Mountain campsites near Ravenglass

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A coastal village in Cumbria, Ravenglass serves as a gateway to incredible camping opportunities around Lake District National Park. Set at the estuary where the Esk, Mite, and Irt rivers converge, Ravenglass is a stone’s throw from outdoor adventures on the serene waters of Windermere and Wast Water, as well as the tranquil valleys of Eskdale and Buttermere. Visit for a couple of days with a stay at camping pitches or waterside glamping sites in Ravenglass, or head out into nature and camp in the wilderness. Cyclists flock to National Route 72, a coast-to-coast ride featuring the living history of Hadrian’s Wall, and avid hikers enjoy Cumbria Way, a long-distance walking path from Ulverston to Carlisle. With rugged coastlines and dramatic moorland, Ravenglass area camping promises to delight.

97% (211) 121 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Ravenglass

Moss Side Farm Campsite

1. Moss Side Farm Campsite

94%
(131)
16km from Ravenglass · 33 units · Tents
Small-scale farm camping in the South Lakes, with campfires, wildlife and fine views
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£25
 / night
Baystone Bank Farm Campsite

2. Baystone Bank Farm Campsite

96%
(149)
14km from Ravenglass · 47 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Lake District camping on a working farm with a stream to splash in, campfires encouraged and a horse-riding centre on the doorstep
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£25
 / night
Over-the-Moon Luxury Shepherds Hut

3. Over-the-Moon Luxury Shepherds Hut

100%
(25)
144km from Ravenglass · 1 unit · Glamping
A shepherd’s hut on a smallholding in rural north Wales
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£86
 / night
Y Llew Bach Cottage

4. Y Llew Bach Cottage

100%
(1)
136km from Ravenglass · 1 unit · Glamping
Y Llew Bach is a our one bedroom 300 year old cottage ideal for couples and friends. The double bed is upstairs and we have a small double sofa bed for 1 adult or 2 children downstairs. Next door, open 4 nights a week is our quiet country pub The Lion Inn serving amazing homemade food and takeaway pizzas. Deep in the Welsh countryside situated on The Pilgrims Way, we offer spectacular views within easy reach of Snowdonia and the Welsh coast. Local attractions include Zip World, Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy, lots of castles and Beautiful beaches. We offer lots of home comforts, including a super comfy double bed with TV/DVD player on the mezzanine level where although there is restricted headroom, the view is definately worth it! Downstairs there is a small sofa bed and tea and coffee making facilities, fridge, microwave and toaster, plates and cutlery provided and ensuite shower room. Towels and bedding also provided. Easy to find, we have one parking space next to Y LLew Bach and plenty of space for another car opposite. We're surrounded by fields, sheep, cows and the odd pheasant and we're very dog friendly. Please note there are no shops in the village, though there is a little hut Y Cwt which stocks fresh eggs, milk, yogurts, ice cream and cakes and is just a short walk from thr cottage. The nearest small shop is 10 minutes away in the local town of Llanwrst offers a supermarket, take aways and cafes, a lovely river and even a swimming pool!
Pets
Showers
Wifi
from 
£86
 / night
Ewe Love Camping Pods

5. Ewe Love Camping Pods

98%
(108)
40km from Ravenglass · 3 units · Glamping
Modern Lake District glamping pods among the trees, with exceptional views of Blencathra
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£90
 / night
Camping at Cardewlees

6. Camping at Cardewlees

99%
(47)
61km from Ravenglass · 37 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A welcoming, family-run farm campsite between the Lake District and Hadrian's Wall
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£16
 / night
Tyn Y Ffridd Farm

7. Tyn Y Ffridd Farm

94%
(87)
137km from Ravenglass · 10 units · Tents
Dog-friendly camping with mountain views between Anglesey and Snowdonia
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£23
 / night
Woodman's Huts

8. Woodman's Huts

99%
(58)
28km from Ravenglass · 3 units · Glamping
Beautiful handmade shepherd's huts in the heart of the picturesque South Lakes
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£115
 / night
Logfire Holidays

