High Gaitle Caravan Park
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- Quiet family-run Cumbria site almost on the England-Scotland border
- Hadrian's Wall, Lake District or Dumfries a half-hour drive away
- Easy access to M6, A7 and National Cycle Route 7
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- Entrance security gates are locked from 11pm until 7am.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri, 8 Aug to
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
6 people maximum 
9.5/10
4 reviews Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 7m depth (49m²)
Arrival daysFrom £20
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Electric grass touring pitch
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 8m depth (40m²)
Arrival daysFrom £28
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Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
6 people maximum 9.7/10
3 reviews Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 8m depth (40m²)
Arrival daysFrom £28
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Reviews
100% would recommend this site to a friend
100% would stay here again
Brilliant stopover
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Great welcome
Rope swing
Bathrooms
Disliked Cut grass got everywhere!
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Lovely site with excellent clean facilities
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Easy to find, nice simple site with toilets and showers available ( all exceptionally clean)
Site manager was really helpful when I needed to amend my booking and welcomed us on site. Would highly recommend
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Hi Louise,
It was great to meet you and we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay here!
Thanks for taking the time to write a great review and we hope you'll consider joining us again ithe future! ☺️
Absolutely amazing place to camp. Steven…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked Absolutely amazing place to camp. Steven the owner is so chilled and let you to pick the spot.
Campsite is super tidy, quiet, large, toilets and shower super clean. There’s a lot spaces for motor home too.
Steven didn’t mind my three doggies too and he loves dogs himself.
It’s a beautiful hidden gem, just on Scottish boarders.
You are basically 4 mins away from Scotland. Love it and definitely will be back soon! 🐶🐶🐶
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From the manager: Great photos😍
Lovely to meet your 🐕🐕🐕 and hope you'll join us again soon!
The grounds were lovely, very neat…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked The grounds were lovely, very neat and tidy.
Showers/toilets/washing up facilities although dated were the cleanest I've ever been in at a campsite.
The management/owners were also very friendly and approachable people.
Disliked Nothing to dislike really although a freezer for ice blocks would have meant we could have stayed longer.
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From the manager: Thank you for your review!
Cleanliness is so important and we really strive to keep things as good as possible for all our guests 😊
We are planning to incorporate a fridge and freezer to our utility room in the near future! So hopefully this will allow you stay with us a little longer next time!
Good location , next to M6…
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Good location , next to M6 coded to the boarder,clean toilets,showers in a very central position new owners Simon & Steven very hands on good comms .
Excellent stay will used site again
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From the manager: Thanks for joining us!
We look forward to seeing you again soon!
Good pit stop.
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Lovely well kept site and a bargain at £28 given the price hike of sites.
Disliked Basic toilets but reflected in the price. No complaints.
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From the manager: Great to hear you had a good stay and have no dislikes! Thanks for taking the time to write a review! As a small business, we really appreciate your time ☺️
Cracking location with very nice and helpful owners. Would use again.
Electric grass touring pitch
Liked Lovely location and owners were very nice people. Nothing in was a bother to them and they helped me out with my dog when I had to go visit my wife in hospital.
Disliked Grass cuttings could be lifted preventing g dragging it into the caravan.
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From the manager: Dear Graeme,
Thank you for your positive and constructive review. Your kind words are much appreciated, and it was very nice to have you here. I hope the next time you are touring this area you consider visiting us again.
Kind regards,
Steven
Park Manager
Clean flat site, friendly owners, great…
Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch
Liked Clean flat site, friendly owners, great value. Struggled to find it at first due to Apple Maps having it in the wrong place (it’s on the same side of the road as the RAF base, not down the tiny road marked ‘Bridge of Gaitle’, but the owner’s answered my call and redirected me and it was obvious when we got there. Will definitely be back in October when we next come up this way.
Disliked Nothing. Showers and toilets are basic, but they advertise that they are and they were spotlessly clean. We nearly didn’t book it as there were no reviews. That would have been a mistake and it’s why I’ve left one as soon as we left.
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From the manager: Dear Josie,
Thank you very much for your kind review.
It was a pleasure having you here at High Gaitle Caravan Park.
I look forward to seeing you again in October.
Kind regards,
Steven
Park Manager
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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available 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 WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
PeacefulUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Small (11-25 pitches)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Level site, no steep slopes Pitch close to accessible bathroomsTouring and motorhomes
Tourer storage facilitiesLocation
High Gaitle Caravan Park
Gaitle
Longtown
Cumbria
England
CA6 5LU
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
55.00731°N
2.99474°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allonby | 24.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Southerness | 25.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
World Famous Old Blacksmith's Shop Centre 2.7 mi
Carlisle Castle 7.9 mi
Birdoswald Roman Fort 15.6 mi
John Paul Jones Cottage Museum & Visitor Centre 24.7 mi
Robert Burns Centre 25 mi
National Trust
Allen Banks and Staward Gorge 26.5 mi
Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort 26.8 mi
Wordsworth House and Garden 28 mi
Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 29.4 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Battle of Solway Moss, 1542 1.4 mi
Burgh Marsh and the Edward 1 Monument 5.6 mi
Hadrian's Wall Part 2 - Carlisle to Lanercost Priory 7.8 mi
Around Carlisle 7.8 mi
DALSTON ROAD CEMETERY 9 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does High Gaitle Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is High Gaitle Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near High Gaitle Caravan Park? Sticking to the English side of the border first, you may like to head to Carlisle (20 minutes' drive) for the castle, cathedral and Tullie House Museum, perhaps taking a detour to … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of High Gaitle Caravan Park?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at High Gaitle Caravan Park? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.