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Low Wray Campsite (National Trust)

Low Wray, Ambleside LA22 0JA, UK

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National Trust lakeshore campsite on Windermere's western shore, fifteen minutes from Ambleside

About Low Wray Campsite (National Trust)

Low Wray sits directly on Windermere's western shoreline, a National Trust site that spreads pitches from lakefront positions where water laps just metres away to secluded spots tucked into woodland and open meadow further back. The deliberately low-key approach suits the conservation setting, with tents, motorhomes and small campervans sharing the space alongside ten camping pods and safari tents for anyone arriving without their own kit. Electric hook-up is available on selected pitches, toilet and shower blocks are provided, and dogs are welcome throughout.

The location puts Wray Castle—also National Trust and free to explore—on the doorstep, while Ambleside is around fifteen minutes by car via the ferry crossing or the longer southern route. Activities launch straight from the shingle beach: gentle lakeshore walks, off-road cycling on surrounding tracks and non-powered watersports all make a car largely unnecessary once you've pitched. The site opens April to October only, reflecting its exposed lakeside position.

Good to know

Accessibility

  • Accessible parking
  • Accessible entrance
  • Accessible toilet

Payment

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • Contactless

Details via Google — worth confirming with the site before you travel, especially for access needs.

Visitors say this campsite offers a beautiful, natural woodland setting with spacious pitches, some right on Lake Windermere, and comfortable pods. They also highlight the delicious wood-fired pizzas available on-site and the consistently clean and well-maintained facilities, including hot showers. Guests mention the staff are friendly, welcoming, and helpful, contributing to a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere.

Summary via Google

Can I bring...?

Tent pitches
⚡ Electric: not specified
🚐 Caravans welcome
🚌 Motorhomes welcome
Glamping available
🛖 Lodges & pods

Hook-up

Electric hook-up
🔌 EV charging

Facilities

🚿 Hot showers
📶 Free WiFi
🏊 Swimming pool
🛒 Onsite shop
🎠 Children's play area
🍖 BBQs allowed
🔥 Campfires allowed
🧺 Laundry
🎣 Fishing
🛁 Hot tub
Accessible facilities
🅿️ Hardstanding pitches
🍽️ Bar/restaurant on site
🚻 Toilets on site

No takeaway delivery found for this location on Just Eat or Deliveroo — you'll likely need to bring or buy supplies before you arrive.

Nearest supermarkets

Handy if you're self-catering or need to stock up on arrival.

  • Sainsbury's, Kendal 10.1 miles
  • Aldi, Kendal 10.3 miles
  • Lidl, Kendal 10.3 miles
  • Morrisons, Kendal 10.3 miles
  • Asda, Kendal 11.4 miles
  • Co-op 14.7 miles
  • Tesco 18 miles

Straight-line distances — the drive will be longer. Store data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Location

Low Wray, Ambleside LA22 0JA, UK Get directions

What visitors say

Linas Dobrovalskis

Thank you for such a fantastic stay! From the moment we arrived until we packed up to leave, everything was spot on. The facilities were impressively clean no matter what time of day we used them (which, with a young child, was at some very random hours!). The pitches had plenty of space between them, so it never felt overcrowded, and the whole site was peaceful and well looked after. A special mention to the staff, who were genuinely friendly, welcoming and always happy to help. The fresh croissants from reception each morning were the perfect way to start the day—dangerously good! And the pizzas... let's just say we may have come for the camping, but we'd happily come back for the pizza alone. Thank you for making our family break so enjoyable. We left with great memories, a well-fed family, and only one complaint... we had to go home! We'll definitely be back.

· via Google

Negar Delbari

I can’t recommend this place enough. A truly beautiful spot! It might just be one of the best campsites in the UK! Everywhere was so lush and green, and even if you don’t have a lake view, it was still absolutely stunning. The pods were really comfortable and had everything we needed. The location was second to none, perfect for exploring Windermere lake, Ambleside, Grasmere, and so many beautiful hiking trails.

· via Google

Lisa P

Fantastic campsite, we’ve been coming here for several years and the lakeside views are unbeatable. We’ve had great trips every time, surrounded by nature and wildlife, a perfect place to unwind. Nomad pizzas are great and we indulge in the lovely pastries sold from reception in the mornings - staff are also very helpful and accommodating. We’ll continue coming back here for our next trips to the Lake District!

· via Google

Bel Lawrence-McQueen

Unfortunately despite booking a 'lakeside spot' the pitch we were given was a good 7m away from the water, and instead had a view of the cars! If you book one of those make sure to request that it isn't pitch 205 😁. The choice to use wood chips/stones to mark out pitches meant that despite the surrounding area being lovely and green with grass everywhere, the campsite was incredibly grey. There was somehow no greenery over the forest floor - whether it has been weeded out I am not sure. I'm sure in the summertime once the trees are all out this will be a bit better, however I was a bit surprised at the choice. The campers were nice and quiet overnight and it was lovely to hear the birds. I will note that the road on the other side of the lake remains very busy and the sound carries over, so it does not feel particularly 'rural'. The facilities were basic, but not overly unclean, and the showers were hot. For a standard campsite, it wouldn't have been bad, but given the price and the fact it was National Trust I was expecting a lot better.

· via Google

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