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
Which way will you go – north to Scotland, west to the Solway coast, east to Hadrian’s Wall or south to Carlisle and the Lake District? The options are indeed plentiful when you stay at High Gaitle Caravan Park, a quiet family-run site in the Cumbria countryside. This handily located site is just off the A6071 between Longtown (two minutes’ drive) and Gretna (five minutes), putting it almost on the border between Scotland and England. Easy access to/from the M6, A7 and National Cycle Route 7 make this a useful spot for a short stopover on a long journey, but as you can see from the list above there are plenty of options for entertainment nearby if you’re staying over for a longer break. It’s a fairly simple setup here, with an emphasis on doing the essentials well rather than providing lots of facilities. That means you’ll have access to bathrooms (with a wheelchair-accessible area), a chemical disposal point and a washing-up area, but you shouldn't expect things like wifi or a play area. Pitches are nicely flat and sheltered by trees, and you’ll be allowed to bring along a barbecue for a bit of outdoor cookery. Dogs are also welcome on site. Need any help while you're here? Friendly manager Steven lives on site and is happy to offer local advice – the family have lived here for many years, so they certainly know their way around.

Site type

RV sites 7
Tent sites 10
Travel trailer sites 7
Open now
Opens January 5
Please note

General

  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Dogs

  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Entrance security gates are locked from 11pm until 7am.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Mon, Jan 5 to

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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 243 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

96% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

Campers rave about the welcoming hosts, spotless facilities, and generous sites. Thoughtful touches like free toiletries and hot drinks are a hit. Great for stopovers near the M6. Facilities are basic but always clean. A bit of road noise and small showers noted by some.

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Would 100% come back again

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Adam T. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Toilet block and amenities room were well looked after and stocked. The host was very helpful and ran a great campsite.

Disliked The weather but there’s nothing that can be done about it.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, plus all the free…

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Rich P. 1 review

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Excellent site, plus all the free goodies, ie toothbrushes, shampoo, shower gel, tea and coffee, and the guy that runs it very efficient.

Recommend to friends Visit again

An extremely pleasant stay. With a friendly father & son team.

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 Cathy M. 1 review

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked The fact that we were located near the shower/toilet block. Which while somewhat dated were sparkly clean.

Disliked The push down taps in the disabled toilet/shower. As a stroke survivor my right side remains weak meaning I struggled to apply sufficient pressure to get the taps working when trying to rinse my left hand.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent campsite and would love to come again.

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Kayleigh C. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely campsite, so clean, very well organised, lots of little extras that were unexpected such as complimentary lolly ices, fridge/freezer in kitchen area, toothpaste/toothbrushes, shower gel, use of kettle and tea and coffee. Really made a big difference as we couldnt get an electric pitch as it was fully booked. Owners really lovely & I would absolutely go back again.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site

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 Tony C. 1 review

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Absolute great site, when we arrived we were welcomed by steve who gave us a full break down of what was available, due to the size of our caravan we requested a larger pitch. We were placed on pitch 12 which is a perfectly flat area. The utility room with the tea coffee and ice pops were a great touch along with the toilet accessories for those who may have forgotten theirs.

With 2 children the swings in the trees were perfect for keeping them entertained and killing hours of time.

All of the people we spoke with if that be regular attendees or one night stays had nothing but positive comments.

The location of the site is fantastic also with options north and south, we visited keswick and dumfries whilst there both making great memories, Gretna shopping village is circa 5 minute drive from the site which has alot to offer.

We would not hesitate to rebook this site and have been looking to do so in early 2027.

Many thanks steve and team for the excellent stay.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing little break

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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked Lovely communication from the start family duo father and son , welcoming and polite
Shown us to the pitch , gave us a talk through .
Toilet block, and washing up area very well kept and plenty of little things in there (toiletres, shampoo, shower gel, toothbrushes)
In the kitchen all the facilities you could need lovely little touches.

Really enjoyed our stay

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place. Good facilities, good location.…

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Michael A. 1 review

Powered grass campsite

Liked Great place. Good facilities, good location. Great friendly people.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Pleasant site in a great location…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Pleasant site in a great location to explore South Scotland, the Scottish Borders, Northumberland, The Lakes and North Yorkshire Dales. Good camping pitches.

