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Gill Head Farm
Troutbeck
(lake District)
Keswick, Ullswater
Penrith
Cumbria (Browse area)
CA11 0ST
Tel: 017687 79953
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Pitches: 50
Open: 10/03/2026 to 30/11/2026
10/03/2027 to 30/11/2027
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 Electric Hookups |
 Hardstanding Pitches |
 No Fully Serviced Pitches |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 Rallies Welcome |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
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| Facilities |
 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 |
 Kitchen Facilities |
 Freezer / Fridge |
 No Motorhome Point |
 Wifi Access |
 Shop On Site |
 Bar <1 mile |
 Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile |
| Activities |
 Kids Playground |
 TV Room |
 No Games Room |
 No Evening Ents |
 No Fishing |
 No Wild Swimming |
 No Indoor Pool |
 Outdoor Pool <5 miles |
 Horse Riding <1 mile |
 No Cycle Hire |
 Golf <5 miles |
 No Tennis |
 No Beach |
 Watersports <5 miles |
 Boat Launch / Mooring <5 miles |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Working Farm |
 Campfires Allowed |
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 Riverside Pitches |
 Public Transport <1 mile |
 Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access |
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| Date of Visit: May 2009 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Happywonderer |
2 reviews from this member |
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 Lovely setting for this site. We saw deer on the edge of the site. Entrance from road good. Owners were not very obliging. We were the only ones on arrival at the site, and as we had been allocated a small pitch with not enough room to put up our average size awning. We had booked over the phone and followed up by booking form and deposit for a hardstanding pitch with electric hook up and awning space. We suggested an alternative pitch, but were told we could not have that one and given a slightly bigger one which was on a slope down to the back and hard to level, the jockey wheel was at it`s lowest. On going to the toilet block we found these to be dirty, with toilet paper on the floor and wash basins dirty. As we were the only ones on site it was obvious these were not cleaned regularly. The washing up area was also in need of a good clean. A small campervan arrived and was allocated a huge pitch, who also was not happy with the cleanliness of the facilities. We went for a walk and on return found that several tents had pitched in the caravan area. Tents were to be in a separate field. If this site gets it`s act together it could be really nice, it has the space and the views, also easy access of major roads and motorway. 
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| Date of Visit: May 2008 |
Unit: Trailer Tent |
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| Reviewer: Conway campers |
13 reviews from this member |
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This was our first site in our Folding camper in which we found by luck over the spring bank holiday, as the campsite we was going to was fully booked.
It was a lovely campsite and the people at reception were very friendly. The toilet blocks were kept clean and the showers were at a lovely temperature. The campsite had a play area for the kids, which looked like it was enjoyed by the kids.
It was about a 10 min drive into keswick, which is a lovely town with a market on when we were there. It also had a few tourist attractions there as well. We also visited a place called Rheged in penrith, which was a weird but wonderful little place that was under the ground of sorts, it had a few shops there and a visitors center. This was about 10 mins away from site as well. Http://www.Rheged.Com/
The main road between keswick and penrith had some pubs on it, which, depending which way you go from the campsite, can be found within a 5 min drive.
All in all, we found it to be a pleasant stay.
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| Date of Visit: July 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Annaseddon |
1 review from this member |
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I've just come back from a camping weekend with 15 friends and found this campsite to be fantastic. I booked over the phone and the owners told me we could have use of a small field, just for us. When we arrived in the Friday evening the rain was pouring down but this did not detract from the amazing site and our very own viw of a beautiful waterfall.
As a group, this site was perfect. A little away from the static caravans and the toilet block, but we did not have to worry about keeping other campers awake. Sunday morning saw the whole group swimming the the plunge pool (very chilly but refreashing) and jumping down the waterfall! If you're looking for a site which will take a group of adults. This is the place to go!
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| Date of Visit: May 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Abooth1 |
1 review from this member |
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We spent an excellent weekend at this site. There was a large group of us with a lot of children. The children thorughly enjoyed themselves on the trampolines. The facilities were really good and very well kept, however on the Sunday one of the dishwashing facilities ran out of hot water (due to high volume of use)but in true camping style we made a plan and boiled the kettle and used that hot water.
The only personal critism I would have is that I did not like the sound of the cars on the A66. I am not used to car noise when I sleep.
We would recommend this site to anyone. It is really close to the lakes and easily accessible.
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| Date of Visit: May 2008 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Smellsofroses |
2 reviews from this member |
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We have just returned from Whit Bank Holiday weekend - 3 nights camping. It seemed the whole world had arrived in the Lake District and we hadn't booked a campsite! Every site we knew of or had stayed at before was full but we managed to get the last pitch at Gill Head.
Overall we really enjoyed our stay. The camp site was full to capacity - perhaps a bit too full! - but we still had enough room around the tent. Although there were so many people the showers etc never seemed too busy. Totally different experience to the previous reviewer - 5 washup sinks were never busy but 3 ladies showers meant a 5 min wait. I found the toilets etc clean and encountered the cleaner a few times during our stay but my hubbie said the men's weren't as clean.
Kids enjoyed the play area and I thought it was a good one - especially the trampolines! But be warned - this is definitely a family site as there were hundreds of (noisy) kids staying so if you don't like children don't stay here in the school hols!
