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.

Campground type

Camper sites 8
RV sites 8
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 11
Tent sites 10
Open now
Opens March 21
Please note
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling 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 bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The 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 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, Mar 21 to

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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 1,336 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Spectacular sceneryPeaceful

96% would recommend this campground to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

Gill Head Farm boasts gorgeous scenery, great amenities, and a well-loved common room. Reviewers rave about the friendly staff, roomy sites, and prime location. It's a tidy, family-friendly spot with many repeat guests. Occasional road noise and spotty Wi-Fi are minor drawbacks to an otherwise fantastic stay.

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Anonymous

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Excellent facilities,showers clean with plenty of hot water
Communal room a bonus.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would recommend if the door was updated

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Adriana G.

Camping pod (no pets)

Liked Great place and good price

Disliked I had a toddler with me and the door could be un locked from the inside - woukd recommend a top lock on the other door to prevent this. Was worried he might get out the pod in the night

Recommend to friends Visit again

everything is just excellent clean well organised well managed .

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Lianne B.

Kipper cabin

Liked loved everything nothing bad about it to say , you do share the cabin with a few spiders but that is expected. Absolutely love this place. We have stayed four times cozy warm plenty of blankets and pillows. Everything you need for a comfortable stay., kettle toaster, microwave , barbecue fire pits its own toilet , even has a log burner which is amazing when it’s pouring down with rain outside and cold and you’re cosy in bed with the fire burning .owners of the farm are fantastic. Also on this visit we made use of the community room which holds kettle toaster television free Wi-Fi and it’s lovely and warm and you get the chance to socialise with the other campers. Unfortunately our weekend was very wet which was very cozy while we were in the cabin just meant that while we were out walking we were extremely wet through but this did not ruin our weekend whatsoever we returned back to Gill head farm and straight to a lovely warm shower which were also lovely and clean, as soon as sunrise rises the birds and the squirrels are up the trees which you can see lying in your bed and opening the door just a beautiful cosy environment right in the middle of the trees and we cannot wait to return for our fifth time. thank you see you again soon, Lianne and Craig

Disliked absolutely nothing at all I can think of that I dislike even sleeping with the spiders oh and the moths.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great positioned campsite near Penrith and Keswick. Clean and tidy.

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Gloria H.

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked It was a good size pitch with amenities nearby.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site. The communal room was…

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Karen B.

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely site. The communal room was a godsend due to the bad weather

Recommend to friends Visit again

clean facilities toilets showers communal room kettle toaster etc

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Sonya C.

Camping pod (no pets)

Liked liked the farm was well maintained friendly

Disliked the pods were basic but nice, a beautiful farm views to die for

Recommend to friends Visit again

Exceptional staff very easy going.

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stephen james c.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Ease of access from A road. Lots of diverse dwelling types to stay in. From tents to pods to static units to tourer caravans to log cabin type. Excellent communal heated room with basic cooking facilities eg. Microwave, kettle toaster. Also a seperate room to use your own gas stove. All undercover from the par for the coursetorrential rain. Tv too with basic channels for us Strictly fans.

Disliked Get early in showers they get cooler as with use.

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We loved the community room, this…

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Bev L.

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked We loved the community room, this was so handy, to meet other people in our group in the bad weather, we sat and had a coffee, got warm did a jigsaw, ideal for escaping from the weather, Great for making toast and warming up a meal. Very good idea we would deffinately recommend the campsite , lovely facilities, very clean and helpful at reception.

Disliked There was nothing I didn't like, you are about 15 mins drive from Keswick or a good walk if you fancy that.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Had an amazing stay with my children and grandson will return 🥰

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Carole C.

Power optional grass tent campsite

Liked Loved every minute the weather wasn’t good but Gill head farm is amazing 🤩

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly staff. Jump started my car…

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Liam S.

Power optional grass tent campsite

Liked Friendly staff. Jump started my car for me after I foolishly left the battery on while pitching up.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 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.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Allonby 21 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Seascale 26.8 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
St Bees 27.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

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:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
    On-park 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 $37.70 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.