Great Langdale Campsite
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Check availability, prices and bookIn the dramatic Langdale valley, a natural playground of trails, summits, waterfalls and small lakes, all accessible on foot.
At a glance
- Type of accommodation
- Tents, Campervans, Motorhomes, Pods
- Number of places / pitches
- 175
- Seasons
- 1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
- 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025
- Minimum stay
- 2 nights
- Dogs welcome per pitch
- 2
About Great Langdale Campsite
Great Langdale Campsite looks up to the unmistakable outline of the Langdale Pikes, one of the most well-known sets of peaks in the Lake District. The valley is known for climbing and mountain trails, and you can find any level of adventure on a holiday here - from fell-top expeditions and rocky scrambles to shorter family-friendly walks. You can loop onto lots of trails from the campsite, so it's a great place to park up and explore for a few days or a week's holiday at any time of year.
Enjoy views of the Pikes with your feet in the water at the end of an hour-long, circular walk to Blea Tarn. Stickle Tarn is a steeper walk and takes an hour and a half, following the Stickle Ghyll stream all the way and stopping at waterfalls and pools cut into the mountainside. You'll find a tree trail of giant redwoods and firs at High Close. By bike, you can take the moderate Langdale Valley cycle trail, to ride through meadows, woodland and slate quarries, stop at a café in Elterwater village, and then take path along the river before heading back up the valley. Electric bikes are available for hire at Stickle Ghyll Car Park.
A stay here is all about the outdoors and being unplugged and immersed in nature, and we offer an orienteering course around the site. To help preserve the site's tranquillity, the maximum number of adults in any booking is four and this applies whether you book together or separately. Check-in is from 12noon, with departures by 11am. For group bookings for groups like Duke of Edinburgh, directions, late arrivals, facility information, electric vehicle charging, local area guides and more, please check the Guide to Great Langdale Campsite.
Features and facilities
- BBQs allowed, available
- Chemical disposal, available
- Electric hook-up, available
- Hardstanding, available
- Laundry, available
- Play area, available
- Shop, available
- Showers, available
- Toilets, available
- Washing-up area, available
Location
Campsite map
Tents
There are 120 informal pitches scattered across the camping meadows. In the booking system, select the size of pitch you need and you'll choose your own spot from those available when you check in. In your booking, let us know if you need room for a gazebo, mess tent or pup tent - you can pay for any extras on arrival. Cars are parked away from the camping fields in the car park so everyone can enjoy the valley and mountain views.
Campervans and motorhomes
We welcome campervans and motorhomes up to 6.5m in length, as well as roof tents. There are hardstanding pitches with electric hook-up in various locations around the site. Please read the descriptions in the booking system carefully to choose the one that's right for you. We also have space for a few campervans without electric hook-up in the parking area. You can book a space online, and then choose your spot from those available on arrival. Sorry, the site isn't suitable for caravans of any size.
Pods
There are two types of pod at Great Langdale - three Regular Pods and six Plus Pods. They all have a few simple comforts - a soft floor, heat, light and sockets. Think of a pod as a replacement for your tent, and bring all your other camping gear, including sleeping bags, a sleeping mat if you'd like to place it on top of the mattress provided, pots and pans, a stove and camping chairs. They have glass doors opening onto a small deck. The pods are not dog friendly, and guests staying in a pod are not allowed to bring dogs to the campsite. If you would like to bring your dog, please book a camping pitch and bring a tent or campervan.
Regular Pods
These pods are one room and have floor mattresses that can be folded up to become seating. They sleep up to two adults and one child. No dogs.
Plus Pods
Plus Pods have a front and back section. The front section has two benches with mattresses, which can be used as seating in the day and single beds at night. There is storage space under the benches and hooks to hang equipment. The back section also has floor mattresses, which can be folded up for extra seating. Plus Pods sleep two adults plus two children, or a maximum of three adults. No dogs.
Guide to Great Langdale Campsite
Find all you need to know about a holiday at Great Langdale Campsite, including directions, how to check in, dogs, electric vehicle charging and more...
The Great Outdoors Reader Award 2024
Great Langdale Campsite has been highly commended in the Campsite of the Year category of the The Great Outdoors Reader Award 2024. This award celebrates excellent locations, friendly staff and great facilities. Image: Great Langdale Campsite, Cumbria
Find plenty of places to eat and drink nearby
The closest pub to Great Langdale Campsite is just a couple of minutes away on foot, and you'll find more places to grab a meal or a drink just a bit further down the valley. There are plenty of family-friendly and dog-friendly options, and many places have Wi-Fi.
Walk or cycle between National Trust 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.
Group bookings
Learning to be confident in the outdoors can set up a child up for a life of adventure. We welcome group bookings from schools and Duke of Edinburgh groups and other organised parties. Great Langdale has a special meadow for groups. Please complete a group booking enquiry form if you'd like to bring a group to a National Trust campsite.
Exploring the area
Langdale Valley cycle trail
Lake DistrictTake a 11-mile cycle trail through Langdale Valley with views and opportunities to stop for refreshments along the way.
Safety on the fells - advice from Lake District Mountain Rescue
We want people to have the best possible experience in the mountains taking home some great memories. Stay safe - here's the advice from Lake District Mountain Rescue.