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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Cracking little site, well maintained
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Anonymous Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Great litttle site, everything well kept.
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Simple, clean straightforward site suitable for…
Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Simple, clean straightforward site suitable for a stopover.
Disliked Door heights in showers and toilets too low... really easy to look over. Road noise in the morning.
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From the manager: Thank you for your comments, there has been an unusually high amount of traffic recently due to a nearby road closure and diversion. I am sorry this affected your stay. Thank you for your review.
Nice basic Clean and tidy facility's.…
Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Nice basic Clean and tidy facility's.
Lovely little camp site
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind words.
We hope to see you again!
Camping accueillant et propre avec des petits gestes de bienvenue.
Anonymous Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Les petits gestes accueillants (biscuits, brosses à dents, savon,...), la salle de vaisselle équipée avec bouilloire et frigo, la propreté.
Disliked Le bruit de la circulation
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From the manager: We are happy to hear you enjoyed the little extra homely touches that we provide.
We are sorry about the level of traffic as we have had a local road closure and diversion which has meant that we have had an unusually high amount of traffic along our road. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment.
Good flat area with spacious pitches,…
Anonymous Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Good flat area with spacious pitches, friendly staff, toilet blocks had everything you needed and well maintained stocked amd cleaned
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From the manager: Steven prides himself on keeping the facilities clean daily and so we are very pleased and thankful for your comments.
We hope you enjoyed your stay and look forward to hosting you again in the future
Friendly smiling owner greeted us on arrival
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked Greeted by a smiling face on arrival then guided to our pitch which was spacious and private, facilities were warm and clean. Coffee tea and biscuits provided free in kitchen area, Close to town with shops pub takeaways and river walk and 5 mins from Gretna Green good base for exploring the area
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From the manager: Thank you so much for leaving a review and adding lots of photos to share with future guests. We really appreciate it!
There is so much to do locally and we are starting to build up a bank of information to add to our website to share with customers for the future! 😊
Excellent site we will be coming back
Powered grass campsite
Liked Beautifully clean and really helpful staff
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From the manager: Thank you for your kind words, Steven takes pride in doing whatever he can to make your stay with us a positive experience!
Do visit again if you are ever back this way!
In general a lovely site.
Anonymous Powered grass campsite
Liked Great Location, friendly staff & very clean facilities.
The additional items in the toilet blocks and utility room were a lovely touch.
Disliked The utility room would benefit from an additional wash up sink.
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From the manager: Hi and thank you for taking the time to add a review.
We are pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and noted the additional items we provide to make your stay with us as comfortable as possible.
I note your comments about an additional sink and will keep this in consideration for a future development.
Spacious pitches with plenty of privacy…
Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
Liked Spacious pitches with plenty of privacy really warm welcome to site.
Loverly and peaceful, nice river walks a mile from site.
Gretna Green 4 miles from site.
Easy access to Haidrens Wall 30 minute drive from site , with plenty of access to walking trails.
Spotless clean toilet and shower facilities, we’re getting cleaned regularly throughout the day. Excellent utility room facilities.
Will definitely be returning
Disliked Nothing to dislike
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your review and for sharing photos for our future guests to see.
We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and exploring the surrounding area and that you note how clean we maintain the facilities!
We look forward to your next visit and hope it wont be too long!
I had a really lovely stay…
Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite
Liked I had a really lovely stay here and would definitely come back. Everything was clean, well-organised, and thoughtfully set up — even small details like the coffee station made it feel welcoming and comfortable. The outdoor space was beautiful and peaceful, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the fresh air.
The whole experience felt easy and enjoyable, and you can tell that care has gone into making this place nice for guests. I truly enjoyed my time here and would highly recommend it to others.
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From the manager: We really appreciate your comments. We took over last August and have thrown ourselves into making it as comfortable as possible for all our guests.
It really is so beautiful and peaceful and hope you had some time to explore locally too!
Thanks for your recommendation - small businesses like ourselves rely on reviews and so we cant thank you enough!
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 $40.58 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.