Gallows Hill
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- Co. Durham site five minutes' drive from Barnard Castle
- Just outside the North Pennines National Landscape for scenic walks
- Attractive rural location with easy access direct from the A66
Campground type
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6
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2Admission
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
Dogs
- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
Occupancy
- Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Languages spoken
English
French
Open from Fri, Mar 20 to
Campsite types & availability
2 
Primitive grass and gravel RV campsite
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 5m depth (50m²)
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20)
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Primitive grass tent campsite
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 9m width × 5m depth (45m²)
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20)
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Primitive grass and gravel travel trailer campsite
5 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 10m depth (100m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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Quest Signature 2 bedroom bell tent
4 people maximum No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/site 2 bedroomsDimensions: 13.1ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £120 (£120)
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Quest Signature bell tent
2 people maximum No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/site Dimensions: 13.1ft width × 16.4ft length
Arrival daysFrom £120 (£120)
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Reviews
81% would recommend this campground to a friend
78% would stay here again
What customers say
This campground boasts stunning views and clean facilities, with many praising the friendly owner. Level pitches and a location near Barnard Castle are highlights. While some note A66 traffic noise, it's generally deemed bearable. A few mention basic amenities or minor issues. Great value for money.
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Anonymous Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Great location
Peaceful
Hot showers and toilets
Disliked Nothing
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Anonymous Primitive grass and gravel RV campsite
Liked The site is flat and got some beautiful views, Everything you need to stay here very clean toilet and shower block, you can hear the A66 but it didn't stop us from enjoying are stay ,thank you Lee
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Staff were really friendly and helpful…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Staff were really friendly and helpful facilities were clean. My son loved the little play area and the sheep
Only issue was the sound of the traffic all night
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Had a great time here it's…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Had a great time here it's a small site with great views and in a really good location for walks and exploring which for us included a walk down to Barnard Castle and back across the fields using the rights of way.
Despite the negative feedback from some we found the toilets and shower to be adequate and relatively clean for a campsite.
There is road noise from the A66 but we were expecting that and it didn't bother us particularly.
There were 5 of us across 2 pitches with 2 dogs and we thought it was very well priced compared to most sites that wanted to charge considerably more.
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A dramatic location with exposed to the elements.
Anonymous Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Assistance from campsite operator, Lee. Views over Teesdale. Hot shower.
Disliked Exposed pitches, rabbit droppings.
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This site has potential but traffic noise and accessibility are poor.
Primitive grass and gravel RV campsite
Liked Communication with Lee, the owner, was excellent and it was good to see him on site in the evening. Hot water was available for washing up and at the washbasins.
Disliked The campsite was a shock upon arrival. Its proximity to the very busy A66 was a genuine surprise. The site resembles a French aire but demands far more than one of these would cost. Terrain is very uneven making access to the washing and toilet facilities a challenge and children’s play equipment has been disassembled and dumped in a corner where the pitches are located. We paid handsomely for our two dogs but there are no dog facilities. The expected walk into the town was impossible as the far stile had barbed wire running through it preventing access by dogs.
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From the manager: Hi,I really appreciate the information about the barbed wire restriction for your dogs this is entirely new to me. If you could please let me know if this is on our site or adjacent fields id appreciate it
The dismantled play area is to be reconditioned for use of our guests next year. We appreciate that corner is not the most aesthetically pleasing but we hope the view the other way makes up for it.
We do appreciate the constructive nature of your post - the close proximity to the a66 isn't something we can control but hopefully with more plantation it will be better next year. We try to improve and impress as the years go on
Thanks again for your feedback
Lee
Having stayed at 10 sites over 10 days this was the worst.
Anonymous Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked A good view.
Disliked I should have read the reviews first but it was a late booking.
It's ideal if you like a cold shower and with only one shower on site.
The 'campsite' is 40 feet away from the A66! A major trunk road. I'd have been better in the central reservation of a motorway.
Constant road noise all night long.
Very hard and rough ground.
Wild camping would have provided more.
Not my idea of a good site 😒
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Would definitely recommend but would bring some earplugs next time!
Primitive grass and gravel RV campsite
Liked Nice little site with good facilities and a spectacular view. Being able to book for 1 night only is great as most sites have a minimum of 2 nights. Good comms from Lee.
