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Gillside Caravan and Campsite in Glenridding, Ullswater

Gillside, is sited in an idyllic location for the perfect camping and caravanning holiday. A Lakeland farm that has been worked by the Lightfoot family for over 40 years. A campsite site where you can easily view some of the work of a traditional Lakeland farm.

Nestled on the side of one of the most scenic of lakeland dales, the reaches of Ullswater are viewed spread below and along the valley. The nearby track that leads fell walkers to that magical and mighty summit Helvellyn, passes by the entrance to the farm.

The village of Glenridding, which originally housed the miners from the disused Greenside mine, has a good selection of general food and gift stores, a National Park information centre, post office, cafes and restaurants, together with a variety of hotel and picturesque public bars -just 5 minutes walk away, beside the shores of Ullswater.

Facilities provided for your comfort include a constant supply of hot and cold water in the toilet block with the added benefit of relieving tired and aching muscles with a piping hot shower after your day in the outdoors. Deep sinks are available for the cleaning of pots and pans and a laundry with washer and drier are there for your use. The farm will be pleased to supply you with fresh milk and eggs - just ask at the farmhouse.

Directions to Gillside

From the M6 - Junction 36 - take the A591 to Windermere then the A592 over Kirkstone Pass to Patterdale and Glenridding. Turn left and follow the Greenside road where Gillside is signed - approx. 200 yards on the left past the Travellers Rest pub.

From the M6 - Junction 40 take the A66 westwards and then the A592 which follows the Ullswater Road to Glenridding, Turn right and follow the Greenside road where Gillside is signed - approx. 200 yards on the left past the Travellers Rest pub.

Gillside camping and caravan site, Glenridding, Ullswater, Cumbria the Lake District

Recommended Attractions

Ullswater

Helvellyn

Sailing on Ullswater

Travellers Rest pub in Glenridding

Ullswater Steamers

Catsycam Outdoor Clothing Shop

Gillside Farm, Glenridding, on Ullswater

Gillside Camping - Points of Interest

Caters for: Tents, Caravans, Motor Homes, Bunkhouse, Static Caravans available

Open: March to October

Address: Gillside Camping and Caravan Site, Gillside Farm, Glenridding, Cumbria, CA11 0QQ

Phone: 017684 82346

Email: Gillside email

Website: Gillside website

Grid Ref: NY 379 166

Map: Explorer map OL5

View on a map: Gillside on a Map

Directions: Gillside Directions

Nearest Pub: Travellers Rest Glenridding, 300 yards

Nearest Shop: Sharmans, Glenridding (food/general)

Nearby Villages: Glenridding, Patterdale, Pooley Bridge, Howtown, Watermillock,

Fells: Place Fell, High Street, St Sunday Crag, Dollywaggon Pike, Helvellyn, Stybarrow Dodd, Catstycam, Fairfield, Stybarrow Dodd, Great Dodd

Lakes: Ullswater, Brotherswater

View on Map: Glenridding on a map

More info: Glenridding Tourist Info

Things to do: Glenridding

Nearest Bus Stop: Glenridding

Nearest Train: Penrith, Windermere

Gillside Campsite, located at the foot of Helvellyn

The Travellers Rest, Glenridding. 500 yards from Gillside campsite

Gillside, Glenridding ideal for Ullswater

Striding Edge and Red Tarn - close to Gillside, Glenridding

Need equipment for your camping trip to Gillside campsite? For all your needs, from tents and walking gear to maps, we recommend shopping online at the Helvellyn Walking Gear Shop

Enjoy camping at Gillside Farm in Glenridding

Love Walking in the Lake District and fancy a challenge? Why not take part in the annual Patterdale Parish Boundary Walk. All for charity and a great day!