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
Coming to Co. Durham for active adventures, a bit of exploring with the family or just some rural relaxation? Whatever it is that brings you this way, Gallows Hill is a great place to settle down for a while. This small site is about five minutes’ drive from the town of Barnard Castle, and has fabulous views over the surrounding Teesdale hills. Direct access from the A66 means that it’s nice and easy to find, and also handily located for getting out and about to whatever activities you’ve chosen to fill your day with. And what might those activities be? Well, you’ll be just outside the North Pennines National Landscape and Yorkshire Dales National Park so there are plenty of scenic places nearby for a walk, a bike ride, some climbing or other outdoor activities. Historic attractions and museums are close by as well, and it won’t take all that long to get to Durham city centre or the spectacular shows at Kynren. Closer to home, Barnard Castle has (aside from the castle, of course) numerous shops, supermarkets, takeaways and places to eat. Pick up supplies while you’re there and you’ll be able to have a campfire to keep you warm during an evening on site. Simple facilities on site include separate men’s and women’s toilets and showers (all cleaned regularly) and a small play area to help tire the kids out ready for bed.

Campground type

Tent sites 6
Camper sites 3
RV sites 4
Open now
Opens April 17
Please note
  • 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.

Languages spoken

English

French

Open from Thu, Apr 17 to

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Campsite types & availability

Accommodation

Tent sitesCamper sitesRV sitesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsMobile homes for rentRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

7.7

Overall rating from 19 Pitchup.com customers

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Location
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Budget/backpackerSpectacular scenery

79% would recommend this campground to a friend

79% 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.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great little site, very peaceful with…

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Danny B.

Primitive grass and gravel RV campsite

Liked Great little site, very peaceful with a lovely view. Clean facilities

Not many pitches which in my opinion is a plus. Will definitely be using again.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Value for money lovely views clean loos nd shower

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Carol D.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked A lovely little site with beautiful views. A lovely free hot shower and clean toilets lee was lovely and helpful i would definately return. 10 minute walk through 2 fields to a pub and £10 in figgys taxis to barnard castle.

Disliked Nothing to dislike everything is mentioned in description no pot hot water tap we boiled the kettle for dishes no problem its camping after all and a cheap price for stay

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly, close to road

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7 out of 10
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Anonymous

Primitive grass and gravel RV campsite

Liked Very friendly owner. Directly next to busy road. Ok place to stay a night while traveling.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for helping me with the sign it was great for you to offer.

Lovely meeting you both.

A lovely site for straightforward, down to earth camping.

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Miriam W.

Primitive grass and gravel RV campsite

Liked Easy booking.
Quick and friendly communication- very helpful.
Kids enjoyed the play area.
Lovely views
It felt secluded despite being near the main road

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your lovely comments

Really enjoyed it...the guy made us…

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Darren K.

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked Really enjoyed it...the guy made us feel very welcome...definitely go back👍

Recommend to friends Visit again

The toilets were spotless , plenty…

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9 out of 10
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Claire B.

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

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you so much - glad you enjoyed your stay

This campsite is spot on, beautiful…

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Danielle W.

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

Recommend to friends Visit again

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

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8 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Kevin M.

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

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Hope to see you all again. Thank you

Convenient location, beautiful views

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8 out of 10
Location
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Value for money
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Sarah O.

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.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for you're very kind words. Glad you enjoyed your stay

Very friendly owner, was there to…

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10 out of 10
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Anonymous

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.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Gallows Hill

The Street

Barnard Castle

Co. Durham

England

DL12 9SW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.52025°N
1.94424°W

Route directions

If you are using a Satnav device, please search for the campsite using the name, not the postcode. Using the postcode is likely to take you to the wrong exit. Please use the pin location or campsite name on Google Maps. There is a sharp turn from the west onto the site. From the A66 (east), you must cross over oncoming traffic from the west, so please be patient and turn safely.

Nearest transport

Bus
15.7 mi Dolphin Centre
16 mi High Green
16.1 mi The Angel
Rail
14.3 mi Bishop Auckland Rail Station
14.3 mi Frosterley Rail Station
14.4 mi Shildon Rail Station
Ferry
29.1 mi Transporter Bridge South Side
29.2 mi Transporter Bridge North Side
Airport
20.6 mi Durham Tees Valley Airport

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

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 Gardens: 20 minutes - Grassholme Observatory (astronomy and stargazing evenings): 20 minutes - Reeth (for watersports, climbing and other outdoor activities): 25 minutes - Kynren (spectacular outdoor show): 35 minutes - Durham: 45 minutes.

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.

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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.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Gallows Hill? From $27.01 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.