Clear Sky Caravan Motorhome Park

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Visitor image of the hill range
View from the front of the site
View down north tyne valley
Fully serviced hardstanding motorhome pitch

  • Small adults-only motorhome site in Kielder Forest Park
  • Kielder Castle under a mile away; observatory 10 minutes' drive
  • Serviced hardstanding pitches in the UK's largest dark sky park
There's some really excellent hiking, mountain biking and wildlife watching to be done in the Northumberland National Park – but if there's one thing this park is really known for, it's surely the fantastic stargazing. A whopping 572 square miles here have been given Gold Tier status for their incredible dark skies, making this the largest International Dark Sky Park in the UK (and the second largest in Europe). If you're travelling in a motorhome, you’ll be able to take full advantage of these fabulous surroundings at Clear Sky Lodge Park, an adults-only touring site on the edge of Ravenshill Forest and with views over the North Tyne Valley. That setting means the views here are gorgeous by day – but they're potentially even better by night, when the starry displays start up. If you're keen to learn more about what you’re seeing, head to nearby Kielder Observatory (10 minutes' drive) for one of their regular events. And this great location also means you'll have plenty to do by day as well, exploring the trails of surrounding Kielder Forest Park, visiting Kielder Castle and heading down to Kielder Water. You might also like to throw in a day trip to the Roman attractions around Hexham (50 minutes' drive away). Preserving the dark-sky status of this park means that facilities here have necessarily been kept to a minimum, but guests have access to toilets, showers and a chemical disposal point. Pitches all have water and electric connections, and they’re on hardstanding that should be accessible in all weathers.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 7
Motorhome pitches 7
Open now
Opens 19 March
Please note
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • The site only allows dogs up to 35kg.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • A cable measuring at least 6 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Please note phone signal is limited.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu 19 Mar to

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Reviews

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9
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
6
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
6

95% would recommend this site to a friend

92% would stay here again

What customers say

Clear Sky Caravan Park is praised for its beautiful forest location, offering stunning views and exceptional tranquility. Visitors consistently highlight the outstanding quality and cleanliness of the modern shower and toilet facilities, often described as the best ever encountered. The spacious, level pitches with water and electric hook-ups are well-regarded, as are the numerous walking and cycling trails accessible directly from the site. The site's dark skies are a significant draw for stargazing. Manager replies indicate a commitment to addressing issues and maintaining high standards. Some guests encountered midges, particularly in warmer months, and noted limited on-site services or Wi-Fi range, recommending preparation for these aspects.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 16/06/2026

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Wonderful people and wonderful place.

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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Where to start! Jackie and David could not have been friendlier or more helpful. The site is small but beautiful and the pitches are of a good size. The view from the pitches is spectacular. The facilities are spotless, with huge shower rooms. There is plenty of walking right at your door. What an amazing place.

Disliked Absolutely nothing (although some sun would have been nice!)

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Clear sky want je ziet s’avonds veel sterren.

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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Mooi uitzicht. Fantastische regendouche. Mooie wandel en MTB omgeving.
Heerlijk rustig (stilte). Brede staanplaatsen.

Disliked De midges, maar die komen in heel Schotland voor.
Geen Wifi.

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Beautiful

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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Beautiful little spot, fantastic clean facilities. Booked another stay as soon as we left

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Really Really tidy & clean -…

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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Really Really tidy & clean - The Facilities Cabin is superb - Warm, Welcoming & Pristine Clean. With all the facilities that you may need.

Disliked Not so keen on the location, which was our mistake because it does clearly say it is in the middle of the Kielder Forest but due to that, there was a lack of open air country views.
Also, no one came to welcome us or even acknowledge we were there, it would have been nice if someone had maybe introduced themselves, so you are present if you need them.

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Perfectly located.

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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Location, great walks from the site, near the castle (for when it reopens). Fab underfloor heating showers. Great kitchen and washing clothes facilities.

Disliked Midge season but expected that with the rain!

