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Campsites near Lake District Climbing

The Lakes of Cumbria provide fabulous access to a full range of climbing experiences suitable for beginners to advanced sports climbers and here you will find listed a range of campsites near some of the best loved Lake District Climbing sites across the region. This being the 'home' of climbing - having been accredited (by the Brits, anyway!) with the title, 'Birth Place of Climbing', when in the last quarter of the nineteenth century rock climbing evolved into a sport rather than simply a necessity for survival, climbers flock here from across the planet - the atmosphere is just a little bit exciting! Those looking for UK campsites in the thick of the action, will find on these pages some ideal spots for resting tired but satisfied heads after an exciting day.

Of course, the Lakes having England's highest concentration of mountains and fells helps, providing a multitude of climable crags - don't worry, there are plenty to go around! Here you will find a pleasing range of climbing vistas and conditions, from sheltered valley crags to more exposed mountain crags with rather lofty views.

Key hotspots include, of course, Borrowdale where you can indulge in some sunny, scenic bouldering at Gillercombe Boulders or Gillercombe itself nearby, where there are a further 30 or so climbs up the large broken mountain crag. Best known here is Gillercombe Buttress offering up to 140 metres of climbing. In Borrowdale, many climbers head for The Napes, celebrated as the birthplace of British rock climbing. The Napes, with its famous Napes Needle pinnacle and Eagles Nest, provides a truly diverse set of climbs, ideal to keep everyone in a climbing party happy, should you be venturing out with a mixed climbing group. A sunny and scenic spot, with views across to the Scafell range from the pinnacle and ridges.

In the beautiful Langdale Valleys there are some great opportunities for bouldering and for easier multi-pitch climbs (climbs that are longer than one rope's length). Langdale Boulders offer over 50 climbs, ideal for a couple of days bouldering on rough rock with generally good landings. Chapel Stile boulders offers some excellent bouldering on a number of small crags along pathways across a fellside - a very pleasant day out can be had here. If you are looking for a location with a good selection of middle grade, single pitch climbs then Raven Crag is a great spot with 30 routes, mainly 20-25 metres height.

In Wasdale, climbers often head for Overbeck where there are some good 50m pitches including Overbeck Buttress, Femme Fatale and Zig Zag. Bouldering on the Overbeck Boulder is also popular. If you want a smaller, scenic site, head for Middlefell overlooking Wast Water, offering some scenic climbs and scrambles on good clean rock. For longer routes on a high mountain Crag, head for Scafell Crag, with over 100 routes of up to 120m, including Botterills Slab, Moss Ledge Direct and Woodheads Climb.

Lake District Camping Sites



Here you will find listings of the campsites, touring grounds and holiday parks near these hotspots for climbing in the Lake District. Use the 'Things to do' tab on each site's listing to further plan your adventure - we list details, reviews and even directions to over 1000 pubs, shops, venues and outdoor experiences in the vicinity of each individual campsite.

To find campsites near other climbing, bouldering and abseiling hotspots in the UK, click the following link : Build you Own Climbing Holidays.

Of course, we are just scratching the surface here with the climbing sites available in the Lake District. Use our Find a Campsite search facility adding the postcode or name of the village nearest your preferred climbing location to find a list of local campsites.
Ambleside Road
Windermere
LA23 1LF
Cumbria
Pitch Types Available
Static Caravans to Rent
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Rented Lodges
Active or leisurely: enjoy it your way! White Cross Bay boasts our best choice of facilities and sits directly on the shores of Lake Windermere. We offer accommodation in one of the most idyllic and scenic locations in the  ...more
Patterdale Road
(lake District)
LA23 1PA
Cumbria
Pitch Types Available
Rented Lodges
Open: 1st March to 14th January
Limefitt Park is spectacularly located in one of Lakeland’s most beautiful valleys capturing the very spirit of the Lake District National Park. Limefitt is a friendly place offering peace and tranquillity, surrounded by   ...more
Fisherground Farm
Eskdale
CA19 1TF
Cumbria


Pitches: 215
Pitch Types Available
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Motorhome Pitches
Of the '50 World Best Campsites', chosen by the 'Independent Newspaper' Fisherground is in the Overall Top 18 and in the Overall Top 4 for Children's Enjoyment Fisherground Campsite is set right in the heart of Eskdale, on  ...more
Ambleside (Lake District)
LA22 0HY
Cumbria


