Gallows Hill

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  • Co. Durham site five minutes' drive from Barnard Castle
  • Just outside the North Pennines National Landscape for scenic walks
  • Attractive rural location with easy access direct from the A66
Coming to Co. Durham for active adventures, a bit of exploring with the family or just some rural relaxation? Whatever it is that brings you this way, Gallows Hill is a great place to settle down for a while. This small site is about five minutes’ drive from the town of Barnard Castle, and has fabulous views over the surrounding Teesdale hills. Direct access from the A66 means that it’s nice and easy to find, and also handily located for getting out and about to whatever activities you’ve chosen to fill your day with. And what might those activities be? Well, you’ll be just outside the North Pennines National Landscape and Yorkshire Dales National Park so there are plenty of scenic places nearby for a walk, a bike ride, some climbing or other outdoor activities. Historic attractions and museums are close by as well, and it won’t take all that long to get to Durham city centre or the spectacular shows at Kynren. Closer to home, Barnard Castle has (aside from the castle, of course) numerous shops, supermarkets, takeaways and places to eat. Pick up supplies while you’re there and you’ll be able to have a campfire to keep you warm during an evening on site. Simple facilities on site include separate men’s and women’s toilets and showers (all cleaned regularly) and a small play area to help tire the kids out ready for bed.

Site type

Tent pitches 8
Touring caravan pitches 3
Motorhome pitches 6
Rent a tent 2
Open now
Opens 20 March
Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Fri 20 Mar to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs
Dogs allowed

Reviews

8.1

Overall rating from 50 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Spectacular sceneryBudget/backpacker

84% would recommend this site to a friend

80% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a basic, friendly campsite offering excellent value and stunning views across the Durham Countryside. Pitches are generally spacious and level, with clean toilet and shower facilities. The owner, Lee, is frequently praised for his helpfulness and communication. While some guests noted noise from the nearby A66, most found it bearable and outweighed by the location and views. Minor points for improvement mentioned include the addition of a pot washing area and potentially clearer access instructions. The site is highly recommended for stopovers and those seeking a relaxed, down-to-earth camping experience.

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Claire S. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Does what is says on the tin..lovely little site with everything needed and great views. Great communication from the owner who was very helpful

Disliked Noise from the A66 (however this didn't bother me personally)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good value site

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Ralph G. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass and gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Basic friendly site with good view. Facilities were clean. Good value.

Disliked Being small, all I could see in the mirrors in the gents was the top of my head! No good for shaving.

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 Gary W. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Everything

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good spot, great facilities, nice and…

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Nathan F. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Good spot, great facilities, nice and chill place, mint views, and last but not least Lee(owner) is top bloke, will be revisiting

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely views, toilets clean, nice a…

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Victoria M. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Lovely views, toilets clean, nice a simple

Recommend to friends Visit again

perfect stopover site for us…

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Jeff P. 10 reviews

Non-electric grass and gravel motorhome pitch

Liked perfect stopover site for us

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very nice campsite and really quiet…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Very nice campsite and really quiet

Recommend to friends Visit again

The views, Lee the owner was…

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Carol S. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass and gravel motorhome pitch

Liked The views, Lee the owner was fantastic. Could do with a pot washing area but this wouldn’t put us off from going back.

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Nice views, friendly owners.…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Nice views, friendly owners.

Disliked Basic toilets if you are used to campsite chains.

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We were the only people on…

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7 out of 10
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peter l. 12 reviews

Non-electric grass and gravel motorhome pitch

Liked We were the only people on the site and so had the pick of the views, which were great. We received a text on the day of arrival with details and gate lock code. It was a perfect one night stopover on our journey to Yorkshire from Galloway. The site was reasonably tidy and I believe the owner has plans to improve the site. The showers were pretty good, there was an apology that they had not been cleaned that day, which probably accounted for the toilets not being very clean either.

Disliked There is a big step out of the toilet block that would benefit from having proper steps with a handrail put in for those less nimble?

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

Gallows Hill

The Street

Barnard Castle

Co. Durham

England

DL12 9SW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.52025°N
1.94424°W

Route directions

If you are using a Satnav device, please search for the campsite using the name, not the postcode. Using the postcode is likely to take you to the wrong exit. Please use the pin location or campsite name on Google Maps. There is a sharp turn from the west onto the site. From the A66 (east), you must cross over oncoming traffic from the west, so please be patient and turn safely.

Nearest transport

Coach
15.7 mi Dolphin Centre
16 mi High Green
16.1 mi The Angel
Rail
14.3 mi Bishop Auckland Rail Station
14.3 mi Frosterley Rail Station
14.4 mi Shildon Rail Station
Ferry
29.1 mi Transporter Bridge South Side
29.2 mi Transporter Bridge North Side
Airport
20.6 mi Durham Tees Valley Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Barnard Castle: five minutes’ drive - Egglestone Abbey: five minutes - Teesdale Alpacas: five minutes - The Bowes Museum: 10 minutes - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens: 20 minutes - Grassholme Observatory (astronomy and stargazing evenings): 20 minutes - Reeth (for watersports, climbing and other outdoor activities): 25 minutes - Kynren (spectacular outdoor show): 35 minutes - Durham: 45 minutes.

Must see

The Bowes Museum 1.9 mi

Barnard Castle 2.6 mi

Easby Abbey (EH) 11.5 mi

Richmond Castle 11.7 mi

High Force Waterfall 13.2 mi

National Trust

Moulton Hall 13.8 mi

Braithwaite Hall 18.3 mi

Mount Grace Priory 27.1 mi

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 27.7 mi

Gibside 28.9 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Egglestone Abbey - Greta Bridge - Brignall 1.7 mi

Barnard Castle - Deepdale - Lartington - Barnard Castle 1.8 mi

BOWES MUSEUM 1.9 mi

Barnard Castle, Green Lane and Mount Eff Lane. 2.2 mi

Brignall Banks - Brignall Mill - Greta Bridge – Brignall 2.4 mi

Local events

  • Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival (Saturday, 8 August 2026 – Saturday, 8 August 2026)

    Skipton, North Yorkshire 26.2 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Gallows Hill have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Gallows Hill dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Gallows Hill? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Barnard Castle: five minutes’ drive - Egglestone Abbey: five minutes - Teesdale Alpacas: five minutes - The Bowes Museum: 10 minutes - Raby Castle, Park and … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Gallows Hill?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  10:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Gallows Hill? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.