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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.

Local Villages, Scotland

Dumfries

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

Lake District, Local Villages, Walks

Ambleside

Ambleside – Beautiful Lake District Village 💚 If you’re heading into the heart of the Lake District, Ambleside is one of those vibrant little villages that instantly makes you want to stay a while 🏞️✨ Nestled at the head of

Attractions, Local Villages

Longtown Range

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:

Food & Leisure, Local Villages, Scotland

Caledonia Park

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

Lake District, Walks

Skiddaw

40 minutes away from High Gaitle lies Bassenthwaite Lake, the most northly lake in the Lake District National Park. Skiddaw, one of the highest mountains in England lies to the East of Bassenthwaite. It stands at 931m or 3,054 feet

Local Villages, Northumberland, Scotland, Walks

Hadrian’s Wall Sections 5 & 6

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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High Gaitle Caravan Park, Gaitle, Longtown, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 5LU

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