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Gillside Farm
Glenridding
(lake District)
Penrith
Cumbria (Browse area)
CA11 0QQ
Tel: 017684 82346
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Open: 01/03/2024 to 31/10/2024
01/03/2025 to 31/10/2025
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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: July 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Lisaalain |
1 review from this member |
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 Last Year after a week of camping on our last night we found this peaceful and beautiful campsite, ideal for walkers. Everything you need is only mins away and the shower/toilet block is clean and easy to reach, we have now stayed there 3 times. I would recommend this site to anyone who enjoy walks by the lake or walks to the hills and mountains around Glen-ridding. 
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| Date of Visit: June 2007 |
Unit: Tent |
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| Reviewer: Kath+john |
8 reviews from this member |
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We stayed here for 12 nights arriving on a Sunday and leaving on a Friday. The weather was very mixed, so the site may have been less busy than normal. We found this to be a really good site, in a beautiful setting.
The site was split into a large field at a lower level bounded by the beck, and a smaller area further up the hill bounded by the field wall. The lower field was level, and had the toilet block at one end. Access to the lower field was direct from the lane, and was busy at the weekend. The upper area was accessed through the farmyard, and hence less straight forward. It was less popular, therefore more peaceful and probably a bit more exposed. The site was very quiet mid week.
The owners were very friendly and helpful. The toilet block was always clean and supplied with loo paper. The men's had a shaver point, and the women's a 3 pin socket. Showers were 20p a time, and always hot. There was an undercover dishwashing area. There was a payphone on the site, useful as mobile reception was poor for Orange.
We paid £14/night for two people, a car, and a tent.
There were lots of rabbits hopping about, and odd groups of stray sheep. Milk, a range of yogurts, and chocolate was always available on site at reasonable prices. At weekends there was a catering van in the lower field. Two small but adequate food shops, a hiking type shop, some pubs, tea-rooms, and a good tourist office, were 5 minutes walk down the beckside path to the village. There are bus and boat services from the village.
Excellent hiking can be had straight from the campsite to suit all abilities.
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| Date of Visit: June 2007 |
Unit: Motorhome |
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| Reviewer: Brendanr2004 |
662 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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| 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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