Stonehaugh Campsite

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Non-electric grass pitch, showing one of the picnic benches available around the site
Non-electric grass pitch
Non-electric grass pitch
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Non-electric grass pitch, showing one of the picnic benches available around the site
Non-electric grass pitch
Non-electric grass pitch

  • Peaceful, eco-friendly rural site in Northumberland National Park
  • A 20-minute drive to Hadrian’s Wall; 25 minutes to Hexham
  • Next to Wark Forest for gravel cycling; village play area a short walk
Hexham in one direction, Kielder Water in the other – and here, around halfway between the two, on the edge of Wark Forest, is Stonehaugh Campsite, a peaceful spot from which to explore Northumberland’s many attractions. It’s safe to say that this is a well located site, surrounded by the spectacular landscapes of the Northumberland National Park and within easy reach of both Hadrian’s Wall (20 minutes’ drive) and Newcastle (55 minutes). Closer to home, there’s gravel cycling in neighbouring Wark Forest, and access to lots of walking and cycling trails, including the Pennine Way and North Pennine Cycle Route (NCN 68). Local village Stonehaugh (pronounced Stone-hoff) was designed in the 1950s for Forestry Commission workers, but only 34 of the planned 250 houses were ever built. That means it’s not big enough to support a shop or pub, so it’s worth stocking up on supplies while passing through Hexham or Bellingham (both about 25 minutes). The site also has a small shop selling essentials – milk, pot noodles, biscuits and the like. Other facilities include a bathroom block (powered by a wind turbine and with solar-heated water), drinking water taps, a chemical disposal point and a washing-up area. There are picnic tables on site, and more at the nearby Warksburn picnic area (10 minutes’ walk), where you can have a paddle in the burn too. Also a short walk away are the village play area and the village hall, which has a social club that’s open in the evening on Friday and Saturday.

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Touring caravan pitches 20
Motorhome pitches 20
Open now
Opens 1 April

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed 1 Apr to

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 76 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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PeacefulRemote location

99% would recommend this site to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful and scenic campsite is praised for its friendly, helpful owners and eco-friendly approach. Facilities are generally clean and well-maintained, with hot showers and good wash-up areas. Pitches are spacious, offering plenty of room. The location is ideal for exploring Northumberland's natural beauty and Hadrian's Wall, with excellent dog walking opportunities. Minor points include dated shower blocks, occasional midges, and a need for more washing-up sinks.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Fantastic. Site was well situated with…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Fantastic. Site was well situated with good amenities. Hosts were fantastic.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location of site is great Very remote…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Location of site is great
Very remote with beautiful scenery.
Quiet and peaceful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent place to stay

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Nigel C. 4 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Clear arrival times and opening times of the site shop/reception. Responsive, helpful, knowledgeable staff.
The leaflets of the walks from the site are just what we wanted. The walks are clearly described and easily followed as the tracks are clear.
A good base from which to travel to sections of Hadrian's wall.
The community building opens on Friday and Saturday evenings and very pleasant volunteer staff are happy to discuss all aspects of Stonehough village and the surrounding area.
We had a fantastic meal at the Battlestead hotel and restaurant in Wark.
Shower and toilet block is accessible at all times apart from brief daily cleaning times. Good showers and clean toilets.

Disliked No pub on site during the week apart from the excellent community building which is open on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very reasonable price for a well maintained site. Will come back.

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 Michael C. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Owner was very friendly, toilet and shower facilities were very clean, plenty of space for myself and the dog to explore with lots of picturesque walks near by.

Disliked No plugs or charging stations in the cleaning / tower block (my own fault really, I know I should have brought my electric hook up )

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: We are glad that you enjoyed our site, sorry that we forgot to mention that charging of phones and small electrical items is available in the campsite reception.

