High Gaitle Caravan Park

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  • Quiet family-run Cumbria site almost on the England-Scotland border
  • Hadrian's Wall, Lake District or Dumfries a half-hour drive away
  • Easy access to M6, A7 and National Cycle Route 7
Which way will you go – north to Scotland, west to the Solway coast, east to Hadrian’s Wall or south to Carlisle and the Lake District? The options are indeed plentiful when you stay at High Gaitle Caravan Park, a quiet family-run site in the Cumbria countryside. This handily located site is just off the A6071 between Longtown (two minutes’ drive) and Gretna (five minutes), putting it almost on the border between Scotland and England. Easy access to/from the M6, A7 and National Cycle Route 7 make this a useful spot for a short stopover on a long journey, but as you can see from the list above there are plenty of options for entertainment nearby if you’re staying over for a longer break. It’s a fairly simple setup here, with an emphasis on doing the essentials well rather than providing lots of facilities. That means you’ll have access to bathrooms (with a wheelchair-accessible area), a chemical disposal point and a washing-up area, but you shouldn't expect things like wifi or a play area. Pitches are nicely flat and sheltered by trees, and you’ll be allowed to bring along a barbecue for a bit of outdoor cookery. Dogs are also welcome on site. Need any help while you're here? Friendly manager Steven lives on site and is happy to offer local advice – the family have lived here for many years, so they certainly know their way around.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 7
Tent pitches 10
Touring caravan pitches 7
Open now
Opens 5 January
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Entrance security gates are locked from 11pm until 7am.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon 5 Jan 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

Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 52 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

94% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite offers a convenient location near the M6, ideal for stopovers. Visitors consistently praise the friendly and helpful staff, the spacious pitches, and the immaculately clean facilities, noting thoughtful extras. Some mention dated facilities, while others highlight their cleanliness and functionality. Minor road noise is occasionally reported. Recent reviews indicate ongoing development and a positive new ownership.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Open nature of site - good…

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SARAH R.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Open nature of site - good facilities with thoughtful touches - very helpful owners - nothing too much trouble.

Disliked Limited hard standing so had to go on grass which was very spongy although extra hard staring pitches are being built.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Convenient location almost on border between…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Convenient location almost on border between Scotland / England & just minutes from M6 motorway. Friendly accommodating staff, decent sized pitch & clean facilities. Good window for booking times if needing to arrive later in day.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very small and expensive for winter

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Kirsti F.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Friendly helpful staff
Clean facilities but very dated

Disliked Showers very small with hardly anywhere to get dressed and unable to avoid your stuff getting wet
Very small pitches surrounded by grass which was getting churned up and muddy
Too small and expensive for what was on offer and in winter
Also sick of people letting their dogs run around off the lead

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Very friendly people and the facilities…

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David M.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Very friendly people and the facilities were very clean and modern , we had everything needed . We used the site for stop off on way home to Scotland and where very impressed with everything to include the easy access to motorway and A roads

Disliked Nothing would recommend and definitely stay again

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean and tidy with a friendly welcome. Good base to work from.

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Davy A.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked The site is a work in progress. Clean and tidy and we were met with a very Friendly welcome. Great spot to visit Gretna Green and surrounding areas. We had a couple of night there.

Disliked Nothing to dislike. As I said the site is getting a "revamp" so nothing unexpected.

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Great site…

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Heather R.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Great site

Disliked Would recommend

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location, fantastic staff great break

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Elle B.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Beautiful location, excellent experience with staff and such a warm and friendly environment.

Disliked Nothing. All was fab

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Fantastic little site, lovely, clean and…

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Paul P.

Electric grass pitch

Liked Fantastic little site, lovely, clean and warm toilet facilities, nice and quiet, and the owner is really nice and friendly, I needed to leave early in the mornings and return quite late in the evenings (I was staying there for the Roger Albert Clark Rally) he was very accommodating, keeping the gate open until I returned, and made me feel very welcome. Would highly recommend this campsite. Perfect location being close to keilder forest for hiking and mountain biking etc.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Was ideal for us as 1 night stop over from north Scotland to Norfolk

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Ian A.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Location

Disliked Power failure on morning of departure

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The hot chocolate sachet, kettle and…

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Anonymous

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked The hot chocolate sachet, kettle and packet of biscuits left out.

Liked the space, the welcome for me and the dog. Felt secure as a solo female traveller.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs 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

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

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

Peaceful

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Level site, no steep slopes Pitch close to accessible bathrooms

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Tourer storage facilities

Location

High Gaitle Caravan Park

Gaitle

Longtown

Cumbria

England

CA6 5LU

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

55.00731°N
2.99474°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8.2 mi Bus Station
10 mi High Street
10.7 mi War Memorial
Rail
2.8 mi Gretna Green Rail Station
8.4 mi Carlisle Rail Station
10.7 mi Wetheral Rail Station
Ferry
22 mi Leaplish Ferry Landing
23.4 mi Belvedere Ferry Landing
23.7 mi Tower Knowe Ferry Landing

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

Sticking to the English side of the border first, you may like to head to Carlisle (20 minutes' drive) for the castle, cathedral and Tullie House Museum, perhaps taking a detour to Walby Farm Park (15 minutes), Solway Aviation Museum (20 minutes) or Cumberland Bird of Prey Centre (20 minutes) en route. Head further down the M6 and you’ll get to the Lake District National Park (about half an hour) for walks, watersports and boat trips. There are lots of great walks over to the east, too, in the Northumberland National Park or the North Pennines National Landscape. Some of those trails take in sections of Hadrian’s Wall – or you can head directly to top spots like the Roman Army Museum (half an hour) and Housesteads Roman Fort (40 minutes). Moving north into Scotland, your first stop will surely be Gretna (five minutes) – you may not be eloping, as many couples once did, but the designer outlet may still furnish you with a new outfit or two. From there, it’s not far at all to places like Annandale Distillery (15 minutes) and The Devil’s Porridge Museum (10 minutes), telling the story of Gretna’s World War I munitions factory.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Allonby 24.1 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Southerness 25.7 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

World Famous Old Blacksmith's Shop Centre 2.7 mi

Carlisle Castle 7.9 mi

Birdoswald Roman Fort 15.6 mi

John Paul Jones Cottage Museum & Visitor Centre 24.7 mi

Robert Burns Centre 25 mi

National Trust

Allen Banks and Staward Gorge 26.5 mi

Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort 26.8 mi

Wordsworth House and Garden 28 mi

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 29.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Battle of Solway Moss, 1542 1.4 mi

Burgh Marsh and the Edward 1 Monument 5.6 mi

Hadrian's Wall Part 2 - Carlisle to Lanercost Priory 7.8 mi

Around Carlisle 7.8 mi

DALSTON ROAD CEMETERY 9 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 High Gaitle Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is High Gaitle Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near High Gaitle Caravan Park? Sticking to the English side of the border first, you may like to head to Carlisle (20 minutes' drive) for the castle, cathedral and Tullie House Museum, perhaps taking a detour to … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of High Gaitle Caravan Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at High Gaitle Caravan Park? From £22 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.