9. Logfire Holidays

100%
(2)
126km from Ravenglass · 3 units · Glamping
Emily Rose and Finch are set in our field garden, surrounded by farm land, high in the Clwydian range. Our hilltop setting affords far-reaching valley views and access to fabulous walks along Offa's Dyke from the doorstep. This is a perfect spot for nature lovers, star gazers and those wanting peace. The North Wales countryside and coastlines are waiting to be explored - think castles and beaches. Snowdonia and Liverpool can be reached in under an hour so why not add city sights and adrenaline fuelled mountain adventures to your holiday activity list, then return to laze in a hammock, picnic under the apple trees, and enjoy evenings around the fire-pit.
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£68
 / night
Copy House Hideaway

10. Copy House Hideaway

100%
(67)
98km from Ravenglass · 2 units · Glamping
Luxury shepherd's huts with wood-fired hot tubs and an adjoining log cabin for extra space
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£146
 / night
Ty Famau Geo Lodges

11. Ty Famau Geo Lodges

98%
(24)
143km from Ravenglass · 3 units · Glamping
Luxury geodesic domes with hot tubs in the Clwydian mountains of North Wales
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£195
 / night
The Black Swan

12. The Black Swan

100%
(26)
64km from Ravenglass · 3 units · Glamping
Our three, brand new wood and canvas yurts are nestled in our private, woodland hotel garden beside the beautiful conservation (SSSI) river of Scandal Beck. Just a short drive from The Lake District, The Yorkshire and Durham Dales as well as The Scottish Border, we are perfectly located for you to explore. The yurts themselves are individually decorated with full size furniture, electricity and double beds. The yurts are all located in the garden of The Black Swan Hotel, Ravenstonedale, a multi award-winning hotel, restaurant and bar; recipient of 2 AA Rosettes as well as AA pub of the year for England 2018/19. As part of your stay in our yurts you will receive a full cooked breakfast and buffet option included in the price for 2 people in our hotel restaurant. We like to think of ourselves as a cosy home from home with a relaxed dining atmosphere throughout. We are very dog friendly in the hotel, restaurant, bar and yurts so please bring your furry family members. Our beautiful woodland is also home to red squirrels (which are seen daily), protected, freshwater crayfish in the river, an otter (seen very infrequently but the nemesis of our ducks), 6 Indian runner ducks, free range chickens and our two cockerels! (Dogs are very welcome but are to be kept on a lead whilst in the woodland itself). We are very dog friendly and charge an additional fee of £15 for 1 dog/ £20 for 2 dogs for an additional cleaning fee and for some dog friendly goodies such as poop bags and treats. The price of this yurt is based on an occupancy of 2 people. Any other people who will be staying on the sofa bed will add a charge of £40 per person per night for breakfast and their stay. All yurts come with electrical battery pack, chargeable lanterns, tea/coffee, homemade biscuits, log burning stoves, towels, full breakfast included from the hotel, an outdoor seating area and access to our outdoor toasty warm woodland shower as well as our very cute, wooden toilet cabin. Hairdryers are available in the hotel for your use.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£136
 / night
Primrose Cottage Camping

13. Primrose Cottage Camping

100%
(8)
93km from Ravenglass · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A quiet adult-only site (this site does not cater for children), with tents and campervans only, nestled below Healey Nab in the Lancashire Countryside. Rustic and back to basics is what this site is all about. Set amid spectacular countryside, grassy fields, woodland and streams to boot! Well behaved four legged friends are more than welcome. Campfires and good times allowed. *Please note loud music is not allowed.* Flat walks are a plenty along the Leeds and Liverpool canal or maybe a circular walk to white White Coppice might float your boat? For the hill walkers amongst us there is Great Hill and Rivington Pike to climb. Within walking distance or a few minutes drive there is pub at the end of the lane and local shops within the vicinity for those last minute snacks. Chorley town centre is 10 minutes drive away and we are close to the M61 which can take you to the Lake district in less than an hour, Manchester or Blackpool are roughly 30 Minutes away.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£25
 / night
Coxons Farm Luxury Glamping Pods

14. Coxons Farm Luxury Glamping Pods

100%
(7)
96km from Ravenglass · 2 units · Glamping
Luxury pod glamping in the Yorkshire Dales, set on a working farm with a pub across the road
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£117
 / night
Fairy Bell Wood

15. Fairy Bell Wood

100%
(10)
50km from Ravenglass · 1 unit · Glamping
An off-grid yurt in a private woodland between the Lakes and the Dales
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£119
 / night
Lake District Herdwick Huts

