Friday to Monday in a tight loop from Aspatria: the western lakes to Keswick, Grasmere down to Windermere, over Kirkstone to Ullswater, and home along Bassenthwaite.
A three-night loop for a Friday collection and Monday return. The route links the western lakes with Keswick, Windermere and Ullswater. Keep walks and attractions optional so you can spend longer at the stops you enjoy.
3 nights11 lakesabout 4½ hrs driving
Collect in Aspatria from 2 pm; return by 10 am. Driving times are approximate. Use each campsite’s arrival directions.
The suggested Windermere stop is one night. Low Wray normally requires two nights for an advance booking, or three on bank holiday weekends. Choose another suitable pitch or change the overnight plan before booking; a one-night arrival there is not a reserved pitch.
Leave time for the first drive after collecting from 2 pm. On Monday, head back to Aspatria in time to return by 10 am; plan Aira Force and Dodd Wood for an earlier day.
Winter starting total: 3 nights at £130. Spring and autumn start at £140 per night; June–August starts at £150. Your dates determine the estimate. Campsites, fuel and excess mileage are separate. The suggested pitches are not reserved: check minimum stays and agree your route before booking them.
Follow the return route along Bassenthwaite and allow time for traffic and handover. Any remaining walks or attraction visits belong on an earlier day.
