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
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 that was done up in 2019 to offer 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 21 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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Open from Fri, 21 Mar to

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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 1,247 Pitchup.com customers

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96% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

Gill Head Farm is loved for its incredible Lake District spot, with epic views and easy access. Reviewers rave about the super clean facilities, toilets, showers, and common areas, plus the staff are always friendly and helpful. It's a great family campsite with roomy pitches and heaps of amenities for a peaceful, top-notch stay.

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Highly recommended great site

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Andrew G.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Super clean facilities spacious pitch amazing views

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

It was the second time I've stayed there and would definitely go again

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Beverly C.

Power optional grass tent site

Liked Lovely site. Not over crowded. The facilities were clean and in good working order.
I liked that most people respected the no noise after 10pm.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place, will be back next season

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Donna S.

Unpowered grass tent site (riverside)

Liked Amazing gem of a place. Fab location, easy to get to different locations around chmbria and around 20 minutes from Keswick.

The riverside pitch was fantastic, the perfect backdrop for a few days of peace and quiet.

The views from the main pitch were spectacular, could have happily stayed there for days.

We were a little late for check in due to traffic but a quick call to staff and it was no problem. A nicd bonus to have the fire pit and logs available on site.

The site had everything you need, including a communal area with fridge/freezer, toaster kettle etc. Plugs to quickly charge devices.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the…

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Jenny E.

Camping pod (no pets)

Liked Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the pod. Spacious and warm. A lovely peaceful campsite 🏕

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant family oriented site, lots of handy facilities. Go!

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Paula C.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Everything! Especially playground; communal room with kettles and fridges and freezers; location; pub 10 min walk; family atmosphere; good little shop; hills all around.

Disliked Didn’t bother us much, but there is some road noise from nearby A road (on the other hand, it makes it easy to get to!)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Top notch would definitely go back, wish I had a longer stay there 👌

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SHAWN D.

Camping pod (no pets)

Liked Pristine site, cleanest I've ever been to.

Beautiful backdrop scenery

Pods fantastic, comfortable and cosy

Provision for BBQ and seating and table outside

Common room with large fridge and freezer perfect for refreezing cool blocks

WiFi near common room great because phone signal not so good in that area

The local made ice cream tubs on sale in the reception were "to die for!" 🤩

Staff very friendly

Close to local points of interest such as Aira Falls and null Pools (20min drive)

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location and great facilities

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Marcus John M.

Power optional grass tent site

Liked The views, excellent facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything, clean quiet, relaxing, great atmosphere.…

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Katy C.

Kipper cabin

Liked Everything, clean quiet, relaxing, great atmosphere. Cabin had almost everything we needed! Id live here if I could!

Disliked Leaving

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely, friendly site with helpful owners, great location!

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Karen P.

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Hot showers, good facilities with use of fridge, freezer, kettles and toasters. Warm and cosy covered areas.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The camp site was amazing. Tidy…

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Anabela G.

Power optional grass tent site

Liked The camp site was amazing. Tidy and clean. Very peaceful and family friendly environment. Certainly an experience to repeat.

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

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:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Gill Head Farm? From $64.59 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.