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
Site type
Admission
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
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).
General
- 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
Open from Mon 4 Jan to
Pitch types & availability
3

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 7m depth (49m²)
Arrival daysFrom £22
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Non-electric grass touring pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 8m depth (40m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25
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Electric grass pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 8m depth (40m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30
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Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
6 people maximum
Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 8m depth (40m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30
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Reviews
96% would recommend this site to a friend
95% would stay here again
What customers say
This well-maintained site offers spacious pitches, exceptionally clean facilities, and numerous thoughtful extras like complimentary toiletries and hot drinks. Reviewers praise the friendly and helpful staff, ideal location for stopovers or exploring, and peaceful atmosphere, despite occasional road noise. A secure dog exercise area is also a popular feature. Some note the facilities are dated but consistently clean.
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Last updated 15/09/2026
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Great location close to the M6…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Great location close to the M6 and grey site. I’d booked grass but was offered a hard standing because it was wet - which suited me fine.
Fantastic water pressure.
Friendly staff.
Disliked Showers a bit basic but threat water pressure, clean and hygienic.
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Great little site with an exceptional…
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Great little site with an exceptional helpful owner, very close to Gretna and the M6 junction
Disliked Nothing
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Great Place to stay. Been there…
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Great Place to stay. Been there before.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Great site close to Gretna we…
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Great site close to Gretna we were given a choice of pitches on arrival given a very informed intro as to where everything was to be found also told we could wait outside the main entrance and hail down the bus to take us into Carlisle which we did and the bus driver stopped outside on the return journey very quiet site even with the road being close ,great place if your heading north or south
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review, Allan. We’re really pleased you enjoyed your stay and found the park quiet, clean and well located for exploring Gretna and beyond.
It’s great to hear the welcome you received was helpful — we always try to make sure guests know exactly where everything is, and we're chuffed to know the bus tip came in handy. The Carlisle bus stopping right outside really does make a day out easy.
We’re delighted the pitch choice, peaceful atmosphere and motorway convenience all worked perfectly for your trip north. And thank you for sharing that you had no dislikes, that means a lot to us.
You’re always welcome back whenever you’re in the area.
Great stop off.
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Lovely small park.
Nice and clean.
Toilet block had everything you needed, shower gel and shampoo in every cubicle. Ladies product and toothbrushes and toothpaste.
Washing up room had fridge and freezer withi free ce lollies. Tea, coffee etc.
Disliked Some pitches you needed extra long electric cables.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review, Zoe. We’re really glad you enjoyed your stop‑off with us and found the park clean, welcoming and just the right size for a peaceful stay.
It’s great to hear the facilities had everything you needed, we keep the toiletries topped up daily, and the fridge, freezer and tea/coffee station are little extras we love offering to make things feel homely.
Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience. We’d be delighted to welcome you and your family back whenever you’re passing through.
basic but well maintained toilet facilities…
Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked basic but well maintained toilet facilities and a brilliant little kitchen room with tea and coffee facilities, above and beyond really!
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your review, Simon. We’re really glad you enjoyed your stay and found the park peaceful with everything you needed. It’s lovely to hear the toilet facilities were just right for you, simple but well looked after, and that the kitchen room made a big difference. The tea, coffee and extras are something we enjoy offering, so it’s great to know they felt “above and beyond”.
Thanks again for choosing High Gaitle. You’re always welcome back whenever you’re passing through.
Lovely, well maintained site. The facilities…
Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked Lovely, well maintained site. The facilities block is excellent. The manager is friendly and so helpful.
Disliked Road noise. Can’t get away from it, otherwise the site is great.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review. We’re really pleased you enjoyed your stay and found the park well maintained, we put a lot of care into keeping everything looking its best, so your kind words mean a lot to us.
It’s wonderful to hear you were happy with the facilities block too. We’ve worked hard to make it a clean, comfortable space for everyone, and Steven will be delighted to know his friendliness and help made a difference during your visit.
Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience. We’d be very happy to welcome you back whenever you’re next in the area.
Good facilities.
Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked Peaceful. Good space.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your review, Adrian. We’re really glad you found the park peaceful and enjoyed the space on your grass pitch, it’s lovely to hear you had a relaxing stay.
We’re also pleased the facilities worked well for you. The team puts a lot of care into keeping everything clean and welcoming, so your feedback is very much appreciated.
Thanks again for choosing High Gaitle. We’d be delighted to welcome you back whenever you’re next in the area.
Location, lovely and clean, lots of…
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Location, lovely and clean, lots of local amenities.
Perfect for us as I stop on our way home but we decided to use this site again as our mid stop when visiting Scotland.
Disliked If I had to say something we could hear a little road noise, but we picked it as it was near to the M6. So still perfect for us.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review. We’re really pleased to hear you enjoyed the location and found everything clean and welcoming, the team works hard to keep the park looking its best, so your comments mean a lot to us.
It’s great to know we’ve become your regular mid‑way stop when travelling to and from Scotland. That’s exactly what we hope to offer: an easy, comfortable break close to the M6, with plenty of local amenities nearby.
We appreciate your note about the light road noise too. As you say, it comes with being so close to the motorway, but we’re glad it didn’t take away from your stay and that the convenience outweighed it for you.
Thanks again for choosing High Gaitle. We’d be delighted to welcome you back on your next trip north.
Lovely small, well equipped site.
Non-electric grass touring pitch
Liked Great facilities. Very thoughtful. Hot drinks area, great showers, good washing up area. Very friendly welcome. Nice size dog area.
Disliked Noisy road.
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From the manager: HI Sarah,
Thank you for leaving us a review and including photos so that future guests know what to expect!
We hope you will consider staying with us again in the future!
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups 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
PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
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 bathroomsNearby leisure
Cycle hire nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Tourer storage facilitiesLocation
High Gaitle Caravan Park
Gaitle
Longtown
Cumbria
England
CA6 5LU
Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
55.00731°N
2.99474°W
Nearest transport
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
Food and drink
- Globe Tavern Pub 0.9 mi
- Graham Arms Hotel Pub 0.9 mi
- The Queen's Head Pub 2.3 mi
- The Metal Bridge Inn Pub 2.4 mi
- PizzaExpress Restaurant 2.6 mi
- Crossways Inn Pub 2.7 mi
- Gretna Green Foodcourt Restaurant 2.7 mi
- Crown & Thistle Pub 4.4 mi
- Sandwich Club Restaurant 5.2 mi
- Skitby Restaurant 5.5 mi
Groceries
- Spar 0.9 mi
- Co-op Food 3 mi
- Asda 5.7 mi
- M&S Foodhall 5.8 mi
Family days out
- Old Blacksmith's Shop Visitor attraction 2.7 mi
- Kirklinton Hall Visitor attraction 4.5 mi
- Gilnockie Tower Castle 6.3 mi
- Scaleby Castle 6.5 mi
- Walby Farm Park Theme park 6.9 mi
- Robgill Tower Castle 7.5 mi
- Carlisle Castle 7.9 mi
Public transport
- Grahams Arms Hotel (N bound) 0.9 mi
- Grahams Arms 0.9 mi
- Albert Street 1 mi
- Swan Street 1 mi
- Mary Street 1.1 mi
- Blackbank West 1.2 mi
- Lochinvar School 1.2 mi
- Mary St 1.2 mi
- Stackbraes Rd Dukeswood Rd jct 1.3 mi
- Liddel Road 1.3 mi
Local services
- Shell Fuel station 0.9 mi
- HSBC Cashpoint 0.9 mi
- Boots Pharmacy 0.9 mi
- Longtown Medical Centre Clinic 1.2 mi
- Gulf Fuel station 2.7 mi
- Tesla Supercharger Charging station 2.7 mi
- RBS Cashpoint 3 mi
- Cash Zone Cashpoint 3.5 mi
- Gridserve Charging station 3.5 mi
- ChargePoint Charging station 3.5 mi
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?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at High Gaitle Caravan Park? From £16 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.



