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Low Wray Campsite

Wray Castle, Ambleside
Camping pod
Bluebells put in an appearance at Low Wray campsite
A view over Windermere from the campsite at Low Wray, Cumbria
The lakeshore at Low Wray Campsite
Children kicking up leaves
Canoe on Windermere
Family outside a safari tent
A camping pod at Low Wray Campsite, Cumbria
Family on a bridge looking at canoes
Stay by the lakeshore with Long Valley Yurts at Low Wray
Books amd fruit on a picnic bench
Camping pod Bluebells put in an appearance at Low Wray campsite A view over Windermere from the campsite at Low Wray, Cumbria The lakeshore at Low Wray Campsite Children kicking up leaves Canoe on Windermere Family outside a safari tent A camping pod at Low Wray Campsite, Cumbria Family on a bridge looking at canoes Stay by the lakeshore with Long Valley Yurts at Low Wray Books amd fruit on a picnic bench

At-a-glance details

  • Type of accommodation Tents Motorhome Campervan Pods Glamping
  • No of places / pitches153
  • Seasons
    23 March 2018 - 2 January 2019
    29 March 2019 - 31 December 2019
  • Minimum stay2 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 and space for campervans. 

New for 2019 - from May, you'll be able to sleep in the canopy of the woodland in a tree tent.

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. From Easter, wood-fired pizzas will be available on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

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.

 

 

 

 

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Email lakescampsites@nationaltrust.org.uk

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Types of Accommodation

A view over Windermere from the campsite at Low Wray, Cumbria

Tents 

Camp in the great outdoors in our lakeside campsite setting.

A drawing of the tree tent being installed at Low Wray this spring

Glamping 

Our glamping accommodation offers a little more comfort and luxury in a variety of different options with safari tents and new for 2019, two new tree tents.

A camping pod at Low Wray Campsite, Cumbria

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.

Campervan

Campervans and motorhomes 

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

Hammock camping

Hammocks 

Get back to basics with simplistic hammock camping.

Group of walkers

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
  • 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.

Shower block

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.

A camping pod at Low Wray Campsite, Cumbria

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.

Kayaks

Hire kayaks 

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

Mountain bikers

Bike hire 

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

Family canoeing

Adventure activities 

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

Campers pitch their tent

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 (this number is rarely manned during the winter period)

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.

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.

Pizza nights
Starting Easter weekend.

  • Mid-season: Tues, Fri, Sat (extra Sundays at May bank holidays)
  • High season (starting late July): Fri, Sat, Mon, Tues. (extra Sunday August bank holiday)
  • September:  Tues, Fri, Sat with last pizza night on 14 September

 

 

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View of Wray Castle with snow capped hills, Ambleside, Cumbria

Wray Castle

Gothic Revival castle sitting on the shores of Lake Windermere with turrets, towers and informal grounds
A woman sitting at Orrest Head during the sunset

Ambleside

Family fun and adventure in the heart of the English Lake District
See original Beatrix Potter artwork at the Beatrix Potter Gallery, Cumbria

Beatrix Potter Gallery and Hawkshead

Beatrix Potter's original artwork on display in a 17th-century house
A bright and beautiful Townend on a summer's day

Townend

Atmospheric farmhouse full of quirky objects and fascinating stories
Footprint in Windermere Cumbria

Footprint

A truly inspirational space
A view of Tarn Hows

Tarn Hows and Coniston

Majestic views and peaceful walks in beautiful countryside

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About the Acorn rating

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To help find the best cottage for you, we have created our own quality rating system for our holiday cottages called the Acorn rating. Ranging from 1-5 Acorns, the rating gives you an indication of a property’s facilities, fixtures and fittings, with five being the highest quality level. The Acorn rating is not connected to any other industry rating system that may be used for holiday cottages and is only to be used as a guide that covers location, style of interior and the facilities you may be looking for. We do not set our cottage pricing based on the Acorn rating we have given a cottage as all our cottages are of an individual nature. Therefore, we recommend that all factors are considered when making your choice. In addition, some of our cottages are curated to be sympathetic to their time period. This means that they might not have all of the aspects of modern living, but impress in so many other ways.

1 Acorn: simple living accommodation with basic furniture and fixtures fit for purpose and clean. Running water and a toilet are provided. There could be some limitations to heating and washing facilities – details of these will be stated clearly on the cottage's webpage. Bedding, linen and towels are supplied with a few exceptions, which are again clearly stated). Facilities for basic catering and living are provided. In general, a 1 Acorn cottage does not have WiFi.

2 Acorn: a mid-quality range of furniture and fittings. Bathroom facilities are basic or there may be a high number of guests to bathroom ratio depending on the size of the cottage. Very few 2 Acorn cottages have WiFi and the kitchen white goods and washing facilities are basic. Bedding, linen and towels are supplied in all 2-5 Acorn cottages.

3 Acorn: a good, standard offer. Generally it is correctly proportioned for the number of guests but could have a few compromises, for example a small kitchen, or a lower bathroom to guest ratio. The variety of white goods available will be better than a 2 Acorn cottage.

4 Acorn: these cottages have more premium furniture, fittings and lighting. Additionally the ratio of bathrooms to guests is likely to be higher, and the bathrooms would be more likely to have separate and spacious showers instead of showers over baths.

5 Acorn: a luxury accommodation offer with very few limiting factors. This is the highest offer available. It is well-equipped and has spacious facilities throughout the cottage or is set within an extraordinary location or building. The furniture is of a high standard, and has real comfort for modern living.

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