Walkers' paradise campsites in Esh, Co. Durham
13 bookable campsites within 15 miles of Esh
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
High Woodifield
Crook, Co. Durham, England- Working farm site with pop-up dog-friendly pitches
- A 10-minute drive from nature reserves and 35 minutes from Durham
- A 35-minute walk to the butchers, supermarket and restaurants
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
Hidden Retreat Glamping
Consett, Co. Durham, England- Luxury glamping pods on the banks of the River Derwent, County Durham
- A 15-minute drive to Derwent Reservoir; half an hour to Durham
- Private bathrooms; well-equipped kitchens; hot tubs on the patios
Garth Hill Farm
Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham, England- Dog-friendly site with views of the Wear Valley and Teesdale
- A 10-minute drive from Hamsterley Forest; half an hour from Durham
- Within five minutes' walk of a pub and two cafés
High Farm Holiday Park
Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham, England- Luxury glamping pods on a farm with amazing Durham Dales views
- A half-hour’s drive to Durham, and 35 minutes to High Force Waterfall
- Well-equipped, repurposed railway wagons, with woodland walks on site
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
New 
Stag Park
Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham, England- Well-kept Durham touring park 15 minutes’ drive from Bishop Auckland
- Auckland Palace 15 minutes’ drive; High Force Waterfall half an hour
- Country views from landscaped pitches; friendly livestock on site
Eden Grange Glamping
Shildon, Co. Durham, England- Family-oriented County Durham glampsite on the edge of Shildon
- Locomotion railway museum 20 minutes’ walk; Durham 25 minutes' drive
- Restaurant and fishing lakes on site; private hot tub for each unit
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
Bowler’s Hill Campsite
Stockfield, Northumberland, England- Peaceful rural site on a working farm a half-hour drive from Newcastle
- Prudhoe 10 minutes’ drive; Whitley Bay 50 minutes
- One-acre dog exercise field; within five minutes' drive of pubs
Countryview Caravan and Camping Site
Darlington, Co. Durham, England- Peaceful pub site with large well-maintained pitches
- In Bolam and five minutes from the A68; play area on site
- Beer garden; varied food menu to eat in or take away on weekends only
The High Hermitage Holiday Park
Prudhoe, Northumberland, England- Quiet countryside park among ancient woodland
- Tyne fishing available nearby: permits at reception
- Wildlife haven a short walk from the village of Ovingham
The Barn at Easington
Peterlee, Co. Durham, England- Small peaceful site on a 30-acre farm on the Durham Heritage Coast
- Sea and wood views, 15 minutes' walk to the beach via a wooded dene
- Barbecues and campfires encouraged; firepits and wood available
Stampley Moss Farm
Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England- Family-owned wild camping site eight miles from Newcastle upon Tyne
- A 10-minute drive from Metrocentre; 30 minutes from Derwent Reservoir
- Barbecues and dogs permitted; small woodland area; pubs nearby
Dragonfly Camping
Durham, Co. Durham, England- Pop-up campsite among woodlands at a Co. Durham working farm
- Durham city centre 15 minutes' drive; 20 minutes to the coast
- Dog-friendly site; choose from main field or wilder orchard pitches
Tyne View Camping
Chopwell, Tyne and Wear, England- Simple, spacious and dog-friendly pitches on a working farm
- A 20-minute drive to Hadrian's Wall; 30 mins to Newcastle upon Tyne
- Just over a mile from Hedley on the Hill and its award-winning pub
Bluebell Wood Glamping
Hedley on the Hill, Northumberland, England- Romantic hideaway with rural views in a small Northumberland wood
- In the beautiful Tyne Valley, a 30-minute drive from Newcastle
- Well-equipped luxury bell tents on a dark-skies site; close to a pub
Valley View Camping
Hedley on the Hill, Northumberland, England- Peaceful hilltop campsite with spectacular views of the Tyne Valley
- A 20-minute drive to Derwent Reservoir; Newcastle-upon-Tyne 30 minutes
- Dark sky site for stargazing; gastropub five minutes' walk away
Wild Camping Northumberland
Hedley on the Hill, Northumberland, England- Secluded, private site on a working farm in rural Northumberland
- Newcastle and the North Pennines within a half-hour drive
- Stunning views across the Tyne Valley; woodland walks nearby
Bankfoot Camping
Stocksfield, Northumberland, England- Northumberland farm stay with rural views, 15 minutes from Hexham
- Half an hour’s drive to Kielder Forest Park and 40 minutes to Cragside
- Peaceful off-grid site; dogs welcome
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