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
Campground type
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 (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).
- 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
Campsite types & availability
5

Power optional grass tent campsite
5 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30)
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Primitive grass tent campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 5m width × 10m depth (50m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30)
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Primitive grass tent campsite (riverside)
5 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 6m depth (30m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30)
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Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Gravel and cement/asphalt
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 7m depth (49m²)
Arrival daysFrom £35 (£35)
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Camping pod (no pets)
4 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Dimensions: 11.6ft width × 8.6ft length
Arrival daysFrom £65 (£65)
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Camping pod
4 people maximum
Dimensions: 11.6ft width × 8.6ft length
Arrival daysFrom £75 (£75)
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Kipper cabin
2 people maximum
Dimensions: 14ft width × 15ft length
Arrival daysFrom £150 (£150)
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Reviews
97% would recommend this campground to a friend
95% would stay here again
What customers say
Gill Head Farm boasts stunning views of Blencathra and nearby fells. Clean, well-kept site with praised facilities like showers, toasters, and microwaves. Friendly staff, peaceful, family-friendly atmosphere. Occasional road noise/limited Wi-Fi noted. Excellent Lake District base; guests plan return trips.
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Friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Great facilities and…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Great facilities and very clean.
A great base for exploring the lakes. I have already recommended to friends and will definately be back again!
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Nice location, excellent facilities friendly staff…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Nice location, excellent facilities friendly staff
Disliked Nothing
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Visited several times for trail running…
Camping pod (no pets)
Liked Visited several times for trail running events and camping holidays as it’s well located to get to many places in the area. I’ve used the huts for convenience as they are warm, clean and well priced. Campsite has good facilities… large fridge and freezer, great HQ with toasters and microwave. Good facilities that are clean and reliably hot showers! There’s a playground and lots of good, relatively flat space. Great family camp.
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Perfect location
Camping pod (no pets)
Liked Everything, did not disappoint. First site I’ve been on where people actually respect the rules, especially the quiet hours. We stayed in a pod and it was perfect for what we needed. Hope to return for another stay.
Disliked Nothing
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A great place for a family camping in the Lake district
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked A great camping site in the middle of a beautiful farm with gorgeous views on the mountains. Facilities are excellent and clean. The staff is very friendly and helpful. There is everything you need + the view!
Recommend to friends Visit again
We will be back, very happy with our stay.
Power optional grass tent campsite
Liked The staff were very friendly and accommodating, smooth check in. The toilets and showers are kept clean and toilet roll restocked. Very pleased with the washing up and laundry facilities. Little shop at reception selling essentials is very handy and fairly priced. The play park is lovely for the kids, my two loved it. Communal room is ideal for cool or rainy evenings with everything you need to keep you warm and entertained.
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Brilliant campsite!…
Primitive grass tent campsite (riverside)
Liked Brilliant campsite!
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Had a lovely couple of days…
Kipper cabin
Liked Had a lovely couple of days . The cabin is a little gem
Walking in I felt like it was a really cared for place . The owners should be proud
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Really nice campsite with friendly staff;…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Really nice campsite with friendly staff; great facilities and a mega view. I will 100% be coming back in the future
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Great campsite for families, otherwise I would recommend elsewhere.
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked The views were great, amazing location and bathrooms very clean. The attendee at reception was lovely when we checked in.
Disliked Can't recommend this campsite to anyone who isn't a family with young children. We came expecting a quiet, peaceful campsite as advertised but the campsite was mainly full of screaming children. We had children peeking into our tent and both of our camp chairs were broken by kids. The reception was quite unreliable, we understand this is a busy working farm but it was closed everytime we tried to attend.
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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
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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome 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 Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
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 nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal sitesLocation
Gill Head Farm
Troutbeck
Penrith
Cumbria
England
CA11 0ST
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.6334°N
2.96195°W
Nearest transport
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allonby | 21 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Seascale | 26.8 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| St Bees | 27.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
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?
Read moreRV, 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 $40.59 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.