Stonehaugh Campsite

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Aerial view of the site
Aerial view of the site
Northern Lights over Stonehaugh
Stonehaugh village playground
View across the site
Non-electric grass pitch
Campervans on site
River in the valley
Aurora over the campsite
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Northern Lights over Stonehaugh
Stonehaugh village playground
View across the site

  • 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
Opens 1 April

Tourist board rating

Please note

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

  • 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.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • 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.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed 1 Apr to

Open from Fri 26 Mar 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 165 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulRemote location

98% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a peaceful, remote campsite with spacious, well-maintained pitches surrounded by beautiful countryside and woodland walks. Facilities are generally clean and adequate, with many guests praising the eco-friendly power sources. Owners are consistently described as friendly, helpful, and welcoming. Some visitors noted the presence of midges and occasionally dated shower blocks, but overall feedback highlights good value and a relaxing atmosphere ideal for stargazing.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 29/09/2026

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Arrival date (latest first)

Everything was great, wonderful location, clean…

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 Michael V. 7 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Everything was great, wonderful location, clean facilities and a very warm welcome.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location ,facilities,easy going…

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john p. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Location ,facilities,easy going

Disliked Weather,very wet but thqts life

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything plenty of space toilets and…

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 Keith G. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Everything plenty of space toilets and showers very clean lovely views and walks

Disliked Nothing

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Beautiful and peaceful site, a great…

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Emma W. 4 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Beautiful and peaceful site, a great base for exploring the area. Loved the eco facilities, and the toilets & showers were immaculately clean.
A lovely 4km circular walk straight from the site. When the clouds disappear, the sky at night is incredible 🥰

Disliked Nothing

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Fantastic quiet and friendly site with…

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Damien F. 2 reviews

Electric grass pitch

Liked Fantastic quiet and friendly site with clean facilities. Tucked away, we was lucky to get 2 clear nights for star gazing.

Disliked N/A

Recommend to friends Visit again

Highly recommended if you like to camp close to nature.

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Xandra G. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked The campsite owners produce electricity via solar & wind power. Recycling is great..& the chickens will enjoy remains of fruit & veg. Fairly basic, & all the better for it. Reception stocks tins of food/rice/charcoal & wood. Hot showers, recently planted hedgerows, lots of wildlife, dark twinkly skies, open fires when raised of the ground. Helpful owners, local social club open Fri & Sat eve with a bar, pool & darts. Glorious countryside nearby...UNESCO world heritage site on the doorstep..& so much more. What is not to like?

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location good. Liked having a picnic…

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 Elaine S. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Location good. Liked having a picnic table near our tent. Quiet and no issues with other campers.

Disliked Dodgy path through the forest to find it if you are a walker.

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Loved location

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Dawn C. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Really enjoyed this site , so quiet and lots of walks straight from the site, only stayed 1 night due to weather, but will definitely be going again

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site

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David K. 1 review

Electric grass pitch

Liked Peace and quiet, with a genuinely friendly atmosphere. Very good site shop - a godsend when arriving late with no groceries!
And the skies…
Locals are very welcoming

Disliked Washroom lights on a timer rather than a PIR can make an extended visit have an unexpected plot twist.

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Very good

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Theo B. 1 review

Non-electric grass pitch

Liked Friendly people running the site and there were good facilities.

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.
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park, Zoo and Cashpoint (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • Grey Bull 4.1 mi
  • Black Bull 4.1 mi
  • Rose & Crown 5.1 mi

Groceries

  • The Co-operative Food 5.2 mi

Parks and play

  • Jubilee Playground 5 mi

Family days out

  • Simonburn Castle (Remains) 4.5 mi
  • Vercovicium Visitor attraction 4.7 mi
  • Chipchase Castle 5.5 mi
  • Robin Hood Tree Visitor attraction 5.7 mi
  • Langley Castle 8.9 mi
  • Staward Peel Castle 9.6 mi

Public transport

  • Housesteads 4.9 mi
  • Car park entrance 5.1 mi
  • High Shield 5.8 mi

Other nearby

  • Bellingham Golf Club 5.6 mi

Local services

  • Sainsbury's Bank Cashpoint 9.3 mi
  • Cumberland Building Society Cashpoint 9.3 mi
  • The Bellingham Practice Doctors 5.1 mi
  • Parkside Pharmacy 5.2 mi
  • JET Fuel station 5.2 mi

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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.