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Low Wray Campsite National Trust
Low Wray
Ambleside
Cumbria (Browse area)
LA22 0JA
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Pitches: 153
Open: 03/01/2026 to 01/11/2026
03/01/2027 to 01/11/2027
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 No Caravans |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Small Campervans |
 Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics for Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 Electric Hookups |
 No Hardstandings |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
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| Facilities |
 Toilet Facilities |
 Hot Showers |
 Washing Up |
 No Bathroom |
 No Baby Changing |
 Laundry On Site |
 Drinking Water |
 Disabled Friendly |
 Chemical Disposal |
 No Battery Charging |
 No Gas Exchange |
 No Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 No Wifi Access |
 Shop On Site |
 Bar <5 miles |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <5 miles |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 Fishing <5 miles |
 Wild Swimming On Site |
 Indoor Pool <5 miles |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 Horse Riding <5 miles |
 Cycle Hire On Site |
 No Golf |
 Tennis <5 miles |
 No Beach |
 Watersports On Site |
 Boat Launch / Mooring On Site |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
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 Lakeside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: August 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Naughtygirlh |
3 reviews from this member |
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 Previous reviews cast doubt about our choice of site but upon arrival all our fears were dispelled. A great location with super friendly staff and slick check in. Facilities are basic but the site is designed to blend in with the nature not wipe it out.
Kids loved the location and the friends they made. Weather could have been better but that's the chance you take in the Uk, we will be visiting again and hope to try the other NT sites in the region. Building works are apparently ongoing to create a new shop and reception area 
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| Date of Visit: August 2010 |
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| Reviewer: TrishS |
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We stayed at Low Wray in August with our 15 yr old boys and their 13 yr old friend and on the whole we were all disappointed with the site considering that we paid over £100 for three nights.
The NT website says 'watch the sun rise over Windermere and admire the magnificant fell views.' From Woodhouse Meadow, where we were pitched, you could not see the lake at all and the views were far from 'magnificent' for the Lake District. In fact, our pitch was facing the toilet block!
It appears from previous reviews that you can pay extra to pitch by the lake, but we were not aware of this and were not given an option when we booked.
The site is only 10 minutes drive from Ambleside but is quite secluded and peaceful. On checking in, we were told the number of our pitch and shown a map of its location. The pitch was marked with a metal, numbered plate.
The ground is gently sloping and quite rocky and our tent pegs would not go into the ground more than a few inches so we were grateful a friend had lent us his rock pegs.
The shop sells a small range of basic food and camping items. The staff are very helpful and will even charge your phone for you.
The toilet block is very basic with four sinks, four loos and two showers in the ladies and the same in the gents. There were three other cubicles which remained locked during our stay but despite this and the site being almost full we never had to queue to use the facilities. The sinks, loos and showers themselves were very clean but other parts like windows, light fittings (full of dead flies and cobwebs) etc obviously had not been cleaned for some time.
Our kids were too old for the playground and preferred to start a game of football, for which there wasn't really enough room.
If you get fed up with cooking on the camp fire head to 'Lucy's on a plate' in Ambleside. The breakfasts are excellent!
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| Date of Visit: August 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Prinsy |
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We've just returned from a 12 night stay at Low Wray. The location is absolutely superb with access straight onto the lake. We took our Kayak and spent many hours paddling! The site is very clean and the staff very friendly.
We camped on Vics Meadow and were glad to be at the top of the hill as those at the bottom were a bit soggy! The pitches are sloping in Vics Meadow but this didn't bother us too much.
The only thing letting this site down are the toilet blocks. They need a bit (lot) of a re-vamp, they're not disgusting but need either a very deep cleanse and paint or refitting completely.
The playground at the moment is very basic but an adventure playground looks as though it is under construction.
Camping away from the cars didn't pose a problem and it was nice to let the children play without worrying about cars coming past all the time. Overall we had a very pleasant stay and would go again.
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| Date of Visit: August 2010 |
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| Reviewer: BigtallKath |
11 reviews from this member |
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The location of this site is fantastic; right next to Lake Windermere, with lots of good walks from the site (maps available at reception). Ambleside and Hawkshead are just a short drive away. The kids and I loved pottering about at the edge of the lake and even ventured in for a swim (brrrr!) We had no problems with ducks, in fact my 2 year old was delighted by them.
Site staff were friendly and very helpful, one young man even helped us unload our car.
The wash block was well maintained and clean, with plentiful hot water and a useful disabled/family wash room round the back.
It's a bit of a pain not being able to park near the tent and it would be helpful if the site could provide wheelbarrows to help transport stuff from car to pitch (I know I'm camping, but hey, I've got 3 kids!)
Even though this is a really expensive site, I would definitely go again and pay the extra for a lakeside pitch.
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| Date of Visit: July 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Jess_camps |
5 reviews from this member |
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I love this campsite for it's location. It is so beautiful with views across the Windermere that are worth every penny.