16. Lake District Herdwick Huts

100%
(1)
30km from Ravenglass · 5 units · Glamping
You will not find a more stunning place to stay and explore within the UK. Set in the very heart of the Lake District National Park, there is good reason why this magnificent location inspired the poet William Wordsworth to commit some of his most world-renowned poetry to paper. These beautiful huts are nestled underneath the Fairfield horseshoe mountain range and Nab scar, so there is no need to drive anywhere for the finest mountain hikes. With Rydal Lake, a wild swimmers hot spot, and waterfalls and plunge pools on site, it really is hard to beat! You will not find a more stunning place to stay and explore within the UK. Set in the very heart of the Lake District National Park, there is good reason why this magnificent location inspired the poet William Wordsworth to commit some of his most world-renowned poetry to paper. Grasmere is on the doorstep, voted one of the top places to visit in the Lake District, with the famous '‘Coffin route’ walk offering a spectacular lake and mountain view stroll straight from your hut door. With low level to high level walks exploring the Lakes from Rydal caters for everyone. Ambleside and Grasmere are both walking distance for cafes, restaurants and cinemas and Rydal offers scenic off-road strolls to arrive by. Each with fresh linen, wood burning stove and cast iron gas hob, you are sure to be comfortable even in the thick of winter.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£110
 / night
Snowdonia Glamping Holidays

17. Snowdonia Glamping Holidays

100%
(14)
145km from Ravenglass · 3 units · Glamping
Hillside glamping in the Conwy Valley, in stylish glamping barns or a pair of luxury shepherd's huts with a wood-burning sauna.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£129
 / night
Garden Yurt in a hidden glen

18. Garden Yurt in a hidden glen

100%
(3)
102km from Ravenglass · 1 unit · Glamping
A cosy, romantic getaway. Unwind and reconnect, surrounded by nature and amazing dark skies. The spacious, well-equipped yurt is tucked away in a large private home garden in a beautiful glen, with Scaur Water just over the road. The Yurt at Craignee is a cosy, off-grid retreat, with wood burner and garden area, surrounded by peace and wildlife. Enjoy lots of home comforts with an extra dash of adventure! #bbcwildlife60places winner STL Number: DG01053P
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£100
 / night
The Hut at Hafod Las

19. The Hut at Hafod Las

100%
(3)
145km from Ravenglass · 1 unit · Glamping
A shepherd’s hut on a smallholding on the edge of the Clwydian Range
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£80
 / night
Brynteg Glamp

20. Brynteg Glamp

100%
(1)
128km from Ravenglass · 8 units · Glamping
Looking for a peaceful getaway, look no further, Brynteg Glamping has a rage of pods and geodomes all with wood fired hot tubs for you to enjoy. This rural site is just 1.5miles form the beautiful sandy beach of Benllech and a short drive from all of Anglesey's other beautiful country side and coast. If you are a thrill seeker, a walker, cyclist, a foodie or simply a relaxer Anglesey has plenty for everything for everyone. All our units are self contained benefitting for kitchens, bathrooms and hot tubs.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£175
 / night

A coastal village in Cumbria, Ravenglass serves as a gateway to incredible camping opportunities around Lake District National Park. Set at the estuary where the Esk, Mite, and Irt rivers converge, Ravenglass is a stone’s throw from outdoor adventures on the serene waters of Windermere and Wast Water, as well as the tranquil valleys of Eskdale and Buttermere. Visit for a couple of days with a stay at camping pitches or waterside glamping sites in Ravenglass, or head out into nature and camp in the wilderness. Cyclists flock to National Route 72, a coast-to-coast ride featuring the living history of Hadrian’s Wall, and avid hikers enjoy Cumbria Way, a long-distance walking path from Ulverston to Carlisle. With rugged coastlines and dramatic moorland, Ravenglass area camping promises to delight.

