General site information

Make sure tents are at least six metres apart (approximately seven paces)

Please be quiet, especially from 11pm-7am, and be considerate of other campers

Help us keep the site clean by using the bins and recycling points provided

Sorry no wood fires - barbeques raised off the ground are ok

Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome so long as they are cleared up after If

you have any problems during your stay, please tell a member of staff

and we will do our best to help.

Shop and reception

Opening times vary depending on the season. For current opening times, please see the shop/reception white board.

The shop sells a range of food, fresh pastries, hot drinks, confectionery, camping equipment and maps.

You can also charge phones and find out lots of things to do in the area.

If you want anything, just come and ask and we will do our best to help.

Emergencies

For emergencies please call 999 stating:• Your name• Your location: Wasdale Campsite, Cumbria. CA20 1EX• Grid reference: NY 182 074

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Welcome to Wasdale CampsiteWe hope you enjoy your stay. Here is some information to help you get the most out of your visit.

To Scafell MassifHave you got your map and compass?’

To Wasdale Head

Campsite entranceand exit

Pop-up café and membership pod

Additional informationBell tentBT1

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Pods

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P3

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Lingmell

Gable

Yewbarrow

Pillar

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Scafell

Kirkfell

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Scafell PikeWe want your day of adventure to be memorable for all the right reasons.

Stay safePlanning and preparation are key whatever the season. Check the mountain forecast, have the right clothing and equipment and know how to use it.

Allow a full day for this hike although the duration will depend entirely on your fitness and mountain conditions. Be prepared to alter your plans if conditions deteriorate. There is good mountain safety advice from Mountain Rescue at www.wmrt.org.uk Walking with your dogPlease follow local and seasonal guidance and keep dogs on leads where livestock are grazing and in the car park. Consider how the weather will affect your dog, and make sure you are properly prepared for their needs. If your dog is not used to the fells, explore a few lower fells before tackling Scafell Pike.

We’re Europe’s largest conservation charity and believe in the importance of nature, beauty and history in people’s lives. We care for over 20 per cent of the Lake District National Park, including England’s highest mountain, Scafell Pike; its deepest lake, Wastwater; its precious wildlife; 90 tenanted farms, and the cultural heritage within a dozen historic buildings.

We support 300 jobs in Cumbria and the Lake District, and each year we work with local volunteers, who help us look after one of England’s most inspirational landscapes. The Trust is dependent on the support of its members and the visitors we welcome to our special places each year: every penny we raise in Cumbria is invested in caring for this special place, for ever, for everyone.

About the National Trust

Footpath repair

Next time you stay…

Did you know we also have holiday cottages in the valley?

You can enjoy England’s most spectacular walking routes and all the valley has to offer from the cottage door. We have more cottages across the Lakes and beyond and a new campsite over in Eskdale complete with pods and a camping barn.

Wasdale Hall Lodge (sleeps 4) sits just yards away from the south-western tip of Wastwater, whilst Bowderdale (sleeps 6) sits in an elevated position overlooking the Wasdale Screes.

Welcome to Wasdale Campsite

In 2018, the Ranger team rebuilt the iconic summit cairn on Scafell Pike, England’s highest war memorial, as well as carrying out erosion repair work on the surrounding footpaths.

In all, the Ranger team here in Wasdale helps to look after 40,000 acres of mountain, fell, woodlands and farms. With the help of volunteers, Wasdale is cared for through practical work like repairing dry stone walls and footpaths.

If you see them in their red jackets, feel free to stop, chat and ask any questions that you may have about Wasdale.

Did you know that on the main route up Scafell Pike, it costs £150 to repair one metre of stone pitching? Basic maintenance of this path costs £12,000 per year. Your campsite fees help support projects like these – so thank you for choosing to stay with us.

Working holidays

If you fancy spending a few days working alongside our Rangers, learning new skills and making new friends as well as looking after the spectacular landscape in this area, we run an annual programme of working holidays.

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/holidays

This involves climbing the highest mountains in Scotland (Ben Nevis), Wales (Snowdon) and England (Scafell Pike) often in under 24hrs.

These events can have a negative impact on the mountain environment as well as the local area through erosion, noise, litter and overnight disturbance.

If you are determined to undertake the challenge, then please visit www.threepeakspartnership.co.uk for route guidance, kit list and up to date local information on how to minimise your impact on all three mountains.

Three Peaks Challenge

Maps and compasses are available at the campsite shop as well as the latest mountain weather forecast.

Photography © National Trust Images / Jo Haughton/John Malley National Trust is a registered charity, number 205846.www.nationaltrust.org.uk/thelakes

By becoming a member, you’ll be helping us to look after these special places like Wasdale forever, for everyone for as little as £6 per month for an individual or £10.50 per month for a family.

There’s so much more to discover in the Lakes and beyond and you’ll enjoy benefits including free parking in all our pay and display car parks and free entry to special places all over the country.

Join us today

Ask the team at reception for further information or to sign you up.

We hope you have a great holiday staying at this National Trust campsite

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