There are aspects of the booking procedure that need sorting. They bought in booking on-line system which is great as before you just had to hope they had enough space. How ever having phoned to request a specific area near the children's playground on arrival we discovered that we had been moved to the other side of the field, out of sight of the playground. With 3 and 6 year old children this was not good.
With the co-operation of some very nice campers around us they squeeze us in so we were able to camp where we wanted to but it was not made any easier by their 6m between ten rule.
This rule was there for fire safety reasons but obviously did not apply to the gazebos that were being put up between tents with BBQs in. I am happy to abide by campsite rules but as long as they are consistent.
The reception opening hours of 8-11am and 3-7pm are just silly. It means that there are long queues of arrivals at 3pm rather than staggering arrivals as happens at most other campsites.
Another little niggle is the lack of hand dryers in the shower blocks.
I have now been twice and will go again but will be phoning to check my booking for a week before.
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Grass pitches (some with EHU) for tents, motorhomes, VW-sized campervans (no caravans). Refurbished toilets, showers and laundry. Peace is the watchword on the campsite - catering mainly for families and couples with silence after 10.30pm. Don't forget your marshmallows - campfires are allowed in selected areas. Nearby shop and pub. And there's an added extra: the site sits along the route of the Ravenglass and Eskdale Steam Railway line, with it's own station. Choo Choo! Find out more here
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| Date of Visit: July 2010 |
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| Reviewer: U me and H makes 3 |
3 reviews from this member |
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Lovely sight beside Lake Windemere just past Ambleside. Ideal for canoeing. Pitches varied in angle, kids adventure playground not yet completed, but new wooden bridge links the two halves of the site. Noisy until 11pm and quite a few inconsiderate people around.
Weather when we stayed was variable - the tent is currently airing in the garage! Ducks and swans on the lake very beautiful.
Cost slightly more than average (£49 for 2 nights) and shower block basic - only 2 showers and 5 loos. Hot water free but varied in temperature and pressure. Small shop on site is well stocked but pricey.
All in all, probably worth it - would go back there again, but when the weather forecast improves!
Lovely pub in Bowness - The Old John Peel did brilliant meals (with kiddie options) - child and dog friendly.
Pootled on the boat from Bowness to Lakeside and on the steam railway and back (£14 per adult return, under 5's free) - takes about 3 hours round trip.
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| Date of Visit: July 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Leeandkasia |
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Booked Friday - Sunday in July. Weather was absolutely terrible but managed to pitch the tent without getting too wet.
Booking in good, got a map of the site and directions to our area. Check in up til 9pm which was appealing seeing as we were coming up after work. We were in the woodland part near the tipis. Nice quiet location. Shower block close and not busy. (3 separate blocks for the sites different areas.) Plug for hairdryers located in the shower block. Water tap available and bins for general waste and recycling. No separate washing up facility though.
Didn’t use the site shop although looked quite well stocked. Play area for kids but as we did not take them this time we did not visit.
Good base location.
Want to try different sites and locations but would come back again if staying in the area.
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| Date of Visit: June 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Johnbull |
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Our best holiday ever. The cost was double what we have paid at other sites, but everyone seemed to have their own space, it would never be crowded.
We had read previous reviewers' criticisms concerning arrival time of 15.00, and leaving at 11.00 but the staff were very busy during, and outside these hours having a good tidy up. Some inconsiderate campers left litter which was promptly shifted.
Some, including ourselves, were complaining about having to carry gear from car park but the pay-off, in terms of peace and quiet later, no headlights coming and going at night, walking in safety, knowing where there would be no vehicles, a great, big, plus.
Staff were genuinely friendly and helpful. They are a credit to the National Trust.
Toilets and showers were old but very clean.
Everything you could say about ducks has been covered elsewhere, but if you want have a lake then you can expect to be entertained by water-fowl, they just work nights.
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| Date of Visit: May 2010 |
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| Reviewer: Slou-999 |
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I have just got back from a week long stay at Low Wray campsite. We stayed in Vics meadow which is not on the lake front but is only a two minute walk away. The pitches are numbered, which is a shame as the field was mostly empty and they gave us a pitch for a week on a sloping hill!
We did enjoy the visits from the ducks every day though! The premium pitches on the lake front are lovely and the view is amazing but we were glad not to be there as the wind on the lake front was very strong, and to be honest it was cold enough where we were!
The site wasn't busy while we were there so I didn't ever have to wait for the toilets or shower and they were cleaned daily. The shop has a few basics but they are overpriced as you would expect (a pound for a tin of beans) so pack your food or a short drive away in ambleside there is a very well stocked spar and also a co-op.
The check in times of 3.00pm and the fact you have to be packed up and off site by 11.00am do shorten a weekend stay considerably.
There are some lovely walks from Low Wray and the surrounding countryside is beautiful, all in all we had a lovely week there. It is a little on the expensive side but the location is worth every penny.
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| Date of Visit: September 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Crocbait |
3 reviews from this member |
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I have just returned from a 4 day visit at Low Wray.