Disliked Showers

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’re really pleased to hear you found the park pleasant and enjoyed our location, it’s a brilliant base for exploring Scotland, the Borders, Cumbria, the Lakes and even the Dales, so we’re glad it worked well for your trip with friends. It’s great to know the camping pitches suited you too.

Thank you for the feedback on the showers. We’re always looking at ways to improve the facilities, and comments like yours help guide future developments.

We’d love to welcome you back to the park again whenever you’re in the area

Excellent little campground

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Aiden 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much Aiden, we really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review.

We’re delighted you enjoyed your stay and that the facilities stood out to you. Even on a short stop‑over, we want guests to feel comfortable, welcomed, and well looked after, so it’s great to know everything met your expectations.

Thank you again for choosing to stay with us. We’d be very happy to welcome you back to the park anytime.

Provided extras Tea/coffee/ice lollies + toiletries

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 Susan V. 1 review

Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite

Liked Small/friendly

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs 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 Watersports

Amenities on park

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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

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 bathrooms

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities

Location

High Gaitle Caravan Park

Gaitle

Longtown

Cumbria

England

CA6 5LU

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

55.00731°N
2.99474°W

Nearest transport

Coach
13.2 km Bus Station
16 km High Street
17.3 km War Memorial
Rail
4.6 km Gretna Green Rail Station
13.6 km Carlisle Rail Station
17.3 km Wetheral Rail Station
Ferry
35.3 km Leaplish Ferry Landing
37.6 km Belvedere Ferry Landing
38.1 km Tower Knowe Ferry Landing

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

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 Walby Farm Park (15 minutes), Solway Aviation Museum (20 minutes) or Cumberland Bird of Prey Centre (20 minutes) en route. Head further down the M6 and you’ll get to the Lake District National Park (about half an hour) for walks, watersports and boat trips. There are lots of great walks over to the east, too, in the Northumberland National Park or the North Pennines National Landscape. Some of those trails take in sections of Hadrian’s Wall – or you can head directly to top spots like the Roman Army Museum (half an hour) and Housesteads Roman Fort (40 minutes). Moving north into Scotland, your first stop will surely be Gretna (five minutes) – you may not be eloping, as many couples once did, but the designer outlet may still furnish you with a new outfit or two. From there, it’s not far at all to places like Annandale Distillery (15 minutes) and The Devil’s Porridge Museum (10 minutes), telling the story of Gretna’s World War I munitions factory.

Food and drink

  • Globe Tavern Pub 1.4 km
  • Graham Arms Hotel Pub 1.5 km
  • The Queen's Head Pub 3.8 km
  • The Metal Bridge Inn Pub 3.8 km
  • PizzaExpress Restaurant 4.2 km
  • Crossways Inn Pub 4.3 km
  • Gretna Green Foodcourt Restaurant 4.3 km
  • Crown & Thistle Pub 7 km
  • Sandwich Club Restaurant 8.3 km
  • Skitby Restaurant 8.8 km

Groceries

  • Spar 1.5 km
  • Co-op Food 4.9 km
  • Asda 9.1 km
  • M&S Foodhall 9.4 km

Family days out

  • Old Blacksmith's Shop 4.4 km
  • Kirklinton Hall 7.2 km

Public transport

  • Grahams Arms Hotel (N bound) 1.5 km
  • Grahams Arms 1.5 km
  • Albert Street 1.5 km
  • Swan Street 1.6 km
  • Mary Street 1.7 km
  • Blackbank West 1.9 km
  • Lochinvar School 1.9 km
  • Mary St 1.9 km
  • Stackbraes Rd Dukeswood Rd jct 2.1 km
  • Liddel Road 2.2 km

Local services

  • Shell Fuel station 1.4 km
  • Boots Pharmacy 1.5 km
  • Longtown Medical Centre Clinic 1.9 km
  • Gulf Fuel station 4.3 km
  • Tesla Supercharger Charging station 4.3 km
  • Gridserve Charging station 5.6 km
  • ChargePoint Charging station 5.7 km
  • Gretna Green Supercharger Charging station 5.7 km
  • Ionity Charging station 5.9 km
  • BP Fuel station 5.9 km

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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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at High Gaitle Caravan Park? From $41.31 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.