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
Which way will you go – north to Scotland, west to the Solway coast, east to Hadrian’s Wall or south to Carlisle and the Lake District? The options are indeed plentiful when you stay at High Gaitle Caravan Park, a quiet family-run site in the Cumbria countryside. This handily located site is just off the A6071 between Longtown (two minutes’ drive) and Gretna (five minutes), putting it almost on the border between Scotland and England. Easy access to/from the M6, A7 and National Cycle Route 7 make this a useful spot for a short stopover on a long journey, but as you can see from the list above there are plenty of options for entertainment nearby if you’re staying over for a longer break. It’s a fairly simple setup here, with an emphasis on doing the essentials well rather than providing lots of facilities. That means you’ll have access to bathrooms (with a wheelchair-accessible area), a chemical disposal point and a washing-up area, but you shouldn't expect things like wifi or a play area. Pitches are nicely flat and sheltered by trees, and you’ll be allowed to bring along a barbecue for a bit of outdoor cookery. Dogs are also welcome on site. Need any help while you're here? Friendly manager Steven lives on site and is happy to offer local advice – the family have lived here for many years, so they certainly know their way around.

Site type

Motorhome sites 7
Tent sites 10
Caravan sites 7
Open now
Opens 5 January
Please note
  • 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

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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 144 Pitchup.com customers

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94% would recommend this site to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

Owners and staff get a big thumbs up for being friendly. Facilities are clean, with nice touches like toiletries and free hot drinks. Great spot for a stopover, being close to the M6. Showers could do with a spruce-up and there's occasional road noise, but generally well-kept.

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David L. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Good pitches and facilities

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Nice welcome clean site.…

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 Mark r. 16 reviews

Unpowered grass caravan site

Liked Nice welcome clean site.

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Henry R. 1 review

Unpowered grass caravan site

Liked Flexibility and friendliness of the site members.
Clean facilities.

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Really excellent place. Very peaceful and…

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Richard T. 2 reviews

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Really excellent place. Very peaceful and quiet and good showers and clean toilets. Would definitely stay again.

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Enjoyed my stay, peaceful, clean and…

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Derrick M. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked Enjoyed my stay, peaceful, clean and tidy with good facilities and a friendly welcome.

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Lots of space, especially being able…

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Anonymous

Powered grass site

Liked Lots of space, especially being able to go on the grass and put a fence around the caravan as a garden for the dogs.Having a private area to exercise the dogs is a bonus. Mid week was quiet which really suits us. The site has everything we need, and is spotless.

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Anonymous

Powered concrete and grass caravan site

Liked Everything about the site, the hosts Steven and Stuart were extremely helpful and welcoming, very clean and tidy and very convenient for Carlisle. Will certainly be returning……

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thank you so much for this lovely review. It is great to know you enjoyed your stay so much, and that Steven and Stu were so wonderful! You are welcome back anytime.

Well kept, great customer service, nice…

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 James W. 4 reviews

Powered grass site

Liked Well kept, great customer service, nice location and good facilities

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From the manager: Thank you for this amazing review, we really appreciate it. Your kind words about our customer service and cleanliness mean a lot to us. You are welcome back anytime.

I liked everything about this site.…

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 Julie M. 2 reviews

Powered grass site

Liked I liked everything about this site. The electric tent pitches were spacious level which is great. The facilities were lovely and clean, absolutely spotless. Utility room was very well equipped with everything you need for washing dishes, fridge and freezer. Kettle and teabags, coffee sachets, milk, sugar, disposable cups. Assorted biscuits. Also a great variety of games and reading books. There were toiletries in the showerrooms too. I was pleasantly surprised. I would definitely stay here again and I would definitely recommend it. Fantastic stay

Disliked The only thing I wasn't keen on was how small the toilet doors are. Someone tall could definitely peek over top of door but it did not spoil my stay.

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From the manager: Thank you for your lovely review, Julie! We are pleased to hear the facilities, utility room and cleanliness met your expectations. Your comments regarding the toilet door height is noted and will be reviewed as part of our ongoing improvements. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you again.

Quite environment The camp manager is nice…

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Wong W. 2 reviews

Powered grass site

Liked Quite environment
The camp manager is nice and kind
Toilets are clean
Easy to access
There is kettle and fridge in the utility room

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind words. We are so pleased you enjoyed the quiet surroundings and found everything easy to access. Its lovely to hear our manager made a positive impression too. We are glad the utility room was helpful during your stay, and we hope to welcome you 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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

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 bathrooms

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities

Location

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
13.2 km Bus Station
16 km High Street
17.3 km War Memorial
Rail
4.6 km Gretna Green Rail Station
13.6 km Carlisle Rail Station
17.3 km Wetheral Rail Station
Ferry
35.3 km Leaplish Ferry Landing
37.6 km Belvedere Ferry Landing
38.1 km Tower Knowe Ferry Landing

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

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 Walby Farm Park (15 minutes), Solway Aviation Museum (20 minutes) or Cumberland Bird of Prey Centre (20 minutes) en route. Head further down the M6 and you’ll get to the Lake District National Park (about half an hour) for walks, watersports and boat trips. There are lots of great walks over to the east, too, in the Northumberland National Park or the North Pennines National Landscape. Some of those trails take in sections of Hadrian’s Wall – or you can head directly to top spots like the Roman Army Museum (half an hour) and Housesteads Roman Fort (40 minutes). Moving north into Scotland, your first stop will surely be Gretna (five minutes) – you may not be eloping, as many couples once did, but the designer outlet may still furnish you with a new outfit or two. From there, it’s not far at all to places like Annandale Distillery (15 minutes) and The Devil’s Porridge Museum (10 minutes), telling the story of Gretna’s World War I munitions factory.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Allonby 38.7 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Southerness 41.4 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent

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?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at High Gaitle Caravan Park? From $51.43 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.