Arrived on the Sunday and Camped at the edge of the lake. The chap in Reception was very pleasant and explain the hot water in the shower block was not working but would be fixed in 24 hours. Which it was.
Although it was a little hard to find a flat piece of land to pitch the tent, the wildness of the camp site was very appealing.
The toilets and shower were very clean. I did not use the shop.
I had a lovely stay here with an early morning call everyday from the local ducks. But would recommend a stay at this site.
I did feel that better sign age may have help me find my pitch quicker
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Nestling in the beautiful Eskdale Valley close to Scafell, England's highest mountain and Wastwater, this site is a children's paradise in the heart of the Lake District. The first thing that meets you on arrival is the pond, fed by a stream and usually full of children paddling and playing on tyre rafts. The playground has zip wires, climbing frames, tyre rope-swings and adventure courses.
Grass pitches (some with EHU) for tents, motorhomes, VW-sized campervans (no caravans). Refurbished toilets, showers and laundry. Peace is the watchword on the campsite - catering mainly for families and couples with silence after 10.30pm. Don't forget your marshmallows - campfires are allowed in selected areas. Nearby shop and pub. And there's an added extra: the site sits along the route of the Ravenglass and Eskdale Steam Railway line, with it's own station. Choo Choo! Find out more here
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| Reviewer: Lauralou26 |
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What a lovely site! We paid extra to stay next to the lake in a field with lots of trees and it was worth every penny. We opened the tent in the morning to beautiful views accross the lake and it was incredibly relaxing. The field was full but had a nice friendly respectful feel to it (was really quiet)and really liked that all the pitches were nicely spaced out. To the pitches there is a walk over an uneven field but there are warnings about this everywhere and as long as you take a torch you will be fine. For me it added to the remoteness of it and was much more fun than your average camping field. Pack well as your car is in the car park and you have to walk over the field with your stuff but well worth it much nicer without loads of cars in the field.
The toilet blocks were very clean and despite the campsie being full I did not have to wait once for one of the two showers in the ladies. There are a number of sinks and a plug for your hairdryer which was great because it was a little chilly at night and would have been cold with wet hair. Also free showers with plenty of hot water.
We did pay slightly more to stay on this campsite compared to others we have stayed at recently but have to say it was worth every penny. The surrounding area is beautiful with some lovely walks taking in the lake and boat trips. Staff were also very friedly and helpful with info on the area. We shall certainly be back.
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| Date of Visit: August 2009 |
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| Reviewer: George09 |
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It was my second time camping, my husband and I stayed for 3 nights at the end of August, although it was 5, bad weather made us leave early!
Had a nice pitch with lovely views (we were in vic's meadow) and it didn't feel like there was too many other people although I think it was almost full. There are only 4 toilets/2 showers in a block and although they were ok and clean enough they could have been a lot betetr. It would have only taken half hour to clean the whole place up a little. There was however 1 plug for a hairdryer ladies! Washing-up area was always clean and there were plenty of rubbish bins.Although there was a site shop it really doesn't have much in it so best to get your things from somewhere else, hawkshead was only a 10min drive with a co-op.
Over-all it was a good site lovely views but I think I'd probably try somewhere else next time. Not the most expensive site but also not the cheapest for the facilities you got.
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| Reviewer: Hairy7 |
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We have just come back from 5 day trip to the lake district. The site it self was in a good location even though it was a bit of the beaten track but only a short drive to ambleside which has everything that you need. The best pitches are 70 and 32, we where on 70 which fits a medium tent and 32 which is for a small tent, but you are right on the shore of Windemere and the viewings are amazing matter what the weather!
The toilets where okay but could have done with a bit of updating and a new lock on one of the showers meaning that there was only one but the views where well worth it.
All in all I would go back just for the location!
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| Reviewer: Debbie.bond |
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Lovely site, great location, very quiet at night.
We paid the £7.50 premium to stay right next to Windermere which was ideal for launching the kayak and fishing. Gorgeous sunset views.
Only two showers in the shower block and one hairdryer so there was a queue in the mornings, much quieter in the evenings. 3 sinks to wash the pots and that was always free. There is a washing machine and dryer which both worked well.Reception sells a few essentials, nearest shops in ambleside.
There is a small park for younger children, but mine who are older made their own tennis net and entertained themselves in the kayak and swimming in the lake.
Only problem we encountered was we pitched the tent on slight dip on one side so when we awoke after 12 hours of heavy rain, we were waterlogged. The campsite staff were very helpful and let us borrow a brush to sweep the water. However, it didn't dampen our spirits, we booked an extra night and went out walking for the day and when we arrived back it had dried out.
We are definitely going back in a few weeks time
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| Date of Visit: May 2009 |
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| Reviewer: Wetnwild78 |
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Stayed for a quick overnight stay during week.
Stunning location, paid extra to camp next to lake.And right next to lake we were!
Toilets/showers weren't the best, but were sufficient for the amount of tents on site, wouldn't like to go when it was full as I think they'd struggle.
Helpful staff on Reception and good base for walking around south lakes area.
Would go back but not during very busy periods.
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