Gill Head Farm
View prices & book- 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 22 to
Campsite types & availability
Power optional grass tent campsite
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Site size: unlimited
Arrival daysFrom ÂŁ27.30 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookPrimitive grass tent campsite
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Site size: Min 5.0m width x 10.0m depth (16.4ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 50.0mÂČ (538.2ftÂČ)
Arrival daysFrom ÂŁ27.30 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookPrimitive grass tent campsite (riverside)
5 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 5.0m width x 6.0m depth (16.4ft width x 19.7ft depth) Calculated area: 30.0mÂČ (322.9ftÂČ)
Arrival daysFrom ÂŁ27.30 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookCamping pod (no pets)
4 people maximum No dogs allowed Dimensions: 3.5m width x 2.6m length (11.6ft width x 8.6ft length) Calculated area: 9.3mÂČ (99.8ftÂČ)
Arrival daysFrom ÂŁ63 1 night, 2 adults
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4 people maximum Dimensions: 3.5m width x 2.6m length (11.6ft width x 8.6ft length) Calculated area: 9.3mÂČ (99.8ftÂČ)
Arrival daysFrom ÂŁ70 1 night, 2 adults
View prices & bookKipper cabin
2 people maximum Dimensions: 4.3m width x 4.6m length (14.0ft width x 15.0ft length) Calculated area: 19.5mÂČ (210.0ftÂČ)
Arrival daysFrom ÂŁ73 1 night, 2 adults
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Reviews
Voted 72% of visitors View breakdown
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would stay here again
Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Lovely working farm Campsite is very well looked after Nice and spacious Clean toiletsâŠ
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Power optional grass tent campsite
Liked: Lovely working farm Campsite is very well looked after Nice and spacious Clean toilets and showers Alpaca farm up the road is cute Beautiful mountain views
Disliked: Shop is only open short periods of time although there is a doorbell for needed. We got a camp fire for ÂŁ20 yet on the second night we couldn't pursue wood. The fire kept the midges away at night. For some reason we had alot flies in our tent.
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Liked: Landscapes, silence, facilities, nature.
Disliked: Flies, smell in toilets, price for pods (ÂŁ70 per bare pod).
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Amazing campsiteâŠ
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: Amazing campsite
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Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite
Liked: Love gill head, beautiful location, lovely site, the kids all play together in the evening on the park and field, itâs so lovely and relaxing, honestly we have loved our stay here! There is a communal room for all to use that has fridge and freezer facilities, kettle and microwave for all to use! Also the showers are lovely and warm x
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Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked: I like everything about the farm. Been there few times already and it has always met my expectations
Disliked: This time it was the mud but that's the UK weather issue rather than the farm
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Staff were really helpful and friendly. Toilets and shower clean.âŠ
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Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite
Liked: Staff were really helpful and friendly. Toilets and shower clean.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Site is well kept,amazing facilities for campers. Lovely views, plenty of placesâŠ
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Camping pod (no pets)
Liked: Site is well kept,amazing facilities for campers. Lovely views, plenty of places to walk/go on adventures. Local public transport links close bye,local pub a short walk from site.
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A little piece of quiet paradise in the Lakes
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Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite
Liked: Wonderful size site, not too big or commercial and surrounded by beautiful countryside in the shadows of spectacular Blencathra. Warm welcome, nice facilities and my daughter particularly loved the cows and lambs on site. Great location for exploring the northern Lakes, we'd definitely book here again.
Disliked: The laundry facilities could do with an update or an extra machine, bit of a queue to use during wet weather to clean and dry mucky walking gear. Very useful to have though!
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Amazing site. Great facilities and lovely family friendly atmosphere.âŠ
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Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite
Liked: Amazing site. Great facilities and lovely family friendly atmosphere.
Recommend to friends Visit again
Pods are fantastic. Facilities exactly what you hope for (clean and readilyâŠ
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Liked: Pods are fantastic. Facilities exactly what you hope for (clean and readily available) and a lovely part of the world.
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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
Watersports
Amenities on park
Bath available
Car parking by site/unit
Composting toilet
Disabled facilities
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
Hikersâ 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
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 |
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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, August 1, 2024 â Thursday, August 1, 2024)
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.
Want to know more about camping in The Lake District and Cumbria?
- 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 minutesâ drive away, so thatâs as good a place to start as any â 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 $34.79 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.