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West Barnley Campsite

1 review

Simple pop-up site across two acres of a Co.Durham working farm
On the edge of North Pennines Area of Outstanding Beauty; dogs welcome
In the village of Eggleston with easy access from the B6282

Bedding down on the edge of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Beauty is a fine idea if you’re in the market for some scenic walks – and that’s exactly the location you’ll get at West Barnley Campsite. This pop-up site is part of a Co.Durham working farm on the outskirts of the village of Eggleston, a few minutes’ walk from the boundary of the AONB. Lots of fabulous landscapes are within easy reach here, including waterfalls and forest trails, with places like the Bowes Museum and Raby Castle close by too. This is a simple site but a well-kept one, with showers and portable toilets provided and plenty of space in the two-acre field. There are lovely views all around the field, which is edged by a little stream. It’s a rural location indeed (think Shetland ponies on site and cows and sheep in the neighbouring fields) but one that doesn’t involve lots of driving along winding lanes – in fact, it’s easily accessed from the B6282 at the bottom of Folly Top. Campfires and barbecues are welcome on site, so you may well want to bring some supplies along – there’s a butcher and small supermarket in Middleton in Teesdale, plus several shops and a bigger supermarket in Barnard Castle (both 10 minutes’ drive). For treats that you don’t have to cook, Eggleston has a village pub and there’s a café 10 minutes’ walk away at Eggleston Hall. If you don’t mind a slightly longer trip, the farm shop and tea room at Mainsgill Farm (25 minutes) are well worth the effort.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

West Barnley Campsite

West Barnley

Egglestone

Co. Durham

England

DL12 0DS

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.60627°N
1.99838°W

Nearest transport

Coach

18.8 mi Dolphin Centre

20.4 mi Bus Station

21.6 mi High Green

Rail

8.5 mi Frosterley Rail Station

9.5 mi Stanhope Rail Station

9.5 mi Wolsingham Rail Station

Ferry

Airport

23.7 mi Durham Tees Valley Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Country Canines dog park: five minutes’ walk - Eggleston Hall Gardens: 10 minutes’ walk - Grassholme Observatory: 10 minutes’ drive - Bowes Museum: 15 minutes - High Force waterfall: 15 minutes - Summerhill Force & Gibson's Cave: 15 minutes - Raby Castle, Deer Park & The Plotters' Forest: 15 minutes - Hamsterley Forest trails: 20 minutes - Weardale Railway: 25 minutes.

Must see

Barnard Castle 4.7 mi

The Bowes Museum 5.5 mi

High Force Waterfall 8.1 mi

Locomotion:The National Railway Museum at Shildon 14.3 mi

Easby Abbey (EH) 17.3 mi

National Trust

Moulton Hall 19 mi

Gibside 24.1 mi

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 24.2 mi

Braithwaite Hall 24.6 mi

Cherryburn 24.7 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Cotherstone - Romaldkirk - Cotherstone 2.7 mi

Grassholme Reservoir - Hury Reservoir 3.4 mi

Middleton-in-Teesdale - High Force - Middleton-in-Teesdale 3.6 mi

Middleton-in-Teesdale - Grassholme Reservoir 3.7 mi

LARTINGTON HALL 3.9 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Reviews

Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

100% would stay here again

Lovely little stream running through. tranquil.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Wild camping with toilet and shower.

Overall 10 out of 10
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Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
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Wifi	No rating

Aug 2023 Rob P.

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Remoteness of the site with a stunning view is the perfect spot for a pop up site.
The owners were great people, diversifying a little patch of grass with added convenience of an on-site toilet and shower.
Hiring a firepit from the hosts is a must to watch the stars.

Recommend to friends Visit again

What a lovely little site. stunning…

Overall 10 out of 10
Location		10
Value for money		10
Accommodation		10
Facilities / Activities		10
Customer service		10
Child friendliness		10
Cleanliness		10
Wifi		10

Aug 2023 Erin E.