Quiet Camping in South Windermere
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Please note that this is a basic campsite. Beautiful, but basic!
Join us as we visit this hidden gem of a campsite bang on the shores of Lake Windermere.
As with most of our camping events, no catering is provided. While you are welcome to cook for yourselves on site. Fire and BBQs are allowed as long as they are raised off the ground.
On Saturday, we will be organising a day walk, but if you would instead like to do your own thing, then there are plenty of things to do locally or should you want to bring your paddleboard, kayak or go for a swim then access the lake is seconds away. The YMCA North Camp (a few minutes up the road) does have boat hire facilities, but this will need to be arranged independently.
This event is suitable for tents only as the track to the campsite is quite bumpy, so it is not recommended for Campervans, Motorhomes, Caravans.
Dogs:
Dogs are welcome on the campsite, but you will be expected to be considerate of other campers and clear up behind them. There are Geese, Swans and ducks roaming loose on the site so please take this into account if you are thinking of bringing your dog, which will need to be on a lead at all times when on the site.
Photos: R.Overton and used with permission.
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What to bring
For camping:
Hand sanitiser and a face covering: whilst we are living with Covid-19, please bring your own to events to help keep everyone safe
Tent: make sure you know how to pitch it, even in bad weather or in the dark. Check you have all the poles, ropes and pegs. A 3 season tent is the minimum recommended level of protection.
Sleeping bag: one that provides adequate warmth, designed to go below the temperature that you expect
Sleeping mat: will keep you warmer and dryer
Waterproof bags: for spare, dry clothing
Food: search online for camping food that’s easy to cook and filling
Hot drinks: at least in cold weather
Cooking Equipment: check you have fuel and know how yours works
Eating equipment: mug, bowl or plate and cutlery
Washing up equipment: detergent, brush/scourer and tea towel
Wash kit: remember to include a towel, shower gel and shampoo
Torch: or easier still, a head torch
For walking:
Hand sanitiser and a face covering: whilst we are living with Covid-19, please bring your own to events to help keep everyone safe
Water: bring at least two litres
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Day rucksack: typically 20-30 litres, they are comfortable to wear and allow you to use your arms freely
Boots: waterproof and breathable and designed for hiking, trainers are OK if the ground is dry and there’s little chance of rain
Gaiters: recommended for wet weather or boggy conditions
Socks: proper walking socks will keep your feet dry and help prevent blisters
Layered clothing: lets you quickly adapt to changes in the weather and body temperature. Go for a base layer (vest or t-shirt) and a mid layer (a micro fleece or shirt) and in cooler weather add an outer layer (a windproof jacket or thick fleece)
Trousers: ideally no jeans as they become heavy and cold in the rain, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry and on warm days shorts are OK
Waterproof jacket: essential when hiking in all but the calmest of weather, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry
Gloves: Windproof, or better still, waterproof gloves are the best choice, bring a spare pair if expecting rain
Hat or cap: stay warm in winter and shaded in summer
Sunglasses: for any sunny day, even in winter
Sun cream: can be useful even on cloudy and winter days
Snacks: bring biscuits, energy bars, gels, bananas, chocolate or dried fruit for example and put them somewhere easy to get hold of
Lunch: bring a packed lunch unless otherwise stated
Food & drink
You will need to bring all your own food and drink for the weekend, no catering is provided.
Remember to bring water to drink on Saturday's walk, and a packed lunch for the walk too!