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
General
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
Dogs
- 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).
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, 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
96% would recommend this site to a friend
94% would stay here again
What customers say
A tidy, well-kept campsite with welcoming owners. Basic but spotless facilities, with thoughtful extras. Guests loved the spacious pitches, peaceful vibe, and handy M6 spot. Dog run’s a bonus. A bit of road noise, but not a biggie.
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Last updated 25/08/2026
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Excellent site, plus all the free…
Powered concrete and grass caravan site
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.
Powered concrete and grass caravan site
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.
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Excellent campsite and would love to come again.
Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site
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.
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Excellent site
Powered concrete and grass caravan site
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.
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Amazing little break
Powered grass site
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
Pleasant site in a great location…
Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site
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
Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site
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.
A really lovely peaceful site with great facilities.
Unpowered grass caravan site
Liked This is a really lovely campsite. The facilities include a small indoor kitchen with sinks, fridge, kettle etc. The ladies toilets were immaculate. All the toilet cubicles have their own washbasin, and the showers are great, with shampoo and gel provided.
The hardstanding pitches are near the utility block, but I was able to park my small camper in a field beyond them where there was loads of space and nobody else near me. Some reviews have mentioned road noise, but it was barely noticable.
I only had one night as a stopover on my way north, but I was tempted to book another night just because it was such a nice peaceful place to be.
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Disliked Nothing.
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Very friendly and professional service. Pleasant…
Powered grass site
Liked Very friendly and professional service. Pleasant bathrooms, hot water, and—most importantly—clean! The kitchen was well-stocked and clean.
Disliked No complaints! Everything was fine.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Thank you so much, Daniel, for your lovely 10/10 review. We’re really pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay with us and found everything clean, well‑stocked, and welcoming. The team will be chuffed to know their friendly service made a difference to your visit.
It’s great to hear the bathrooms, hot water, and kitchen area all hit the mark for you, we work hard to keep everything spotless and comfortable, so feedback like this means a lot.
No complaints is always wonderful to read, and we’d be delighted to welcome you and your friends back to the park again whenever you’re in the area.
Nice place to stay for one night
Powered grass site
Liked The host was nice and friendly
Disliked Our pitch was too far form the electric box, so we paid for one but we couldn’t use it.
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From the manager: Hi,
Sorry to hear that you were too far away from the electric hook up. We do stock long leads if you don't have one to borrow.
Hopefully we can accommodate you next time.
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
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
55.00731°N
2.99474°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
- 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
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?
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 $50.34 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

