Find Cheap Tent Campgrounds in Ambleside, Cumbria, England 2024 from $35/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

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Opens 10 July

Bull Copy 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

9.1

Seatoller Farm

Keswick, Cumbria, England

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

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

9.3

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
Kid- and dog-friendly site with essential facilities provided

Opens 24 May

8.7

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 24 May

9.5

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 24 May

8.7

Low Hollows

Keswick, Cumbria, England

Lake District pop-up site in the foothills of Blencathra
Keswick, Skiddaw and Helvellyn all within a 10-minute drive
Simple, spacious pitches with a stream for paddling

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Hollin Head Campsite

Eskdale, Cumbria, England

Family-run hill farm campsite five minutes’ drive from Boot in Eskdale
West Lakes Adventure five minutes’ drive; Muncaster Castle 15 minutes
Lake District walks straight from the off-grid, dog-friendly pitches

9.6

Rydal Hall Campsite

Ambleside, Cumbria, England

Peaceful site in a quiet corner of a Cumbria country estate
A five-minute drive from Ambleside and Grasmere; easy main road access
Formal gardens, tea room and woodlands on site to explore

9.6

Waterhead Coniston

Coniston, Cumbria, England

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

Opens 15 June

Low Birker Farm

Eskdale, Cumbria, England

Secluded Campsite in Picturesque Eskdale Valley_Low Birker Farm
Lake District National Park-A UNESCO World Heritage Site

Holidays in the Lake District National Park

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Dalegarth Campsite

Boot, Cumbria, England

Pop-up site next to the River Esk in the Upper Eskdale valley
Access to hill walking and wild swimming spots in the Lake District
Five minutes’ drive to West Lakes Adventure for organised activities

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

YHA Patterdale

Patterdale, Cumbria, England

Spacious green site two minutes' drive or 25 mins' walk from Ullswater
Riverside setting: kayak to Ullswater straight from the site
Toilets, showers and kitchen; local village two minutes' walk away

8.6

The Wilson Arms

Coniston, Cumbria, England

Pitches within the grounds of a family-run Lake District village pub
On the Cumbria Way, a five-minute drive from Coniston village
Pub with great food, takeaways and beer garden, plus deli on site

Borrowdale Youth Hostel

Keswick, Cumbria, England

The Quiet Site

Penrith, Cumbria, England

Peaceful site for pod, tent and van dwellers
On-site pub converted from a 17th-century barn
Outdoor playground and indoor games room available for kids

Park Foot Caravan & Camping Park

Penrith, Cumbria, England

Tent campgrounds and tent camping parks in Ambleside, England

Sykeside Camping Park

Ings Kippers Campsite and Shepherd's Hut

Bull Copy Campsite

Seatoller Farm

Crake Valley Holiday Park

Lowick Bridge Campsite

Newlands Valley Campsite

Lane End Farm

Low Hollows

Hollin Head Campsite

Rydal Hall Campsite

Waterhead Coniston

Low Birker Farm

Dalegarth Campsite

River House Retreat Campsite

YHA Patterdale

The Wilson Arms

Borrowdale Youth Hostel

The Quiet Site

Park Foot Caravan & Camping Park

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