Coniston campsites
Coniston is a remarkably beautiful village located in Cumbria with a blissful tranquillity. The village offers dramatic landscapes, sightseeing, lake cruises, water sports, mountaineering, horse-riding and the consumption of locally-brewed real ale! Check out these idyllic Coniston campsites.
44 Coniston campsites
Coniston, Cumbria (1.3 miles)
4.68 /5
10 reviews
90%
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Family friendly and accessible glamping in the Lake District. Five minutes to Coniston and Coniston Water!
Torver, Coniston, Cumbria (2.4 miles)
4.86 /5
80 reviews
94%
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An idyllic ensuite glamping pod with a hot tub on a tranquil site within the Lakes, backed by ancient woodland.
Ulverston, Cumbria (6.8 miles)
4.75 /5
166 reviews
96%
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A small campsite on a Lake District sheep farm, on the fells between Coniston Water and the Duddon Estuary.
Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria (6.9 miles)
4.75 /5
16 reviews
100%
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Family and dog friendly pods in the Lake District at the edge of Windermere. Five minutes to Bowness-on-Windermere.
Ambleside, Cumbria (6.9 miles)
4.7 /5
8 reviews
100%
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Shepherd's hut glamping on an exclusive site on the grounds of Rydal Hall, in the heart of the Lake District.
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Ambleside, Cumbria (6.9 miles)
4.84 /5
87 reviews
94%
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Idyllic and relaxed family and dog friendly site nestled in the Lake District.
Broughton-in-Furness, Cumbria (7 miles)
4.57 /5
77 reviews
88%
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Working family-run farm and campsite in the scenic Woodland Valley, near Coniston Water in the Lake District.
Ulverston, Cumbria (7.3 miles)
4.73 /5
17 reviews
100%
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Camping, glamping and holiday homes at a farm in the Lakes, near Grizedale Forest, Lake Windermere and Coniston.
Ulverston, Cumbria (7.5 miles)
4.39 /5
45 reviews
82%
would recommend
Back to basics dog friendly camping nestled on a beautiful part of Lake Windermere with fishing onsite.
Lyth Valley, Cumbria (10.1 miles)
4.94 /5
34 reviews
100%
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Breathtaking views over the Lyth Valley and Lakeland Fells from your adult only glamping pod.
Staveley, Kendal, Cumbria (10.3 miles)
4.94 /5
23 reviews
96%
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Glamping pods in a peaceful setting with great views, on a farm in the heart of the Lake District National Park.
Keswick, Cumbria (10.6 miles)
4.67 /5
14 reviews
93%
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Cosy yurts set on a farm, deep in the heart of the Lake District, close to Keswick and Derwentwater.
Patterdale, Penrith, Cumbria (11 miles)
4.58 /5
43 reviews
91%
would recommend
A great base for the Lake District, offering pods and pitches for tents and tourers. Onsite pub and dog friendly.
Witherslack, Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria (11.3 miles)
4.71 /5
96 reviews
91%
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Peaceful camping and glamping in the heart of the Lake District National Park near Windermere. Campfires welcome!
Seascale, Cumbria (12.5 miles)
4.78 /5
200 reviews
95%
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Dog friendly camping, touring and glamping on a farm close to Scafell Pike, just 15 minutes from Seascale Beach.
Keswick, Cumbria (12.5 miles)
4.34 /5
187 reviews
86%
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Relaxed tourer site set at the foot of Helvellyn on a small sheep farm. Dog friendly.
Irton, Holmrook, Cumbria (12.6 miles)
4.94 /5
58 reviews
100%
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Small, family camping and glamping site with stunning views in the Lake District. Ten minutes from beaches too.
Millom, Cumbria (13.3 miles)
4.91 /5
32 reviews
100%
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Small, basic motorhome stop over with panoramic views of the Duddon Estuary. Ten minutes to the Lake District.
