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General
- Well-kept adults-only site with far-reaching valley views
- A 15-minute drive from the North Pennines or Durham city centre
- Direct access to the Lanchester Valley Railway Path; a mile from a pub
All aboard, ladies and gentlemen – it's time to make tracks for Forrest Valley View, a small-scale site right on the edge of the Lanchester Valley Railway Path.
This spacious County Durham spot is something of a nature hub, with woodland, a peaceful stream and a wildlife-friendly pond to explore at your leisure. As its name suggests, there are also far-reaching vistas to admire here, with picnic benches on hand where you can serve up a meal as you sit back and survey it all (perhaps, given this is an adults-only spot, with a bottle of bubbly to hand).
As well as the railway path, more adventurous treks are to be had close by in the North Pennines (15 minutes’ drive). It's an easy journey into central Durham, too, if you fancy city jaunts.
This is a back-to-basics site, so you'll need to be fairly self-sufficient as there is no electricity, shower or toilet available. Alfresco cooks can set up barbecues, though: drive 15 minutes down the road to a farm shop for supplies or check out the shops in the village. Hot food can be often sorted by the site staff; you can also pick up welcome boxes full of food or get free-range eggs for your brekkie.
Fancy treating yourself to a meal out? A highly-regarded local pub is about a mile away from site and there are a couple of restaurants in Lanchester.
Site type
Languages spoken
✓ English
Please note
Group bookings of 2 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Guests under the age of 25 are not allowed on site.
At least one of the party members must be aged 25 or over.
If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
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Max. persons: 2 x
One Tent or Trailer tent allowed per pitch
Pitch size : unlimited
Ground type: Grass
Car
Max. persons: 2 x
One allowed per pitch
Pitch size : Min 6.0m width x 5.0m depth (19.7ft width x 16.4ft depth) Calculated area: 30.0m² (322.9ft²)
Ground type: Hardstanding and grass
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Features
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
Disabled facilities
Dog park
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Portaloo
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Rallies welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Rules
Adults only
Barbecue provided
Barbecues allowed
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Forest
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wildlife haven
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Communal fridge
Electric car charging point(s)
Gas cylinders available
No drinkable water point
No hot water
No running water
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Dog walk nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Shop nearby
Type
Farm
Small (11-25 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Location
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Durham Bus Station
— 5.5 miles
Chester-le-Street: South Burns Coach Stop — 6.8 miles
Bishop Auckland Bus Station — 9.6 miles
- Train stations
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Durham Rail Station
— 5.4 miles
Chester-le-Street Rail Station — 6.5 miles
Wolsingham Rail Station — 8.6 miles
- Ferry ports
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Newcastle International Ferry Terminal
— 16.9 miles
South Shields Ferry Terminal — 17.4 miles
North Shields Ferry Terminal — 17.6 miles
- Airports
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Newcastle International Airport
— 16.3 miles
Durham Tees Valley Airport — 23.0 miles
Local attractions
What to do in Durham (15 minutes' drive), you ask? It's a toss-up between the cathedral, Crook Hall, Durham Castle and the city's brilliant bunch of museums and ancient university buildings. If you prefer to learn about the past in the open air, you may prefer Beamish Living Museum (20 minutes), where you can sample some of the sights, sounds and smells that would have been common around these parts at the height of industrialisation in the early 20th century.
More chilled times are up for grabs at Pow Hill Country Park (20 minutes), Derwent River Fisheries (15 minutes) and Saint John's Chapel (30 minutes), a gorgeous moorland village where all sorts of trails and paths converge.
Whether you're all about your sport or are on the look-out for some retail therapy, Geordie jaunts of all flavours are to be had in the vibrant city of Newcastle (35 minutes). You could also call in at Barnard Castle (40 minutes), an attractive market town named after the fortress founded there by Bernard de Balliol in the 12th century.
Must see
- Durham Castle (5.7 miles)
- Durham Cathedral (5.8 miles)
- Gibside (8.2 miles)
National Trust
- Gibside (8.3 miles)
- Washington Old Hall (10.4 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Policies
Permitted arrival/departure time
| Camping and touring | ||
|---|---|---|
| Arrive: | 1 p.m. – | 8 p.m. |
| Depart by: | 11:30 a.m. | |
Forrest Valley View cancellation policy
No refunds within 4 days of arrival date.
Modifications are subject to a £5.00 fee.
Bookings cannot be amended within 3 day(s) of arrival.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
The site is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
If you need to cancel or amend your booking, please give as much notice as possible so that someone else has the chance to book. You may wish to buy holiday insurance for cancellations and for your property/injury whilst away.
Please note that your deposit is paid to Pitchup.com and is non-refundable.
Payment
Deposit transferable during COVID-19. Forrest Valley View will debit the balance from your card 1 week before arrival, or if the arrival date is sooner than 1 week then the balance will be taken immediately.
Refunds within the indicated cancellation period are only possible if the site is able to relet your unit/pitch.
Deposit transferable during COVID-19. During COVID-19 you can transfer your deposit to a future stay booked within 3 months of your arrival date. Read more.You can also opt to pay the full amount at the time of your booking.
Payment methods accepted on the park
CashTerms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditions- Does Forrest Valley View have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Forrest Valley View dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Forrest Valley View? What to do in Durham (15 minutes' drive), you ask? It's a toss-up between the cathedral, Crook Hall, Durham Castle and the city's brilliant bunch of museums and ancient university buildings. If … Read more
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When can I check in and check out of Forrest Valley View?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 11:30 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Forrest Valley View? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party. Check prices and availability
