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Wasdale Campsite National Trust
Wasdale National Trust Campsite
Wasdale
Cumbria (Browse area)
CA20 1EX
Tel: 01946 726220 or 01539 432733
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Pitches: 100
Open: 01/01/2021 to 31/12/2021
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 No Caravans |
 Motorhome Pitches |
 Glamping Units |
 No Statics for Hire |
 No Statics on Sale |
 No Seasonal Pitches |
 No Caravan Storage |
 Electric Hookups |
 Hardstanding Pitches |
 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 |
 Gas Exchange |
 No Recycling Facilities |
 No Kitchen Facilities |
 No Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
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 Shop On Site |
 Bar <1 mile |
 Restaurant <1 mile |
 No Wifi Access |
| Activities |
 No Playground |
 No TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 No Fishing |
 No Wild Swimming |
 No Indoor Pool |
 No Outdoor Pool |
 No Horse Riding |
 No Cycle Hire |
 No Golf |
 No Tennis |
 No Beach |
 Watersports <10 miles |
 No Boat Launch |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Not Working Farm |
 No Campfires Allowed |
 Open All Year |
 No Waterside Pitches |
 Public Transport |
 No Dog Walk |
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| Date of Visit: October 2020 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Nights stayed: 1 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: Damaca |
49 reviews from this member |
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 Fabulous location for views (outside the wooded site) and for walking. Nicely newly-refurbished shower/toilet/dishwashing block. 20-minute walk to the pub, slightly quicker on the road than on the footpath.
Sensible Covid precautions; there were still things for sale in the little shop at reception. No phone or wifi signal (but there is one at the pub). Our motorhome is 6. 3 metres long and 2. 3 wide.
The pitch we were on (we were allowed to choose from the available empty ones) was perfectly roomy enough. The access road is tight but manageable, after all minibuses and service vehicles to the pub manage it.
The notice on the road at 3 miles distance 'no vehicles over 6'6" except for access' had disconcerted us initially.
It is extremely dark here at night, the site clearly aspires to be close to nature. A good torch is needed to get to the loo. In the end we left after 1 night due to increasingly bad weather and forecast, having had to pay for 3 nights in advance to secure our booking. Ah well, back another time, I hope.
Would give it a score of 11 for location, were that possible. Very nice knowledgeable staff. Just a slight mark down for the slightly higher than standard price. 
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| Date of Visit: September 2020 |
Unit: Other |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: Mature couple |
| Reviewer: LBBK |
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We reviewed this site in May 2017 but this time we hired their pre-pitched "Bell Tent". We felt it was also worth another review as the site has developed over the years.
Coronavirus restrictions meant that all bookings had to be made advance and the little on site shop was only taking card payments. There was a large tub of alcohol gel by the washrooms and a request to wear matsks if possible but otherwise the site was an oasis of "new normal" in this strange year.
It remains, at heart, a tent campers site for those exploring the lake and hills of Wasdale. There is more glamping, pods and motorhome pitches than before but if you are expecting playgrounds, wifi or even a decent mobile signal then you will be disappointed. The site is sheltered but can be swampy after heavy rain and prone to midges!
The washrooms have been re-vamped since our last visit. The Ladies is a considerable improvement though whoever signed off the order for the square loos needs a lesson in internal decor. Maybe they were cheap in a sale???
And thinking of prices: this is not a cheap site but is all about location, location, location and trying to raise funds for The National Trust who look after the surrounding fells.
The welcome was friendly and practical.
The Bell Tent was great fun with a lot of space for a couple! Check the "what to bring" list carefully. Torches essential and a low wattage travel/camping kettle will make your stay more pleasant.
There is room inside for camping chairs and small table.
All cooking has to be outside.
We had a good stay only spoilt by one noisy group of campers on the first night. The usual combination of a mixed sex group in one large tent with added booze.
Otherwise, hard to fault but I would wait until a decent weather forecast as days of continuous rain would make for a miserable stay.
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| Date of Visit: July 2020 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Nights stayed: 2 |
Travelling as: With friends |
| Reviewer: Beri |
3 reviews from this member |
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Lovely campsite. Stunning location, good facilities, well managed.
Friendly and professional staff.
Excellent walking all around.
Good pub within walking distance.
Can be reached by public transport but requires a bit of a hike.
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| Date of Visit: November 2018 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Dubdogs |
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Stayed for a couple of nights over a weekend. The greeting on arrival was friendly and given a choice of pitches to park in.
Our van is 6m long and a couple of the pitches would have been too short for us, but as we were early in the day we just picked a long enough pitch. The pitches are also very close together, too close I thought. Between us and our neighbour was a small hedge and only about 1. 5 metres.
Facilities are what you'd expect from a walkers site, not the best but not the worst either. I don't think the wardens do the rounds on the site, as despite being plenty of signs, people on the pitch next to us lit an open fire at the back of their van.
The main reason for staying here is the location and it certainly doesn't disappoint with the ease and availability of walking. And once off the site and out of the trees, the views are great.
I'd use this site again if I wanted a base in Wasdale for walking.