Disliked Noise from the traffic on the A66. Obviously this can't be helped but makes sleep difficult when camping in a tent as the noise keeps going all through the night.
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Really lovely little site. A lovely…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Really lovely little site. A lovely little play area that you can watch over from your pitch. The most beautiful view from every pitch that I could never get bored of. Really helpful friendly owner.
Definitely recommend.
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Lovely site with beautiful views. The…
Powered grass campsite
Liked Lovely site with beautiful views. The owner (Lee) was very welcoming and couldn’t have been more helpful when we had problems with our caravan. Can’t wait to return.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Tents for hire Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Hikers’ paradise Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' marketType
Farm Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at site Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal sitesLocation
Gallows Hill
The Street
Barnard Castle
Co. Durham
England
DL12 9SW
Directions Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.52025°N
1.94424°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Bus
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
Food and drink
- The Blue Bell Pub 1.6 mi
- Lucky House Restaurant 1.7 mi
- Old Well Inn Pub 1.7 mi
- Bengal Merchant Restaurant 1.7 mi
- Capri Pizzeria Restaurant 1.7 mi
- The Black Horse Pub 1.7 mi
- Babul's Restaurant 1.8 mi
- The Raby Arms Pub 1.8 mi
- The Golden Lion Pub 1.8 mi
- Three Horseshoes Pub 1.9 mi
Groceries
- Heron Foods 1.8 mi
- The Co-operative Food 1.8 mi
- Morrisons 1.9 mi
- Lidl 2.5 mi
Parks and play
- Barnard Castle Grounds 1.7 mi
- The Bowes Museum 1.9 mi
- Thorpe Light Railway 4.4 mi
Family days out
- Egglestone Abbey Visitor attraction 1.7 mi
- Barnard Castle Grounds Visitor attraction 1.7 mi
- Barnard Castle 1.8 mi
- Bowes Castle 2.8 mi
- Rokeby Park Visitor attraction 2.9 mi
- Fairy Cupboards Visitor attraction 4.9 mi
- Raby Castle 7.5 mi
- Ravensworth Castle Gatehouse 7.6 mi
Public transport
- Bus stop 0.3 mi
- School 1.3 mi
- Lane End 1.3 mi
- Church Bank 1.4 mi
- The Bank 1.6 mi
- Deerbolt Borstal 1.6 mi
- Newgate 1.8 mi
- Deepdale Gardens 1.8 mi
- Market Place 1.8 mi
- Bowes Museum gate 1.8 mi
Other nearby
- Barnard Castle Golf Course 2.6 mi
Local services
- Barclays Cashpoint 1.7 mi
- Mer Charging station 1.8 mi
- Boots Pharmacy 1.8 mi
- The Co-operative Food Cashpoint 1.8 mi
- Be.EV Charging station 1.9 mi
- Project EV Charging station 2 mi
- Day Lewis Pharmacy 2.1 mi
- Barnard Castle Surgery Doctors 2.1 mi
- Richardson Hospital 2.1 mi
- Teesdale Service Station Fuel station 2.3 mi
Must see
The Bowes Museum 1.9 mi
Barnard Castle 2.6 mi
Easby Abbey (EH) 11.5 mi
Richmond Castle 11.7 mi
High Force Waterfall 13.2 mi
National Trust
Moulton Hall 13.8 mi
Braithwaite Hall 18.3 mi
Mount Grace Priory 27.1 mi
Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 27.7 mi
Gibside 28.9 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Egglestone Abbey - Greta Bridge - Brignall 1.7 mi
Barnard Castle - Deepdale - Lartington - Barnard Castle 1.8 mi
BOWES MUSEUM 1.9 mi
Barnard Castle, Green Lane and Mount Eff Lane. 2.2 mi
Brignall Banks - Brignall Mill - Greta Bridge – Brignall 2.4 mi
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 Gallows Hill have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Gallows Hill dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Gallows Hill? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Barnard Castle: five minutes’ drive - Egglestone Abbey: five minutes - Teesdale Alpacas: five minutes - The Bowes Museum: 10 minutes - Raby Castle, Park and … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Gallows Hill?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 10:30 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 11 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Gallows Hill? From $27.06 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.