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
Campground type
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7
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. 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
Site types & availability
Powered concrete and grass caravan site
6 people maximum 
9.1/10
22 reviews Ground type: Concrete and grass
Site size: Max 5m width × 8m depth (40m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 28 (GBP 28)
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Powered grass caravan site
6 people maximum 9.2/10
9 reviews Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 5m width × 8m depth (40m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 28 (GBP 28)
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Reviews
95% would recommend this campground to a friend
93% would stay here again
What customers say
Clean facilities, friendly owners, great value and handy spot near M6/Scottish Borders. Spacious pitches. Showers need a bit of a nudge, no immediate walks but recycling's coming!
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Was ideal for us as 1 night stop over from north Scotland to Norfolk
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Powered concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Location
Disliked Power failure on morning of departure
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The hot chocolate sachet, kettle and…
Powered concrete and grass caravan site
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.
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Great location, conveniently located just off…
Powered concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Great location, conveniently located just off the motorway. Clean toilet/shower block. Quiet during the night. Friendly owner.
Have already recommended to friends and family as a great stop off from Scotland to England and vice versa. Planning on returning again next year.
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Ideal spot to stop en route to Scotland from London
Powered concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Value for money
Super clean facilities
Extras in the utilities and shower rooms
Convenient location
Disliked Road noise
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Very friendly clean campsite
Powered concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Everything the lads were so friendly and helpful nothing was to much trouble for them place is spotless love all the little extra touches tea coffee toiletries
Disliked Nothing
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Simple and pleasant. Fab for the…
Powered concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Simple and pleasant. Fab for the dogs.
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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
Powered concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Site was ok shame no dog walks or public paths nearby. Bit noisy very busy road next to it but facilities were good
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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.
Powered concrete and grass caravan site
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…
Powered grass caravan site
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.
Powered concrete and grass caravan site
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.
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 Laundry 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 Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Level campground, no steep slopes Site close to accessible bathroomsTouring and motorhomes
Caravan storage facilitiesLocation
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
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 | 38.7 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Southerness | 41.4 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
World Famous Old Blacksmith's Shop Centre 4.3 km
Carlisle Castle 12.7 km
Birdoswald Roman Fort 25 km
John Paul Jones Cottage Museum & Visitor Centre 39.7 km
Robert Burns Centre 40.2 km
National Trust
Allen Banks and Staward Gorge 42.7 km
Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort 43.1 km
Wordsworth House and Garden 45.1 km
Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 47.3 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Battle of Solway Moss, 1542 2.2 km
Burgh Marsh and the Edward 1 Monument 8.9 km
Hadrian's Wall Part 2 - Carlisle to Lanercost Priory 12.5 km
Around Carlisle 12.6 km
DALSTON ROAD CEMETERY 14.6 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 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 caravan Arrive: noon – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at High Gaitle Caravan Park? From $40.75 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.