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Gillside Farm
Glenridding
(lake District)
Penrith
Cumbria (Browse area)
CA11 0QQ
Tel: 017684 82346
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Pitches: 60
Open: 11/03/2026 to 31/10/2026
01/03/2027 to 31/10/2027
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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 |
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| Who's it for |
 Families Welcome |
 Not Members Only |
 No Rallies |
 Not Naturist Site |
 Dogs Welcome |
 No Dogs Allowed |
 Groups Welcome |
 Motorbikers Welcome |
| 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 |
 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 |
| Activities |
 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 |
| Other Features |
 No Sea Views |
 Working Farm |
 No 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: June 2007 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Brendanr2004 |
711 reviews from this member |
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 An excellent campsite, suitable for tourers, campers and tents. We arrived Friday evening and got a place no problem with electricity. It's very relaxed - you pay and pitch where you like! Facilities are basic but well maintained and there was always hot water and no queues. The farmhouse sells essentials such as sweets, drinks, eggs, milk etc. They have a catering van that sells lovely breakfast rolls in the morning, which are well worth a try.
The location of the site is superb: pitches overlook a fast flowing stream and the site is amongst amazing mountain scenery. The path to Helvellyn via Striding Edge passes through the site. The nearest pub is a minutes walk away and more pubs, restaurants and shops are a further few minutes down the road. All pubs serve good food and drinks.
I will certainly return to this site. They now how camping is supposed to be done! 
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| Date of Visit: June 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Hhh79bigo |
1 review from this member |
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Spent a short weekend at the campsite and have to say that this is one of the best campsites I have been to in a longtime!
Although the facilities are very basic they are more than adequate. Remember to bring 20p for the showers!
The views are spectacular with the beginning of helvellyn literally meters away! surrounded by mountains and conveniently located 5-10minute walk to the nearest pub! Glenridding which is the nearest village have a few gift shops and convenience stores with even more pubs!
Helvellyn itself is a must do mountain! I did the striding edge path and for a bloke who has vertigo it was a big rush! I think one can conquer their fears up there. Beware the striding edge is not for the faint hearted, there are some very steep climbs and you do have to do a little bit of rock climbing!
Overall I will definitely recommend this site, and will definitely go again!
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| Date of Visit: June 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: John+caz |
4 reviews from this member |
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On arriving you have to park on a hill and walk up to the reception, there is only room for a couple of cars at that point so high season could get a bit awkward especially if you have a trailer. The owners are pleasant working farmers and happy to talk anytime. The site is well maintained, shower block is basic but clean and showers take 20p. Hot and Cold snack van next to the river comes in handy if you don't want to cook brekkie before you leave. Pub 5 minutes walk away, if your looking to shelter in there from the rain you might be disappointed as it is very small and dark inside, plenty of outdoor seating if nice. Nice short walk from the site down the riverside to local well stocked shops. No play area on site for kids but ours spent most of the time playing in the river, so take plenty of towels. If you are taking young kids beware that this site is popular with groups of walkers/ climbers who like to party a bit after a good walk - nothing crazy, but it can be early hours before the site goes quiet. Location and views are fantastic, we would go again but but not in school holidays.
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| Date of Visit: April 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Oois25 |
7 reviews from this member |
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This is a great site. Fabulous sights and walks near by. The site is based at the foot of hellvelyn and easy walk down to glenridding and to the lake shore. We camped by the river.
Pub 5 min walk away sells good food and ale athough its usually quite busy.
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| Date of Visit: May 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Beris2007 |
1 review from this member |
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Just came back from a lovely weekend at the site. The rain didn't put us off at all. Even though the site was full there was still plenty of space. We decided to camp on the hill the scenery is absolutely magnificent, be careful however walking down that hill to the toilet block, it gets slippy in the rain :-). Amenities very basic and no hot water after 9 but that didn't affect us too much. There's nice little walk to the village where there is some lovely little shops and pubs. The staff are very friendly and we will definatly be staying again in the near future.
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Fisherground Campsite - Eskdale
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
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| Date of Visit: March 2007 |
Unit: Other |
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| Reviewer: Steeley93 |
4 reviews from this member |
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A nice little campsite with very friendly staff. Only stayed one night and would liked to have stayed longer. Its main draw is the location set among some beautiful mountain scenery and close to Ullswater. The walking and rock climbing are great and the nearby pub serves real ale and good food.
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| Date of Visit: September 2006 |
Unit: Touring Caravan |
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| Reviewer: Nevrachjasp |
1 review from this member |
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The best view you can imagine, site fine, amenities basic and relatively clean, don't think the toilet block was heated, so a little off putting after a lovely hot shower (20p piece)to be freezing when you turn off the water and get ready. Plenty of hot water though. Shower cubicle had no curtain so be careful when showering other wise your clothes can get splashed (or soaked). Road from Glenridding is only a little lane with dry stone walls and would probably be unforgiving if you brushed a stone, a little care is needed with big vans, hopefully you will not meet anything large coming the other way. Local pub seemed to have good meals, but was always very busy, we tried to find a local chip shop one night and ended up in Windermere some 15 miles away. All in all an enjoyable weekend.
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| Date of Visit: September 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Katiektd |
1 review from this member |
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We've stayed at this campsite a couple of times now and it's perfect for our needs. Hot showers for only 20p, spotlessly clean and simple toilet blocks that aren't obtrusive and direct access to some of the best walking in the Lakes. The Lightfoot family all work extremely hard to make the site what it is whilst running their farm.
