Coppice means managed woodland/forest. I cannot therefor understand members who moan about the site being dark and damp. It is a woodland in the Lake District after all. Although the site has nearly 300 pitches it does not feel that big as most pitches are in small groups or along the side of the driveways through the site. If you are lucky you may get a pitch in one of several clearings which therefor allow more sunlight onto the pitches. The toilet blocks are up to the usual CC standards but some pitches are a bit of a walk away, so choose your pitch carefully. The on site shop is well stocked but the shops in Coniston Village are only 1.5 miles away. A fish and chip van is on site Tuesdays and Fridays during the busier months which is a nice treat. There are only a few off road cycling routes but many walking routes varying from a stroll along the lake to a days walk up the Old Man of Coniston. I can recommend a walk to Torver and a coffee and cake at Deli/Cafe within The Wilson Arms. Great site- one of our favorites!!