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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.

Dumfries – Queen of the South Just 30 minutes from High Gaitle, the historic town of Dumfries, known as the Queen of the South, is a brilliant place to explore, full of culture, scenery and family‑friendly attractions 🏰✨ Dumfries is

Caledonia Park is a designer outlet set at Gretna Green just minutes off the M6 at junction 45. With over 50 stores showcasing designer names and popular high street brands, there is something to suit everyone. This is a dog-friendly

Hadrian’s Wall is a historic Roman fortification which was constructed in 122AD under orders of Emperor Hadrian. The wall is 80 miles long and runs across the country East to West, sea to sea. It was built to separate the

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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)