Low Wray Campsite
Wray Castle, Ambleside
At-a-glance details
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. Wood-fired pizzas from our friends at Al Frescos are available on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays throughout July and August (not Mondays in September)
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.
Enquire and book
Types of Accommodation
Features and facilities
- Chemical disposal available
- Hardstanding available
- Laundry available
- Play area available
- Shop available
- Showers available
- Toilets available
- Washing-up area available
Additional Information
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
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 - Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturday evenings (and Mondays during July and August) until end of September.
Places nearby
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Cottage
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Bunkhouse
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Bothy
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National Trust place to visit
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Multiple places
Low Wray Campsite
Nestled on the western shoreline of Lake Windermere.
Wray Castle
Ambleside
Beatrix Potter Gallery and Hawkshead
Townend
Footprint
Tarn Hows and Coniston
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