Gillside Farm

Gillside is sited in an idyllic location for the perfect caravan and camping holiday. A Lakeland farm that has been farmed by the Lightfoot family for over 50 years. The camping site and the touring site each has its own toilet and shower block where a constant supply of hot water is available 24 hours a day. Deep sinks are available for washing pots and pans and a laundry with washer and drier are there for your use. Fresh milk and eggs are available at the farmhouse reception.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Golf nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Gillside Farm

Glenridding

Penrith

Cumbria

England

CA11 0QQ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.5436°N
-2.9599°W

Route directions

From the M6 - Junction 36 take the A591 to Windermere then the A592 over the Kirkstone Pass to Patterdale and Glenridding. Turn left and follow the Greenside Road and take the 1st left past the Travellers Rest. From the M6 - Junction 40 take the A66 westwards and then the A592 for Ullswater and Glenridding. Turn right in Glenridding up Greenside Road and take the 1st left past the Travellers Rest.

Nearest transport

Coach

10.6 km Lakeside House for Dove Cottage

10.7 km Daffodil Hotel for Dove Cottage

12.6 km Kelsick Road opposite Library

Rail

18.5 km Penrith North Lakes Rail Station

18.6 km Windermere Rail Station

20.8 km Staveley Rail Station

Ferry

1 km Glenridding Ullswater Ferry Landing

7 km Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing

11.3 km Pooley Bridge 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

The track that leads fellwalkers up Hellvellyn passes by the site. Just a 5 minute walk away is the village of Glenridding close to the shore of Lake Ullswater where you can find the National Park Information Centre, shops, cafes and public bars. You can view the magnificent scenery by taking a trip on the "Steamers" around the lake. Motor and rowing boats can be hired or you can have sailing lessons all available in Glenridding.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Seascale	38 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Allonby	39.4 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
St Bees	42.3 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Silecroft	44.1 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Haverigg	44.8 km	Sea	Poor	N/A	N/A	N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Ullswater Steamers 1 km

Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 10.6 km

Rydal Mount and Gardens 10.7 km

Castlerigg Stone Circle 11.1 km

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 13.5 km

National Trust

Grasmere and Great Langdale 12.4 km

Townend 15.1 km

Windermere and Troutbeck 17.4 km

Beatrix Potter Gallery 18.9 km

Coniston and Tarn Hows 19.7 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Glenridding - Patterdale - Beda Fell - Glenridding 0.6 km

Glenridding and Greenside Mine 0.6 km

Glenridding - Helvellyn - Grisedale Brow - Glenridding 0.7 km

Helvellyn - Nethermost Pike - High Crag - Dollywaggon Pike 1.3 km

Aira Force - Dockray - Dowthwaitehead - Aira Force 3.8 km

Local events

Kendal Calling (Thursday, 1 August 2024 – Thursday, 1 August 2024)
Penrith, England 17.1 km

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 Gillside Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Gillside Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Gillside Farm? The track that leads fellwalkers up Hellvellyn passes by the site. Just a 5 minute walk away is the village of Glenridding close to the shore of Lake Ullswater where you can … Read more