97% (211) 121 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Ravenglass

Moss Side Farm Campsite

1. Moss Side Farm Campsite

94%
(131)
16km from Ravenglass · 33 units · Tents
Small-scale farm camping in the South Lakes, with campfires, wildlife and fine views
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£25
 / night
Baystone Bank Farm Campsite

2. Baystone Bank Farm Campsite

96%
(149)
14km from Ravenglass · 47 units · Tents, Motorhomes
Lake District camping on a working farm with a stream to splash in, campfires encouraged and a horse-riding centre on the doorstep
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£25
 / night
Over-the-Moon Luxury Shepherds Hut

3. Over-the-Moon Luxury Shepherds Hut

100%
(25)
144km from Ravenglass · 1 unit · Glamping
A shepherd’s hut on a smallholding in rural north Wales
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£86
 / night
Y Llew Bach Cottage

4. Y Llew Bach Cottage

100%
(1)
136km from Ravenglass · 1 unit · Glamping
Y Llew Bach is a our one bedroom 300 year old cottage ideal for couples and friends. The double bed is upstairs and we have a small double sofa bed for 1 adult or 2 children downstairs. Next door, open 4 nights a week is our quiet country pub The Lion Inn serving amazing homemade food and takeaway pizzas. Deep in the Welsh countryside situated on The Pilgrims Way, we offer spectacular views within easy reach of Snowdonia and the Welsh coast. Local attractions include Zip World, Betws-Y-Coed, Conwy, lots of castles and Beautiful beaches. We offer lots of home comforts, including a super comfy double bed with TV/DVD player on the mezzanine level where although there is restricted headroom, the view is definately worth it! Downstairs there is a small sofa bed and tea and coffee making facilities, fridge, microwave and toaster, plates and cutlery provided and ensuite shower room. Towels and bedding also provided. Easy to find, we have one parking space next to Y LLew Bach and plenty of space for another car opposite. We're surrounded by fields, sheep, cows and the odd pheasant and we're very dog friendly. Please note there are no shops in the village, though there is a little hut Y Cwt which stocks fresh eggs, milk, yogurts, ice cream and cakes and is just a short walk from thr cottage. The nearest small shop is 10 minutes away in the local town of Llanwrst offers a supermarket, take aways and cafes, a lovely river and even a swimming pool!
Pets
Showers
Wifi
from 
£86
 / night
Ewe Love Camping Pods

5. Ewe Love Camping Pods

98%
(108)
40km from Ravenglass · 3 units · Glamping
Modern Lake District glamping pods among the trees, with exceptional views of Blencathra
Pets
Showers
Potable water
from 
£90
 / night
Camping at Cardewlees

6. Camping at Cardewlees

99%
(47)
61km from Ravenglass · 37 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping
A welcoming, family-run farm campsite between the Lake District and Hadrian's Wall
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires
from 
£16
 / night
Tyn Y Ffridd Farm

7. Tyn Y Ffridd Farm

94%
(87)
137km from Ravenglass · 10 units · Tents
Dog-friendly camping with mountain views between Anglesey and Snowdonia
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from 
£23
 / night
Woodman's Huts

8. Woodman's Huts

99%
(58)
28km from Ravenglass · 3 units · Glamping
Beautiful handmade shepherd's huts in the heart of the picturesque South Lakes
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£115
 / night
Logfire Holidays

9. Logfire Holidays

100%
(2)
126km from Ravenglass · 3 units · Glamping
Emily Rose and Finch are set in our field garden, surrounded by farm land, high in the Clwydian range. Our hilltop setting affords far-reaching valley views and access to fabulous walks along Offa's Dyke from the doorstep. This is a perfect spot for nature lovers, star gazers and those wanting peace. The North Wales countryside and coastlines are waiting to be explored - think castles and beaches. Snowdonia and Liverpool can be reached in under an hour so why not add city sights and adrenaline fuelled mountain adventures to your holiday activity list, then return to laze in a hammock, picnic under the apple trees, and enjoy evenings around the fire-pit.
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£68
 / night
Copy House Hideaway

10. Copy House Hideaway

100%
(67)
98km from Ravenglass · 2 units · Glamping
Luxury shepherd's huts with wood-fired hot tubs and an adjoining log cabin for extra space
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£146
 / night
Ty Famau Geo Lodges

11. Ty Famau Geo Lodges

98%
(24)
143km from Ravenglass · 3 units · Glamping
Luxury geodesic domes with hot tubs in the Clwydian mountains of North Wales
Showers
Campfires
Hot Tub
from 
£195
 / night
The Black Swan

