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Explore Cumbria

Staying at High Gaitle offers you the unique opportunity to explore in any direction! Our local villages include Longtown and Gretna Green with their own historical interest. Going East the Northumberland National Park offers hiking and castles to explore whilst going South puts you firmly in the Lake District with all its natural beauty and many many attractions.

Scotland is just a stones throw away with transport links to Dumfries and Galloway, the Borders and Glasgow all within reach!

There are so many places to explore that the opportunities are endless!

Take a look at some of our chosen highlights.

Appleby Castle – one of histories best medieval fortresses If you’re looking for a truly grand day out, Appleby Castle in the Eden Valley is one of Cumbria’s most remarkable historic sites 🏰✨ Just one hour from High Gaitle, this

Brow well – home of the healing waters of chalybeate spring Hidden along the quiet Solway coast, Brow Well is a small but deeply significant historic site, once famous in the 18th century for the supposed healing powers of its

Courtship Maze – Gretna Green For a sweet and memorable stop in Gretna Green, only 5 minutes away from High Gaitle Caravan Park, the Courtship Maze is a lovely little attraction that celebrates love, partnership and the area’s famous romantic

This is the Northwest’s premier rifle range. With shoot targets at 25, 50 and 100 yards, a club house with free tea and coffee and free parking, this is definitely a place to visit. Groups and parties welcome.    Post code:

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WE ARE HERE

  • Longtown: 1 mile (2 minutes)
  • M6: 2.5 miles (4 minutes)
  • Gretna Green: 3 miles (5 minutes)
  • Carlisle: 9 miles (15 minutes)