Gill Head Farm
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- Working hill farm in the north of the Lake District National Park
- A 15-minute drive from Keswick and Penrith; 10 minutes from Ullswater
- Stunning views of Blencathra and the Northern Fells
Site type
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At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.- This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
- Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
- Wifi is available only in communal room and does not reach individual pitches.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri 20 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
5 
Electric optional grass tent pitch
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £30
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Non-electric grass tent pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 5m width × 10m depth (50m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30
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Non-electric grass tent pitch (riverside)
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 6m depth (30m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30
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Electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Gravel and hardstanding
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 7m depth (49m²)
Arrival daysFrom £35
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Camping pod (no pets)
4 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Dimensions: 11.6ft width × 8.6ft length
Arrival daysFrom £65
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Camping pod
4 people maximum Dimensions: 11.6ft width × 8.6ft length
Arrival daysFrom £75
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Kipper cabin
2 people maximum Dimensions: 14ft width × 15ft length
Arrival daysFrom £150
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Reviews
97% would recommend this site to a friend
95% would stay here again
What customers say
This well-maintained campsite offers stunning views and a peaceful atmosphere, ideal for a relaxing break. Visitors praise the friendly and helpful staff, the cleanliness of the facilities, and the convenient location for exploring the Lake District. Many appreciate the communal areas with useful amenities and the family-friendly environment. While most reviews are overwhelmingly positive, some mention occasional road noise and the need for improved insect control in certain areas.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews.
Last updated 21/07/2026
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Great place to stay.
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Love the location and the scenery around the farm. The facilities are brilliant and easily accessible.
Disliked I didn’t appreciate a member of staff telling mine and other children to be quiet when they were just playing and being children in and around the play area causing no trouble. Especially as it was nowhere near quiet time at the venue. Thought that was out of order but didn’t spoil the time there and doesn’t take away our love for the site.
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Thoroughly recommended
Electric optional grass tent pitch
Liked Lovely site with great facilities and a fantastic family feel. It's a great place if you have children and would stay again in a heartbeat.
Disliked Only complaint, which can't really be blamed on the site, is what some people do in the toilets, I've put it down to the amount of young children there, some cleaner and flushable "wipes" would be ideal.
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Lovely location. Booked to be closer…
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Anonymous Non-electric grass tent pitch
Liked Lovely location. Booked to be closer to Blencathra and Keswick area (it was a bit of a drive to the route for Newlands horseshoe but we anticipated this) for planned routes. Picked based on the facilities due to not being used to camping so still wanted some comforts away from home (fridge, bathroom and showers). Nice facilities, fridge and freezer had SO much room, and lovely reception staff. Pretty chilled atmosphere, fellow campers respectful of one another etc., with noise at night and mornings. Picnic tables were a nice touch on the campsite also. Showers warm, so for the price was a big bonus especially after two long days of hiking😊
Disliked Bins were full on the campsite at the end of the day and toilets also (women’s), but emptied in the morning. Showers were somewhat clean but appreciate it was a busy campsite. Mix up with the check in time, reception staff said they were going to sort as I booked through pitchup (it was 2:30pm up until 5pm but email sent saying latest was 7pm, not an issue as there is always someone on site but if we had known we would’ve arrived earlier). Would definitely stay again and recommend!
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Quite, lovely place , Friendly…
Camping pod (no pets)
Liked Quite, lovely place , Friendly
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Will def go again. Beautiful views and site
Electric optional grass tent pitch
Liked Peacocks 🤩
Disliked Toilets need more regular cleaning. Not the sites fault. Some people are disgusting lol
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Large pitches & green areas -…
Anonymous Electric gravel and hardstanding touring pitch
Liked Large pitches & green areas - our group had a campervan, a pod & 3 tents - all able to be close to each other
Clean facilities
Good showers
Location is good for exploring different areas of the Lake District
Disliked Some noise from the road but didn’t interfere with our sleep!
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First time at this Campsite. …
Electric optional grass tent pitch
Liked First time at this Campsite. May I add what a great site, well managed, clean and ideally located for the Northern areas of the Lake District.
The toilets and shower areas are kept very clean except for some unhygenic paying guests who do not know how to leave lavatories clean after using them. It must be really frustrating for the Camp owners and cleaners walking in to some toilet areas.
The area has good wash areas and communial room which has WIFI, TV, Fridge, Toasters games etc.
Would definately use this Campsite again, plenty of room for large tents.
Disliked None, we enjoyed our 4 nights and will have some good memories of this short break.
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Really clean camping with beautiful views.…
Electric optional grass tent pitch
Liked Really clean camping with beautiful views. We could pick our own spot, which we highly appreciated. Great atmosphere! :)
Disliked You could really hear the motorway at night, but we solved this by wearing earplugs.
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Great wee campsite with views and a little shop and playground
Camping pod (no pets)
Liked Location and great communication
Disliked Noise of traffic
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Highly recommended
Camping pod (no pets)
Liked Very comfortable camping pods and good clean site facilities . Lovely area in Lakes and convenient for Ullswater, Keswick and Penrith
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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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit 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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitchesLocation
Gill Head Farm
Troutbeck
Penrith
Cumbria
England
CA11 0ST
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.6334°N
2.96195°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 | 21 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Seascale | 26.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| St Bees | 27.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 5.8 mi
Castlerigg Stone Circle 5.9 mi
Ullswater Steamers 6.2 mi
The Rheged Centre 7.2 mi
Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 9.1 mi
National Trust
Grasmere and Great Langdale 13.7 mi
Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 14.5 mi
Townend 15.5 mi
Wordsworth House and Garden 16.4 mi
Windermere and Troutbeck 17 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Blencathra Classic - Sharp Edge and Narrow Edge 2.3 mi
Mungrisdale - Bannerdale Crags 2.3 mi
Threlkeld - Blencathra - Sharp Edge - Scales - Threlkeld 3.9 mi
Threlkeld, Westcoe and Keswick Railway 3.9 mi
Aira Force - Dockray - Dowthwaitehead - Aira Force 4.5 mi
Local events
- Kendal Calling (Thursday, 30 July 2026 – Thursday, 30 July 2026)
Penrith, Cumbria 10.1 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 Gill Head Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Gill Head Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Gill Head Farm? Ullswater is the nearest of the lakes at 10 minutes’ drive away, so that’s as good a place to start as any – stop by at Aira Force waterfall on your way … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Gill Head Farm?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 2:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Gill Head Farm? From £30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.