Aventura

Aventura · Lake District campervan hire

The Lakes Circuit

Monday to Friday, and most of the Lake District: the western lakes and Wasdale, the coast to Coniston, Tarn Hows and Grasmere to Keswick, then over to Ullswater.

Lake District scenery
Photo: Alfred Gay (GkgAlf) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · resized and compressed.

Your 4-night Lake District route

Four nights from Monday afternoon to Friday morning, crossing from the western lakes to Coniston, Keswick and Ullswater. This circuit covers more ground than the weekend loop; allow extra time beyond the driving estimates for walks, parking and campsite check-in.

4 nights16 lakesabout 8 hrs driving

Collect in Aspatria from 2 pm; return by 10 am. Driving times are approximate. Use each campsite’s arrival directions.

Explore this circuit on the interactive map ↗

Choose the overnight stops before the attractions

The first suggested night at Wasdale needs a change: the National Trust normally requires two nights, or three on bank holiday weekends. Stay longer and shorten another part of the circuit, or confirm a different pitch that accepts the one-night stop.

Check each site’s arrival directions and check-in time. On Friday, the priority is the 10 am return in Aspatria; fit Aira Force and Dodd Wood into an earlier day.

Compare pitches and minimum stays · Collection times and what to bring

From £520 for the camper hire

Winter starting total: 4 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.

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Day 01 · drive 2 hr 30 min

The western lakes to Wasdale

A long, beautiful first day. The coast road to Wasdale avoids Hardknott and Wrynose.

Suggested overnight pitch

Wasdale Campsite · National Trust

Wasdale Head · hardstanding with electric hook-up. Campervans under 6.5 m.

Minimum 2 nights (3 on bank holidays). Extend this stop or choose another site.

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Day 02 · drive 1 hr 30 min

Ravenglass and the coast to Coniston

Suggested overnight pitch

Coniston Park Coppice

Coniston Water · touring pitches, electric hook-up and a motorhome service point.

Non-members welcome. Book your pitch separately and check your dates with the site.

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Day 03 · drive 1 hr 40 min

Tarn Hows, Grasmere and Thirlmere to Keswick

Suggested overnight pitch

Castlerigg Hall

Above Keswick · choose a touring pitch with electric hook-up; some hardstanding pitches have no electric supply.

Minimum stays may apply at busy times. Check availability and book with the site.

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Day 04 · drive 50 min

Aira Force and Ullswater

Suggested overnight pitch

Sykeside Camping Park

Brothers Water · hardstanding with electric hook-up. Choose a campervan pitch on the main site.

The separate CL area requires club membership. Check your dates and book with the site.

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Day 05 · drive 1 hr 20 min

Return to Aspatria by 10 am

Follow the return route along Bassenthwaite and allow time for traffic and handover. Any remaining walks or attraction visits belong on an earlier day.