Water Yeat Campsite
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- 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
Campground type
50
This park has no on-site shower facilities.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, Jul 4 to
9.3/10
Reviews
97% would recommend this campground to a friend
95% would stay here again
What customers say
Great location with river access for paddleboarding/kayaking on Coniston Water. Spacious, quiet pitches, clean portable toilets, and a handy honesty shop are often praised. Minor points about no running water/showers are outweighed by scenery and friendly owners.
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Very good campsite and would definitely go back
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Great campsite in great surroundings and the river and lake at the bottom is brilliant
Disliked The field needed cutting as the grass was very thick and not easy to get around on and the toilets could of done with being emptied
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The campsite is in an amazing location, we were able to access…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked The campsite is in an amazing location, we were able to access Coniston from the site with our SUP. The toilets were kept very clean and the Honesty shop was great. Communication was fantastic and information provided was detailed.
The atmosphere on site was lovely, everyone seemed to be having a great time. Thanks for sharing your part of the Lakes, can’t wait to return!
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Little Gem in the summer months
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Lovely little gem of a site… we’ve been twice now and will definitely return in the future. The owners are welcoming and friendly. The little honesty shop stocks a few essentials like water and firewood, (bring cash). Perfect location for accessing the waterways… 🫶🏼
Disliked Nothing to dislike. Yes, there’s portaloos which can sometimes smell a little, but they’re very clean and well stocked with loo rolls & hand sanitiser. No showers either, but we bought a little solar shower that will do the trick :)
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Absolutely AMAZING! I expected good things after reading about it but didn’t…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Absolutely AMAZING! I expected good things after reading about it but didn’t expect it to be so picturesque, beautiful and clean. The outdoor swimming area is breathtaking and it’s only a very short distance from the campsite. All campers were friendly and it was lovely to meet the owners who take great care of the site. We are going back ASAP 🤩
This campsite is a must 🌳🫶
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Amazing site, lovely staff and good facilities in a brilliant location
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Nice quiet spot away from the town, but amazing plane spotting views and lovely stargazing opportunities. Pitching and booking was very easy and the stone slab for our BBQ was very appreciated! The portaloos getting cleaned every day was great and the honesty box was a great thing to have and we used it alot!
Disliked Only the lack of shower facilities but we knew this before booking so we knew the risk. Possibly giving directions to the closest facilities? Might help out some people.
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Fantastic location and scenery
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked The location is amazing as able to launch paddle boards onto the river from the site. Paddle right and end up on a gorgeous tarn, go left and within a few minutes on Coniston. We met Bill who was very welcoming giving advice on local walks, as the site was quiet he said no rush to pack up early the next day which was brilliant as met another day in the water. The honesty shop is great selling pop, water, Crisps, Porridge pots and pot noodles along with firelighters and wood, (Need to take own pit). About a 15 minute drive into Coniston where we had a fantastic meal at The Sun Inn, highly recommend.
Disliked Only thing was the toilets as half were locked out of order and the ones that were in use weren't the best. This wouldn't put me off coming back but my 10 year old daughter might need a bit more persuading.
Just a suggestion but being able to hire fire pit would be helpful too.
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Brilliant site with a friendly welcome and perfect for taking kids.
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked I took my sons aged 8 and 12 for their first proper camping trip and picked this spot due to the river and dark skies.
We had a great time and the boys asked to come back before the site was out of sight!
Water year is a belting camp site with nicely sized pitches and it’s very well looked after with the owners on site every day. Windermere is short drive away for places like brock hole so it’s perfectly situated for us.
The honestly shop is amazing as is the bucket of things donated by previous campers, especially for morons like me who may forget things like cutlery!
There was a really friendly welcome and a brilliant overall vibe to the place, I hope we manage to get back before the summer holidays end!!
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Everything…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Everything
Disliked Nothing
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Great Stay
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Flat field, clearly marked pitches with stone slab for a BBQ, clean portaloos, honesty hut with provisions if u run short, friendly staff, easy access to Coniston Water via a small creek, quiet & peaceful with amazing views of Coniston Old Man and surrounding fells.
Disliked Pricey for lack of a shower block for those who want to stay longer than a weekend. Not everyone is in their 20's & can jump into very cold water. Apart from that, nothing to dislike.
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Great, would go back again.
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked It was great, had view with mountains and tent set very close to a little stream that goes into Conister lake.
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Features
Portable toilet
Pop-up campground
Dogs allowed
Campfires 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 WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No drinkable water point No running water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campgroundNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Water Yeat Campsite
Water Yeat
Cumbria
England
LA12 8DJ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.29604°N
3.09041°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 | 10.9 mi | Sea | Poor | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Silecroft | 11.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Walney West Shore | 14.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
| Walney Sandy Gap | 15.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | N/A |
| Walney Biggar Bank | 15.5 mi | Sea | Good | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Lakeland Motor Museum 4.8 mi
Windermere Lake Cruises, Lakeside 5.5 mi
Hill Top 6.2 mi
Beatrix Potter Gallery 6.6 mi
Blackwell, The Arts & Craft House 7.6 mi
National Trust
Gondola' 4.8 mi
Coniston and Tarn Hows 5.7 mi
Fell Foot Park 5.8 mi
Hill Top 6.2 mi
Beatrix Potter Gallery 6.6 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
The Beacon and Blawith Fell 0.6 mi
The Coniston Heights: The Old Man to Swirl How 4.7 mi
Coniston - Levers Water - Coniston 5.1 mi
Coniston - Little Arrow - Coniston Lakeshore 5.1 mi
Bigland Tarn and Bigland Barrow 5.1 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.
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Water Yeat Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Water Yeat Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Water Yeat Campsite? Local attractions and activities include: - Walks and cycling: from site - Lakeland Motor Museum: 15 minutes’ drive - The Old Man of Coniston: 15 minutes - Ulverston: 15 minutes - Old … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Water Yeat Campsite?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Water Yeat Campsite? From $33.91 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.