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Pleasant quiet site although very wet when we stayed at half term. Good hardstanding with Hook up. Try not to overshoot the entrance when booking in,as it's an awkward reverse with a caravan!
Facilities basic but clean. Perfect spot for Helvellyn. Great views and a quiet site. It's a pleasant stroll to Glenridding - Hikers bar at the Inn on the Lake serves excellent wholesome food!
We have just returned home from our second time at Gillside Farm. From the minute we set up our caravan and awning the first time in July, we loved this site.
The site is separated into two, one side is where the tents are situated and the other being hardstanding for touring caravans, with electric hookup. For caravans there are approx 14 pitches which are huge, enough to get on a large caravan, awning and at least 2 cars if need be.
There is a shower block in very close proximity, with about 4 toilets and 2 showers, although they are basic, they are always clean, and I have never had to wait. It costs 20pence for the showers, which pays for the cost of heating up the water for approx 8 mins, and its boiling hot.
There is also a small laundry, pot washing and waste disposal. The reception sells milk, eggs and some confectionery, and on a weekend there is a burger van on a morning.
The site is perfectly situated for many a day out and there are numerous walks straight out of this site, like helvellyn for example. Also it is a lovely 10 minute stroll along the river side into Glenridding, where there is a couple of shops that sell everything you would need, walking shops, cafes, there is also ratchers a restaurant in the glenridding hotel, that serves some of the nicest food I have had in a while.
Also there is lake ullswater and the steamers. There is also a pud (the travellers rest) 5 min walk from the site for meals and drinks if you don't fancy cooking. All in all we have found this site fantastic, and are returning again in september.
My husband son and myself stayed here, we were recommended this site by a friend. On arrival we initially paid for 2 nights which cost £34, I thought this very reasonable. The very nice lady told us to pitch where we liked. We found a perfect pitch up the top of the field right next to the farm house.
The toilet block was just down the hill from us, and were cleaned regular, they were immaculate, and never too busy. The showers were roasting hot and at 20p were well worth it. There is a little stream that runs down the bottom of the camp site which if you follow for 5mins will take you into the town of Glenridding.
There is plenty of little shops there for provisions and a steamer which can take you to Howtown or Pooley bridge. I recommend 'The Inn by the Lake' beautiful views and a lovely pint of beer.
This campsite has beautiful views and is run by the nicest family, who are more than happy to help. We ended up staying 6 night in the end are going back next week for another week.
Location perfect for climbing Helvellyn the next day, lovely path straight from the back of the campsite up the mountain.
Facilities fine, clean and fairly central on the campsite. Showers are 20p for 4 mins, but that was more than enough time, even for those of us who like a good long hot shower normally!
Downside is that there are no set pitches; as the evening wore on our tent was encroached on by more and more people, and there did not seem to be a quiet time set down.
Great for walkers as they promise not to turn walkers away, though finding a pitch may be tricky and quite a lot of the site is on hills.
Local village has a friendly but seemingly overpriced pub.
Stopped here for 4 wet and windy days/nights in June. First remember to have the cash for the site fees as they do not take plastic but we did receive a friendly welcome from the site owners.
There are 3 levels to the site also a caravan site for static vans, all levels drained ok but low level did start to get water logged. Pitches are nearly all on a slight slope and you can pitch where you like, big problem is most pitches are for backpacker size tents and not big enough for large tents.
Showers are ok but it is a pain having to put 20p in slot for a shower (long enough for a normal shower) wash sinks always clean and tidy whilst we where there. Pot washing in covered area to the side of shower blocks plenty of hot water for pot washing. Rubbish bins are in centre of site no real recycling just leave glass bottles next to bins.
Views are amazing and you are straight in to the hills via public footpath that runs along bottom of site. Nearest pub 5 minutes away with good pub food. Glen ridding has village shop for every day needs, Ullswater Lake and the steamers are in the village.
Nestling in the beautiful Eskdale Valley close to Scafell, England's highest mountain and Wastwater, this site is a children's paradise in the heart of the Lake District. The first thing that meets you on arrival is the pond, fed by a stream and usually full of children paddling and playing on tyre rafts. The playground has zip wires, climbing frames, tyre rope-swings and adventure courses.
Grass pitches (some with EHU) for tents, motorhomes, VW-sized campervans (no caravans). Refurbished toilets, showers and laundry. Peace is the watchword on the campsite - catering mainly for families and couples with silence after 10.30pm. Don't forget your marshmallows - campfires are allowed in selected areas. Nearby shop and pub. And there's an added extra: the site sits along the route of the Ravenglass and Eskdale Steam Railway line, with it's own station. Choo Choo! Find out more here
Great location perfect for walking up Helvellyn and the campsite is in a picturesque setting in a valley surrounded by beautiful scenery. 3 pubs and 2 mini-market shops in easy walking distance in Glenridding. Shop on site sells milk at very reasonable price (cheaper than supermarkets!).
