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
- 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
93% would stay here again
What customers say
A consistently well-regarded site, loved for its cleanliness, peace, and friendly owners. Thoughtful extras are a highlight. Great stopover near the M6. Basic but spotless facilities. Some road noise and small showers noted.
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Last updated 28/07/2026
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Great site, great location, great facilities
Powered grass site
Liked 5 minutes drive from the M6 so ideal stop off point on way to scotland. Very spacious site, great facilities, always clean and well stocked up, owner very helpful and pleasant and always wondering round keeping the place perfect.
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From the manager: Thank you so much, Dan, what a fantastic review to receive.
We’re really pleased the park worked perfectly as a stop‑off on your way to Scotland. Hearing that you found it spacious, with great facilities that were always clean and well stocked, genuinely means a lot to us. Steven will be chuffed you thought he was helpful and pleasant, he’s forever wandering around making sure everything is just right, so your comment fits him perfectly.
Being only a few minutes from the M6 is something many guests appreciate, so it’s lovely to hear the location suited you well too.
Thank you for the brilliant 10/10. We’d be delighted to welcome you back to the park anytime.
Excellent stop over just off motorway.
Powered grass site
Liked Ideal stop over on our way to Lossiemouth. Super friendly and helpful staff. Wash block exceptionally clean. Huge off lead dog field. Lastly, I’ve never been to a site that has free tea, coffee, biscuits and ice pops in the kitchen area, what an absolute gem! Highly recommend.
Disliked Tiny bit of road noise at night but not enough to bother us.
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From the manager: Thank you so much, Tracey, what a wonderful review to receive.
We’re really pleased the park worked perfectly as a stopover on your journey to Lossiemouth. Hearing that you found the team super friendly, the wash block exceptionally clean, and the dog field a huge bonus genuinely means a lot to us. And we’re delighted you enjoyed the complimentary tea, coffee, biscuits and ice pops, those little touches are something we love offering, so it’s lovely to hear they stood out to you.
Thank you for mentioning the slight road noise too. As you say, it’s there in the background, but we’re glad it didn’t affect your stay or your 10/10 experience.
Spacious campsite, good facilities, everything you…
Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site
Liked Spacious campsite, good facilities, everything you could need. Great sized dog exercise area! This is my second time here! I’ve used it twice as a stop over on my long drives and it’s been great.
Disliked BEWARE of the midges!!! Obviously nothing can be done about this but something to know about beforehand to make sure sprays etc are packed!!
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From the manager: Thank you so much, Heather, it’s lovely to welcome you back again.
We’re really glad you found the park spacious, peaceful and well‑equipped, and it’s great to hear the facilities and dog exercise area suited you so well. Knowing this was your second stopover with us genuinely means a lot; it’s wonderful that we’ve been a reliable place for you to rest on long journeys.
And yes… the midges. They do love a summer evening in the countryside. Thank you for mentioning it so other guests can come prepared, a good spray and a bit of planning definitely helps.
We really appreciate the 10/10 and your continued support. You’re always welcome back at the park whenever you’re passing through.
Not a bad site . Perfect stop off
Powered grass site
Liked Complimentary icepops( the kids) tea and coffee and biscuits and wash stuff. Friendly staff and generally quiet.
Disliked Bins in toilets not always emptied quick enough . Shower cubicles quite small and oddly high off ground.
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Fine for folk who like close contact but not peaceful if you dont.
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Liked Very clean with plenty of hot water. Good utility block.
A good base for exploring the western borders.
Only a couple of hours from home so was good for a weekend break.
Good to have a seperate dog walking area.
Nice touch with complementary products in wash rooms and utility area.
Disliked Very little space between units so could hear everyones conversations ( and arguments ! ) Would be a good idea to have grass electric pitches marked outclearly rather than random pitches.
Felt very crammed in on all sides. Perhaps extend grass pitches with electric to be around the edge of the site.
If visiting again would request a pitch on the outside of the area but feel unlikely to visit again.
Very noisy - not just the road noise ( i know you cant control this ) but dogs barking and children yelling late into the evening. Is there a noise policy?
Not enough general rubbish bins round the site.
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From the manager: Thank you very much for your detailed and honest review, Caroline, we really do appreciate you taking the time to share both the positives and the areas where things didn’t quite suit your stay.
It’s lovely to hear you found the park clean, with plenty of hot water and a good utility block. We’re glad the location worked well for exploring the western borders and that being close to home made it an easy weekend break. It’s also great to know the separate dog‑walking area and the complimentary touches in the washrooms and utility room were appreciated.
