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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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- Entrance security gates are locked from 11pm until 7am.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Mon, 5 Jan to
Pitch types & availability
3 
Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 7m depth (49m²)
Arrival daysFrom £22 (£22)
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Unpowered grass caravan site
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 8m depth (40m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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Powered concrete and grass caravan site
6 people maximum Ground type: Concrete and grass
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 8m depth (40m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30)
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Powered grass site
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
A tidy, peaceful spot with friendly hosts & handy extras. Good stopover near M6. Basic but spotless loos, though showers can be cosy & need a push. Some road noise but mostly no bother.
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Last updated 14/07/2026
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Lovely maintained site , well equipped…
Powered grass site
Liked Lovely maintained site , well equipped toilets and showers and utility room, owner was very nice and helpful, site was quiet and peaceful
Recommend to friends Visit again
Super friendly owner. Rooftent friendly, Enclosed dog…
Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site
Liked Super friendly owner. Rooftent friendly,
Enclosed dog walking area which our sausage dog loved !
We stayed one night on our way back from Scotland so great little stop off not far from motorway
Recommend to friends Visit again
Quiet Site and all the extras…
Powered concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Quiet Site and all the extras provided
Recommend to friends Visit again
Flat,liked the little extras.(ice lollies, biscuits,…
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Anonymous Powered concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Flat,liked the little extras.(ice lollies, biscuits, kettle,toothbrushes).Close to Carlisle and Gretna outlet.(5 minutes down the road)Road might be noisy but didn't bother us. Staff nice and welcoming.
Easy access from motorway Recommended.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely relaxed site. Highly recommended.
Powered concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Lovely relaxed site. Friendly and welcoming site owner, good pitches (some you will need a long electric cable!), good shower block and appreciated the nice little touches of toiletries and rubber duck!
Disliked Other half did not like the shower having to keep pressing the button for water. But I prefer this to the scrappy electric ones in many sites, and the water is hot and good pressure.
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From the manager: Thank you, Sam, for taking the time to leave a review. We’re really pleased you both enjoyed your stay and found the site relaxed, the pitches comfortable and the shower block well kept. It’s great to hear our little touches were appreciated.
Thank you also for the feedback on the push‑button showers. We know they divide opinion, but they do help keep the water consistently hot with good pressure, so it’s helpful to hear both perspectives.
We’re delighted you’d recommend us and visit again, and we’d be very happy to welcome you back.
Excellent, met all our needs. Quiet and…
Powered concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Excellent, met all our needs.
Quiet and peaceful, given you are just off the road there was very little road noise.
A very clean and tidy site.
Facilities block was well kempt and stocked.
The site owner has added various little complimentary essentials, should they be required, a nice welcoming touch.
Would definitely recommend, certainly value for money.
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From the manager: Thank you, Christine, for your lovely review. We’re really pleased to hear the site met all your needs and that you found it quiet, peaceful and well kept. It’s great to know the facilities block and the complimentary essentials were appreciated - we like to add those small touches to make stays more comfortable.
Your comments about the cleanliness and value for money mean a lot to us as a family‑run park. We’re delighted you’d recommend us and visit again, and we’d be very happy to welcome you back in the future.
Everything, it was a nice place…
Unpowered grass caravan site
Liked Everything, it was a nice place to visit and the owner was great, very helpful and friendly. Even the complimentary ice pops was a good move with the hot weather, we'll definitely be returning.
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From the manager: Thank you, Lee, for sharing your feedback and photo. We’re really pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and found the park a nice place to visit. It’s great to know you felt well looked after and that the complimentary ice pops were appreciated in the hot weather.
We’re delighted you plan to return. It means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back.
Enjoyed our stsy
Powered grass site
Liked Clean well equipped toilet block, large well kept pitches ,bus stop at front gate for gretna and Carlisle. Is it possible to get access to the old railway line at the bottom of the field to walk into Longtown.
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Great stopover site. Good facilities.
Anonymous Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site
Liked The reception was great after a 7 hour drive and the included coffee and icepol was very welcoming. With no electric and a small one night tent, plenty of space to find. We will return on the way back.
Disliked Slightly noisy from the MoD next door overnight, but nothing of concern.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review - we’re really glad to hear our reception made a positive difference after such a long drive. It’s great to know the complimentary coffee and ice pop were appreciated, and that you found plenty of space for your one‑night stay.
We’re delighted you plan to return on your way back. We look forward to welcoming you again.
Lovely site, staff very friendly, fantastic…
Powered concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Lovely site, staff very friendly, fantastic showers,
Will definitely be back
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From the manager: Thank you, Robert, for your kind review. We’re really pleased to hear you enjoyed the site and found the team friendly and the showers fantastic. It’s great to know everything made for a positive stay.
We’re delighted you plan to return and would be very happy to welcome you back.
Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport 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, 30 July 2026 – Thursday, 30 July 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 moreCamping and caravan Arrive: noon – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at High Gaitle Caravan Park? From $50.57 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.