Walkers' paradise campsites in North Pennines
6 bookable campsites within 15 miles of North Pennines
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Woodcroft Farm
Frosterley, Co. Durham, England- Luxury cabins featured on Robson Green's Weekend Escapes
- Hamsterley Forest 20 minutes’ drive; Durham 35 minutes
- Firepit, fully equipped kitchen and ensuite shower room
Newton Lodge Campsite
Mickleton, Co. Durham, England- Quiet family site surrounded by the Teesdale countryside
- In the Pennine Dales, 15 minutes' drive from Barnard Castle
- Set in the grounds of a traditional farmhouse; bus stop just outside
Springhouse Boutique Holiday Park
Hexham, Northumberland, England- Peaceful dog-friendly Northumberland touring pitches in Slaley Forest
- A 15-minute drive from Corbridge, Hadrian’s Wall and Hexham
- Bar-restaurant and a large play area on site
Bonners Lodge
Consett, Co. Durham, England- Friendly site with rural views 15 minutes' drive from Consett
- A short walk from the Waskerley Way trail for walking and cycling
- Spacious pitches with access to heated shower block
Bolbec Manor Campsite
Shotley Bridge, Northumberland, England- Spectacular views in the North Pennines National Landscape
- A five-minute drive to Derwent Reservoir; 30 from Durham and Newcastle
- Barbecues and campfires allowed; pub and restaurant right next door
Bankwood Farm
Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, England- Camping for small groups on a family-run farm
- A 10-minute drive to Appleby-in-Westmorland; Pooley Bridge 40 minutes
- Spectacular views of the Upper Eden Valley
Leekworth Caravan Park
Middleton-in-Teesdale, Co. Durham, England- Peaceful 14-acre farm site in the Durham Dales
- A five-minute walk to Middleton-in-Teesdale; Teesdale Way access
- Fishing on the banks of the River Tees directly from the site
The Old Chapel
Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, England- Quiet, family-friendly site on the edge of the North Pennines
- A short walk to Murton Fell; 30 minutes’ drive to the Lake District
- Fresh eggs available on site; 15 minutes' drive from a pub and café
Ivy House
Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, England- Pop-up wild camping at an equestrian centre in the Eden Valley
- A 30-minute drive to Ullswater lake, and 45 minutes to Hadrian’s Wall
- Back-to-basics site, with a pub 200 metres away
The Hideaway at Hudegate Farm
Middleton-in-Teesdale, Co. Durham, England- Peaceful back-to-basics site on a working farm in the North Pennines
- Four miles from High Force and Low Force waterfalls
- A few minutes' walk from a village with pubs and cafés
Low Bollihope Farm
Frosterley, Co. Durham, England- Smart modern chalet just off the Weardale Way near Frosterley
- Half an hour's drive from Durham and Hamsterley Forest
- Well-equipped kitchen, wetroom and decked balcony
Orchard Farm
Barnard Castle, Co. Durham, England- Scenic pop-up site on a farm a mile from Middleton-In-Teesdale
- Barnard Castle and High Force waterfalls within 15 minutes' drive
- On the edge of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Toadlands Shepherd Huts
Barnard Castle, Co. Durham, England- Luxurious adults-only shepherd’s huts in Teesdale, County Durham
- A 15-minute drive to High Force Waterfall and Barnard Castle
- Bespoke decor, kitchen, ensuite shower, kingsize bed and dining area
Langley Dam Glamping
Hexham, Northumberland, England- Smart wooden pods a short walk from the village of Langley
- A 15-minute' drive from Hexham and Hadrian's Wall
- 14-acre trout lake on site, with tackle hire and tuition available
Pennine View Shepherd's Hut
Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, England- Peaceful single shepherd's hut at a Cumbria farm with lovely views
- Appleby-in-Westmorland 10 minutes' drive; Penrith 25 minutes
- On the edge of the North Pennines National Landscape
Haggworm Hall
Barnard Castle, Co. Durham, England- Secluded site 25 mins' drive from Barnard Castle, on the Pennine Way
- Grassholme Observatory 20 minutes’ drive; Hamsterley Forest half-hour
- Views over Blackton and Hury reservoirs, with fishing available
Birbeck Camping
Penrith, Cumbria, England- Wild camping in the rural village of Blencarn in Cumbria’s Eden Valley
- Ullswater half an hour’s drive, and Middleton-in-Teesdale 50 minutes
- Simple off-grid site; Penrith shops and pubs 20 minutes’ drive
Hidden Corner
Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria, England- Peaceful spot on the edge of Dufton Ghyll in the Eden Valley
- A 10-minute drive to Appleby-in-Westmorland; 25 mins to Pooley Bridge
- Access to Pennine Way and other walking trails direct from the site
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