We’re genuinely sorry that the layout of the grass electric pitches didn’t feel spacious enough for you. We understand how important personal space and a peaceful atmosphere are, especially for guests who prefer a quieter environment. Your feedback about clearer pitch marking and the suggestion to extend electric grass pitches around the edge is really helpful, it’s exactly the kind of insight that helps us improve the park layout over time.
Noise is something we take seriously, and while we can’t control the road, we do encourage considerate behaviour from guests. We’ll revisit how we communicate our quiet hours to make sure expectations are clear for everyone. Thank you also for mentioning the general rubbish bins we’ll look at how to make disposal easier.
We’re grateful for your kind comments and the 7/10, even though parts of your stay weren’t as peaceful as you’d hoped.
Hopefully I will get to visit for years to come. Lovely site.
Powered concrete and grass caravan site
Liked Nice welcome and very helpful. We loved the campsite, but we have been here many times in the past, so we knew we would love it.
Disliked My only criticism would be the toilet and shower block. It would be better with a new and separate shower block that was more practical
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your continued support, it genuinely means the world to us to hear you’ve visited many times over the years and still love staying at the park.
We’re really glad you felt welcomed and well looked after again; Steven and the family will be chuffed to know their efforts make a difference each time you return. Familiar faces are one of the best parts of running a family park, so your hope to keep visiting for years to come is incredibly special to us.
Thank you also for your honest feedback about the toilet and shower block. We completely understand where you’re coming from. While we keep everything spotless and well‑maintained, we know the current layout isn’t as modern or practical as some guests would prefer. Improving and upgrading the facilities is something we’re actively working towards, and thoughtful comments like yours help guide those plans.
Your 10/10 and loyalty mean a great deal. We’d be delighted to welcome you back again, for many more years, we hope.
The cleniness.…
Unpowered grass caravan site
Liked The cleniness.
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From the manager: Thank you so much, Paraschiva, we really appreciate your lovely feedback.
It’s wonderful to hear that the cleanliness stood out to you during your stay. We take a lot of pride in keeping the park and facilities spotless, so your 10/10 means a great deal to us.
Thank you for choosing to stay with us, and we’d be delighted to welcome you and your family back again.
We had a lovely stay here…
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Liked We had a lovely stay here and will definitely be back! The campsite was spotless, really welcoming, and had everything we needed. Our dog loved the secure fenced-in exercise park, and the complimentary ice creams were such a thoughtful touch. A fantastic campsite with friendly owners—we'd highly recommend it!
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From the manager: Thank you so much, Sonya, what a joy to read your review.
We’re absolutely delighted you had a lovely stay and that you’d definitely return. Hearing that the park felt spotless, welcoming and fully equipped with everything you needed really means a lot to us. We’re also thrilled your dog enjoyed the secure exercise area, it’s become a favourite for many four‑legged guests.
And thank you for mentioning the complimentary ice creams; we love adding those little touches to make stays feel special. Steven and the family will be chuffed to hear you found the owners friendly and the whole experience fantastic.
Your 10/10 and high recommendation truly mean the world. We’d be so happy to welcome you back to the park again.
Excellent stay highly recommend recommended
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Liked Excellent facilities and area. Staff really helpful and really nice touches with the tea making facilities as well as the fridge if you didn’t have one.
Disliked None
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your excellent review. We’re really pleased you enjoyed the facilities and the surrounding area and it’s lovely to hear our team made such a helpful impression during your stay. The little touches like the tea‑making facilities and the shared fridge are there to make things easier for guests, so we’re glad they were appreciated.
If you’re ever back in the area, we’d be delighted to welcome you to the park again.
We had a lovely stay at…
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Liked We had a lovely stay at this campsite. It was a quiet, peaceful site. The staff member who checked us in was helpful and made us feel very welcome.
The toilet block and utility areas were kept really clean throughout our stay, which was much appreciated. A lovely little touch was the free ice pops for the children!
Disliked It would be good to have more electric pitches so that you aren’t as close to other tents but we coped okay as the people near us were quiet and kept to themselves. But overall really liked the site!
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review. We’re really pleased you had a peaceful, enjoyable stay and felt so welcome on arrival — that means a lot to us. It’s great to hear the toilet block and utility areas were kept clean throughout your visit, and we’re glad the free ice pops went down well with the children.
Thank you also for your helpful comment about electric pitch spacing. We understand how a little extra room can make things feel more comfortable, but we’re glad it didn’t affect your stay and that your neighbours were quiet and considerate.
Overall, we’re delighted you really liked the park and rated us 9/10. We’d be very happy to welcome you and your family back again.
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
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
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 $50.40 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.


