Gallows Hill
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- Co. Durham site five minutes' drive from Barnard Castle
- Just outside the North Pennines National Landscape for scenic walks
- Attractive rural location with easy access direct from the A66
Campground type
- Your dog must be tattooed or microchipped.
- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
- If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
French
Open from Thu, Apr 17 to
Campsite types & availability
Primitive grass and gravel RV campsite
5 people maximum
Ground type: Grass and gravel
Pitch size: Max 10m width × 5m depth
Calculated area: 50m²
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20)
View prices & bookPrimitive grass tent campsite
5 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 9m width × 5m depth
Calculated area: 45m²
Arrival daysFrom £20 (£20)
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Reviews
86% would recommend this campground to a friend
86% would stay here again
What customers say
Great views & staff! Toilets/showers praised for cleanliness & hot water. Campfires welcome (logs for sale). Some traffic noise & uneven pitches noted. Good value, relaxing base. Minor issues with signage/rubbish/facilities mentioned.
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Really enjoyed it...the guy made us feel very welcome...definitely go back👍…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked Really enjoyed it...the guy made us feel very welcome...definitely go back👍
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The toilets were spotless , plenty of hot water. The view was outstanding.…
Primitive grass and gravel RV campsite
Liked The toilets were spotless , plenty of hot water.
The view was outstanding.
A very relaxing place to stay
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From the manager: Thank you so much - glad you enjoyed your stay
This campsite is spot on, beautiful views, toilets and shower cleaned daily…
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked This campsite is spot on, beautiful views, toilets and shower cleaned daily the water is very hot, you can buy logs on site for fires as well.
Lee the owner is very friendly, helpful and has brilliant communication.
We definitely be back again
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From the manager: Thank you so much it would be great to see you guys again. Glad you enjoyed your visit
Site clean and facilities were spot on, staff friendly , large pitches
Primitive grass and gravel RV campsite
Liked Spot on little campsite toilets and showers clean, two fields walk to a little pub in the village in which we were welcomed in prices were reasonable, was quiet we stopped two nights enjoyed it and will be going back 5 minutes drive to Barnard castle
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From the manager: Glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Hope to see you all again. Thank you
Convenient location, beautiful views
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked - Gorgeous views at a very convenient location right off the a66.
- Lee was very friendly and helpful.
- The campsite wasn't busy.
- Great showers.
- Close to walks, historic monuments and swim spots. Some walks accessible straight from the campsite, others as little as 5 min drive away.
Disliked - Don't forget to bring a washing up bowl as I couldn't find washing up facilities.
- The traffic noise is noticeable as expected for such a convenient location, Lee recommended the lower tier of the campsite which was slightly quieter and I used to the sound after a while. A reasonable trade off for a lovely site.
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From the manager: Thank you for you're very kind words. Glad you enjoyed your stay
Very friendly owner, was there to meet and greet us, advise of…
Primitive grass and gravel RV campsite
Liked Very friendly owner, was there to meet and greet us, advise of everything we needed. Showers were hot, and the whole toilet facilities were clean and great. Firewood available to use as well.
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Great site with clean facilities, friendly staff and level pitches.
Primitive grass and gravel RV campsite
Liked Easy to book, great communication & friendly welcome to the site from Lee. Was easy to use as a base for Kynren, great night sleep with respectful, quiet neighbours, a lovely view to wake up too and clean, basic facilities. Thanks so much.
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From the manager: So happy you enjoyed your stay with us. Hope Kynren was great :) thanks again
Hidden gem. We will be back!
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked It's nice and secluded with fantastic views. Has a kids play area which you can see from the pitches so you don't need to worry. The owner is always on hand and couldn't be more helpful if you need him. Clean toilets with a decent shower. The water was always warm. We will be back for sure!
Disliked There is a bit of noise from the main road but you do forget about it after a while.
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From the manager: Thank you 🙌🙌🙌 glad you had a lovely time
Good Price, Good Toilets/Showers, amazing View!
Primitive grass tent campsite
Liked The view was amazing, the stay felt really easy, due to the fact the owner, Lee is really nice and everything was just chill. Really easy to get stuff to do a little camp fire, very reasonably priced for the wood from Lee or you can take your own stuff. The toilets/showers were kept clean, worked perfectly well. Easy access to drinking water. My son is 12 and enjoyed chilling on the swings, they are aimed for younger kids but he still enjoyed having a little swing. There's a locked gate with pin to unlock so feels safer, especially if you have kids.
Disliked The place is close to the duel carriage way so there is some traffic noise but to be honest it wasn't a massive deal and barely noticeable.
There are some big rocks on the lower bit of the plots so if you're clumsy like me just be careful but the owner has only had this a few month so I imagine it'll all be cleared eventually and can only get better and at the end of the day it's £18 a night which is a bargain!!
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From the manager: Thank you so much for your review. Happy your son enjoyed himself :D
Extremely basic, even for the price.
Primitive grass and gravel RV campsite
Liked Nothing .
Kids slides available
Disliked Dangerous turn in across dual carriageway. Very close to road, so very noisy with traffic all night. No reception. Nobody on site. Only narrow muddy grassy strips split over two levels, alongside old farm equipment lying about. Not a proper campsite by my standards. Very basic toilet block, 1 plastic shell shower in portacabin. No inside bins. Very tepid water , only after long "tap pumping". No hooks for towels or toiletries. No dish washing facilities. 1 exterior tap.
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From the manager: We're sorry the stay didn’t meet your preferences or our description of the site for that matter. Your review seems to evaluate a simple rural site against higher cost commercial standards, which we have never claimed to meet.... We are transparent about our facilities, layout, and pricing, and we provide thorough communication in advance to help guests prepare accordingly including an email with tips for accessing the site. We don't advertise dish washing facilities so I'm not sure why you expected them. If 10m x 10m pitches are narrow then I'm starting to understand your difficulty on a dual carriageway. Anyway I digress ..
Gallows Hill is ideal for campers who enjoy wide views, a relaxed atmosphere, and easy access to both the A66 and the surrounding countryside. For those seeking a polished holiday park, we may not be the right choice—but for many others, we offer a clean, affordable place to stay in the heart of Teesdale with fantastic views even the most hardened soul could appreciate
We continue to improve year on year and welcome all feedback that helps us do so constructively.
Kind regards,
Features
Campfires allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Hikers’ paradise Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at site Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal sitesLocation
Gallows Hill
The Street
Barnard Castle
Co. Durham
England
DL12 9SW
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.52025°N
1.94424°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
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
Must see
The Bowes Museum 1.9 mi
Barnard Castle 2.6 mi
Easby Abbey (EH) 11.5 mi
Richmond Castle 11.7 mi
High Force Waterfall 13.2 mi
National Trust
Moulton Hall 13.8 mi
Braithwaite Hall 18.3 mi
Mount Grace Priory 27.1 mi
Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 27.7 mi
Gibside 28.9 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Egglestone Abbey - Greta Bridge - Brignall 1.7 mi
Barnard Castle - Deepdale - Lartington - Barnard Castle 1.8 mi
BOWES MUSEUM 1.9 mi
Barnard Castle, Green Lane and Mount Eff Lane. 2.2 mi
Brignall Banks - Brignall Mill - Greta Bridge – Brignall 2.4 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.
Nearest campgrounds
Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Gallows Hill have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Gallows Hill dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Gallows Hill? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Barnard Castle: five minutes’ drive - Egglestone Abbey: five minutes - Teesdale Alpacas: five minutes - The Bowes Museum: 10 minutes - Raby Castle, Park and … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Gallows Hill?
RV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: noon – 10:30 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Gallows Hill? From $26.90 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.