12. The Black Swan

100%
(26)
64km from Ravenglass · 3 units · Glamping
Our three, brand new wood and canvas yurts are nestled in our private, woodland hotel garden beside the beautiful conservation (SSSI) river of Scandal Beck. Just a short drive from The Lake District, The Yorkshire and Durham Dales as well as The Scottish Border, we are perfectly located for you to explore. The yurts themselves are individually decorated with full size furniture, electricity and double beds. The yurts are all located in the garden of The Black Swan Hotel, Ravenstonedale, a multi award-winning hotel, restaurant and bar; recipient of 2 AA Rosettes as well as AA pub of the year for England 2018/19. As part of your stay in our yurts you will receive a full cooked breakfast and buffet option included in the price for 2 people in our hotel restaurant. We like to think of ourselves as a cosy home from home with a relaxed dining atmosphere throughout. We are very dog friendly in the hotel, restaurant, bar and yurts so please bring your furry family members. Our beautiful woodland is also home to red squirrels (which are seen daily), protected, freshwater crayfish in the river, an otter (seen very infrequently but the nemesis of our ducks), 6 Indian runner ducks, free range chickens and our two cockerels! (Dogs are very welcome but are to be kept on a lead whilst in the woodland itself). We are very dog friendly and charge an additional fee of £15 for 1 dog/ £20 for 2 dogs for an additional cleaning fee and for some dog friendly goodies such as poop bags and treats. The price of this yurt is based on an occupancy of 2 people. Any other people who will be staying on the sofa bed will add a charge of £40 per person per night for breakfast and their stay. All yurts come with electrical battery pack, chargeable lanterns, tea/coffee, homemade biscuits, log burning stoves, towels, full breakfast included from the hotel, an outdoor seating area and access to our outdoor toasty warm woodland shower as well as our very cute, wooden toilet cabin. Hairdryers are available in the hotel for your use.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£136
 / night
Primrose Cottage Camping

13. Primrose Cottage Camping

100%
(8)
93km from Ravenglass · 13 units · Tents, Motorhomes
A quiet adult-only site (this site does not cater for children), with tents and campervans only, nestled below Healey Nab in the Lancashire Countryside. Rustic and back to basics is what this site is all about. Set amid spectacular countryside, grassy fields, woodland and streams to boot! Well behaved four legged friends are more than welcome. Campfires and good times allowed. *Please note loud music is not allowed.* Flat walks are a plenty along the Leeds and Liverpool canal or maybe a circular walk to white White Coppice might float your boat? For the hill walkers amongst us there is Great Hill and Rivington Pike to climb. Within walking distance or a few minutes drive there is pub at the end of the lane and local shops within the vicinity for those last minute snacks. Chorley town centre is 10 minutes drive away and we are close to the M61 which can take you to the Lake district in less than an hour, Manchester or Blackpool are roughly 30 Minutes away.
Pets
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£25
 / night
Coxons Farm Luxury Glamping Pods

14. Coxons Farm Luxury Glamping Pods

100%
(7)
96km from Ravenglass · 2 units · Glamping
Luxury pod glamping in the Yorkshire Dales, set on a working farm with a pub across the road
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£117
 / night
Fairy Bell Wood

15. Fairy Bell Wood

100%
(10)
50km from Ravenglass · 1 unit · Glamping
An off-grid yurt in a private woodland between the Lakes and the Dales
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£119
 / night
Lake District Herdwick Huts

16. Lake District Herdwick Huts

100%
(1)
30km from Ravenglass · 5 units · Glamping
You will not find a more stunning place to stay and explore within the UK. Set in the very heart of the Lake District National Park, there is good reason why this magnificent location inspired the poet William Wordsworth to commit some of his most world-renowned poetry to paper. These beautiful huts are nestled underneath the Fairfield horseshoe mountain range and Nab scar, so there is no need to drive anywhere for the finest mountain hikes. With Rydal Lake, a wild swimmers hot spot, and waterfalls and plunge pools on site, it really is hard to beat! You will not find a more stunning place to stay and explore within the UK. Set in the very heart of the Lake District National Park, there is good reason why this magnificent location inspired the poet William Wordsworth to commit some of his most world-renowned poetry to paper. Grasmere is on the doorstep, voted one of the top places to visit in the Lake District, with the famous '‘Coffin route’ walk offering a spectacular lake and mountain view stroll straight from your hut door. With low level to high level walks exploring the Lakes from Rydal caters for everyone. Ambleside and Grasmere are both walking distance for cafes, restaurants and cinemas and Rydal offers scenic off-road strolls to arrive by. Each with fresh linen, wood burning stove and cast iron gas hob, you are sure to be comfortable even in the thick of winter.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£110
 / night
Snowdonia Glamping Holidays

