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

Touring caravan pitches 3
Motorhome pitches 6
Tent pitches 11
Rent a tent 2
Open now
Opens 20 March
Please note

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Dogs

  • 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.
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.

Occupancy

  • Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Fri 20 Mar to

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Reviews

7.8

Overall rating from 74 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Spectacular sceneryBudget/backpacker

80% would recommend this site to a friend

77% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers stunning views and is conveniently located near Barnard Castle and the A66. Reviewers frequently praise the friendly and helpful owner, Lee, and describe the facilities, including toilets and showers, as generally clean and well-maintained with hot water. Some guests mention traffic noise from the nearby dual carriageway, though many find it bearable or it fades into the background. While some describe the site as basic, others appreciate its value for money and relaxed atmosphere, with plans for ongoing improvements noted by one reviewer. A few guests have reported issues with site tidiness and access, but these are less common.

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Arrival date (latest first)

A dramatic location with exposed to the elements.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Assistance from campsite operator, Lee. Views over Teesdale. Hot shower.

Disliked Exposed pitches, rabbit droppings.

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This site has potential but traffic noise and accessibility are poor.

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Heather D. 1 review

Non-electric grass and gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Communication with Lee, the owner, was excellent and it was good to see him on site in the evening. Hot water was available for washing up and at the washbasins.

Disliked The campsite was a shock upon arrival. Its proximity to the very busy A66 was a genuine surprise. The site resembles a French aire but demands far more than one of these would cost. Terrain is very uneven making access to the washing and toilet facilities a challenge and children’s play equipment has been disassembled and dumped in a corner where the pitches are located. We paid handsomely for our two dogs but there are no dog facilities. The expected walk into the town was impossible as the far stile had barbed wire running through it preventing access by dogs.

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From the manager: Hi,I really appreciate the information about the barbed wire restriction for your dogs this is entirely new to me. If you could please let me know if this is on our site or adjacent fields id appreciate it

The dismantled play area is to be reconditioned for use of our guests next year. We appreciate that corner is not the most aesthetically pleasing but we hope the view the other way makes up for it.

We do appreciate the constructive nature of your post - the close proximity to the a66 isn't something we can control but hopefully with more plantation it will be better next year. We try to improve and impress as the years go on

Thanks again for your feedback

Lee

Having stayed at 10 sites over 10 days this was the worst.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked A good view.

Disliked I should have read the reviews first but it was a late booking.
It's ideal if you like a cold shower and with only one shower on site.
The 'campsite' is 40 feet away from the A66! A major trunk road. I'd have been better in the central reservation of a motorway.
Constant road noise all night long.
Very hard and rough ground.
Wild camping would have provided more.
Not my idea of a good site 😒

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would definitely recommend but would bring some earplugs next time!

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David E. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass and gravel motorhome pitch

Liked Nice little site with good facilities and a spectacular view. Being able to book for 1 night only is great as most sites have a minimum of 2 nights. Good comms from Lee.

Disliked Noise from the traffic on the A66. Obviously this can't be helped but makes sleep difficult when camping in a tent as the noise keeps going all through the night.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really lovely little site. A lovely…

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Hollie F. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Really lovely little site. A lovely little play area that you can watch over from your pitch. The most beautiful view from every pitch that I could never get bored of. Really helpful friendly owner.
Definitely recommend.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site with beautiful views. The…

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 Charlotte B. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Lovely site with beautiful views. The owner (Lee) was very welcoming and couldn’t have been more helpful when we had problems with our caravan. Can’t wait to return.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really pleasant few days. Lee was very helpful. Definitely go again

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Amanda W. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Great for a small cost effective camping trip. Basic but had everything we needed. Beautiful views. Very clean and stocked. Easily accessible.

Disliked Maybe an extra shower would be helpful.
A bit noisy from the A66 but not enough to put me off.

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Nice little site at a good price.

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 Sam H. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Good spot, great view. Toilets & showers were cleaned daily. Facilities to wash dishes and even Wi-Fi! Lee was on hand to answer any questions.

Disliked Nothing

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The views were lovely…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked The views were lovely

Disliked The noise from traffic went on all night

Recommend to friends Visit again

Alles is basic, maar er is…

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Hetti v. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Alles is basic, maar er is wat je nodig hebt.

Disliked We waren lopend en moesten een drukke snelweg oversteken om er te komen. Deze weg is ook s nachts heel druk. We hadden ook buren die tot laat in de nacht bier dronken en luidruchtig waren.

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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 Tents for hire 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.

Food and drink

  • The Blue Bell Pub 1.6 mi
  • Lucky House Restaurant 1.7 mi
  • Old Well Inn Pub 1.7 mi
  • Bengal Merchant Restaurant 1.7 mi
  • Capri Pizzeria Restaurant 1.7 mi
  • The Black Horse Pub 1.7 mi
  • Babul's Restaurant 1.8 mi
  • The Raby Arms Pub 1.8 mi
  • The Golden Lion Pub 1.8 mi
  • Three Horseshoes Pub 1.9 mi

Groceries

  • Heron Foods 1.8 mi
  • The Co-operative Food 1.8 mi
  • Morrisons 1.9 mi
  • Lidl 2.5 mi

Parks and play

  • Barnard Castle Grounds 1.7 mi
  • The Bowes Museum 1.9 mi
  • Thorpe Light Railway 4.4 mi

Family days out

  • Egglestone Abbey Visitor attraction 1.7 mi
  • Barnard Castle Grounds Visitor attraction 1.7 mi
  • Barnard Castle Visitor attraction 1.8 mi
  • Bowes Castle 2.8 mi
  • Rokeby Park Visitor attraction 2.9 mi
  • Fairy Cupboards Visitor attraction 4.9 mi

Public transport

  • Bus stop 0.3 mi
  • School 1.3 mi
  • Lane End 1.3 mi
  • Church Bank 1.4 mi
  • The Bank 1.6 mi
  • Deerbolt Borstal 1.6 mi
  • Newgate 1.8 mi
  • Deepdale Gardens 1.8 mi
  • Market Place 1.8 mi
  • Bowes Museum gate 1.8 mi

What’s nearby

  • Barnard Castle Golf Course 2.6 mi

Local services

  • Mer Charging station 1.8 mi
  • Boots Pharmacy 1.8 mi
  • Be.EV Charging station 1.9 mi
  • Project EV Charging station 2 mi
  • Day Lewis Pharmacy 2.1 mi
  • Barnard Castle Surgery Doctors 2.1 mi
  • Richardson Hospital 2.1 mi
  • Teesdale Service Station Fuel station 2.3 mi
  • Fastned Barnard Castle Charging station 2.6 mi

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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

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.
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  • 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.