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
Site type
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No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.- Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (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.
- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Languages spoken
English
French
Open from Fri, Mar 20 to
Pitch types & availability
2 
Primitive grass and gravel RV campsite
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 5m depth (50m²)
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20)
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Primitive grass tent campsite
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 9m width × 5m depth (45m²)
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20)
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Primitive grass and gravel travel trailer campsite
5 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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Reviews
76% would recommend this site to a friend
70% would stay here again
What customers say
This quiet, small site offers flat pitches with amazing views, easily accessible from the A66 and a short walk or drive to Barnard Castle. Guests praise the friendly and helpful owner, Lee, and the clean toilet and shower facilities which benefit from hot water. While some mention noise from the nearby road and limited parking options, many found the site to be good value for money and a convenient, peaceful stop-over. A children's play area is available.
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Poor site, badly located and not accessible
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Nothing
Disliked This is a grubby little site located a few meters from the very busy A66 which makes it very noisey. Despite having booked and paid the full booking fee, when I arrived the gates to the site were padlocked so I could not access it. I phoned the number on my booking form three times but there was no answer. I left a message but noone called me back. There was a house next to the site so I knocked to see if anyone could help but noone answered. Having waited half an hour I concluded this was a pitchup scam and left. In order to leave the site I had to retrace my steps back up the A66 against the flow of traffic on the grass verge. This is a problematic site to access if you are on foot or, as I was, on a bicyle. Having left the site I made my way to Barnard Castle and booked into a hotel at the cost of £115 on to of my already paid camping fee. About half an hour after booking into my hotel I received a text message from the site owner giving me the access code for the padlock!! I messaged back explaining what had happened and got a reply saying, more or less, that it was my fault I hadnt received the code before I did and that everyone else had. They must have all arrived after I left (about 6.30pm) because there was noone on it while I was there. On top of all that, there was no apology or any offer of a refund.
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From the manager: The text was sent at 1pm and the proof is attached, shame you can't read basic instructions - when I checked, the code was entered in the lock so it could easily have been opened
I'm so sorry being with my mother in hospital meant I couldn't answer your call, but you had the instructions every other guest had over the weekend - they all managed but you couldn't. What do you think that means?
Threatening me with bad reviews and reporting us to pitchup wasn't a great idea. I don't put up with threats, I just feel sorry for whatever accomodation had to put up with you for the night. If you couldn't get out of the entrance with a bike please take care on your daily chores, if tractors, trailers, caravans cars and other bikers can do it I really worry for you. Take care buddy, don't come back :p
Good walks from site but very basic facilities.
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Anonymous Primitive grass and gravel RV campsite
Liked Good circular walk to Barnard Castle via public footpaths from site.
Disliked Toilets/showers (in container) were not kept clean, no paper in ladies on the first morning. Overrun by kids screaming, slamming doors and running hot taps while I attempted to have a shower (shower runs cold when taps are running).
Close to A66 but road noise was drowned out by the constant noise from unsupervised kids. Most of the other people on the site seemed to be a large group camping in half a dozen tents. One night had someone shining a torch/laser into the van.
Fire pits allowed but didn't feel like sitting out.
Felt safer the previous night when we were pitched by the side of a road in a Cumbrian village.
No washing up sink, people washing barbecue equipment in the washbasins, no Elsan waste facility, told to pour it down the toilet ... therefore no way to wash the waste tank out afterwards.
£2.50 per night for the dog on top of the £20 for the pitch seemed reasonable until we saw what we were getting for the price, very basic site.
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Lovely site with facilities and spacious plots.
Primitive grass and gravel RV campsite
Liked Lovely site with amazing views. Its about a 50minute walk into barnard castle but all downhil, through fields or quiet roads. Lovely little pub in Boldon run by a local gentleman which is only a five/ten minute walk.
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Great site with fantastic views.
Primitive grass and gravel RV campsite
Liked Nice site with great views. Well kept facilities with hot running water. Good walks into Barnard Castle direct from the site. Lee the owner left out stoves for us to light fires under a glorious starry night. Second time I've stayed here, this time with friends.
Disliked Location close to the dual carriageway but made up with the views.
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Helpful info received from the owner…
Anonymous Primitive grass and gravel RV campsite
Liked Helpful info received from the owner before arrival and was communicative by text when I couldn’t find the tap or didn’t know where to park. (The are two taps despite a previous reviewer saying there are none).
I thought I’d hate the noise of the A66 but overnight it didn’t disturb me.
Seems quite level everywhere.
Lovely views looking north
Disliked Maybe I misunderstood the description but I booked this thinking it was going to be gravel rather than grass as it had rained so much and I didn’t want to get stuck. There’s a gravel-ish track but all pitches are on grass. I stayed in the track tbh as only me there.
Disappointed that the site is quite scruffy and in need of some tlc, so I thought the price too high.
The A66 noise meant I didn’t want to sit outside.
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Great stop over . Good little play area
Primitive grass and gravel RV campsite
Liked Very handy position for stop on way home . Site is being renovated and shows a lot of potential
Disliked Toilet block very cold and couldn’t get hot water in the ladies
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Straight to find and stay at!…
Anonymous Primitive grass and gravel RV campsite
Liked Straight to find and stay at!
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Pitches 1 to 3 are opposite the entrance, not down the hill
Anonymous Primitive grass and gravel RV campsite
Liked Flat pitch, amazing view. Can walk to Barnard Castle in 50 mins from the site.
Disliked Toilets and shower could do with an upgrade, they are very basic and hot water in short supply, very noisy as off A66. Need a watering can to fill water up as no access to tap other than on foot.
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Quiet site. Friendly host…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Quiet site.
Friendly host
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Great little campsite.
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Lovely location, great view. Short drive to major locations.
Disliked No sleuce sink.
Could have steps down to toilets from pitch 2.
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Features
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Hikers’ paradise Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at site Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal sitesLocation
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
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
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, August 8, 2026 – Saturday, August 8, 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?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 10:30 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Gallows Hill? From $36.66 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.