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Lovely quiet site with fantastic views…

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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Lovely quiet site with fantastic views and excellent facilities

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Top site.

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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Best showers going. Views excellent. Will definitely be coming back but with our dogs next time.

Disliked Didn't read all the small print to note that we took up any available pitch when we arrived - hence an initial phone call.
Shame the info from the local pub wasn't accurate.
Wifi a bit of an issue

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Probably more suited to cyclists and walkers!

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Pat M. 2 reviews

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Good size pitches well laid out. Excellent toilet block even with washing machine and dryer. Had great fun watching the siskins (like greenfinches only smaller) on our feeders. Great views. Good to have it fully serviced.

Disliked Recycling maybe could have been clearer. Unfortunately when we were there the castle and cafe were closed for renovations. As we have mobility difficulties we were very limited what we could do. Maybe our fault for choosing this site! Small shop only opened a few days a week. Long way to go to get shopping.

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Beautiful

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Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Large pitch with outstanding views nestled in the woods
Top notch showers and toilets, which were in keeping with the surroundings
Warm welcome
Would definitely stay again

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Definitely would recommend will be going back in the future

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paul a. 1 review

Fully-serviced hardstanding touring pitch

Liked Very clean. showers were amazing and very hot. The owners were very friendly and no problem was too small. The site was neat and tidy. Well placed for walking and mountain biking around keidler

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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 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 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 Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery 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

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Clear Sky Caravan Motorhome Park

Kielder

Northumberland

England

NE48 1ER

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

55.24194°N
2.58678°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8.5 mi Whitelee Farm
8.9 mi Carter Bar summit
8.9 mi Carter Bar Layby
Rail
19.6 mi Haltwhistle Rail Station
20.8 mi Bardon Mill Rail Station
21.9 mi Brampton (Cumbria) Rail Station
Ferry
4.5 mi Leaplish Ferry Landing
5.1 mi Belvedere Ferry Landing
6.3 mi Tower Knowe Ferry Landing

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

Given how close it is, your first visit should be to Kielder Castle, just under a mile away. It's got a variety of exhibits about the area’s history and wildlife, a lovely café and a bird hide where you can look out for the resident ospreys. Bikes can be hired here, or you can head out on a scenic drive along the toll road. There are plenty of options nearby for walks, of course – and one of the best is the Lakeside Way, an accessible multi-user trail that runs all the way along the 26-mile shoreline of Kielder Water (10 minutes’ drive). Look out for native red squirrels as you go – Kielder is home to about half of the country's population – or head to the Kielder Water Bird of Prey Centre (15 minutes) to see other local wildlife. If you're into mountain biking, you may like to cross the Scottish border to 7 Stanes - Newcastleton (25 minutes); if it’s history that’s more your thing, try heading to Hadrian's Wall to explore places like the Temple of Mithras (45 minutes) and Housesteads Roman Fort (50 minutes).

Must see

Birdoswald Roman Fort 17.4 mi

Housesteads Roman Fort 18.8 mi

Vindolanda (Chesterholm) Hadrian's Wall 19.5 mi

Chesters Roman Fort 23 mi

World Famous Old Blacksmith's Shop Centre 24.9 mi

National Trust

Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort 19.1 mi

Allen Banks and Staward Gorge 21.6 mi

Wallington 25.6 mi

Cragside 27.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Kielder Castle - Deadwater Fell - Kielder Stone Circular 0.5 mi

Bakethin North Shore Circular, Kielder 1.1 mi

Lewisburn Circular 3 mi

Leaplish - Cranecleugh Circular 4.5 mi

Leaplish Park - Bull Crag Peninsula Circular 4.6 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 Clear Sky Caravan Motorhome Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Clear Sky Caravan Motorhome Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Clear Sky Caravan Motorhome Park? Given how close it is, your first visit should be to Kielder Castle, just under a mile away. It's got a variety of exhibits about the area’s history and wildlife, a lovely … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Clear Sky Caravan Motorhome Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1:30 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Clear Sky Caravan Motorhome Park? From £32 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.