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 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
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
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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Last updated 8/18/2026
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2nd time camping here now and we love it
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…
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
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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
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…
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…
Power optional grass tent campsite
Liked Beautiful campsite, friendly atmosphere, peaceful and excellent facilities
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 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
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
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 $40.92 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.