The lady who looks after the camping fees is wonderful to chat with and always interested in what sort of day you've had. It's also reassuring if you're up on the high fells each day to know that she and her family appear to keep an eye out for your safe return without affecting your privacy at all.
If you're lucky enough to visit in early September after the schools go back, it's great. Can't wait to go back next year.
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| Date of Visit: September 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: JaneandAlison |
3 reviews from this member |
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Just returned from two wet and windy nights at Gillside. Having said that that lovely site with fantastic views and just the right level of amenities. We arrived Monday mid afternoon and had no problem finding a pitch ( schools back etc). Has been said before camping field on two tiers, we went on the lower one as ground was wet and wondered about car making it to top level. Toilets and showers clean, plenty of hot water and lenghty showers for 20p. Meter for shower on outside of cubicle, be prepared to strip off and then stick your arm out to put your 20p in meter. There was a Belfast sink in toilets, which came in handy for bathing smaller children I noticed. Good pot washing area under cover.
There is no play areas as such but the top tier of the camping field is flat and plenty of room for games and kite flying.
The stream was in full flood and very noisy at night, and it was very windy at night. We didn't eat at either of the local pubs but had a good cream tea at the coffee shop next to Ratchers pub.
The walking is superb and there are the old mines just up the road. Will be back.
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| Date of Visit: July 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Lyndsey-Jane |
2 reviews from this member |
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Visited this site last year and had been before it really is a great location! Only minutes away from the village so you don't have to drive anywhere Else if you don't want to. Village has lovely shops and a few pubs. there is also a lake land cruise and rowing boats for hire. The site itself is fine, the toilet blocks are concrete block so not the poshest, but this is a campsite! Does have electrical points as well. You can buy milk, eggs and snacks (Crisps and chocolate) from the farm shop on the top of the campsite.
Fnally there is usually a breakfast van which provides hot food for you to buy in the morning if you wish, located on the campsite. Suitable for all a great campsite in one of the best locations. Only 9 miles from Pooley Bridge and close to the little village of patterdale.
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Popular Choice in this Area
Fisherground Campsite - Eskdale
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
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| Date of Visit: June 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Duffmeister |
3 reviews from this member |
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Excellent site. Well maintained basic facilities, provisions available at the farm and Katies van that sells bacon/sausage/egg butties in the morning to save the you the job of cranking up the gaz stove. The site is on the main route up Helvelyn so it attracts the walkers of all shapes and sizes.
Its a short stroll to the Travellers Rest Pub and a slightly longer one (10minutes) into Glenridding where there is another Pub and restaurant.
I can recommend the Ulswater Steamers but you may need to sell kidney to afford it! £25.00 for a family day pass is a bit steep so we bought a season ticket for £50 for the year that presents better value as we visit this site frequently.
Its a great place to stay and we have always been able to get a good pitch - you can use the BBC Cumbria Glenridding webcam to check the local weather before you depart.
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| Date of Visit: August 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Bev.barker |
1 review from this member |
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A lovely site with fantastic views of the surrounding area. The owners and staff at the site are very friendly and very helpful. Toilets and showers kept clean and it only costs 20p for a shower. The village of Glenridding is only five minutes walk away where you can find several small shops. The only down side to this place is the cost of food in the shops ( I'll prob take more provisions from home next time I visit). There are 3 pubs in the area and again the meals are good but a bit pricey. I will definitely be visiting this site again.
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| Date of Visit: May 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Wozjo |
1 review from this member |
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We visited the site over the bank holiday weekend and had no trouble finding a nice pitch, the toilets / shower blocks were very clean and the staff were very helpful.
A 5min walk to the travellers rest is a must, serving great food and good ales after a strenuous walk around the hills.
We use the site often and will continue to do so
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| Date of Visit: June 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Goodson |
1 review from this member |
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Enjoyed a really excellent weekend at this campsite. It catered amply for all of our needs, with the hot and sunny weather an added bonus. It was a really beautiful setting at the foot of the hills, with a little stream running through it.
Toilet and shower facilities were all very clean, and 20p for a shower gave you more than enough hot water. A washing up area was also equally well kept.
Turned up relatively late on a friday evening (8:30 ish) and had no problems at all paying and finding a place to pitch. Pitched right by a stand pipe which proved very handy. Plenty of flat spots to pitch your tent on.
Perfectly placed to head up Striding Edge and Helvelyn, or to wander in the other direction into Gillside itself (5mins along a riverside path). One very nice pub 'travellers rest' within about 5 mins walk from the campsite, and another by the lake.
A few shops can be found in the village selling your basics, but your nearest proper supermarket can be found in Penrith (approx. 20-25 min drive).
A shop on site sold your basics (cold drinks, milk etc) and a burger van type thing was available in the mornings to buy your breakfast from.
Our only slightly negative point about this campsite was that it seemed to get really quite windy at times. Perhaps this was down to its position in the valley. A few flimsier tents had collapsed on our return to the campsite after a day out walking (perhaps that was just becasue they hadn't been put up properly, because ours seemed to withstand the winds).
As mentionned in other reviews, there was no mobile reception for most networks (although Vodaphone seemed to be ok).
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| Date of Visit: May 2006 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Connas |
1 review from this member |
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Just got back from a cold, wet and windy long w/end but still had a relaxing enjoyable time. This is a great little site basic but completely adequate. 5 mins from one end of the site and you are at a great little pub with good food available till 21.30 and 5 mins. from the other end of the site and your in Glenridding with its few shops another couple of bars and all that Ullswater has to offer. £51 for 3 nights 2 adults and 2 kids can't be bad I would have doubled it if they could have promised a bit of warm sunshine but that's British summer's for you.
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