Gill Head Farm

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Rural surroundings and stunning views
Enjoy terrific views over the northern fells
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Gorgeous views
Around the site

  • 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
Check out those views… family-run Gill Head Farm is a scenic place indeed, with a backdrop of Blencathra and the Northern Fells. And it’s a cinch to get to as well – this site on the banks of Trout Beck is less than a mile from the A66, so you can get your fix of proper rural time without having to navigate miles of winding lanes. It’s often said that visitors to the Lake District National Park are spoilt for choice when it comes to activities – and that’s certainly true at this Cumbria site. Days of hikes, horse riding, watersports, climbing, visiting historic houses and wild swimming are among the many options around here. If you don’t know where to start, have a chat with the owners – as outdoorsy folk themselves they’re happy to help plan your adventures and offer up local tips. Whatever you get up to by day, it also must be noted that those views make a great setting for an evening by the campfire – handily, there are firepits to hire on site, and bags of logs and kindling for sale. What if it’s not campfire weather? Retreat to the indoor communal area which has comfy seating, a dining area and a little kitchen area (with microwaves, kettles, a fridge and a freezer) – or take the 15-minute walk to the local pub. To stock up on food for your barbecues/picnics there are plenty of shops in Penrith and Keswick, both 15 minutes’ drive away (or get to Keswick on the bus). Back at base, facilities include a laundry room and a shower/toilet block with spacious and clean amenities. Please note that group bookings are strictly not allowed at Gill Head Farm. Due to the rural location, the wifi also does not cover the whole site and is limited to a hotspot in the communal room.

Site type

Caravan sites 8
Motorhome sites 8
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 11
Tent sites 10
Open now
Opens 20 March
Please note
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • Wifi is available only in communal room and does not reach individual pitches.

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English

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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 1,132 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Spectacular sceneryPeaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

Gill Head Farm is a stunning, tidy, and well-kept spot with great views. Visitors rave about the top-notch facilities, especially the communal room, and the staff's friendliness. Perfect for exploring the Northern Lakes. Mostly brilliant stays, though a few mentioned road noise and occasional cleaning oversights. Highly recommended for a chill time.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 16/06/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Incredible. The Cabin was exactly what…

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Anonymous

Kipper cabin

Liked Incredible. The Cabin was exactly what we wanted / needed / hoped for. It is isolated away which is incredible as it makes you feel like nobody is around. Incredibly helpful staff members nothing was too much trouble. The facilities were immaculate and kept in such good condition. We had our own private Bbq and firepit and the coal and wood was cheap to buy from the reception. It is a hidden gem and we will certainly be coming back!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent campsite, with everything you could…

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Sophie J. 2 reviews

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Excellent campsite, with everything you could need. Plenty of space for tents so not on top of other people, grass was nice and flat all over. Cars parked on hard standing was great to stop the grass being spoilt, and the hard standing was right next to where you pitch so easy to get things out of the car. We had a picnic table next to our tent too which was great for sitting eating breakfast at. Toilets and showers were immaculate and the showers were hot, lovely to use after a long day walking and bonus of not being freezing afterwards. There was even a place to put our dog outside so we didn't have to put him in the car whilst getting showered. The communal area was good for relaxing in and charging phones. The label system and labels provided for fridge items was also good. We didn't use the on site shop but was good to know it was there if needed. Owners are very friendly too. This is definitely one we will be going back to when we are in this area.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Love my little get away.

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 Katy P. 1 review

Camping pod (no pets)

Liked Really clean, chilled and the tv room was a bonus for the World Cup 2am match.

Great location near to Ulswater, Keswick and Penrith.

Nice pub 20 mins away - need to book! Don't just turn up like we did as you'll be turned away...like we were!

Disliked No internet - I don't mind this tbh!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Left today, liked it so much I've booked again ! !

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 Oliver D. 1 review

Power optional grass tent site

Liked A very Clean, well kept site. Friendly staff.

Disliked Nothing not to like! A great camp site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful location, quiet and very clean…

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 Alan H. 1 review

Powered gravel and concrete caravan site

Liked Beautiful location, quiet and very clean

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campsite in a central location

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 Gillian H. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Great location, easy to navigate to. Lots of thought put into the site. Loved the communal building, this was a lifesaver during our very windy stay. Kettles, microwave, fridge freezer, TV a few games to play along with comfy sofas and heating. The site is very well maintained and in a beautiful location. Clean toilet and shower blocks. An onsite shop for bits and bobs etc. It was a 17 minute walk to the local pub, we had a lovely meal there. The location is great for Keswick/Derwent Water/Ullswater/Penrith. Our pitch was non electric and we had amazing views of Blencathra. Friendly and helpful owners, always on the go.

Disliked There really was nothing to dislike about the location or the campsite.

We had very, very challenging weather with wind gusts of up to 45 mph plus it had rained heavily (such a shame for June) which resulted in our tent pegs not staying secure, because of this, we did cut short our stay by one night as our tent couldn't take the battering. We definitely learned a lot about camping in high wind.

However we definitely would return here in the future, as I can imagine it would have been a beautiful and relaxing break.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean and warm shower rooms and…

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 Stephanie Y. 2 reviews

Unpowered grass tent site (riverside)

Liked Clean and warm shower rooms and toilets. Communal room fantastic - with kettle, fridges, toaster and wifi
Good recycling

Disliked Nothing - a really nice site

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2 nd time ive been and ill come back again

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Anonymous

Power optional grass tent site

Liked views excellent location near to Keswick and penrith toilets showers ok ,the whole place has a nice vibe

Disliked nothing really coupe of people were a bit noisy around 830 going back and forwards to there cars i know they were probably leaving but some of us like a lie in on holiday

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely clean and friendly atmosphere

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 Crystal H. 2 reviews

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Toilets and shower block lovely and clean and tidy peaceful and friendly atmosphere

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very nice tidy site and lovely…

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 Stuart R. 2 reviews

Powered gravel and concrete caravan site

Liked Very nice tidy site and lovely views

Disliked The rain lol

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 Car parking by site/unit 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

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome 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 Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Gill Head Farm

Troutbeck

Penrith

Cumbria

England

CA11 0ST

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.6334°N
2.96195°W

Nearest transport

Coach
12.2 km Bus Station
13.5 km Rail Station
20.3 km Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
Rail
13.5 km Penrith North Lakes Rail Station
20.4 km Langwathby Rail Station
21.2 km Lazonby & Kirkoswald Rail Station
Ferry
9.1 km Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
9.4 km Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing
10 km Glenridding Ullswater 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

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 down there, then get down to the lake itself for waterside walks, steamer cruises and various watersports – or even a wild swim if you’re feeling brave. Over on the banks of Derwentwater, Keswick (15 minutes’ drive) is another good place to explore, with a brewery, The Puzzling Place and the Derwent Pencil Museum as well as boat trips and paddleboards to hire. Walkers of all varieties have much to choose from around here, from gentle lakeside wanders to uphill scrambles at Blencathra and Helvellyn, both of which are close by. The folk on the farm are happy to suggest routes to suit – or point you towards the likes of Dalemain Mansion (15 minutes), Mirehouse & Gardens (20 minutes) or Lowther Castle (25 minutes) for stately-home strolls.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Allonby 33.9 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Seascale 43.1 km Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
St Bees 44.6 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

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

Local events

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday, 30 July 2026 – Thursday, 30 July 2026)

    Penrith, England 16.2 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?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2:30 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2:30 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Gill Head Farm? From $69.20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.