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
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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 Fri, 8 Aug to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
6 people maximum 
9.8/10
12 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 7m depth (49m²)
Arrival daysFrom £20
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Electric grass touring pitch
6 people maximum 9.4/10
8 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 8m depth (40m²)
Arrival daysFrom £28
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Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
6 people maximum 9.4/10
17 reviews Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 8m depth (40m²)
Arrival daysFrom £28
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Reviews
97% would recommend this site to a friend
95% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite is praised for its exceptionally clean facilities, including toilets and showers with thoughtful extras. Guests highlight the friendly and helpful owners, good value for money, and convenient location near the M6 and Scottish Borders. Pitches are generally spacious and well-maintained. Some minor points include shower buttons requiring frequent pressing and a lack of immediate on-site walks. Recycling facilities are planned.
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Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Simple and pleasant. Fab for the dogs.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you for staying with us and we hope you will consider us again in the future.
Would benefit from some tree planting to reduce noise from road
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Site was ok shame no dog walks or public paths nearby. Bit noisy very busy road next to it but facilities were good
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you for leaving a review and we are pleased you were happy with our faciilities.
We are close to a road which makes us the ideal place to explore in every direction. It can be a busy road at times.
There is lovely path along the river in Longtown which is around a 15 minute walk from our gates.
Enjoy your future camping trips!
Options for touring in all directions.
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked We liked the open space and layout of the site, friendly welcome, and easy access from the main road. As other reviewers have said the site has been just been taken over and is under development. Nice touches include washing up materials in the utility room and shampoo in the showers.
It is also convenient for the M6 and particularly so for a stopover on a long journey. We toured about from the site along the south Solway coast to Silloth, across the north coast to Dumfries and Galloway, east to the Scottish Borders and across to Kielder water. Never a dull day between visiting Roman forts, Scottish castles, bird reserves, coastal walks and even a Tibetan Buddhist monastery. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit.
Disliked Nothing really.
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to write a very informative response!
There is loads to discover in every direction and we are thrilled you have covered so much! We will endeavour to add these places of interest to our website in the upcoming months!
Hope you had a safe journey home and hope you will stay with us again in the future.
Warmest regards
Steven and the Fairclough family
Friendly host on arrival (even in…
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Friendly host on arrival (even in torrential rain!), lovely clean toilets and showers with homely touches, generous offerings like women's products and tea/coffee, easy access to water and utilities and good value for money for EHU.
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From the manager: Thanks for your review😊
It really was torrential rain 🌧️ on your arrival! 🤣 I appreciate your comments on the amenities we offer here and value for money
Hope you'll consider staying here again on your future travels 😊
Great value for money. Nice quiet site.
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked The cleanliness of the facilities and the complimentary products available.
Disliked The showers were a hassle with the button having to be pressed very frequently. There was also nowhere to dry and get dressed afterwards as it was all wet.
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From the manager: A lot of campsites have push button showers to ensure water isn't left running or wasted, but I'm sorry this wasn't a positive experience for you.
We appreciate your honest feedback and are happy that took time to write a review and chose us for your stay 😊
Hope you had a good onward journey.
Excellent location and easy to get…
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Excellent location and easy to get to. From the moment we arrived we were made welcome. Stephen who runs the site always there to help and makes your stay that little bit special with emergency toothbrushes at hand , charging facilities and even complimentary tea and coffee at hand in utility area. Can't give him enough praise for how well run and tidy the site is. 10 out of 10. We'll be back.
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: thank you for your glowing review!
It was a pleasure to meet you and so pleased to hear you enjoyed our park and amenities 😊
Thank you for taking time to add photos for us as well. We really appreciate it 😁
Visit again soon.
Steven
An excellent site that i would happily stay at again.
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Toilets and showers spotlessly clean. Utility room with kettle and tea bags was very helpful.
Disliked Site is next to a busy road, if camping choose a pitch away from the road.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review!
We appreciate you staying with us and hope to welcome you back again in the future 😊
Location and setup with very friendly…
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Location and setup with very friendly and helpful staff.
The toilets although basic were spotlessly clean with additional extras such as shower gels and toothbrushes.
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From the manager: I am so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and appreciated the extra little touches we provide 😊
It was great to meet you.
Steven 😄
Excellent site - simple but immaculate. Easy access from M6.
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked A warm welcome from the owner who kindly lent us an extra long lead for the electric hook-up. Spacious pitch on a well kept, grassy site. The facilities were immaculate with the unusual addition of shower gel and also washing up liquid and scrubbing pads in the dishwashing room.
Disliked Not a dislike, but guests might like to know that there appear to be no walks directly from the site.
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your amazing review 🙏🏼👍🏼
We are commited to keeping our facilities clean and offering small extras to elevate your stay. It's great that these touches noted! - Thank you 😊🥰
When you visit next time, here is a suggestion for a walk for you to try; 😊
Turn right off the park and walk to the bridge at Longtown (which is less than a mile). Then take the steps down to the picturesque river walk along the side of the Esk.
We hope you'll visit us again 😊
A lovely stop over for us with attention to detail.
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked We had a quick stop over at this site on our way back towards home. Site was well maintained, facilities were clean and small details had been taken into consideration to make your stay comfortable. Available for use - feminine products, toothbrushes and toothpaste, plenty of loo roll, shower gel and hand soap, dish soap, sponges and ironing board to name a few.
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you so much for staying at High Gaitle and then recommending us and giving a 10/10 review!
Cleanliness is absolutely central to our business ethic and I appreciate your comments hugely.
Visit again soon!
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 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 bathroomsTouring and motorhomes
Tourer storage facilitiesLocation
High Gaitle Caravan Park
Gaitle
Longtown
Cumbria
England
CA6 5LU
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
55.00731°N
2.99474°W
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allonby | 24.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Southerness | 25.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
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?
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 £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.