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
- 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.
- Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
- 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.
- Minimum spacing of 4 metres between pitches.
- This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
- If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
- Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
- No electric barbecues allowed.
- Roof tents, trailer tents and campervans are only permitted on the gravel pitches.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, Mar 21 to
Campsite types & availability
Power optional grass tent campsite
5 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Site size: Unlimited
Arrival daysFrom £28 (£28)
View prices & bookPrimitive grass tent campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 5m width × 10m depth
Calculated area: 50m²
Arrival daysFrom £28 (£28)
View prices & bookPrimitive grass tent campsite (riverside)
5 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 6m depth
Calculated area: 30m²
Arrival daysFrom £28 (£28)
View prices & bookPowered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 7m depth
Calculated area: 49m²
Arrival daysFrom £32 (£32)
View prices & bookCamping pod (no pets)
4 people maximum
No dogs allowed
Dimensions: 11.6ft width × 8.6ft length
Arrival daysFrom £65 (£65)
View prices & bookCamping pod
4 people maximum
Dimensions: 11.6ft width × 8.6ft length
Arrival daysFrom £70 (£70)
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Reviews
96% would recommend this campground to a friend
94% would stay here again
What customers say
Gill Head Farm offers a welcoming, well-kept stay with stunning views & friendly staff. Guests praise the excellent, clean facilities. Its Lake District location is ideal for exploring, with families enjoying the play area & relaxed vibe. Road noise is minimal.
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Excellent location, great site, friendly staff. 10/10!
Camping pod (no pets)
Liked Great site, fantastic location. Friendly and good facilities. Have both camped and stayed in pods but stayed in pods on our recent visit. We checked out Tuesday and the kids loved it so much we going back Thursday!
Recommend to friends Visit again
My Second stay here it’s peaceful,clean and friendly.
Camping pod
Liked Clean,helpful,kind,peaceful,fun
Recommend to friends Visit again
Good shower & toilet facilities, even has communal room with fridge
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Brilliant site , gorgeous views
Recommend to friends Visit again
The location was great and great views.…
Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite
Liked The location was great and great views.
Recommend to friends Visit again
The campsite was very accessible, clean, and quiet. Some families and larger…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked The campsite was very accessible, clean, and quiet. Some families and larger groups but they didn’t cause any problems at all. Small shop on site and fridge, electricity and drinking water in the communal areas
Recommend to friends Visit again
Comfortable cosy pod. Beautiful site with excellent play area. Plenty of toilets…
Camping pod (no pets)
Liked Comfortable cosy pod. Beautiful site with excellent play area. Plenty of toilets and showers that were lovely and clean. Would highly recommend!
Recommend to friends Visit again
The play park and open area for young children to play. There…
Power optional grass tent campsite
Liked The play park and open area for young children to play. There were 9 adults and 9 young children so this was ideal.
The showers and toilets were clean.
The location was spot on, right onto a66.
Disliked Lots of midgies!
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely campsite with brilliant facilities. Perfect for young kids
Camping pod (no pets)
Liked Pods are clean and spacious, well worth the price, communal areas are clean and spacious, beautiful views, perfect for children as there’s plenty of space and a playground - we love the walk down to the waterfall
Recommend to friends Visit again
Would most definitely stay again as a lovely friendly site.
Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite
Liked Thought the communal room was a real boost with the use of all the electrical appliances.
Disliked Electricy kept tripping, wi fi could do with upgrading.
Recommend to friends Visit again
- location - great facilities - values on site of showing consideration to each…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked - location
- great facilities
- values on site of showing consideration to each other
- stunning views
- well maintained
Disliked A slightly later check in time would have been nice as was a bit of a mad dash trying to get there in time
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
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
Local events
- Kendal Calling (Thursday, July 31, 2025 – Thursday, July 31, 2025)
Penrith, England 10.1 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.
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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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. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. On-park accommodation Arrive: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Gill Head Farm? From $37.88 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.