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
Campground type
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Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, 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).
- Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
- The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- Minimum spacing of 4 metres between pitches.
- This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
- Roof tents, trailer tents and campervans are only permitted on the gravel pitches.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 21 Mar to
Site types & availability
Power optional grass tent site
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Site size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom GBP 28 (GBP 28) 1 night, 2 adults
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Unpowered grass tent site
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Site size: Min 5m width × 10m depth
Calculated area: 50m²
Arrival daysFrom GBP 28 (GBP 28) 1 night, 2 adults
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Unpowered grass tent site (riverside)
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 5m width × 6m depth
Calculated area: 30m²
Arrival daysFrom GBP 28 (GBP 28) 1 night, 2 adults
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Camping pod (no pets)
4 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Dimensions: 11.6ft width × 8.6ft length
Arrival daysFrom GBP 65 (GBP 65) 1 night, 2 adults
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Camping pod
4 people maximum Dimensions: 11.6ft width × 8.6ft length
Arrival daysFrom GBP 70 (GBP 70) 1 night, 2 adults
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Kipper cabin
2 people maximum Dimensions: 14ft width × 15ft length
Arrival daysFrom GBP 75 (GBP 75) 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Overall rating from 1,063 Pitchup.com customers 
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96% would recommend this campground to a friend
94% would stay here again
Fantastic location for C2C, the lakes, Keswick and Penrith. Very welcoming, great…
Unpowered grass tent site
Liked Fantastic location for C2C, the lakes, Keswick and Penrith. Very welcoming, great facilities, warm clean showers, large camping area with beautiful views. On site shop for bits and bobs. Lovely and peaceful, soft level ground also.
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Excellent site clean facilities friendly staff
Powered grass and gravel caravan site
Liked Fantastic stay was welcomed from the beginning had a tour round the beautifully well kept site. Found it very relaxing easy to get to. Very accommodating was impressed with the communal room very clean and tidy loved the additional cooking area with yr gas stove incase the weather was unsuitable hadcan amazing time woukd 💯 book again the farm had animals and was lovely to see the resident peacock and the Robins was a delight
Disliked Nothing at all
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Had an amazing time. Will definitely be back.…
Powered grass and gravel caravan site
Liked Had an amazing time.
Will definitely be back.
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Just perfect
Power optional grass tent site
Liked Everything, that is what I like, great site, really helpful staff, immaculate shower and toilet block. Great facilities and really helpful staff on site.
I will be visiting again as the check in times and check out times are perfect, no rush to leave and you can arrive at a time which allows you to set up without a rush.
One of the very best sites.
I've not scored the wifi as I never used it.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Everything was fantastic and it has given us the camping bug
Unpowered grass tent site (riverside)
Liked The site was easy to find. We arrived an hour early and we were given the option of which area we would like to set up our tent.
Very friendly and helpful lady on reception.
Very good common room and amenities on site. Kettle, toaster, microwave etc.
Shower block was perfect, hot water, plenty of room within the stalls and very clean.
Beautiful surroundings with electric hookups.
Location is fantastic to be able to take a short trip to find walks, hikes and waterfalls.
This was our first time camping and this site has made us eager to return.
Disliked Absolutely nothing.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Excellent site with clean facilities and plenty of space.
Unpowered grass tent site
Liked Beautiful views, welcoming hosts, hot showers and heated toilet block. Love that there was a communal area with WiFi to shelter from the rain if needed with a fridge, freezer and kettle. Spaces to wash up and washing machines if needed. Amazing site, would definitely go back!
Disliked Nothing to dislike! Some notes I would add for campers, not anything against the site.
We went mid week so I can imagine there may be a small wait for the showers in school holidays, but our stay was excellent. Phone signal can be patchy but absolutely nothing to do with the site. It rained quite a bit during our stay so wellies are a must and absolutely recommend a groundsheet if you have a porch. Take bug spray! We got eaten alive on a warm drizzly night.
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Great facilities. Friendly site. Clean toilets. Fab location…
Unpowered grass tent site (riverside)
Liked Great facilities. Friendly site. Clean toilets. Fab location
Recommend to friends Visit again
It is a working farm and a must visit if in area.
Camping pod (no pets)
Liked from the moment we parked up it was just perfect. The host came and met us at the reception and we were able to check in straight away. 1pm which was great. It is kept very clean and tidy, all the grass and foulage was nicely cut. The communal areas where tidy and clean, the toilets and showers were exceptional.
We stayed in a pod which are very clean and tidy and plenty of room for all your equipment.
The views were lovely we sat on the decking outside and watched the sun set. it was so nice.
We had several visits from the farm chickens which was nice. We also went to see the baby calves in the local field. we also sat and watched the farmers in the next field cutting the hay and the bailing machine, great to watch it being worked.
I also liked the point that you have to park your car on small car parks and not next to your pod/tent. it keeps the areas around you nice and spacious. these car parks are all easy access.
Disliked No Dislikes
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Lovely stay eveyone is so friendly
Unpowered grass tent site
Liked We came to this came site reading about it saying about the views near blencartha it was more than near it was so close and beautiful the site was everything clean and tidy
Disliked Nothing to dislike
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Will definitely be back
Powered grass and gravel caravan site
Liked Everything was great! Ideal location with easy access to most of the Lake District, as a group we couldn’t ask for anything better, showers and toilets clean, lots of space between pitches, pizza wagon coming on to the site and the fire pit hire was also a nice touch. The troutbeck pub was also ideally situated being a 10 minute walk
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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 site/unit 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
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 Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 sites)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 sitesLocation
Gill Head Farm
Troutbeck
Penrith
Cumbria
England
CA11 0ST
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (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 | 33.9 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Seascale | 43.1 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| St Bees | 44.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 9.4 km
Castlerigg Stone Circle 9.4 km
Ullswater Steamers 10 km
The Rheged Centre 11.6 km
Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 14.6 km
National Trust
Grasmere and Great Langdale 22.1 km
Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 23.4 km
Townend 25 km
Wordsworth House and Garden 26.4 km
Windermere and Troutbeck 27.3 km
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 3.7 km
Mungrisdale - Bannerdale Crags 3.7 km
Threlkeld - Blencathra - Sharp Edge - Scales - Threlkeld 6.2 km
Threlkeld, Westcoe and Keswick Railway 6.3 km
Aira Force - Dockray - Dowthwaitehead - Aira Force 7.2 km
Local events
- Kendal Calling (Thursday 31 July 2025 – Thursday 31 July 2025)
Penrith, England 16.2 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.
Offers
Conditions apply - see site type section for details
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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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 caravan Arrive: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Gill Head Farm? From $58.82 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.