17. Snowdonia Glamping Holidays

100%
(14)
145km from Ravenglass · 3 units · Glamping
Hillside glamping in the Conwy Valley, in stylish glamping barns or a pair of luxury shepherd's huts with a wood-burning sauna.
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£129
 / night
Garden Yurt in a hidden glen

18. Garden Yurt in a hidden glen

100%
(3)
102km from Ravenglass · 1 unit · Glamping
A cosy, romantic getaway. Unwind and reconnect, surrounded by nature and amazing dark skies. The spacious, well-equipped yurt is tucked away in a large private home garden in a beautiful glen, with Scaur Water just over the road. The Yurt at Craignee is a cosy, off-grid retreat, with wood burner and garden area, surrounded by peace and wildlife. Enjoy lots of home comforts with an extra dash of adventure! #bbcwildlife60places winner STL Number: DG01053P
Showers
Campfires
Wifi
from 
£100
 / night
The Hut at Hafod Las

19. The Hut at Hafod Las

100%
(3)
145km from Ravenglass · 1 unit · Glamping
A shepherd’s hut on a smallholding on the edge of the Clwydian Range
Showers
Campfires
Potable water
from 
£80
 / night
Brynteg Glamp

20. Brynteg Glamp

100%
(1)
128km from Ravenglass · 8 units · Glamping
Looking for a peaceful getaway, look no further, Brynteg Glamping has a rage of pods and geodomes all with wood fired hot tubs for you to enjoy. This rural site is just 1.5miles form the beautiful sandy beach of Benllech and a short drive from all of Anglesey's other beautiful country side and coast. If you are a thrill seeker, a walker, cyclist, a foodie or simply a relaxer Anglesey has plenty for everything for everyone. All our units are self contained benefitting for kitchens, bathrooms and hot tubs.
Pets
Showers
Campfires
from 
£175
 / night

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Mountain campsites near Ravenglass guide

Where to go

Western Coast of Cumbria

The historic western coast of Cumbria, where Ravenglass stands, is a region that dates back to a time when ancient Romans guarded the area against barbarian invasion. Along with ruins of Roman baths and other historic landmarks, the area is dotted with camping sites along the beach and cliffs to inland valleys and fells. Coastal campsites can be found from St. Bees Head Heritage Coast, north of Ravenglass, and next to the pristine sands of Silecroft Beach, south of town. Enjoy waterfront views of the Irish Sea from caravan pitches along the coast, as well.

Eskdale

Just east of Ravenglass, the glacial valley of Eskdale is known for its rolling landscapes and dense woodlands. A beloved camping destination, Eskdale offers a quieter experience than the more central Lake District areas. Glamping pods and campsites with tent pitches offer easy access to popular hiking paths, including the route up to Scafell Pike, England’s highest mountain. Then, explore River Esk and Wast Water, visit HardKnott Roman Fort, built in the 2nde century, and bask in the glory of Stanley Ghyll Waterfall, set in a deep gorge.

Buttermere

A Lake District adventure calls for lakeside camping retreats. Crummock Water and Loweswater, along with Buttermere itself, promise a tranquil escape into a beautiful valley with verdant meadows and dramatic fells. Many farms in the area offer glamping pods and luxury yurts, giving campers comfortable access to canoeing and kayaking on Buttermere Lake. Fly fishing for brown trout, especially in the early morning during summer, is also especially popular here. Or go river fishing on River Cocker for another immersive experience.

When to go

Camping around Ravenglass is most comfortable from late spring to early autumn. Lake District weather is most pleasant in summertime, due to warmer temperatures, drier conditions, and longer daylight hours for hiking, cycling, and other outdoor activities. Summer is the peak season for trout fishing on the lakes, too. For a quieter experience with fewer people, consider camping during the shoulder months. Campers should note that rain can be in the forecast year-round.