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
Site type
Admission
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
Occupancy
- Group bookings of 2 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
Safety
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
General
- This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
- Wifi is available only in communal room and does not reach individual pitches.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, Mar 20 to
Pitch types & availability
5

Power optional grass tent campsite
5 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30)
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Primitive grass tent campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 5m width × 10m depth (50m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30)
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Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Gravel and cement/asphalt
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 7m depth (49m²)
Arrival daysFrom £35 (£35)
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Camping pod (no pets)
4 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Dimensions: 11.6ft width × 8.6ft length
Arrival daysFrom £65 (£65)
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Camping pod
4 people maximum
Dimensions: 11.6ft width × 8.6ft length
Arrival daysFrom £75 (£75)
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Kipper cabin
2 people maximum
Dimensions: 14ft width × 15ft length
Arrival daysFrom £150 (£150)
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Reviews
97% would recommend this site to a friend
95% would stay here again
What customers say
Stunning views of Blencathra! Well-kept, clean facilities with hot showers & a common room. Friendly staff, spacious sites, and great for exploring the Lake District. Peaceful and family-friendly with a nice vibe. Minor road noise & limited Wi-Fi, but highly recommended for a return visit.
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Lovely campsite, clean and tidy.…
Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked Lovely campsite, clean and tidy.
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Easy access from motorway and to…
Power optional grass tent campsite
Liked Easy access from motorway and to the lakes. Great view of the mountains and excellent facilities close by that were clean and well liked after
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Everything we needed , facilities excellent…
Primitive grass tent campsite (riverside)
Liked Everything we needed , facilities excellent
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Lovely clean and well maintained site…
Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked Lovely clean and well maintained site with super facilities
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Quiet…
Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked Quiet
Disliked Wi fi
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Lovely views and great facilities…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Lovely views and great facilities
Recommend to friends Visit again
We really enjoyed our stay here.…
Power optional grass tent campsite
Liked We really enjoyed our stay here. The staff were really helpful and clear on check in. It's really tidy and well maintained. So picturesque and tranquil. With it only being a short drive to Keswick, it was perfectly located for us. I would definitely recommend!
Disliked Nothing I noticed
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Such a wonderful site, stunning views,…
Power optional grass tent campsite
Liked Such a wonderful site, stunning views, lots of space, great facilities, quiet, got to see baby peacocks!
Disliked Nothing
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Beautiful site, perfect for a quick stop-over or longer stay
Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked Lovely site with clean facilities and a lovely atmosphere. The site was easy to find and they were very accomodating of our late check in, which we were very grateful for after sitting in roadworks!
Disliked N/A
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Easy access from A66. Great facilities
Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked Easy access to A66 and M6. Good facilities. Day room with fridge/freezer
kettle /toaster is a great idea. Washing area. Laundry room. Very well kept grounds. Lovely hot showers. Lovely seeing a variety of animals roaming around. Especially the peacocks.
Disliked Toilets didn't seem to be cleaned daily but there wasn't many people on site .
Recommend to friends Visit again
Features
Dogs allowed
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
Bath available Car parking by site/unit 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 Rallies welcome 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 Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
Farm Medium (26-50 sites)Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback 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
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.6334°N
2.96195°W
Nearest transport
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
Food and drink
- Troutbeck Inn Pub 1 km
- Sportsman Pub 2.7 km
- Whitbarrow Hall Caravan Park Bar Pub 3.2 km
- Seasons Restaurant 3.4 km
- White Horse Inn Pub 3.7 km
- The Mill Inn Pub 3.7 km
- Herdwick Inn Pub 4.7 km
- The Royal Hotel Pub 5.4 km
- Salutation Inn Pub 5.9 km
- Horse & Farrier Inn Pub 6 km
Parks and play
- Threlkeld Quarry Play Area Playground 6.1 km
- Aira Force park 6.7 km
- Johnby Common park 8 km
Family days out
- Aira Force Visitor attraction 6.7 km
- Greystoke Castle 6.8 km
- Dacre Castle 8 km
- Goosewell Farm Activities Centre Visitor attraction 9.2 km
- Castlerigg Stone Circle Visitor attraction 9.4 km
- Dalemain Castle 9.7 km
- Hutton-in-the-Forest Castle 12 km
- Lowther Castle 14.5 km
- Brougham Hall Castle 14.9 km
- Brougham Castle 15.9 km
Public transport
- Troutbeck Hotel (W bound) 0.9 km
- Troutbeck Hotel (E bound) 1 km
- Mungrisdale Road end (E bound) 1.2 km
- Mungrisdale Road end (W bound) 1.2 km
- Brook House Farm (N bound) 3.7 km
- Brook House Farm (S bound) 3.8 km
- Beckces (S bound) 3.8 km
- Beckces 3.8 km
- The Herdwick Inn (W bound) 4.7 km
- The Herdwick Inn (E bound) 4.7 km
Other nearby
- Keswick Golf Club Golf course 4.8 km
- Fairfield Marine Marina 8.1 km
- Ullswater Marine Marina 8.1 km
Local services
- The Cumberland Cashpoint 11.8 km
- Euronet Cashpoint 11.9 km
- Lloyds TSB & NatWest Cashpoint 13.7 km
- Glenridding Health Centre Doctors 10 km
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
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 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 moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 2:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Gill Head Farm? From $56.33 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.
