Gill Head Farm

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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.

Campground type

Camper sites 8
RV sites 8
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 11
Tent sites 10
Open now
Opens March 20
Please note

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.

General

  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 2 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Safety

  • 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, Mar 20 to

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10
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7

97% would recommend this campground to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

This family-friendly campground has stunning views and is praised for its clean facilities, including showers and a communal area. Staff are helpful, the location is ideal for exploring the Lake District, and the atmosphere is peaceful. Guests highlight spacious sites, a good playground, and plan to return.

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2nd time camping here now and we love it

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Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Staff were friendly , toilets and showers were spotless , really nice place to say

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutely brilliant campsite. Beautiful location, clean…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite (riverside)

Liked Absolutely brilliant campsite. Beautiful location, clean and well-maintained facilities, and very friendly staff. We had a fantastic stay and would definitely recommend it. We’ll definitely be back! 🏕️😊

Recommend to friends Visit again

Our new favourite place to stay in the lakes

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Camping pod (no pets)

Liked We loved everything about this site and the camping pod experience. The location was great - in-between Keswick and Penrith, both within an easy 10 min drive. The scenery was amazing and we were blown away by the views of Blencathra from our pod. The facilities on the site were fantastic and we really appreciated the communal area with fridge and freezer to store food. There was laundry and washing up areas too which were very useful and came in handy. Everyone on site was really nice and it had a lovely family friendly atmosphere.
Our pod was very impressive for our first time in this sort of accomodation - the heating was very effective and everything was in good working order. We had a very comfortable stay and will definitely be returning to Gill head farm soon!

Disliked My only negative was that it says on the campsite listing that you can only use fuel for a barbeque bought from the farm itself, however when we got there they did not have any coal and we had to drive out looking for somewhere nearby to buy it. If I had known they were likely to be out of stock we would have brought our own in the first place but didn't on purpose as we trying to respect the rules, but we know this now for next time.

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An amazing camp sites. The facilities…

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Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked An amazing camp sites. The facilities are great and very clean.
Perfect location for hiking in the lakes

Recommend to friends Visit again

Facilities on site always clean and…

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Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Facilities on site always clean and serviceable, everything catered for. Beautiful views from the non electric campsite.

Disliked Nothing

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Loved everything about Gill Head Farm.…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Loved everything about Gill Head Farm. The view from camp is stunning, will never get bored of it. Toilets and showers are lovely and always clean. Will definitely be a campsite we visit regularly!

Disliked Nothing.

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A wonderful site. Well kept. All…

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Anonymous

Camping pod (no pets)

Liked A wonderful site. Well kept. All amenities you need. Pod was clean and perfect for a night's stay. Would definitely recommend

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will come back regularly

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Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Views!!!! Panoramic
Tidy well resourced site
Lovely hosts
Great fellow campers - rules were kept.
Lovely gardens.

Disliked Nothing

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We really enjoyed our stay at…

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Power optional grass tent campsite

Liked We really enjoyed our stay at Gill Head Farm. The location was great for exploring the lakes. The site is family friendly and pitches were a good size, the facilities were great and we loved seeing the peacocks each day.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful campsite, friendly atmosphere, peaceful and…

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Power optional grass tent campsite

Liked Beautiful campsite, friendly atmosphere, peaceful and excellent facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

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 Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit 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 Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

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

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback 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

Bus
7.6 mi Bus Station
8.4 mi Rail Station
12.6 mi Lakeside House for Dove Cottage
Rail
8.4 mi Penrith North Lakes Rail Station
12.7 mi Langwathby Rail Station
13.1 mi Lazonby & Kirkoswald Rail Station
Ferry
5.6 mi Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
5.8 mi Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing
6.2 mi 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.

Food and drink

  • Seasons 2.1 mi
  • Secret Garden 5.8 mi
  • 1863 Ullswater 6 mi
  • TJ's Bar, Restaurant & Takeaway 6 mi

Family days out

  • Threlkeld Quarry Play Area 3.8 mi

Parks and play

  • Threlkeld Quarry Play Area 3.8 mi

Public transport

  • Troutbeck Hotel (W bound) 0.6 mi
  • Troutbeck Hotel (E bound) 0.6 mi
  • Mungrisdale Road end (E bound) 0.7 mi
  • Mungrisdale Road end (W bound) 0.8 mi
  • Brook House Farm (N bound) 2.3 mi
  • Brook House Farm (S bound) 2.3 mi
  • Beckces (S bound) 2.3 mi
  • Beckces 2.4 mi
  • The Herdwick Inn (W bound) 2.9 mi
  • The Herdwick Inn (E bound) 2.9 mi

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Must see

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 5.8 mi

Castlerigg Stone Circle 5.9 mi

Ullswater Steamers 6.2 mi

The Rheged Centre 7.2 mi

Mirehouse Historic House and Gardens 9.1 mi

National Trust

Grasmere and Great Langdale 13.7 mi

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 14.5 mi

Townend 15.5 mi

Wordsworth House and Garden 16.4 mi

Windermere and Troutbeck 17 mi

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 2.3 mi

Mungrisdale - Bannerdale Crags 2.3 mi

Threlkeld - Blencathra - Sharp Edge - Scales - Threlkeld 3.9 mi

Threlkeld, Westcoe and Keswick Railway 3.9 mi

Aira Force - Dockray - Dowthwaitehead - Aira Force 4.5 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 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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2:30 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park 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 $40.92 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.