble beach area.
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Lovely site, nice and quiet, great location, easy check-in!
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Proximity to town
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Fantastic location, friendly staff, portable…
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Liked Fantastic location, friendly staff, portable toilets were cleaned whilst I was there on a 2 night stay. You can access the water directly from the site , beautiful place.
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Excellent site and very impressed with the price. I will be returning!
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Excellent views of the lake and nearby peaks. Great location and clean amenities on site. Excellent value for money. Short walk into the village centre and very respectful campers throughout the site. Would definitely recommend if considering.
Disliked lots of flies around the lake which of course is to be expected and no fault of the site.
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Lovely little pop-up campsite.
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Nice little campsite. Plenty of space and a short walk to the village (5mins). The pub next door is also worth a visit. The owner is really friendly and allowed us to leave our car on site on the day of departure so we didn’t have to park in the village.
Disliked The portaloos are well maintained but are still portalooos at the end of the day. I understand this is a pop up site and have no qualms with them being there a sit was advertised on the site before booking.
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Basic traditional style camping
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Beside the lake with Clean toilets
10 minutes walk into Coniston town.
Lovely hotel next door
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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 swimmingAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular sceneryUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
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 nearbyLocation
Waterhead Coniston
Coniston
Cumbria
England
LA21 8AJ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.36851°N
3.06119°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Bus
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haverigg | 15.4 mi | Sea | Poor | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Silecroft | 15.6 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seascale | 17.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Walney West Shore | 19.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
| Walney Sandy Gap | 20.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/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?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Depart by: 1 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Waterhead Coniston? From $29.71 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.