Because it was so busy it was noisy at in the evening but by 1030 it was quieter and you had the odd shout / people walking past (talking loudly) to go to the loo but I think that comes with the territory. Also it is a farm so the sheep, lambs and cows like to make a bit of noise as does the A66, but this is more 'background noise'. I did see the owners ask one couple to turn their music down at about 9pm but no 10pm sweep as at some sites.
Overall a good site with great views and we would stay again.
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| Date of Visit: August 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Drbones |
8 reviews from this member |
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Stayed at this site for two nights, the Sunday and Monday of the August bank holiday weekend. This would not have been our first choice of site but as we could only travel over the bank holiday weekend and few sites were available we took it.
First, the good points. The site is very well located for exploring the Northern Lake District (Keswick, Ullswater etc.) as it is right on the A66 and only a short distance from the M6 if you are approaching from that direction. There is a pub within reasonable walking distance (15-20 mins) but if you want to eat there make sure you book as it gets booked up very quickly. The views across to Blencathra are stunning if you are lucky enough to get those pitches. If you have children, the site has great facilities for them with a large playground etc. Although it is not visible from all the camping fields so if you are particularly concerned about keeping an eye on the little-un's probably best to ask if there is space in the field that adjoins the playground. There is also a campers lodge area with microwave, TV etc. Which can be used if you require that sort of thing. It was packed every time we walked past. The staff were friendly and although not extensively stocked the small site shop catered for the basics (milk etc.)
Now, the not so good points. For the size of site and the type of campers (i.E. Families) it must attract there are simply not enough toilet and shower facilities and we did not find them particularly well maintained. It was the bank holiday weekend which must put extra pressure on facilities but surely that is also a reason to keep on top of things. One toilet in the ladies was permanently blocked the whole weekend and the (one and only!) urinal in the gents constantly overflowed and leaked. The toilets were in a right state all weekend and the showers not much better. The two washing up sinks (serving over 150 pitches) struggled to keep up with demand and there were always long queues for them.
The children's play area was very noisy and the 'after dark' curfew was not even remotely enforced. Children just appeared to roam the site at all hours of the day and night which is perhaps not directly down to the owners but why have a curfew if it is not enforced? We knew this was a family site when we chose it so perhaps we should have expected that but if you don't have children or are looking for peace and quiet, perhaps give this campsite a wide berth during the school holidays. We certainly would.
The site says that it has a 10pm noise curfew but this was not even remotely enforced on either night.
In summary, a good site spoiled by limited and poorly maintained toilet facilities and a dubious admissions policy in addition to poorly enforced rules. If you have a large family or are a large party then this might be the site for you but unfortunately it wasn't the site for us and we moved on as soon as we could find as we could find a space elsewhere.
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| Date of Visit: July 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: MagsWirral |
1 review from this member |
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We have just returned from a wonderful weekend at this site. Toilets and shower area is lovely. Clean and dry. The kids really enjoyed the play area, especially the trampoline. Amazing view from the tent (even in the rain).
Quiet and peaceful - well it was until we got there.
There is a wooden hut which can be used which is very pretty. We made the kids smile when we forced them to watch Big Brother evictions in there whilst we manhandled the tent!
We found the Local pub a tad unfriendly but we only stayed for a few pints and a game of darts.
Hope you enjoy your stay as much as we did.
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| Date of Visit: June 2007 |
Unit: Trailer Tent |
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| Reviewer: Big al9 |
3 reviews from this member |
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We have just returned home early from this site but this was because of the bad weather and forecast, so we lost three days.
Being on the hardstanding and grass for the awning we were on a slope and the rain just flooded the awning as we were using a breathable ground sheet this was frustrating. The site and amenities were very good, reception staff pleasant and helpful even the farm dog helped us eat some food while we were out one day. We caught him trying his luck the following day. The showers were always spotless and no doubt on a good sunny week the site would be great but beware of the slopey pitches
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| Date of Visit: June 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Natgar |
7 reviews from this member |
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We have just come back from a fabulous weekend at this site. It is in a great location just on the edge of the lakes surrounded by the stunning hills, the views from our tents were fantastic, (it might have looked a bit different in the rain but we had glorious sunshine!)
This is a great site that we would happily recommend, we went with our 2 children (8 & 3) and two other families with children of a similar age.The kids loved the playground especially the trampolines.
We had loads of room to pitch in the camping field however, although we had a flat pitch at the top of the hill, further down its on a real slope so I wouldn't fancy pitching down there. The toilets and showers were fine, showers were hot my only gripe was it had a push button so the water only stayed on for a very short time but that's really a minor complaint! they were clean which is the main thing. A lovely site we will return to.
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| Date of Visit: May 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Nands |
20 reviews from this member |
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Great site. We stayed here for 3 nights over the bank holiday weekend. We arrived early and managed to get a level pitch at the top of the field with fabulous views down the valley. The rest of the field was sloping a little but not enough to cause you too much of a problem. The toilet block was modern and well maintained with plenty of hot water. We didn't have to queue to use the facilities despite the site being busy. There are only 2 sinks for washing up which meant a wait at busy times. There is also a log cabin with kettle and microwaves for campers to use. There were tables and chairs inside and an undercover area for bbqs etc. This is a family site - the play area suited my 4 year old who enjoyed the trampoline and climbing frame. My toddler was a little young though. The site has small shop for milk and other essential supplies. Overall an excellent site that we will be returning to next time we visit the northern lake district.
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