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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

Check out those views… family-run Gill Head Farm is a scenic place indeed, with a backdrop of Blencathra and the Northern Fells. And it’s a cinch to get to as well – this site on the banks of Trout Beck is less than a mile from the A66, so you can get your fix of proper rural time without having to navigate miles of winding lanes. It’s often said that visitors to the Lake District National Park are spoilt for choice when it comes to activities – and that’s certainly true at this Cumbria site. Days of hikes, horse riding, watersports, climbing, visiting historic houses and wild swimming are among the many options around here. If you don’t know where to start, have a chat with the owners – as outdoorsy folk themselves they’re happy to help plan your adventures and offer up local tips. Whatever you get up to by day, it also must be noted that those views make a great setting for an evening by the campfire – handily, there are firepits to hire on site, and bags of logs and kindling for sale. What if it’s not campfire weather? Retreat to the indoor communal area which has comfy seating, a dining area and a little kitchen area (with microwaves, kettles, a fridge and a freezer) – or take the 15-minute walk to the local pub. To stock up on food for your barbecues/picnics there are plenty of shops in Penrith and Keswick, both 15 minutes’ drive away (or get to Keswick on the bus). Back at base, facilities include a laundry room and a shower/toilet block that was done up in 2019 to offer spacious and clean amenities. Please note that group bookings are strictly not allowed at Gill Head Farm. Due to the rural location, the wifi also does not cover the whole site and is limited to a hotspot in the communal room.

Campground type

Open now

Please note

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 Sun, Nov 2 2025

Campsite types & availability

Other campsite types

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Clamping pods have electricity, lights and heating

The most stunning coloured sky from our tent

Another photo from the tent on a different week

Would definitely book again

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Hayley O. May 2025

Camping pod (no pets)

Liked: Clean facilities with well kept communal areas. Very well laid out site with plenty drinking water taps and lovely hot showers

Recommend to friends Visit again

Kipper cabin was perfect, definately coming again.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Gary M. May 2025

Kipper cabin

Liked: Location, tranquility, surrounding, cabin was exceptional.

Nicest well kept campsite I've ever been to.

Disliked: Coming home

Recommend to friends Visit again

Easy to get to Stunning views Great location, walking distance to a pub.…

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Kieran O. May 2025

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Easy to get to
Stunning views
Great location, walking distance to a pub. Short drive to plenty of great walks - Helvellyn, Blencathra etc.
Close to Keswick
Site was well maintained and organised.
Showers and toilets clean.
Fairly priced
Would stay again

Recommend to friends Visit again

The best campsite in the lakes!

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Location	10
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Facilities / Activities	10
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Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Jessica T. May 2025

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: We all loved absolutely everything about this place. This is our 5th time coming and we will certainly be returning. The showers, toilets and all the facilities are so clean. Definitely the best campsite in the Lake District! The staff are so lovely, everyone at the campsite and who works on the farm are always so welcoming and smiley. Waking up and unzipping our tent to see the beautiful Blencathra really is just amazing. The views are unbelievable. Perfect for all ages. Can’t wait to be back again in a few weeks!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everyone friendly, good on site shop. Clean facilities. Lovely site!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Grace H. May 2025

Kipper cabin

Liked: We stayed in the kipper cabin, absolutely fab. Lovely views and surrounded by nature. Second time I have visited and would definitely visit again. All the staff we spoke to were lovely. All facilities clean and tidy!

Disliked: Only thing I could say was when booking it said there would be cooking equipment, there were utensils but no pots/pans. But shops not far so were able to grab some😊

Recommend to friends Visit again

We only stayed one night but the site appeared really good. Excellent…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
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Scott P. May 2025

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked: We only stayed one night but the site appeared really good. Excellent facilities. Location was good.
Very family friendly.

Disliked: Only down side was they had issues with the hot water so showers in the main block was cold

Recommend to friends Visit again

A great campsite with some great amenities

Overall	6/10
Location	4
Value for money	6
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	4
Wifi	2

Anonymous May 2025

Powered grass and gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked: Comunal area with access to fridge, freezer, microwave and kettle

Site shop, availability of logs and other amenities

Disliked: Proximity to road (especially as night works were being carried out which were deafening)

Too much reliance on individuals cleaning up after themselves

Probably not enough toilets when site is busy. Was waiting around for men’s toilets on several occasions and it wasn’t peak season

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would go back.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
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Anonymous May 2025

Camping pod (no pets)

Liked: Clean and friendly site. Pods were warm and just as described. Great location. Gorgeous views.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely little site, we stayed down the river side, peaceful just how…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Lisa L. May 2025

Primitive grass tent campsite (riverside)

Liked: Lovely little site, we stayed down the river side, peaceful just how we like it.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Breathtaking views, peaceful site, good facilities and friendly staff.

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	6

Veronica R. May 2025

Camping pod

Liked: The camping pod was clean and comfortable. Heating worked well and did the trick on the colder nights! The site has a relaxed vibe, perfect for young families. My daughter had a blast playing in the natural plunge pool on the site. Great memories made.

Disliked: Toilet block next to play park was not great (rarely had paper and unclean) so we avoided those but others were fine throughout the stay.

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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 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

Hikers’ 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

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.6334°N
-2.96195°W

Nearest transport

Bus

7.6 mi Bus Station

8.4 mi Rail Station

12.6 mi Lakeside House for Dove Cottage

Rail

8.4 mi Penrith North Lakes Rail Station

12.7 mi Langwathby Rail Station

13.1 mi Lazonby & Kirkoswald Rail Station

Ferry

5.6 mi Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing

5.8 mi Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing

6.2 mi Glenridding Ullswater Ferry Landing

Airport

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

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 down there, then get down to the lake itself for waterside walks, steamer cruises and various watersports – or even a wild swim if you’re feeling brave. Over on the banks of Derwentwater, Keswick (15 minutes’ drive) is another good place to explore, with a brewery, The Puzzling Place and the Derwent Pencil Museum as well as boat trips and paddleboards to hire. Walkers of all varieties have much to choose from around here, from gentle lakeside wanders to uphill scrambles at Blencathra and Helvellyn, both of which are close by. The folk on the farm are happy to suggest routes to suit – or point you towards the likes of Dalemain Mansion (15 minutes), Mirehouse & Gardens (20 minutes) or Lowther Castle (25 minutes) for stately-home strolls.

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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 5 day(s) of arrival.
Modifications are subject to a £10.00 ($12.64) fee.

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Dogs

Dogs are prohibited from main facilities and amenities.
Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.
Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.

General

Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10:30 p.m. and 7:30 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and trunks must be closed quietly.
Refunds within the indicated cancelation period are only possible if the park is able to relet your unit/site.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.

Hired accommodation

No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.

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

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
No electric barbecues allowed.
Open fires are prohibited.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

Sites

Minimum spacing of 4 metres between pitches.
You must follow management instructions when setting up your tent/rig and related equipment.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 7 p.m. and 7:30 a.m..

Visitors

Visitors must leave the premises by 8 p.m..
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Additional terms

Roof tents, trailer tents and campervans are only permitted on the gravel pitches.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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