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
Site type
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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.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
Languages spoken
English
French
Open from Thu, 17 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Non-electric grass and gravel motorhome pitch
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 5m depth (50m²)
Arrival daysFrom £20
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 9m width × 5m depth (45m²)
Arrival daysFrom £20
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7.0/10
Reviews
81% would recommend this site to a friend
81% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite offers stunning views and friendly, helpful staff, with cleanliness of toilets and showers frequently praised, including plentiful hot water. Campfires are facilitated with logs available for purchase. While some mention traffic noise from the nearby dual carriageway and occasional uneven pitches, many found the site relaxing, good value, and a convenient base for local attractions. A few reviews highlighted issues with signage, rubbish, or dated facilities.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Friendly, close to road
Non-electric grass and gravel motorhome pitch
Liked Very friendly owner. Directly next to busy road. Ok place to stay a night while traveling.
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From the manager: Thank you for helping me with the sign it was great for you to offer.
Lovely meeting you both.
A lovely site for straightforward, down to earth camping.
Non-electric grass and gravel motorhome pitch
Liked Easy booking.
Quick and friendly communication- very helpful.
Kids enjoyed the play area.
Lovely views
It felt secluded despite being near the main road
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely comments
Really enjoyed it...the guy made us feel very welcome...definitely go back👍…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Really enjoyed it...the guy made us feel very welcome...definitely go back👍
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The toilets were spotless , plenty of hot water. The view was outstanding.…
Non-electric grass and gravel motorhome pitch
Liked The toilets were spotless , plenty of hot water.
The view was outstanding.
A very relaxing place to stay
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From the manager: Thank you so much - glad you enjoyed your stay
This campsite is spot on, beautiful views, toilets and shower cleaned daily…
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked This campsite is spot on, beautiful views, toilets and shower cleaned daily the water is very hot, you can buy logs on site for fires as well.
Lee the owner is very friendly, helpful and has brilliant communication.
We definitely be back again
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From the manager: Thank you so much it would be great to see you guys again. Glad you enjoyed your visit
Site clean and facilities were spot on, staff friendly , large pitches
Non-electric grass and gravel motorhome pitch
Liked Spot on little campsite toilets and showers clean, two fields walk to a little pub in the village in which we were welcomed in prices were reasonable, was quiet we stopped two nights enjoyed it and will be going back 5 minutes drive to Barnard castle
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From the manager: Glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Hope to see you all again. Thank you
Convenient location, beautiful views
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked - Gorgeous views at a very convenient location right off the a66.
- Lee was very friendly and helpful.
- The campsite wasn't busy.
- Great showers.
- Close to walks, historic monuments and swim spots. Some walks accessible straight from the campsite, others as little as 5 min drive away.
Disliked - Don't forget to bring a washing up bowl as I couldn't find washing up facilities.
- The traffic noise is noticeable as expected for such a convenient location, Lee recommended the lower tier of the campsite which was slightly quieter and I used to the sound after a while. A reasonable trade off for a lovely site.
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From the manager: Thank you for you're very kind words. Glad you enjoyed your stay
Very friendly owner, was there to meet and greet us, advise of…
Non-electric grass and gravel motorhome pitch
Liked Very friendly owner, was there to meet and greet us, advise of everything we needed. Showers were hot, and the whole toilet facilities were clean and great. Firewood available to use as well.
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Great site with clean facilities, friendly staff and level pitches.
Non-electric grass and gravel motorhome pitch
Liked Easy to book, great communication & friendly welcome to the site from Lee. Was easy to use as a base for Kynren, great night sleep with respectful, quiet neighbours, a lovely view to wake up too and clean, basic facilities. Thanks so much.
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From the manager: So happy you enjoyed your stay with us. Hope Kynren was great :) thanks again
Hidden gem. We will be back!
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked It's nice and secluded with fantastic views. Has a kids play area which you can see from the pitches so you don't need to worry. The owner is always on hand and couldn't be more helpful if you need him. Clean toilets with a decent shower. The water was always warm. We will be back for sure!
Disliked There is a bit of noise from the main road but you do forget about it after a while.
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From the manager: Thank you 🙌🙌🙌 glad you had a lovely time
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitch Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitchesLocation
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
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
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.
Nearest sites
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.
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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?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - 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.