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| Date of Visit: April 2018 |
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| Reviewer: Bicko207 |
5 reviews from this member |
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Visited this site on 9/4/2018 with partner and 2 dogs in a bell tent, with ehu. Excellent all round. Staff helpful. Pub within walking distance, excellent food. Stunning location. Left car in carpark and walked everywhere. Will definitely return to this site.
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| Date of Visit: September 2017 |
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| Reviewer: Grumpazoid |
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I have stayed at this site on two previous occasions - out of season without issue.
However this weekend I was not impressed.
As it turned out I was staying over the last weekend of 'Peak Season'.
£14 per night for a 1 man backpacking tent OUCH!. I later found out we could of stayed right next to the Wasdale Head Inn for £5 pn.
Second issue was the group of people next to us being very noisy past midnight and then again at 7 in the morning. There was nobody around from the site to police the situation.
Facilities ok as per usual. Free showers but cubicle design poor with single hook leaving nowhere to put clothing.
Next time when solo camping in Wasdale I'll certainly be seeking out the cheaper options. I'd certainly not bring the family along as the prices just make that option ridiculous.
Wasdale Head itself proved as awesome as ever, with fantastic walks in abundance.
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| Date of Visit: August 2017 |
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| Reviewer: Very camp |
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I love the location of this site! That it is in Wasdale is good enough, but the site's actual situation within woods makes it perfect.
It is obviously in a remote-ish area, but still walking distance to the pub/ shops at the head of the valley. And of course, instant access onto the fells.
The on site Toilet / Shower / Washing facilities are very good, as you'd expect.
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| Date of Visit: June 2017 |
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| Reviewer: Ultraquasar |
5 reviews from this member |
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A small site in a remote location at the head of Wasdale water, Englands cleanest lake. When we were there, there was a bit of a drought to the stream/small river that passes besides it was reduced to just bedrock with a small trickle. Grass for tents is like what you'd find in a cows field or someones back garden who don't cut it often. Some undulations which can restrict where you can put a tent, various inclines interspersed with small to medium sized trees.
Facilities were basic, clean with the odd nice touch like Dysons blade hand dryers, the facilities remind me of what you'd find on some scouting sites. Washing up facilities are outside underneath a pitched roof, hot water was ok, not boiling hot like other sites we've visited.
Small shop where you book in, does most things, but it is expensive, a pass is issued to get on and off site, but there's not really a lot in the area, a trip into town would take 30-60mins round trip if you forgot something depending on time of day and how you drive.
There is a nearby pub about half a mile away which does some nice grub, but the site is probably best located for its access to Scarfell Pike. One of the popular paths up this mountain starts right beside the campsite, so if you like you walking and want to tick this off the bucket list, you probably wont find a more convenient base and start location.
Dog friendly, but there's lots of sheep in the area so you wont be able to let your dog off if they like livestock, and during lambing season, the sheep are in the fields that surround the campsite, so you and your dog will hear them throughout the day and night.
Plenty of circular walks can be completed from the site if you don't like driving to a start location.
Bins and recycle facilities are down near the shop, so can be a few minutes walking from the other end of the site. Site has some glamping teepee's with camper's parked up around the edge of the main tent area.
No kids playground on site or nearby if that's what you are looking for.
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| Date of Visit: May 2017 |
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| Reviewer: LBBK |
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We stayed three nights over a Bank Holiday weekend - £69 in total for 2 adults, 1 car, electric hook up and a tent approx 4x2m.
Busy but not full then very quiet as most people headed home on Monday.
It is essentially a large oval field with parking around the outside but there are plenty of trees providing shelter and lots of little quieter corners if you want more privacy. Fortunately it didn't rain during our stay so I can't comment on drainage. The grass was being mown as we left.
Reception opens a few hours morning and evening selling bread, milk, eggs, bacon, chocolate, ice creams etc. It also has a pay phone. If you arrive after they've shut they will leave an envelope with your car barrier card. Otherwise, park in the small car park outside the compound, pitch up and pay the next morning.
No mobile reception, no wifi, no playground, one pub within walking distance (mains approx £12-£15 each with decent portion sizes).
Plenty of hot water and washing up sinks but only 4 showers in the ladies (6 for the men) meant queues at peak times. It it also a very odd arrangement - private showers but a communal changing area. If you take your clothes in with you they will get wet! Everything was kept clean and tidy though some bins near the washing up sinks would be helpful.
The nights were quiet - the 11-7 noise curfew was perfectly observed over our stay. Bring a torch. There is no supplementary lighting.
Amazing walking straight from the site in all directions for all abilities. Don't forget to visit the tiny little church, St Ofal's.
Overall enjoyable but really needs decent weather. I should add that there are tumble driers (£1 for 20 mins) but no drying room.
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| Date of Visit: January 2017 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Taxis Kendal |
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We were delighted with this site.
£14. 50 for two people for one night. We arrived at 12. 30pm. Friendly, helpful service. Barrier entry for the car, but no problem leaving at 7am - exit doesn't require a card. We could pitch where we liked. Very good views, but there are many trees, so when the trees are in leaf you wouldn't appreciate the spectacular hills much. Good shelter from wind and sun. Some tent pitches have electric hookups. No road noise or farm traffic, and no other campers on our Monday in January!
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