If Mongolia seems like a long way to go camping, why not set your sights on a lovely campsite on your doorstep? Full Circle is a cracking base tucked away in the stunning raw wilderness of the Lake District.

Coniston Holly How Youth Hostel is a well-maintained traditional youth hostel enjoying an enviable and scenic position in Coniston. The site rests just minutes from the picturesque village and shimmering lake of Coniston Water.

Coniston Hall Campsite is a lovely spot for a lively family escape nestled amid lush settings on the western shore of Coniston Water. The owners are laid-back and welcome guests to pitch in the corner of choice.

Coniston Experience Freedom Glamping is a spacious, friendly site set on the banks of Coniston Water, affording easy access to a range of activities and attractions in the Lake District.

Coniston Park Coppice Campsite is a beautifully landscaped camping space tucked amid 63 peaceful acres of National Trust woodland, welcoming tents, small campervans, motorhomes and caravans.

Moss Howe Farm is a tranquil, secluded base providing guests with the freedom to get back into nature, and enjoys the simple joys of camping, like huddling around a campfire.

Kendal Rugby Club is a simple, spacious campsite offering no-frills camping at the Kendal Rugby Club, a smooth 15-minute stroll from the bustling town of Kendal. The site enjoys an enviable position on the fringes of the Lake District and is no more than a 20-minute drive from the delights at Windermere.

Spital Caravans Campsite is a lovely, quiet camping space perfectly positioned for exploring the Lakes and the surrounding area. The site is perfect for touring Kendal and rests a mere 10-minute stroll from the lovely market town.

Kendal Camping and Caravanning Club Site is a lovely park nestled on the outskirts of the world-renowned Lake District National Park, opening up the stunning scenery and peaceful walking country immediately outside the site.

Newby Bridge Country Caravan Park is a spacious, well-equipped site nuzzled in peaceful woodland settings, a quick drive from the southern shores of Lake Windermere. The site rests in the quiet hamlet of Newby Bridge.

Old Barn Farm is an adults-only Caravan and Motorhome Club Certificated Location in the south of the Lake District. The site is easy to access, positioned a quarter of a mile from the main Barrow road.

Escape to the heart of the Lake District at The Church House Inn Campsite, a beautiful space offering respite to weary travellers and holidaymakers since the 14th century. The site is ideal for unwinding and soaking in the area's natural scenery.

Shepherds View is a lovely, small Camping and Caravanning Club Certificated Site located a short stroll from the bus stop rumbling into Coniston. The village is only 2 miles away.

Abbot Park is a compact, family-run site located on a viewsome and peaceful hill farm that occupies a whopping 120-acres’ amid the stunning natural beauty of the Lake District National Park.

Baysbrown Farm is a lovely campsite tucked away in the small and lush village of Chapel Stile, affording enchanting views of the Great Langdale Valley in the renowned Lake District.

Sizergh Farm is a beautiful camping space for families, lovingly maintained and owned by a cheery family. The proximity to the natural beauty and varied amusements of the Lake District make it an excellent centre-point or stopover for family-friendly breaks.

Nestled between the picturesque Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales rests the peaceful and friendly Benson Hall Caravan Park, a lovely site nestled on a working farm set against a stunning backdrop of rolling farmland.

Are you looking for an excellent base to explore the South Lakes? Oak Head Caravan Park is a cracking site and a hidden gem that requires some searching to discover: however.

Natland Park Caravan Site is a beautiful and enviably located campsite, a stone’s throw from the market town of Kendal. The site rests on the Natland Park Farm, a well-maintained and peaceful family-run dairy farm with friendly cows and calves who love having a nose around the new campers over the fence.

If you want to upgrade your camping experience, consider kicking back at Abbots Reading Farm, a cracking glamping space ideal for a swish holiday in the Lake District. The site blends the thrills of getting up close and personal with nature alongside the comforts of home in six glorious octoloodges.