Looking for official sites or bothies near a tarn or lake. Not keen on wild camping fines.
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Great Langdale campsite is solid with stream access. For a view, Wasdale is hard to beat.
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If you fancy a tiny bothy feel, check the MBA list and plan for midweek — they fill up fast on weekends.
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