Kendal, Cumbria (14.6 miles)
4.77 /5
54 reviews
94%
would recommend
Idyllic farm campsite nestled between the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales with an onsite farm shop and cafe.
Haverigg, Millom, Cumbria (14.8 miles)
4.62 /5
150 reviews
91%
would recommend
Two minute walk from award winning dog friendly Haverigg beach. Family friendly camping, touring and glamping.
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Coniston, Cumbria (0.3 miles)
In the heart of The Lake District, peaceful site with stunning views. Within a five minute walk of the village.
Coniston, Cumbria (0.5 miles)
A small, family run caravan park situated by Coniston Water with swimming, boating, fishing and more. Dog friendly.
Ambleside, Cumbria (4.8 miles)
Tucked beside the Lake District Natural Park, a charming glamping and camping site surrounded by wildlife.
Great Langdale, Ambleside, Cumbria (5.5 miles)
Simple, clean, warm and welcoming accommodation for walkers, runners and climbers in the Lake District.
Ulverston, Cumbria (6 miles)
Set on a 120 acre family run farm within the stunning Lake District, this site offers camping and camping barns.
Windermere, Cumbria (7.1 miles)
An award winning caravan, camping and glamping park near Windermere in the heart of the Lake District.
Windermere, Cumbria (7.3 miles)
Nestled on the slopes of ancient woodland, Hill of Oaks boasts exclusive lake Windermere frontage.
Newby Bridge, Ulverston, Cumbria (7.8 miles)
A 5 star dog friendly setting for short breaks and touring, close to Grizedale Forest in the Lake District.
Ulverston, Cumbria (8.3 miles)
A small, idyllic glampsite on a working farm in the Lake Distict National Park close to Coniston and windermere.
Newby Bridge, Cumbria (8.9 miles)
Dog friendly self-catering accommodation and holiday homes near the southern shores of Windermere, Lake District.
Ings, Windermere, Cumbria (9.6 miles)
Tranquil glamping retreat in a luxury and eco friendly shepherd's hut on a working hill farm, surrounded by nature.
Holmrook, Cumbria (10 miles)
Family friendly camping in the heart of Eskdale. Ideal base for walkers.
Millom, Cumbria (10.1 miles)
Near wild camping on a peaceful site with views of the Duddon Estuary, at the edge of the Lake District.
Whicham, Millom, Cumbria (11.4 miles)
Farm site in the Lake District with valley views, 15 minutes to the beach. Dog friendly with private fire pits!
Lindale, Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria (12.8 miles)
Off grid and tranquil adult-only woodland camping site for tents and tourers, with electric hook-ups. Dog friendly.
Keswick, Cumbria (12.9 miles)
Camping and glamping in a picturesque location perfect for exploring the North Lakes, set 15 minutes from Keswick.
Holmrook, Cumbria (13 miles)
Riverside camping and touring in the western Lakes, for family and dog friendly stays. Fishing available.
Ulverston, Cumbria (13 miles)
10 acre site situated on the edge of the Lake District, with touring pitches available all year round.
Penrith, Cumbria (13 miles)
A dog friendly, idyllic break in the Lakes, set in Glenridding and ideal for Ullswater and walks on Helvellyn.
Ullswater, Penrith, Cumbria (13.2 miles)
A dog friendly, scenic site between Ullswater and Place Fell. Peaceful, with access to boating and canoeing.
Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria (14.1 miles)
Ensuite glamping pods which are set close to the Lake District and 10 minutes from the Cumbrian coastline.
Keswick, Cumbria (14.3 miles)
A solid, cosy camping barn in the depths of the Lake District close to beautiful Keswick and Thirlmere.
Buttermere, Cumbria (14.8 miles)
Family friendly tent camping to get back to basics and yurt glamping set in the heart of the Lake District.
Kendal, Cumbria (14.8 miles)
Small, family friendly camping at a rugby ground, close to the Lake District National Park and Windemere.