Beautiful and peaceful campsite. Plenty of…

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Claudia B. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Beautiful and peaceful campsite. Plenty of space and lovely owners. Loved being able to have a fire pit and amenities were spot on

Recommend to friends Visit again

A very pleasant campsite, well kept. Quiet…

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Lee K. 37 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked A very pleasant campsite, well kept.
Quiet surroundings and large level pitches.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Such a wonderful site. The setting…

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Anonymous

Electric grass pitch

Liked Such a wonderful site. The setting is so beautiful and peaceful. Very friendly welcome. Simple but clean facilities and great to have solar/wind energy providing all the power. Great walks from the site.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great spaces out pitches had lots…

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Alexandra K. 8 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Great spaces out pitches had lots of room. Could also pick when we were there as not busy. Really helpful signs around and great check in with all the info we could have needed. Little shop in reception selling last min bits.
Lovely easy to follow walks. Went to the local social hall for a drink one of the evenings.

Disliked Na

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lush site with nice trails

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 Gary M. 7 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Friendly owners brilliant place to chill and relax lush sunsets across the forest trail small and long stargazing dark skies

Disliked Could do with a bar open during the week for customers but I guess it depends on how many people stay
The stargazing point is a bit run down could do with fixing the wood lats on the floor and a luck of wood preserve

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site

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Stephen P. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Spacious pitches. Welcoming owners. Peaceful site.

Disliked Noting

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs 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 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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

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

Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Level site, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby

Location

Stonehaugh Campsite

Stonehaugh Campsite

Stonehaugh Shields

Hexham

Northumberland

England

NE48 3BU

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

55.08065°N
2.32281°W

Nearest transport

Coach
11.9 mi Percy Arms
11.9 mi Percy Arms
13.4 mi Hotel
Rail
7.4 mi Bardon Mill Rail Station
7.9 mi Haydon Bridge Rail Station
9.6 mi Haltwhistle Rail Station
Ferry
8.9 mi Tower Knowe Ferry Landing
10.2 mi Belvedere Ferry Landing
11 mi Leaplish Ferry Landing
Airport
24.5 mi Newcastle International 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

Roman history enthusiasts make a beeline for Brocolitia Roman Fort, better known as Carrawburgh (20 minutes’ drive). Not much remains of this fort (one of 16 along Hadrian’s Wall) besides the earthworks, but the ruins of the Temple of Mithras, built in the third century, sit nearby. For more Roman artefacts, you can then move on to the Vindolanda museum (half an hour). Kielder Water (35 minutes) is a large reservoir surrounded by woodland. The lake itself is a popular spot for watersports and fishing, while the forest is laced with trails and cycle routes. You might see water voles and red squirrels during your wanderings; or head to Kielder Water Bird of Prey Centre to admire raptors. When in Newcastle upon Tyne (55 minutes), be sure to take a picture of the landmark Tyne Bridge, with its massive steel arch. The Discovery Museum has interesting maritime displays, including ‘Turbinia’, the world’s first water craft powered by a steam turbine; while Great North Museum: Hancock has a large archaeological section.

Must see

Housesteads Roman Fort 4.7 mi

Vindolanda (Chesterholm) Hadrian's Wall 6.3 mi

Chesters Roman Fort 8.1 mi

Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail 11.9 mi

Birdoswald Roman Fort 12.8 mi

National Trust

Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort 4.8 mi

Allen Banks and Staward Gorge 7.9 mi

Wallington 15.3 mi

Cherryburn 19.3 mi

Cragside 23.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Stonehaugh - Linacres - Roses Bower 0.4 mi

Stonehaugh Circular (including Pennine Way) 0.4 mi

Hadrian's Wall Part 5 - Housesteads to Port Gate 4.7 mi

HESLEYSIDE 4.8 mi

Housesteads - Once Brewed - Vindolanda - Housesteads 4.9 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Stonehaugh Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Stonehaugh Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Stonehaugh Campsite? Roman history enthusiasts make a beeline for Brocolitia Roman Fort, better known as Carrawburgh (20 minutes’ drive). Not much remains of this fort (one of 16 along Hadrian’s Wall) besides the earthworks, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Stonehaugh Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Stonehaugh Campsite? From £22 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.