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
Site type
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Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.- 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).
- 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
Pitch types & availability
3 
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 7m depth (49m²)
Arrival daysFrom £22 (£22)
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Primitive grass travel trailer campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 8m depth (40m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Cement/asphalt and grass
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 8m depth (40m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30)
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Powered grass campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 8m depth (40m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30)
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Reviews
95% would recommend this site to a friend
94% would stay here again
What customers say
Great spot for stopovers near the M6. Staff are super friendly, pitches are roomy, and facilities are spotless. Some note things could be updated, but they're clean and work well. A bit of road noise sometimes. New owners are making good improvements.
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Nice, clean well laid out site.…
Powered grass campsite
Liked Nice, clean well laid out site. Handy for our stop on the way to the highlands, close to the motorway.
Disliked There was some road noise. As others have said facilities are a bit dated however spotlessly clean so no real complaint.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Well maintained site, very quiet, nice clean showers and toilets.
Powered grass campsite
Liked Quiet site with good clean facilities. Lots of space. Good sized pitches.
Great location with good motorway links nearby.
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As stated above
Powered grass campsite
Liked Little touches like toothpaste and toothbrush in case you forgot xxxcontinous top up of toilet rolls as needed xxxbooked and child games in utility room cleanliness of shower block and toilets xxxlittle touches in ladies toilets ie flowers and scented wash room which was in each toilet xxxcant say enough xxxvery peaceful and quiet despite children running around xxxgreat for kids and dogs etc xxx
Disliked Nothing at all
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From the manager: Thank you for taking the time to share such thoughtful feedback. As a family-run park, we put a lot of heart into the little details, so it is lovely to hear they helped make your stay special. It is also wonderful to know the park felt peaceful and family-friendly during your stay. Thank you again for your wonderful message, we truly appreciate it.
Utility room with extras was great! Toilets…
Powered grass campsite
Liked Utility room with extras was great!
Toilets and showers were spot on
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Clean, family friendly…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Clean, family friendly
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thankyou for taking the time to leave a review. It is great to hear you found the site clean and welcoming for families. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back in the future.
Great Place to Stay. Highly Recommend
Powered grass campsite
Liked Very friendly owner of site. Took us to our pitch and gave us different options to locate van. Very clean toilet and utility. Would Definately recommend and stay again
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From the manager: Thank you very much for your review! We are so pleased you felt well looked after and comfortable during your stay. Hearing that you would recommend us and return is the best feedback we can hope for! We hope to welcome you back soon.
It was our first ever camping…
Powered grass campsite
Liked It was our first ever camping trip and it was an amazing place. We stayed for a bank holiday weekend with friends and really enjoyed it. It was so peaceful and relaxing. It was a 5 minute drive to Gretna and a great base. Lots of other families there, everyone was so friendly and the owners couldn’t do enough for everyone. Great facilities, utility room where you could make a cuppa any time of the day or night. Shower block with complimentary shampoo, shower gel and even individually wrapped toothbrush and toothpaste sets. It was amazing and we thoroughly enjoyed it. I would highly recommend. Thank you so much ❤️
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From the manager: We can't thank you enough for this incredible review, it has truly made our day! Knowing that your first camping trip felt relaxing, friendly and comfortable means a great deal to our family. We put a lot of care into the facilities and the small touches, so it is lovely to hear they have helped make your stay special. You are always welcome back, and we would love to see you again whenever you are next visiting the area.
Nothing…
Powered grass campsite
Liked Nothing
Disliked No shop. Toilet and shower block basic. Told to park anywhere with no structure of what is parked where.
No internet at all
Would not stay again. Perhaps useful as 1 night stop off if going to Scotland
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From the manager: Hi Beverley,
In reply to your review:
You booked a grass pitch with hook up and were allocated one in a specific area to keep everyone well spaced.
We do not advertise a shop, so I respectfully cannot understand how that came as a surprise. There is a convenience store one mile away (along with numerous other amenities) that we direct our customers to.
We do not advertise internet, although most phone networks pick up 5G on the park.
We have put a lot of care into upgrading our toilet and shower block. It may not be luxury-style, but it is clean, tidy and well looked after, which many guests appreciate.
I am sorry we did not meet your expectations, but as I'm sure you can understand, it is quite frustrating being scored on things we do not advertise as having!
To our other prospective guests reading this: please read the other 100 reviews to gain an accurate reflection of our park!
Friendly staff. Spacious…
Powered grass campsite
Liked Friendly staff. Spacious
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From the manager: We are really glad you enjoyed the friendly atmosphere and the spacious pitch, as we work hard to keep the park welcoming and comfortable for every guest. It means a lot that you took the time to share your experience. We hope we will have the pleasure of welcoming you back soon.
I would stay again.
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Anonymous Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Very clean facilities and also very friendly staff.
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From the manager: Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear that our facilities and team have made such a positive impression on your stay. Cleanliness and friendly service are two of our core values at High Gaitle, so your comments and your perfect ratings have truly made our day! We would love to welcome you back whenever you are in the area.
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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation 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 bathroomsNearby leisure
Cycle hire nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Caravan storage facilitiesLocation
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
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
Local events
- Kendal Calling (Thursday, July 30, 2026 – Thursday, July 30, 2026)
Penrith, England 48.2 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.
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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 moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at High Gaitle Caravan Park? From $40.86 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.