Forrest Valley View
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Add your business details- 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
Site type
5
10Languages spoken
English
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Features
Pop-up campsite
Dogs allowed
Adults only
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
Portable toilet
Pub toilets
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Groups welcome
D. of E. 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
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
Pop-up campsite
Small (11-25 pitches)
Nearby leisure
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Location
Forrest Valley View
The Shires
Biggen Farm
Esh
Co. Durham
England
DH7 9RP
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.80084°N
-1.71281°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seaham Hall Beach | 15.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Seaham Beach | 15.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
| Roker - Sunderland | 16.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seaburn - Sunderland | 16.7 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Marsden | 18.1 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Durham Castle 5.7 mi
Durham Cathedral 5.8 mi
Gibside 8.2 mi
The Angel of the North 9.3 mi
WWT Washington Wetland Centre 11.5 mi
National Trust
Gibside 8.3 mi
Washington Old Hall 10.4 mi
Holy Jesus Hospital 12.5 mi
Cherryburn 12.8 mi
Souter Lighthouse and The Leas 18.1 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Brancepeth - Tallyho Gate - Brancepeth 4.8 mi
Battle of Neville's Cross, 1346 4.8 mi
Waldridge Fell 5 mi
Oakenshaw Nature Reserve 5.1 mi
BRANCEPETH CASTLE 5.6 mi
Local events
- Festival of Thrift (Saturday 21 September 2024 – Saturday 21 September 2024)
Stockton-on-Tees, Co. Durham 19.3 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
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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.
Booked as wanted a safe stop while visiting friends and many of the…
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Non-electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch
Liked: Booked as wanted a safe stop while visiting friends and many of the boondocking spots had very questionable reviews.
Disliked: £25 is a bit steep for no facilities. For this reason I wouldn’t book again, as there’s many sites even with facilities in other locations that charge £15 or less.
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As long as you come prepared this is better than any roadside pitch.
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Non-electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch
Liked: Peace, solitude, privacy there was only one other camper there.
Disliked: No hook up, limited bin availability. Although hard stand it was not designed for the purpose. Waste disposal? Water? Downhill on a track might not suit some bigger motorhomes or caravan combos. Cost for no amenities.
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Quiet and lots of wildlife (Owls, rabbits etc). Close to cycle path…
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Non-electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch
Liked: Quiet and lots of wildlife (Owls, rabbits etc). Close to cycle path from Lanchester to Durham
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It was a well kept, quiet site that was perfect for is…
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Non-electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch
Liked: It was a well kept, quiet site that was perfect for is
Disliked: Although didn’t mind paying, cost was quite steep considering was really only a field we used
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Excellent site
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Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch
Liked: The peace and quiet, adults only, the level pitch, the welcome, the wild flowers, the view, the size of the pitch, my request for a particular type of pitch being granted, the weather ;).
Disliked: Not an actual dislike but the website entry whilst very clearly stating there were no toilet and shower facilities, which was fine by me as I have my own, it doesn’t indicate whether there is a cold tap or not, so I had to contact the owner to find out. There was and it would have been helpful to have easily known that from the website entry.
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Basic CL site, no facilities. Lovely views, warm welcome on arrival, would…
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Non-electric hardstanding and grass motorhome pitch
Liked: Basic CL site, no facilities. Lovely views, warm welcome on arrival, would return Recommend
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- 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
- 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.