Low Wray Campsite

Wray Castle, Ambleside, Lake District, LA22 0JA

An aerial view of camping fields and campervan pitches at Low Wray Campsite, Lake District

One of the waterfront pitches at Low Wray Campsite, Lake District

An aerial view of the waterfront and lake field camping pitches at Low Wray Campsite, Lake District

Hire paddleboards and kayaks at Low Wray Campsite, Lake District

The view from the lake field pods at Low Wray Campsite, Lake District

Views of Windermere from Low Wray Campsite, Ambleside, Lake District

At-a-glance details

Type of accommodation Tents Motorhome Campervan Pods Safari tents Tree tents
No of places / pitches153
Seasons
28 March 2022 - 31 October 2022
Minimum stay2 night(s)
Dogs welcome per pitch2
Star/Pennant rating 3 What's this?

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About Low Wray Campsite

Nestled on the western shoreline of Lake Windermere.

This stunning site offers a wide-range of camping options including traditional pitches with waterfront, lake, meadow or woodland views, or camping pods, safari tents, space for campervans and even two suspended tree tents.

Facilities at the site include a shop, three toilet and shower blocks, laundry facilities, washing-up areas and bring your own canoes for pottering about on England's largest lake.

Leave the car behind for a few days and head out on your bikes or on foot along the lakeshore to Claife Viewing Station, or through scenic views to Beatrix Potter's garden at Hill Top, or Allan Bank at Grasmere.

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Opening times

The fastest way to check availability and book is online - please click on the “Check prices, availability and book” link at the bottom of this box.

If you need to speak to us, the Lake District booking office is is open for calls on 015394 32733 Monday-Friday 10am-4pm. Or you can email us at lakescampsites@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Why book with us?

Unrivalled locations
Free entry to our places
Award winning customer service
Help us care for nature, beauty and history

Our Covid promise

Postpone or refund with no admin fee
Enhanced cleaning regime
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Email lakescampsites@nationaltrust.org.uk

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Types of Accommodation

Covid-19 updates

We're looking forward to welcoming you back to our campsite. Following the latest update from government, we’ve reopened Low Wray Campsite and we can accept bookings unless you're from a very high risk area. The safety of our campers and staff continue to be our priority so things still may not be quite business as usual. You can find out more here.

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Camping at Low Wray Campsite, Ambleside, Lake District

Tents

There's ample space for tents at Low Wray. You can choose from a variety of pitches, whether located by the lake shore, in secluded woodland, by the beck or in open meadow - there's much more to this campsite than first meets the eye.

The tree tent at Low Wray Campsite, Lake District

Safari and Tree tents

You can enjoy a little more comfort and luxury by camping in the woods at Low Wray in either a safari tent or an awe-inspiring tree tent.

A pod at Low Wray Campsite, Ambleside, Lake District

Pods

Enjoy getting close to nature whilst staying in a wooden camping pod. You'll appreciate the warmth and dryness of a wooden pod whatever the weather.

Campervan at Low Wray Campsite, near Ambleside, Lake District

Campervans and motorhomes

Pitch up in your own campervan or motorhome and enjoy a beck side, woodland or meadow setting at Low Wray Campsite.

Group campsite bookings in the Lake District

Group bookings at our campsites

Features and facilities

Chemical disposal available
Laundry available
Play area available
Shop available
Showers available
Toilets available
Washing-up area available

Campsite map

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Additional Information

FAQs

Useful information about Low Wray campsite, its facilities and the surrounding area.

Paddle boarding from Low Wray Campsite, Lake District

Facilities

Low Wray Campsite has all the amenities you need, plus a few added extras such as bike hire and a bird hide, to make your stay with us even more enjoyable.

The surrounding area of Low Wray Campsite, Ambleside, Lake District

Site rules

We like everyone who stays at our campsite to have an enjoyable time, so we politely ask that you observe a few simple campsite rules.

Camping terms and conditions

Terms and conditions which apply to all National Trust campsite bookings.

Notes for guests

Booking office number: 015394 32733 , email: lakescampsites@nationaltrust.org.uk

Campsite reception number: 015394 32039

Maximum occupancy: The maximum number of adults allowed in any party is four. This maximum applies whether you book together or separately. The only exception is for official groups such as Duke of Edinburgh or Scouts.

Pitches: Pitches are pre-allocated.

One night stays: These cannot be booked in advance but are available on a first come, first served basis on site subject to availability.

Arriving by road: From Ambleside - take the A593, turn left at Clappersgate on to the B5286. Turn left at the sign for Wray. The site is less than one mile on the left.

Arriving by bus: Pick up bus service 505, the Coniston Rambler, from Ambleside or Windermere railway station towards Hawkshead and disembark at Low Wray / Wray Castle road end where you'll have a 0.8 mile walk to the campsite. For timetable information, call 0871 200 22 33 or visit Traveline.

Arriving by boat: You can catch a boat across Lake Windermere from Ambleside to Wray Castle and then it's just a few minutes walk along the lake shore path to Low Wray campsite. See Windermere Lake Cruises for a timetable.

Hiking/cycling between campsites: There are numerous walks and cycle routes between our campsites. Plan your route with OS map OL7 (English lakes, South-eastern area for Low Wray/ Great Langdale) and OS map OL6 (English lakes, South-western area for Great Langdale/Wasdale). You can also use Harveys BMC 1:40,000 map, which shows all our campsites on one map.

Car Free discount: We offer a car free discount if you arrive at Low Wray on foot, by bike, by water or by bus. Please retain any public transport tickets to claim the discount. Ask for details at reception when you arrive.

Accessibility: Read our access statement.