Campsites · North West England
Gillside Camping
In or near Patterdale.
Gillside Camping — a campsite in england north east.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry · 9.1 km
- Free entry
About
Gillside Camping is a campsite located in england north east. Phone: +44 17684 82346. Address: Glenridding, CA11 0QQ. Campsite listed with verified location and OSM metadata. Pitch availability, facilities (toilets, showers, electric hookup) and seasonal opening vary — confirm directly.
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Official information
Gillside Camping is located at the foot of Helvellyn near Ullswater in the Lake District. It offers a campsite with 60 pitches, luxury holiday homes, and a bunkhouse that accommodates up to 20 guests. The site provides various facilities including hot showers, laundry services, and is dog-friendly.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Helvellyn & Fairfield SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Gillside Camping is a campsite located in North-East England, postcode CA11. This site offers a natural setting for outdoor enthusiasts, providing a space for tents and campers. Visitors can expect basic amenities suitable for a camping experience amidst the countryside. The campsite serves as a base for exploring the surrounding landscapes and outdoor activities.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5429, -2.9588
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Patterdale
- Postcode
- CA11 0QQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Phone
- +44 17684 82346
- Nearest railway station
- Threlkeld Quarry — 9.1 km
- Opening
- Open from March to Mid November; Bunkhouse open all year.
- Official site
- gillsidecaravanandcampingsite.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w176230494 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gillside Camping?
- Gillside Camping is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA11 0QQ), in the parish of Patterdale.
- What is Gillside Camping?
- Gillside Camping — a campsite in england north east.
- How do I get to Gillside Camping?
- The nearest railway station is Threlkeld Quarry, about 9.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA11 0QQ.
- Is Gillside Camping a protected site?
- Yes — Gillside Camping is part of the Helvellyn & Fairfield SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Gillside Camping?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA11 0QQ. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.