The layout is a bit weird - lots of hills and not too many flat surfaces. It's a total free-for-all with no designated pitches. Unfortunately we got there late and only found one space for our tent which was fine until it rained heavily and then we realised we were in a drainage ditch - cue rapid departure!
Basic but good clean facilities. Owners very friendly and helpful. Campsite was full by 6pm on Friday so get there early! No bookings allowed!
No space for playing games/football/frisbee but there is lots of grass spaces down in Glenridding.
Went to this campsite for the first time in late April this year for a few nights and really enjoyed our stay there. Unfortunately we stayed there during bad weather and had to keep getting up during the night on the last night of our stay to secure the tent pegs due to very high winds, part of this may due to owning a low cost tent but also the open location may be another factor. Weather aside we thought the campsite was lovely with brilliant views from the foot of hellvelyn. Bathroom facilities were clean and the showers which require payment of 20p were warm. The campsite is also only a five minute walk from the village of Glenridding which has two grocery stores. Overall, the campsite is low cost with all essential facilities although unsure whether it would suit families with young children.
We arrived at the campsite late morning, we hadn't made a booking and the lady at reception was nice and took are details and we were told to just drive around the site and choose a space we liked. We were a groups of 5 adults and 1 child.
The toilets and shower block were clean at all times, it was 20p for a hot shower which lasted about 10 minutes which I felt was enough. The campsite was full but we did not really have to wait for the showers. (One small point was it was about 5 minute walk to the block)
They have a pot washing section where there are several sink where hot water was available free of charge.
The campsite itself seem to fall into two main section one was the static caravans and motorhomes, they were all in one field. The second was the tents, the fields were quiet hilly in parts but all in all nothing to complain about.
The local shop and pub is about 5 minutes walk from the campsite. The camp site is ideal for walkers or people just wanting to relax, the area/views around the campsite were beautiful. I would definitely recommend this campsite. The only small point is people in tents don't have electric hookup.
We as a family of four have just spent five scorching days at Gillside at the end of Half Term. We arrived on the Wednesday and left on the following Monday. Stunning weather for a stunningly located site.
Site Layout
We pitched our tent under the trees alongside the river that runs through the site, which was a godsend as the breeze kept the tent cool on the very hot days. Our pitch was basically flat but a little rocky in places but this was not a problem. The rest of the site can be split into three distinct areas.
The central area of the site is fairly flat but I would imagine it would get quite waterlogged in the standard Lakeland Summer!
The top area of the site has quite a significant gradient and whilst in good weather it affords beautiful views of Sheffield Pike and beyond, when its wet I think it would be tough to get vehicle access to some of the pitches.
Up by the farmhouse is the final area of the site and this is predominantly flat and is closest to the amenities such as the shower/toilet block and the burger van!
Amenities
The toilet/shower block was always clean, even though the site was full. Plenty of toilets,sinks and hot showers even at this peak time. You do pay for the showers, but if you are organised then one 20p will suffice, to really pamper yourself then 40p may be the order of the day.
Pot wash facilities are good with plenty of sinks and hot water.
There are lots of large wheelie bins dotted around the site for general rubbish but there is only recycling for glass bottles and jars, I would suggest a very positive move for the site would be to focus also on tins and paper - at the very least!
Location
Awesomely located under the bluebell drenched slopes of Keldas and the towering mass that is Birkhouse Moor - the gateway to Striding Edge and ultimately Helvellyn! Nuf Said.
Glenridding Village is a five minute stroll along the river, where you can get all you need from basic food supplies to a new pair of walking boots.
Though there are other pubs in the village we only really spent time at the Travellers Rest Pub which is five minutes from the site. Whilst it is very small inside there are loads of seats outside for when the sun is shining with views across to Place Fell.
This was our first visit to this site and we had a fabulous time. The site is beautifully located, the facilities are good, the other campers were great and our car didn't move for five days! All we needed/wanted was there - we will definitely return again.
We spent 2 nights at Gillside on a walking break. It was early June and midweek. First impressions were good, the owner, Rose, was extremely friendly, helpful and pleasant, £7 pppn no extras for car etc. The showers were 20p, for 8 mins, and very good, All washing and washing up facilities were great, lots of hot water. The site is lovely, with lots of flat areas on different levels, and you can even camp right next to the river. There is a public footpath that runs right through the middle of the site. This site is ideal for walking up to Helvellyn and the surrounding hills. The local pub 'travellers rest' is very friendly and close to the site. Would recommend it and we will be camping there again. In the reception area you could buy eggs, gas, sweets etc, however the local shops in Glenridding were a mere 5 mins down from the camp site
Nestling in the beautiful Eskdale Valley close to Scafell, England's highest mountain and Wastwater, this site is a children's paradise in the heart of the Lake District. The first thing that meets you on arrival is the pond, fed by a stream and usually full of children paddling and playing on tyre rafts. The playground has zip wires, climbing frames, tyre rope-swings and adventure courses.