Pitches: 150
Pitch Types Available
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Static Caravans for Sale
Pods Available
Open: Sunday to Thursday 9:00am - 5:30pm Friday & Sat...
Skelwith Fold Caravan Park is located just outside Ambleside in Cumbria and occupies 130 acres in the grounds of a former country house with its main   ...more
Hawkshead
(Lake District)
LA22 0NN
Cumbria


Pitches: 55
Pitch Types Available
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Motorhome Pitches
Hawkshead Hall farm a picturesque working farm set in 100 acres of unspoilt countryside in the heart of the Lake District. Just a quarter of a mile from the village of Hawkshead linked by a footpath from the site through the   ...more
Haws Bank
(Lake District)
LA21 8AS
Cumbria
Pitch Types Available
Tent Pitches
Motorhome Pitches
Open: We are open March - Oct.
The Coniston Hall Campsite is very well located for reaching some of the Lake Districts best activities: walking, cycling or viewing! We are just a 30 minute drive at most to Windermere, Ambleside and the Langdales, and withi  ...more
Buttermere Village
Buttermere
CA13 9XA
Cumbria


Pitches: 40
Pitch Types Available
Tent Pitches
Motorhome Pitches
Open: Open All Year
Syke Farm Camping is situated in Buttermere Village. Surrounded by mountains and lake, this camp site is a spectacular location for exploring this bea  ...more
Low Wray
Ambleside
LA22 0JA
Cumbria


Pitches: 100
Pitch Types Available
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Motorhome Pitches
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Pitches Erected
Open: Open every year from late March to late October.
Camp by Lake Windermere Choose from a variety of pitch locations from waterfront and lake view pitches to woodland and meadow pitches. Or opt for o  ...more
Manesty
Keswick
CA12 5UG
Cumbria


Pitches: 60
Pitch Types Available
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Welcome to Low Manesty Set in National Trust woodland, close to Derwentwater, we are a beautiful site with numerous walks that you can take directly from our park: guided walks, farm trails, nature walks and forest trails.   ...more
Bayesbrown Farm
Great Langdale
Ambleside
LA22 9JR
Cumbria
Pitch Types Available
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Baysbrown Farm Campsite is located about 7 miles from Ambleside in the village of Chapel Stile at the entrance to the stunning Great Langdale Valley at the heart of the Lake District. We are a working Lakeland farm with an ar  ...more
Boot
Holmrook
CA19 1TH
Cumbria


Pitches: 80
Pitch Types Available
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Pods Available
Pitches Erected
In idyllic Lake District walking country The Eskdale Club Site is in a walkers’ paradise – a beautiful Lake District area described as “One of the loveliest of Lakeland Valleys” by the writer Alfred Wainwright – and close  ...more
Grange In Borrowdale
(Lake District)
CA12 5UQ
Cumbria
Pitch Types Available
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Welcome to Hollows Farm Self-Catering, Bed & Breakfast and Campsite Accommodation in the beautiful Borrowdale Valley, in the English Lake District. Between Grange in Borrowdale and Castle Crag in one of the countires   ...more
Closed For Redevelopment Until Aug 2010
Park Coppice
LA21 8LA
Cumbria


Pitches: 280
Pitch Types Available
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If you are looking for space then this is the place. 280 pitches hard standing, set in 68 acres of mixed woodland. Facilities: Baby changing facilities, (gents included) Free hot showers Clean and modern toilet blo  ...more
Santon Bridge
(lake District)
CA19 1UY
Cumbria


Pitches: 35
Pitch Types Available
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Motorhome Pitches
The old post campsite is a small family run campsite ideally situated on the western edge of the Lake District national park. First established in 1951 it has developed over the years into the perfect place to spend your holi  ...more
Wasdale
Gosforth
Seascale
CA20 1EX
Cumbria
Pitch Types Available
Tent Pitches
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Motorhome Pitches
Welcome to the Wasdale Head Inn Welcome to the world-famous Wasdale Head Inn - the birthplace of climbing - dramatically surrounded by England's tallest mountains, making it the finest base for walking and climbing. The   ...more
Irton
Holmrook
CA19 1YN
Cumbria


