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
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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: stunning views (especially Blencathra!), clean modern facilities, and a great family atmosphere. Friendly staff & varied lodging. Some road noise & spotty Wi-Fi, but most guests want to return.
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Last updated 8/4/2026
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Spot on.place…
Camping pod (no pets)
Liked Spot on.place
Disliked Nothing
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Down to earth, campfires allowed big…
Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked Down to earth, campfires allowed big plus for us, small area to walk the dog safely facilities clean and does what it says on the tin. Spoke with owner about an issue with pitch being used as a cut through and by the end of the day he had resolved the issue with a fence, fantastic effort, unable to comment on wifi as not used
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Absolute gem of a site the facilities are the best I’ve ever been to
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Ice block freezer and fridge, love the communal area with microwave, toaster, kettles and games for kids
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Facilities were great and everything was…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Facilities were great and everything was clean and well thought out. I really appreciated having a freezer so I could keep my cool box cool for the whole stay. The views were stunning. I did not make use of them myself but I did appreciate that there were picnic benches people could use.
Disliked Mostly to do with others staying at the site but I was under the impression this site did not allow music but there was always some playing for the 4 nights I stayed. Might be worth some more gentle enforcement on the rules because this did occur into the quiet times. You can hear the road but that didn't bother me.
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Excellent facilities, well maintained, amazing location!…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Excellent facilities, well maintained, amazing location!
Disliked Very busy but that's because it is a great campsite, so understandable.
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Lovely views at the campsite! Toilet/shower…
Primitive grass tent campsite (riverside)
Liked Lovely views at the campsite! Toilet/shower block was nice, cleaned regularly, nice and spacious. Site itself was great, fully equipped with toaster kettle microwaves etc which is a nice touch. On our second day there some air fresheners appeared in the toilets and that made such a difference!
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Great clean facilities. Friendly owners. Lovely…
Power optional grass tent campsite
Liked Great clean facilities. Friendly owners. Lovely views and great location.
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Playground, facilities, the rain!…
Power optional grass tent campsite
Liked Playground, facilities, the rain!
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Fantastic venue!
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked I returned to Gill Head Farm after a fantastic trip on my own last year. This year I came the friend to share the experience and it was equally as great. Fantastic facilities and beautiful views! Thank you to all the staff… and the sheep!
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Will definitely return
Powered gravel and cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite
Liked Beautiful site very clean showers and toilets, communal room with WiFi television toasters microwaves etc and lovely play area for children
Spacious pitches nice and quiet at night
Good location for mountain walks and towns
Very friendly staff
Disliked Nothing to dislike really- just bad phone signal but WiFi availability in communal room
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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 $40.28 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

