Low Wray Campsite

Wray Castle, Ambleside

Bluebells put in an appearance at Low Wray campsite — Book yourself a safari tent this spring

A view over Windermere from the campsite at Low Wray, Cumbria — Wake up to views like this from your tent

The lakeshore at Low Wray Campsite — The lakeshore at Low Wray

Children kicking up leaves — Kicking up the leaves at Low Wray Campsite

Canoe on Windermere — Arriving by canoe?

Family outside a safari tent — Lots of outdoor space with a safari tent

A camping pod at Low Wray Campsite, Cumbria — Our camping pods are fantastic places to stay

Family on a bridge looking at canoes — Hire a canoe from the campsite and paddle out on Windermere

Books amd fruit on a picnic bench — Settle in with autumn fruits and a good read

At-a-glance details

Type of accommodation Tents Motorhome Campervan Pods Glamping
No of places / pitches153
Seasons
23 March 2018 - 29 October 2018
Minimum stay from2 night(s)
Dogs welcome per pitch2

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About Low Wray Campsite

Nestled on the western shoreline of Lake Windermere

Low Wray Campsite occupies one of the finest locations in the Lake District, with access to the shores of Lake Windermere and Wray Castle. 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, hammocks and space for campervans.

Facilities at the site include a shop, three toilet and shower blocks, laundry facilities, washing-up areas, a children's adventure playground. Canoes, rowing boats, sit-on kayaks and paddleboards are also available to hire as well as mountain bikes.

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 the Beatrix Potter Gallery at Hawkshead, or Allan Bank at Grasmere.

Bank Holiday and half term week - sorry the site is now completely full.

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Opening times

Daily 10:00 to 16:00

Our booking office is currently experiencing high volumes of calls. You can check availability online below.

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Types of Accommodation

Tents

Camp in the great outdoors in our lakeside campsite setting.

Glamping

Our glamping accommodation offers a little more comfort and luxury in a variety of different options from safari tents to gypsy caravans.

Pods

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

Campervans and motorhomes

Pitch up in your own campervan or motorhome and take advantage of the lakeside setting of Low Wray Campsite.

Hammocks

Get back to basics with simplistic hammock camping.

Group bookings

We accept group bookings from organised parties such as scouts, schools and Duke of Edinburgh award groups.

Features and facilities

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

Campsite map

View campsite map (PDF 4988 KB)

Additional Information

Family at Low Wray campsite on shore of Lake Windermere

FAQs

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

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.

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.

Hire kayaks

Hire kayaks, canoes or rowing boats from Low Wray Boat Hire.

Bike hire

Hire mountain-bikes, trailers and tag-alongs from our cycle-mad team at Low Wray Campsite.

Adventure activities

Discover canoeing on one of our guided adventure activities led by our partners Quest 4 Adventure.

Camping terms and conditions

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

Notes for guests

Customer notice: Road closures on Sun 20 May
Please note that there will be some road closures in place due to a large sporting event which may effect your journey to and from the campsite. Please click on the links for more detail.
Windermere Marathon on 20 May

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

Campsite reception number: 015394 32039

Pitches: Pitches are pre-allocated.

One night stays: Available on a first come, first served basis, 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.

Green discount: We offer a green 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.

Alfresco's Pizza - opening from 11 June on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday evenings.