Grass pitches (some with EHU) for tents, motorhomes, VW-sized campervans (no caravans). Refurbished toilets, showers and laundry. Peace is the watchword on the campsite - catering mainly for families and couples with silence after 10.30pm. Don't forget your marshmallows - campfires are allowed in selected areas. Nearby shop and pub. And there's an added extra: the site sits along the route of the Ravenglass and Eskdale Steam Railway line, with it's own station. Choo Choo! Find out more here
I have visited this site on two occasions now and love it. The facilities are basic ie. Shower block, toilets and washing up area but they are clean. No on site entertainment but a lovely place to sit and relax with views over the fells. This site is actually a working farm but is still peaceful and quiet. The local shops are a 5 minute walk away as are a few pubs. Each time I have visited I pitch up right next to the beck which means you don't have to be so quiet at night as the flowing water masks your noise. There are quite a lot of midgies around the beck area. All in all a great place to stay if you don't want all the fuss and noise of a busy holiday park.
This is an excellently located site, being a short walk from Gleridding and surrounded by some of the Lake District's best scenery. Helvellyn, Place Fell and other excellent walks can be started from the site and Ullswater is on the doorstep with lots of opportunities for boat trips and watersports. The village has all you need, with a couple of shops and cafes and several pubs serving excellent food and real ales. Patterdale is a short walk, which offers further choices of places to eat and drink. The site is within a few miles of the Kirkstone Pass, so it is fairly easy to access other places in the area such as Amblside, Bowness and Windermere.
The site itself is ideal, although a little pricey for what you get in terms of facilities. They charge £6 per person and £3 for electricity (low season), so if there is a group of adults, the price can seem quite expensive. Facilities are fairly basic and are quite dated, but do the job adequately. This is the 2nd time I have visited the site, and I will definitely return again.
I love this campsite. I have been twice, the owner is lovely and cooks lovely food in the breakfast bar. The village is just a short walk down the brook and is lovely, the pub is nice also. The shops have everything you need, beer, groceries and camping gear from the camping shop. The shower blocks are ok. The only thing that lets this site down is the mud. Both times I have been it has got so muddy. They should extend the gravel track where the cars go and it wouldn't be so bad. Excellent site, but a shame about the excessive mud.
Superb campsite in a beautiful setting. At the bottom of the ascent / descent of Helvellyn. The owners were very friendly and helpful. We got there late on a Saturday night and they were still very accommodating. Showers and toilets Very clean. Catering van to save washing up is there of a weekend & The Travellers Rest pub was a 5 minute walk away for great food & real ales. See you again soon.
Lovely location & ideal for our plans to walk over Helvellyn & surrounding mountains.
I'd called up the day before to check if needed to book a pitch. The lovely lady I spoke to advised that the campsite was very very muddy at the moment & they weren't allowing cars onto the grass areas. She was very honest.
Our group decided to go ahead & I'm glad we did. The campsite was very full when we got there Friday night but we managed to squeeze in - our party had 5 tents. Was a bit tight but we made do.
We were on the top site near to the farm house, but I'd recommend trying to get on the bottom field near the river - less of a slope.
We were closely pitched to the shower/toilet block which was very convenient.
The showers were great once you had sussed out which of the 3 was the best (3 in the female side).
Only negative I'd say is I've been to other sites that don't charge for showers - this site charges 20p. Seemed a bit odd as the outside washing up area had free piping hot water.
The site even has a breakfast trailer serving up bacon butties, coffee/tea. The usual.
Travellers Rest pub is a short walk away & very good. Good pub food & reasonably priced drinks.
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Tent Pitches 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
No Glamping Units 
Holiday Homes for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
No Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
Hardstanding Pitches 
No Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Motorbikers Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
No Baby Changing 
Laundry On Site 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
No Kitchen Facilities 
No Freezer / Fridge 
No Motorhome Point 
No Wifi Access 
Shop <1 mile 
Bar <1 mile 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile 
No Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
No Fishing 
Wild Swimming <1 mile 
No Indoor Pool 
No Outdoor Pool 
No Horse Riding 
Cycle Hire <1 mile 
No Golf 
Tennis <1 mile 
No Beach 
Watersports <1 mile 
Boat Launch / Mooring <1 mile 
No Sea Views 
Working Farm 
No Campfires Allowed 
Riverside Pitches 
Public Transport <1 mile
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
Pleasant quiet site although very wet when we stayed at half term. Good hardstanding with Hook up. Try not to overshoot the entrance when booking in,as it's an awkward reverse with a caravan!
