Gill Head Farm

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Enjoy terrific views over the Northern Fells

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

Open now

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 Sun, Nov 1 2026

Campsite types & availability

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Location		10
Value for money		9
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		9
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		9
Wifi		7

95% would stay here again

What customers say

This popular, well-kept site offers stunning views, especially of Blencathra. Guests rave about friendly staff, spotless facilities, and a great common area. Perfect for exploring the Lake District. Minor road noise and occasional shower/toilet issues were noted, but overall positives shine through. Many want to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 9/1/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great stay for a night en route to Scotland

Overall 8 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		5

Sep 2026 christie w. 1 review

Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Location and great facilities all very clean and neat to pitches. Friendly helpful owners would highly recommend
Lovely pitch.

Disliked No immediate views from the touring pitches.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Showers and toilets cleanliness excellent Lovely rural…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		6
Value for money		5
Facilities / Activities		7
Customer service		8
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		2

Sep 2026 Stewart M. 1 review

Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Showers and toilets cleanliness excellent
Lovely rural location
Were able to use X4 and X5 buses to access Keswick which we enjoyed
Friendly hosts - go Pippa to NZ!!
Lovely bottled milk

Disliked Weak internet signal
Lack of fresh bread in the campsite shop

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very clean and quiet, would recommend

Overall 9 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities	No rating
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Sep 2026 Malina C. 5 reviews

Camping pod (no pets)

Liked I visited 1st sept for 2 nights so it was outside the busiest period.
The whole Site was very quiet and clean, pod was clean as well. There was a picnic table outside which i appreciated. There was a light in the pod as well which I didn't expect so it was nice suprise. Staff was very friendly. The site is easy to access by car, not far from the main road which was perfect for me. I will definitely recommend and use again. Toilets and shower block clean and looked recently refurbished/ new.

Disliked - there was no built-in hairdryer in female toilets, i didn't have my own hairdryer but there was a plug to use one

Recommend to friends Visit again

Well worth the money and the experience.would definitely visit again.

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		8

Sep 2026 Paul T. 2 reviews

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Well what a campsite, very clean and professionally run, everything thought out. A must for anyone thinking of visiting the Lakes. I've been visiting the lakes for over 50 years and have found a gem of a campsite.. friendly staff..see all photos. Even has a common room with freezer and fridge. Not a piece of rubbish anywhere..ever the wate bins got replaced with new ..

Disliked Just the shop no local fresh foods , just tins and sweets that we could see..

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi
Thanks for the review. We have tried to stock perishable goods in the shop but we are too small to get the high throughput required to make this viable, and as a result there is too much waste. Our local farmshop at Basecamp is 5 minutes away and we hope this provides a reasonable alternative.
Best regards
Gill Head Team

Lots of facilities that were always…

Overall 9 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		9
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		9
Wifi	No rating

Sep 2026 Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite (riverside)

Liked Lots of facilities that were always clean. In a great location with good views, especially in the top field

Recommend to friends Visit again

Site was great, no complaints at…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi	No rating

Sep 2026 DeMa 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite (riverside)

Liked Site was great, no complaints at all.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean and cosy…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		8
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		1

Sep 2026 Ana H. 1 review

Camping pod (no pets)

Liked Clean and cosy

Recommend to friends Visit again

The peace and tranquility by the…

Overall 9 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		8
Facilities / Activities		8
Customer service		8
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		2

Sep 2026 Diane C. 1 review

Primitive grass tent campsite (riverside)

Liked The peace and tranquility by the riverside, as could only hear the sound of the waterfall at night

Recommend to friends Visit again

Communal area if needed and plenty…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		7

Aug 2026 Katy C. 9 reviews

Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Communal area if needed and plenty of toilets and showers available. Designated space for our camper van with hook up

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant stay.. fantastic views. Top field.

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Sep 2026 Paul T. 2 reviews

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Liked it so much stayed an extra day. See previous review.

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

Airport

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

Troutbeck Inn Pub 0.6 mi
Sportsman Pub 1.7 mi
Whitbarrow Hall Caravan Park Bar Pub 2 mi
Seasons Restaurant 2.1 mi
White Horse Inn Pub 2.3 mi
The Mill Inn Pub 2.3 mi
Herdwick Inn Pub 2.9 mi
The Royal Hotel Pub 3.4 mi
Salutation Inn Pub 3.7 mi
Horse & Farrier Inn Pub 3.7 mi

Parks and play

Threlkeld Quarry Play Area Playground 3.8 mi
Aira Force park 4.2 mi
Johnby Common park 5 mi

Family days out

Aira Force Visitor attraction 4.2 mi
Greystoke Castle 4.3 mi
Dacre Castle 5 mi
Goosewell Farm Activities Centre Visitor attraction 5.7 mi
Castlerigg Stone Circle Visitor attraction 5.9 mi
Dalemain Visitor attraction 6 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

What’s nearby

Keswick Golf Club Golf course 3 mi
Fairfield Marine Marina 5 mi
Ullswater Marine Marina 5.1 mi

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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Booking terms and conditions

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 5 day(s) of arrival.
Modifications are subject to a £10.00 ($12.64) fee.

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Dogs

Dogs are prohibited from main facilities and amenities.
Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.
Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.

General

Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10:30 p.m. and 7:30 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and trunks must be closed quietly.
Refunds within the indicated cancelation period are only possible if the park is able to relet your unit/site.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.

Hired accommodation

No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

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

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
No electric barbecues allowed.
Open fires are prohibited.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

Sites

Minimum spacing of 4 metres between pitches.
You must follow management instructions when setting up your tent/rig and related equipment.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 7 p.m. and 7:30 a.m..

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 8 p.m..
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Additional terms

Wifi is available only in communal room and does not reach individual pitches.

Payment terms

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Gill Head Farm? From $40.55 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

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Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£4.50 (£4.50) per night
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Great stay for a night en route to Scotland

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Showers and toilets cleanliness excellent Lovely rural…

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Very clean and quiet, would recommend

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Well worth the money and the experience.would definitely visit again.

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Lots of facilities that were always…

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Brilliant stay.. fantastic views. Top field.

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Groups welcome

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