Please read our terms and conditions before setting off.
Where is the nearest food shop?
We have an exceptionally well stocked shop selling the following:
- Groceries - milk, bread, bacon, tinned foods, pasta, rice etc.
- Frozen foods - burgers, sausages, vegetarian sausages etc.
- Chocolate, sweets, ice cream, biscuits.
- Fuel - full range of gas from small canisters to 15kg refillable, meths and Coleman fuel.
- Maps, guide books, hats, gloves.
- Toiletries and medicines.
- Toys, games, gifts, postcards & stamps.
- Camping & walking accessories.
Other shops:
- 3 miles - Co-op at Chapel Stile
- 8 miles - Spar & Co-op at Ambleside
- 11 miles - Booths supermarket at Windermere
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Where is the nearest pub / restaurant?
5 minutes walk - Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel. Hikers' Bar. Pub food & restaurant. Occasional music sessions.
10 minutes walk - Sticklebarn Tavern. Pub food, live music some weekends, satellite TV.
10 minutes walk - New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel. Bar, pub food & restaurant.
3 miles - Wainwright's pub. Pub food. Pub quizzes.
3.5 miles - The Britannia Inn. Pub food & restaurant.
8 miles - Ambleside - several restaurants and pubs.
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Where is the nearest bank?
The nearest banks with cash machines are in Ambleside (NatWest, Barclays and HSBC). There is a cash back facility at the Spar in Ambleside and the Co-op in Hawkshead.
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Do you take bookings?
No booking - first come, first served.
Bank Holidays and summer weekends - we can get full by Friday teatime, or even sooner. Arrive early Friday or phone ahead to enquire.
We have a group field which is bookable in advance. Please refer to our Group Information for an emailable enquiry form and more details.
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Do you accept dogs?
Well behaved dogs are welcome at Great Langdale Campsite for which we make a small charge per night. Dogs should be exercised away from other campers and any mess cleared up immediately
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Do you hire freeze packs?
No but we can freeze your own. We charge 25p per pack.
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Do you exchange gas cylinders?
Yes, We stock Camping Gaz 901,904 & 907
Calor Gaz 4.5,7 & 15kg
Propane 3.9kg
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What's the weather going to do?
For up to date weather information, please telephone the Lake District Weatherline 08700 550575 or visit www.bbc.co.uk/weather
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How safe is it to walk on the fells?
Please refer to the Lake District National Park Authority website for some useful guidelines on how to be safe whilst on the fells or alternatively go to the Langdale and Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team website.
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How far is Scafell Pike? How long does it take to walk there?
Great Langdale Valley is one of the most popular starting points for a hike up on to England's highest mountain, Scafell Pike (and not Scafell - shorter by 14 metres.) By the shortest route from the campsite, the summit is approximately 10km away (20 km round trip). To walk there and back, the time will obviously vary according to the fitness and age of your group but it would be sensible to allow a complete day for the hike. Very fit hikers can get there and back in as little as 7 hours but it would be more like 8 - 10 hours for most !
This is a serious walk with some very steep rocky paths with ample opportunity to get lost on the fells. Please refer to The Lake District National Park website for advice on walking safely on the fells or the Langdale and Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team site. Alternatively, you can find further safety advice at the British Mountaineering Council website.
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Where are some good walks for families?
There are many walks starting from the campsite which are suitable for families. You can walk along the valley floor to Chapel Stile and Elterwater, two very pretty Lakeland villages both boasting two Lakeland Inns or over a smaller fell , Lingmoor, into Little Langdale. There is a short walk to Blea Tarn which is a great picnic spot!
For more ideas and information, refer to www.lakedistrictoutdoors.co.uk or www.lakedistrictwalks.com. Our friendly campsite staff will be more than happy to offer any advice they can. Maps and guides can be bought in the campsite shop or ordered by telephone at Ambleside Tourist Information Centre on 015394 32582.
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Where are the nearest climbing routes? How suitable are they for beginners?
There are many spectacular rock climbing routes of all grades which are easy walking distance from the campsite. Raven Crag right behind the Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel provides varied multi pitch routes as does Gimmer Crag which is a little further along the valley (approx 30 minute walk). Scout Crag is a popular place for climbing groups. The F&Rcc Guide to climbing in Langdale is on sale in the shop. Further information can be found at www.UKclimbing.com.
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Are there any climbing crag bans in place?
Please use the search facility at The British Mountaineering Council website. Click on 'access' for up to date information on any crag bans.
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Where is the nearest town or village?
Chapel Stile is the nearest village which is 2 miles away. There is a great pub, a café and a Co-Op. Ambleside and Grasmere are approximately 8 miles away. Coniston is also only about 12 miles away. Further information can be found at www.amblesideonline.co.uk about Langdale and surrounding villages.
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Where is the nearest bus stop?
The nearest bus stop is approximately 5 minute walk from the campsite. The route is bus 516 The Langdale Rambler which travels from Ambleside and from Kendal during weekends. For timetable information , visit Traveline or telephone the traveline on 0870 608 2608.
For timetable information , visit Traveline or telephone the traveline on 0871 200 2233.
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Do you accept trailer tents / caravans / campervans?
We are able to accept tents and camper vans (please note there is no hook up or chemical disposal facility. We take trailer tents, however we do not allow cars on the grass, so you may have to pull the trailer a short distance by hand). Sorry, we cannot accept caravans.
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Do you have laundry facilities?
We have washing machines and dryers. Tokens are available from the shop. Washer £3, Drier £1
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What places are there to visit nearby?
There are countless places of interest nearby including many National Trust properties.
Refer to the Visits area of the main Trust website or www.visitcumbria.com for lots of ideas.
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Do you take credit card payments?
Yes, we accept most credit cards (except American Express).
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Which is the nearest lake?
The two nearest lakes to Langdale are Windermere (approximately 8 miles) and Coniston Water (approximately 10 miles) where you can cruise on the elegant Steam Yacht Gondola. There are of course closer tarns and waters such as Elterwater, Rydal Water and Loughrigg Tarn, all offering spectacular walks.
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Are you open all year?
We are open all year round, come rain or shine!
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What is the latest time we can arrive on site?
Please arrive in time to have your tent up by 10.00pm at the latest to avoid disturbance to other campers.
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What time do we have to check out in the morning?
Please take your tent down by 11am on the morning you are leaving. You may leave your car on site for the rest of the day, except at Bank Holidays and other times when the site is full.
Information for groups
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