Gill Head Farm
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- 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
Site type
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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
Pitch types & availability
5 
Power optional grass tent site
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30)
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Unpowered grass tent site
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 5m width × 10m depth (50m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30)
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Unpowered grass tent site (riverside)
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 6m depth (30m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30)
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Powered gravel and concrete caravan site
6 people maximum Ground type: Gravel and concrete
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 7m depth (49m²)
Arrival daysFrom £35 (£35)
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Camping pod (no pets)
4 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Dimensions: 11.6ft width × 8.6ft length
Arrival daysFrom £65 (£65)
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Camping pod
4 people maximum Dimensions: 11.6ft width × 8.6ft length
Arrival daysFrom £75 (£75)
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Kipper cabin
2 people maximum Dimensions: 14ft width × 15ft length
Arrival daysFrom £150 (£150)
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Reviews
97% would recommend this site to a friend
95% would stay here again
What customers say
Gill Head Farm: scenic, tidy site, top facilities & friendly staff. Great Lake District base. Comfy pods/cabins. Mostly peaceful, though occasional noise/midges noted. Recommended for a relaxed break.
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Last updated 7/07/2026
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Anonymous Power optional grass tent site
Liked Excellent views!
Lovely campsite all round, clean and well kept.
Good facilities ie shower block, toilets and wash area which were clean and well maintained by users.
Disliked Unfortunately there is limited signal on site.
Peacocks also woke us at around 4am calling to one another.
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Well run and well looked after…
Anonymous Camping pod
Liked Well run and well looked after campsite.
Disliked We were staying in a dog friendly pod, so were on the smaller field which is shared with motorhomes, caravans etc. We felt a bit disappointed to be so surrounded by vehicles when we were in such a beautiful area of the lakes (the campsite does in part have amazing views, when not blocked by vehicles etc). The pods were also surrounded by gravel rather than grass (unlike the pods in the camping field) which was not as pleasant.
Also it would have been really helpful to have a baby change table in the toilet block.
Overall good campsite, well organised, but I think there are more beautiful places to camp if you like a more natural setting.
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A well located site with excellent facilities.
Anonymous Powered gravel and concrete caravan site
Liked Easy to access, just off main road. Straight forward check in on arrival. Facilities were excellent. Clean and modern bathrooms, showers were lovely and hot. Waste disposal was located behind well signed gates away from view which was neat and tidy. There was nice planting around the entrance and reception area. It was a relatively quiet campsite, our pitch was very spacious and not too close to others.
Disliked Whilst our pitch was generous in size the area it was in was not as appealing as the area where the tents were pitched which had amazing views of Blencathra and got great sunsets. Sadly, we did not have a view which detracted from the overall feel of our stay. The downside of the campsite being easy to reach from the main road was that we could hear quite a bit of road noise which again detracted from the enjoyment of our stay.
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Quiet , short drive to the…
Powered gravel and concrete caravan site
Liked Quiet , short drive to the lake and waterfalls. Friendly
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Clean, peaceful and friendly.…
Camping pod (no pets)
Liked Clean, peaceful and friendly.
Disliked None
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Beautiful location, great pitch size, nice…
Power optional grass tent site
Liked Beautiful location, great pitch size, nice & relaxed
Disliked Shower temp sometimes way too hot
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We loved this campsite! It had…
Unpowered grass tent site
Liked We loved this campsite! It had everything we needed and more, great facilities and location. Will definitely be going back!
Disliked Large groups of school trips but that can't be helped.
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You would struggle to find a…
Unpowered grass tent site
Liked You would struggle to find a better site. Owner works constantly to improve the site. Clean, great toilet/showers, chickens, Guinea fowl, and pea fowl wandering the site. As it should be.
Disliked No bar. Hey ho.
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We had a lovely stay
Anonymous Power optional grass tent site
Liked Community room, view, space, bathrooms, very friendly staff
Disliked Showers were hot, play park
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Peaceful and stunning.
Anonymous Power optional grass tent site
Liked Just a stunning site. Very well maintained and kept pitches as well as facilities.
We were only a short drive to Penrith and shops and activities were easily accessible with lot of information on site on what to do and where to eat (if you were stuck).
Well suited if you are electric or non electric hook up as they have everything you need on site as well as 2 shower and toilet blocks.
Previous reviews mentioned the motorway. In all honesty - you barely notice it. Can you hear it when there is not a single sound on site - yes. Is it loud? Absolutely not. If you were to sleep with your window open the likelihood you would hear a road of sorts at home and I cannot see how this would wake you or prevent you from sleeping (speaking as someone that is a very light sleeper). It in no way impacted our sleep or stay. No local traffic wakening you up either which was awesome.
Plenty of water taps and electric hook ups. There were also lovely little pods to rent if you don’t want to camp. Motorbikes were a separate area from the tents (which I quite liked).
Will definitely visit again and recommend
Disliked The only thing I could see for improvement would be the parking. Our last night, the tent camping became quite busy and the parking was limited however, everyone did get a space
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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 WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearbyType
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 nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal sitesLocation
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
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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 | 33.9 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Seascale | 43.1 km | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| St Bees | 44.6 km | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
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?
Read moreCamping 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. - How much does it cost to stay at Gill Head Farm? From $69.73 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.