Pitches: 45
Pitch Types Available
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Static Caravans to Rent
more of back to basic campsite stunning views up eskdale & wasdale valleys every one welcome one welcome camp fires allowed showers toilet hot water only rule behave your self respect our property & other campers
Lake Coniston
Coniston
LA21 8AJ
Cumbria
Pitch Types Available
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Pier Cottage is a unique property situated on the shore of Coniston Water with views of the lake and mountains. - Well located for exploring the region by foot/car/bike. - Walking distance to fine pubs and the Bluebird   ...more
Outgate
Ambleside
LA22 0NH
Cumbria
Pitch Types Available
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Gosforth
Seascale
CA20 1BP
Cumbria


Pitches: 5
Pitch Types Available
Motorhome Pitches
Motorhome Pitches
Ambleside
Ambleside
LA22 9LX
Cumbria
Pitch Types Available
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Pitches Erected
Borrowdale
Keswick
CA12 5XN
Cumbria


Pitches: 70
Pitch Types Available
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Open: Bed and Breakfast Feb - Nov Camping March - Oct.
Seatoller Farm is a traditional Lakeland 16th century farm located at the head of the stunning Borrowdale Valley amidst towering fells, making this th  ...more
Borrowdale
Keswick
CA12 5UN
Cumbria
Pitch Types Available
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Motorhome Pitches
Miller Field
Ambleside
LA22 0EE
Cumbria


Pitches: 18
Pitch Types Available
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Motorhome Pitches
Thirlmere
Keswick
CA12 4TW
Cumbria
Pitch Types Available
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Motorhome Pitches
Ideally situated for Helvellyn, Skiddaw, Blencathra / Midway between Keswick and Grasmere, on the A591. Calm and relaxing. Well situated for hiking, fell walking and cycling. We cater for families, couples, cyclists &  ...more
Wasdale Head
(Lake District)
CA20 1EX
Cumbria


Pitches: 120
Pitch Types Available
Tent Pitches
Motorhome Pitches
Motorhome Pitches
North Lonsdale Road
Hawkshead
LA22 0NX
Cumbria


Pitches: 90
Pitch Types Available
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Motorhome Pitches
Static Caravans to Rent
Situated on the outskirts of Hawkshead, a picturesque village nestled in the heart of Beatrix Potter country. Surrounded by the beautiful Lakeland Fells with Esthwaite Water a mere stroll away. Want to relax and enjoy this b  ...more
Loughrigg
Ambleside
LA22 9HF
Cumbria
Pitch Types Available
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Motorhome Pitches
Hawkshead
Ambleside
LA22 0NW
Cumbria


Pitches: 5
Pitch Types Available
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Motorhome Pitches
Great Langdale National Trust Campsite
Ambleside
LA22 9JU
Cumbria
Pitch Types Available
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Motorhome Pitches
Yurts Available
Pitches Erected
Thirlmere
Keswick
CA12 4TG
Cumbria
Pitch Types Available
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Motorhome Pitches
Motorhome Pitches
Great Langdale
(lake District)
LA22 9JU
Cumbria


Pitches: 200
Pitch Types Available
Tent Pitches
Motorhome Pitches
Motorhome Pitches
Pitches Erected
Borrowdale
(lake District)
CA12 5XG
Cumbria
Pitch Types Available
Tent Pitches
Motorhome Pitches
Motorhome Pitches
Thirlmere
(Lake District)
CA12 4TN
Cumbria


Pitches: 5
Pitch Types Available
Tent Pitches
Motorhome Pitches
Motorhome Pitches
Borrowdale
(lake District)
CA12 5XG
Cumbria
Pitch Types Available
Tent Pitches
Motorhome Pitches
Motorhome Pitches
Nether Wasdale
(lake District)
CA20 1ET
Cumbria


Pitches: 50
Pitch Types Available
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Static Caravans to Rent
Static Caravans for Sale
Shepherds Huts
Hassness Estate
Buttermere
CA13 9XA
Cumbria


Pitches: 35
Pitch Types Available
Tent Pitches
Motorhome Pitches
Motorhome Pitches
Ravenglass
Holmrook
CA19 1YD
Cumbria
Pitch Types Available
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Motorhome Pitches
Motorhome Pitches
Static Caravans to Rent
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