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
Coming to Co. Durham for active adventures, a bit of exploring with the family or just some rural relaxation? Whatever it is that brings you this way, Gallows Hill is a great place to settle down for a while. This small site is about five minutes’ drive from the town of Barnard Castle, and has fabulous views over the surrounding Teesdale hills. Direct access from the A66 means that it’s nice and easy to find, and also handily located for getting out and about to whatever activities you’ve chosen to fill your day with. And what might those activities be? Well, you’ll be just outside the North Pennines National Landscape and Yorkshire Dales National Park so there are plenty of scenic places nearby for a walk, a bike ride, some climbing or other outdoor activities. Historic attractions and museums are close by as well, and it won’t take all that long to get to Durham city centre or the spectacular shows at Kynren. Closer to home, Barnard Castle has (aside from the castle, of course) numerous shops, supermarkets, takeaways and places to eat. Pick up supplies while you’re there and you’ll be able to have a campfire to keep you warm during an evening on site. Simple facilities on site include separate men’s and women’s toilets and showers (all cleaned regularly) and a small play area to help tire the kids out ready for bed.

Campground type

Tent sites 8
Caravan sites 3
RV & Motorhome sites 6
Rent a tent 2
Open now
Opens 20 March
Please note
  • Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. 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 Fri, 20 Mar to

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Site types & availability

Accommodation

Tent sitesCaravan sitesRV & Motorhome sitesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

8

Overall rating from 45 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Budget/backpackerSpectacular scenery

82% would recommend this campground to a friend

78% would stay here again

What customers say

Great Durham views & a top bloke owner. Facilities are no-frills but clean & hot. Handy for Barnard Castle & walks, though a bit of A66 hum. Access/cleanliness tackled with ongoing upgrades.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 23/06/2026

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Lovely views, toilets clean, nice a…

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Victoria M. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Lovely views, toilets clean, nice a simple

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very nice campsite and really quiet…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Very nice campsite and really quiet

Recommend to friends Visit again

The views, Lee the owner was…

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Carol S. 2 reviews

Unpowered grass and gravel motorhome site

Liked The views, Lee the owner was fantastic. Could do with a pot washing area but this wouldn’t put us off from going back.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice views, friendly owners.…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Nice views, friendly owners.

Disliked Basic toilets if you are used to campsite chains.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We were the only people on…

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7 out of 10
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peter l. 12 reviews

Unpowered grass and gravel motorhome site

Liked We were the only people on the site and so had the pick of the views, which were great. We received a text on the day of arrival with details and gate lock code. It was a perfect one night stopover on our journey to Yorkshire from Galloway. The site was reasonably tidy and I believe the owner has plans to improve the site. The showers were pretty good, there was an apology that they had not been cleaned that day, which probably accounted for the toilets not being very clean either.

Disliked There is a big step out of the toilet block that would benefit from having proper steps with a handrail put in for those less nimble?

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Fantastic View over the valley…

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Will R. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Fantastic View over the valley

Recommend to friends Visit again

Quiet site with gorgeous views! Road…

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Jess F. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Quiet site with gorgeous views! Road noise acted like white noise and was able to get a full nights sleep. Clean facilities and drinking water available for free! Good sized pitches - we had plenty of room and felt safe and comfortable.

Disliked Only downside - there wasn’t anywhere to wash pots (unless we just couldn’t fine it!) but wasn’t a major issue and was still incredible value for money!

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Delightful small camping site. Only has…

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 Patrick L. 7 reviews

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Delightful small camping site. Only has about 12 pitches but has the most amazing views across the Durham Countryside. The owner supplied us with enough for its price should have been 1 night , but so much wood it lasted 5 nights. Toilet and Shower facilities adequate and clean for site this size. One of the showers was not working , owner came straight out and dealt with it . Very friendly owner. Only one minor problem is coming off main road onto site which can be sharp , so make sure to indicate well before turning .Otherwise highlr recommended.

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 Wayne T. 5 reviews

Unpowered grass and gravel motorhome site

Liked Location

Disliked Access to pitch

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great for a break, easy to get to.

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Unpowered grass and gravel motorhome site

Liked Pitch was large, views were amazing.

Disliked Nothing to dislike.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Watersports

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. 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

Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Gallows Hill

The Street

Barnard Castle

Co. Durham

England

DL12 9SW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.52025°N
1.94424°W

Route directions

If you are using a Satnav device, please search for the campsite using the name, not the postcode. Using the postcode is likely to take you to the wrong exit. Please use the pin location or campsite name on Google Maps. There is a sharp turn from the west onto the site. From the A66 (east), you must cross over oncoming traffic from the west, so please be patient and turn safely.

Nearest transport

Coach
25.3 km Dolphin Centre
25.8 km High Green
25.8 km The Angel
Rail
23 km Bishop Auckland Rail Station
23 km Frosterley Rail Station
23.1 km Shildon Rail Station
Ferry
46.8 km Transporter Bridge South Side
46.9 km Transporter Bridge North Side
Airport
33.1 km Durham Tees Valley Airport

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

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 Gardens: 20 minutes - Grassholme Observatory (astronomy and stargazing evenings): 20 minutes - Reeth (for watersports, climbing and other outdoor activities): 25 minutes - Kynren (spectacular outdoor show): 35 minutes - Durham: 45 minutes.

Must see

The Bowes Museum 3.1 km

Barnard Castle 4.2 km

Easby Abbey (EH) 18.5 km

Richmond Castle 18.8 km

High Force Waterfall 21.3 km

National Trust

Moulton Hall 22.2 km

Braithwaite Hall 29.5 km

Mount Grace Priory 43.6 km

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 44.6 km

Gibside 46.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Egglestone Abbey - Greta Bridge - Brignall 2.7 km

Barnard Castle - Deepdale - Lartington - Barnard Castle 2.9 km

BOWES MUSEUM 3.1 km

Barnard Castle, Green Lane and Mount Eff Lane. 3.5 km

Brignall Banks - Brignall Mill - Greta Bridge – Brignall 3.8 km

Local events

  • Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival (Saturday 8 August 2026 – Saturday 8 August 2026)

    Skipton, England 42.1 km

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 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?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  10:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  11 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Gallows Hill? From $38.32 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.