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The Great Britain Guide

Campsites · North West England

Gillside Camping

In or near Patterdale.

Free admission

Gillside Camping — a campsite in england north east.

Glenridding - the Travellers Rest - geograph.org.uk - 2538349

Ian Cunliffe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

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.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.5429, -2.9588
Parish
Patterdale
Postcode
CA11 0QQ
Parliamentary constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale
Phone
+44 17684 82346
Nearest railway station
Threlkeld Quarry9.1 km
Opening
Open from March to Mid November; Bunkhouse open all year.

Sources

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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.