Gillside Farm

Gillside is sited in an idyllic location for the perfect caravan and camping holiday. A Lakeland farm that has been farmed by the Lightfoot family for over 50 years. The camping site and the touring site each has its own toilet and shower block where a constant supply of hot water is available 24 hours a day. Deep sinks are available for washing pots and pans and a laundry with washer and drier are there for your use. Fresh milk and eggs are available at the farmhouse reception.

Campground type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby parks that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Features

Dogs 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

Bath available Car parking by site/unit 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 Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Golf nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Gillside Farm

Glenridding

Penrith

Cumbria

England

CA11 0QQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.5436°N
-2.9599°W

Route directions

From the M6 - Junction 36 take the A591 to Windermere then the A592 over the Kirkstone Pass to Patterdale and Glenridding. Turn left and follow the Greenside Road and take the 1st left past the Travellers Rest. From the M6 - Junction 40 take the A66 westwards and then the A592 for Ullswater and Glenridding. Turn right in Glenridding up Greenside Road and take the 1st left past the Travellers Rest.

Nearest transport

Bus

6.6 mi Lakeside House for Dove Cottage

6.6 mi Daffodil Hotel for Dove Cottage

7.9 mi Kelsick Road opposite Library

Rail

11.5 mi Penrith North Lakes Rail Station

11.6 mi Windermere Rail Station

12.9 mi Staveley Rail Station

Ferry

0.6 mi Glenridding Ullswater Ferry Landing

4.3 mi Howtown Ullswater Ferry Landing

7 mi Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing

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

The track that leads fellwalkers up Hellvellyn passes by the site. Just a 5 minute walk away is the village of Glenridding close to the shore of Lake Ullswater where you can find the National Park Information Centre, shops, cafes and public bars. You can view the magnificent scenery by taking a trip on the "Steamers" around the lake. Motor and rowing boats can be hired or you can have sailing lessons all available in Glenridding.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Seascale	23.6 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
Allonby	24.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good
St Bees	26.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Silecroft	27.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Haverigg	27.8 mi	Sea	Poor	N/A	N/A	N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Ullswater Steamers 0.6 mi

Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum 6.6 mi

Rydal Mount and Gardens 6.7 mi

Castlerigg Stone Circle 6.9 mi

Dalemain Historic House & Gardens 8.4 mi

National Trust

Grasmere and Great Langdale 7.7 mi

Townend 9.4 mi

Windermere and Troutbeck 10.8 mi

Beatrix Potter Gallery 11.7 mi

Coniston and Tarn Hows 12.2 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Glenridding - Patterdale - Beda Fell - Glenridding 0.4 mi

Glenridding and Greenside Mine 0.4 mi

Glenridding - Helvellyn - Grisedale Brow - Glenridding 0.4 mi

Helvellyn - Nethermost Pike - High Crag - Dollywaggon Pike 0.8 mi

Aira Force - Dockray - Dowthwaitehead - Aira Force 2.4 mi

Local events

Kendal Calling (Thursday, July 31, 2025 – Thursday, July 31, 2025)
Penrith, England 10.6 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.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

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Frequently asked questions

Does Gillside Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Gillside Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Gillside Farm? The track that leads fellwalkers up Hellvellyn passes by the site. Just a 5 minute walk away is the village of Glenridding close to the shore of Lake Ullswater where you can … Read more