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.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 20 Mar to

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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 979 Pitchup.com customers

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Spectacular sceneryPeaceful

96% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

Gill Head Farm shines with its stunning views & helpful staff. Clean pods, cabins & facilities are a plus. Spacious pitches & a great communal room. Animals are a hit! Some A66 noise, but peaceful overall. Management handles issues promptly.

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Arrival date (latest first)

I’d definitely come back which says it all really. Fantastic value

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Rick C.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Great facilities and whilst not classed as an accessible campsite there is a wider toilet I could get my wheelchair in near reception and apart from a step into the common room I required no help to get around. The staff were friendly and helpful and it was a great location. Would definitely book again.

Disliked Be aware that the tent area gets hit by high winds which were no problem for my four season tent but with wet ground others struggled. Definitely invest in some better pegs built for wet ground at least if you come in winter.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Have booked to return in summer

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Helen D.

Power optional grass tent site

Liked Spacious pitch. Approachable staff. Communal area with facilities were clean and good to use in the bad weather

Disliked Everything was excellent

Recommend to friends Visit again

The whole site was excellent. The communal area was the best part.

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Kayleigh K.

Power optional grass tent site

Liked Loved the whole site, everything was thought about. Toilets and showers were clean.

Disliked The only let down, pitch wasn't completely flat and the weather!!! April camping was a gamble.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Just for the location this is a great place to start or finish a trip.

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Anonymous

Powered gravel and concrete caravan site

Liked Location is spectacular in the Lake District glaciated landscape.

Staff were helpful and friendly.

Disliked Toilets were not as clean as previous sites.

Electric hook ups were not as simple as previous sites.

Recommend to friends Visit again

love this campsite the owners are…

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molly j.

Power optional grass tent site

Liked love this campsite the owners are so friendly and helpful! beautiful views and a quite campsite 🏕️

Disliked nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Overall, such a lovely family friendly campsite with 100% recommend.

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Lottie C.

Powered gravel and concrete caravan site

Liked Large pitch close to the playground great communal area as there was a large fridge and freezer provided along with electric kettles and toasters makes a real difference to your stay sometimes. It isn’t something that I used personally, but I know it is useful to other people.
There was also sanitary projects in the ladies in case which is amazingly kind.
Kids absolutely love the free range chickens, turkeys and Peacocks.
Plus beautiful views of mountains.

Disliked It’s not the largest of campsite and this is fine if anything I like this however there is only three toilets and three showers I can imagine in the height of summer that this can be busy and perhaps queueing may occur.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi
Thanks for the feedback. Regarding showers/toilets we have three individual blocks of toilets ( two of which contain shower cubicles) plus a mobile toilet block which is in use at high season. As far as we are aware we have never had an issue with individual toilet units (totalling 17 on-site) or shower units (totalling 9) not being available.
Many thanks,
Gill Head

Location, communal area, pot wash and…

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Anonymous

Powered gravel and concrete caravan site

Liked Location, communal area, pot wash and showers

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly staff, spacious pitches , and cleaning facilities!! ☺️

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Anonymous

Power optional grass tent site

Liked First time camping as a couple , and From driving up to the camp site the view are amazing and you get to be on a working farm with loads of sheep and cows (my favourite animal) , lovely little shop on the site with essentials ,facilities they go above and beyond, dryers and washing machine, and even they offer hair dryer , feminine products , shower gel, and a toaster etc in the communal area to, owners are lovely gave us best tip for the place to put up our tent , highly recommend this place , will definitely be booking next year in the summer

Disliked Only thing I would say is if you haven’t stayed there before it’s very open the campsite so if your going April or anything earlier , the wind picks up, so if you are wanting something more pieced up I would go with the glamping pods , but nothing against the actual place itself . WiFi is abit hit and miss but your not going there to be glued to your phone

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location with amazing views. Clean…

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Magdalena W.

Power optional grass tent site

Liked Great location with amazing views. Clean shower rooms and toilets. Very friendly staff at arrival.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent spacious camping pod

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Laura C.

Camping pod

Liked Excellent trip yet again our 4 times here and it’s amazing so relaxing

Disliked Haven’t got any dislike

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 $68.98 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.