Explore Cumbria
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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.
Just one hour from High Gaitle, in the charming village of Grasmere, you’ll find Dove Cottage, a beautifully preserved slice of Lake District history and the former home of poet William Wordsworth 🕯️📜✨ This Grade I listed cottage has been
If you’re exploring the quieter, more dramatic edge of the Lake District, Loweswater is one of those places that instantly makes you stop and breathe it all in 🌄💙 This is the last lake in the north‑west of the National
Gilnockie Tower is a beautifully restored 16th-century peel tower located in the heart of the Scottish Borders. Once the stronghold of the infamous Armstrong Clan, the tower offers visitors a fascinating journey through Border Reiver history, with interactive exhibits, historic
For over 50 years, Askham Open‑Air Swimming Pool has been a much‑loved part of the community. Built by local volunteers in the 1970s and still run by a dedicated volunteer team today, it’s a safe, friendly place for families, children
If you’re looking for a proper Lake District challenge, Blencathra is one of the most iconic peaks you can take on and it’s only 45 minutes from High Gaitle, making it ideal for a full day out in the hills
Brough Castle – a place of scenic history Around one hour from High Gaitle, the dramatic ruins of Brough Castle sit high on a ridge overlooking the strategic Stainmore Pass, on the very site of an ancient Roman fort 🏰✨
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)
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