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Things to do in Coniston
Coniston is a small village located in the south of Cumbria in England. This charming little village is set well within the Lake District National Park, giving you plenty to do when visiting or staying in the area.
The Lake District is home to some of the most breathtaking lakes, landscapes and mountains in the country. Keen to see Coniston in relaxed style? Why not sign up with Bluebird Tours of Coniston and treat yourself to a guided tour of the village and surrounding area. Bluebird Tours of Coniston guides have a high level of knowledge and experience to ensure that you get the maximum amount of enjoyment from your tour and ensure that you have the time to enjoy all there is to offer and take those perfect photographs.
Steam Yacht Gondola is the unrivalled sailing experience of the Lake District. Enjoy the charm of luxury travel once experienced by wealthy Victorians, riding in style in Gondola’s opulent saloons or relaxing on her open-air decks as she glides across Coniston Water.
Walkers and nature lovers should not miss the chance to walk up the Old Man of Coniston and the fells surrounding peaceful Coniston Water. The Old Man of Coniston provides a stunning backdrop, rising dramatically behind the houses when seen from the village centre.
The stunning Tarn Hows offers an accessible circular (1¾ miles) walk through beautiful countryside with majestic mountain views. A great place to walk and picnic, or to begin your wider Lake District countryside adventure.
More of an adventurer… Adventure 21 offer all year round adventure activities, outdoor pursuits, paintball, kayaking, gorge scrambling, walking, canyoning and rock climbing.
Go Ape Grizedale, whether you’re a bunch of bold baboons, cheeky chimps or gentle gibbons, Go Ape Grizedale has something to get you up in the trees! It’s a high ropes adventure for the entire tribe. The Grizedale course is packed with rope bridges, cargo nets and two wires which fly right over the road below. The longest of these is 275m long - plenty of time to enjoy the view as you speed along, flying through the high skies. Suitable for ages 9+
Imagine giant trampolines, walkways, slides and tunnels - all made from netting - welcome to Treetop Nets! There is over 1500m2 (over 16,000 square feet!), of giant trampolines, slides, walkways and tunnels all made from netting for you to explore and play in. Suitable for ages 3+
Taste adventure in the Lake District with Windermere Canoe and Kayak. Located on the shores of England's longest lake, they can provide everything you need to enjoy the great outdoors with canoe, kayak and bike hire.
Need to avoid the weather, The Fun Factory Bowness offers bright, colourful and safe soft play adventure in the heart of Bowness. The multi-level play frame is spread over 3 part floors linked with squashy stairs, with each floor offering a wealth of fun physical pay equipment.
Tucked between Lake Windermere and Coniston Water, Grizedale Forest also offers a range of options to enjoy the fresh air and the outstanding views across the fells. Grizedale is famous for its outdoor sculptures, with over 40 across the forest for you and the kids to find.
Wray Castle is a veritable king of castles: turrets, towers, period dressing-up, castle building room, hidden treasure to find and a new Peter Rabbit Adventure - and you can also arrive by boat!
The World of Beatrix Potter is a vibrant family attraction, bringing to life all 23 enchanting stories in a magical recreation of the beautiful Lake District countryside. The exhibition features favourite characters from the famous books including Peter Rabbit and Mrs Tiggy-winkle, and the outdoor Peter Rabbit Garden offers visitors a timeless view of Mr. McGregor's vegetable patch.
Excellent fun is also available through the Coniston Boating Centre where you can hire motor boats and sailing boats and enjoy boating or cycling around the beautiful Coniston Water, widely considered one of Britain's prettiest lakes.
You can also visit the Ruskin Museum and learn about the fascinating history of Coniston. From here why not head to beautiful Brantwood which overlooks Coniston Water. Explore this stunning house which was once home to John Ruskin and discover the impressive gardens.
A short drive away is the village of Hawkshead where you can visit the Fitzwilliam Gallery and Beatrix Potter Gallery. To the north you can take in the amazing views or travel down to Hill Top and see Beatrix Potter's 17th century farmhouse.