Walkmill Campsite

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Grass pitches (added by manager 21 Mar 2023)
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Grass pitches (added by manager 29 mar 2023)
Grass touring pitches (added by manager 21 mar 2023)

  • Wild-style camping with amenities 10 minutes’ drive from Warkworth
  • Druridge Bay Country Park 20 minutes’ drive; Craster 25 minutes
  • Communal fridge on site; firepits for hire and wood for sale
An excellent spot from which to explore the spectacular Northumberland coast (and the county’s equally spectacular countryside), family- and dog-friendly Walkmill Campsite is on the outskirts of the village of Warkworth (10 minutes’ drive or a leisurely 45-minute walk). Part of an eight-acre farm, this remote and blissfully peaceful site sits tantalisingly close to the River Coquet, though it should be noted that there is no direct access to the water. There are, however, several paths that take you within view of the riverbank, a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. If you bide your time, you might spot the occasional salmon leaping out of the river or an inquisitive otter. Speaking of wildlife… the site’s large grassy area, surrounded by woodland, is a haven for hares and deer, and you can take pleasant strolls among colourful wildflowers. Walkmill Campsite is 'wild camping' with the benefit of limited clean facilities. These include a shower and two toilets in the on-site facilities and two external toilets housed in wooden huts. There are also two 'eco showers' as a refreshing alternative to the former shower, and portable toilets can also be hired by guests. The caravan acts as the site's reception area, complete with tourist information, charging points, a communal fridge-freezer and a small shop selling local produce. Firepits are available to hire, and wood and small wood briquettes are sold on site. Stock up on your favourite foods in Warkworth.

Site type

Tent pitches 17
Motorhome pitches 17
Open now
Opens 29 March
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. 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.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • A charge of £1.00 applies for the use of the shower.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Units longer than 8 metres are not allowed.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 29 Mar to

Pitch types & availability

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Beautiful campsite with pitches set well apart giving you a nice secluded…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Top Circle non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Beautiful campsite with pitches set well apart giving you a nice secluded spot

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Peaceful site with lovely scenery.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Top Circle non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Peaceful site with lovely scenery.

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Wonderful site, not be missed if you are I. The area.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Richard A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Top Circle non-electric grass pitch

Liked: Everything! The location is delightful and the attention to detail is exceptional. I have not been to many eco-sites that have cooking facilities, access to fridges, freezers, a tv room, reading lounge,honesty box shopping and, wait for it, a bath!! Oh and by the way it is a spectacular location.

Disliked: Only complaint, and it is small, is that the directions to the site could be better and the signage from the road to the site could be more prominent.

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Stayed here for just the one night. It was a bit hard…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Tent Strip non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Stayed here for just the one night. It was a bit hard to find, or maybe we just came from the wrong direction as seemed to be on narrow lanes for ages. But well worth it when we got there. Everything was clean and tidy and well laid out. And some nice food in the little shop as well. Will definitely return one day.

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Beautiful, peaceful, secluded pitches, this campsite has everything

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
emma k. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Crook of the River non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: The whole site is so stunning, a beautiful meadow field sweeping down to the river, and we were delighted with our beautiful secluded spacious ‘crook of the river’ pitch. the solar showers are the nicest I’ve seen. The picnic tables nestled in the meadows with mown paths winding to them are a thoughtful addition. The sound of the river rushing behind the huge oaks really adds to the experience. Everything you need is provided, so that you can show up with a tiny hiking tent and a one burner stove and have luxury as well. True wild glamping. So much loving care and attention has gone into creating Walkmill, and Claire is a brilliant host.

Disliked: Nothing!

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The environment, pitches well spaced out, riverside location…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Ian A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Crook of the River non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: The environment, pitches well spaced out, riverside location

Disliked: Not enough hot showers

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Great place for a quiet escape

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Caroline S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Tent Strip non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Large pitches, quiet campsite, with very helpful communal facilities plus little extras like the produce and food for sale was a bonus Friendly campsite hosts

Disliked: Only one main shower

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The whole stay . Spacious pitch , warm welcome, tranquility of the…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Nicola B. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Tent Strip non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: The whole stay . Spacious pitch , warm welcome, tranquility of the site x

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Quiet spot.…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 2
Accommodation 4
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 4
Child friendliness 2
Cleanliness 4
Wifi 2
rob a. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Crook of the River non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Quiet spot.

Disliked: Not much internet connection from 3 different networks, Voda/ three/ o2.

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From the manager: Thank you for your review. Just to comment on the Wifi for the benefit of others, we are currently awaiting the outcome of procurement for Fibreoptic broadband to be installed but are also considering alternative options.Our mobile coverage is with Sky which uses the O2 network and we get 4G coverage most areas on site.

Beautifully maintained site with great amenities.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Crook of the River non-electric grass tent, campervan or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Beautifully maintained site with great amenities.

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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 Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge 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

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby

Location

Walkmill Campsite

Walkmill

Nr. Guyzance

Walkworth

Northumberland

England

NE65 9AJ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

55.33302°N
-1.64121°W

Route directions

If you are following Google Maps, please drive through Warkworth with the castle on your left. Google Maps tries to take drivers down Watershaugh Road and across the ford, which is not suitable for motorhomes or caravans and, depending upon river levels, cars too. There is a footbridge to the right of the ford for cyclists and walkers which is accessible from a narrow footpath against the hedgerow (at the last bend before you drop down to the river).

Nearest transport

Coach
6.1 mi Bus station
10.7 mi Bus Station
10.7 mi Bus Station
Rail
1.8 mi Acklington Rail Station
4.1 mi Alnmouth Rail Station
6.4 mi Widdrington Rail Station
Ferry
24.1 mi North Shields Ferry Terminal
24.5 mi South Shields Ferry Terminal
24.7 mi Newcastle International Ferry Terminal
Airport
20.6 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

The village of Warkworth is a sweet little place. While history buffs explore the ruins of the 13th-century hilltop castle and riverside hermitage, wildlife enthusiasts can go on a puffin-spotting cruise to Coquet Island. Of course, you might just prefer to take it easy on Warkworth beach, a vast sandy stretch that is also popular for watersports. The landscape of Druridge Bay Country Park (20 minutes' drive) includes a dune-fringed beach (dotted with World War II defences), a boating lake and woodlands. Active types flock here to cycle, paddleboard and surf, but there is also plenty of birdwatching to be done, with swans among the winged residents. The dramatic ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle (25 minutes) sit atop a promontory stretching into the North Sea. From there, take a 25-minutes coastal walk to the fishing village of Craster, where you can sample the local speciality: smoked kipper.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Warkworth 2.3 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Amble Links 3.5 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Druridge Bay North 4.1 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Druridge Bay South 7.5 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Newbiggin North 11.5 mi Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Warkworth Castle 1.4 mi

The Alnwick Garden 6 mi

Alnwick Castle 6.3 mi

Howick Gardens & Arboretum 8.2 mi

Cragside House, Gardens and Estate 9.7 mi

National Trust

Dunstanburgh Castle 9.9 mi

Cragside 9.9 mi

Wallington 17.6 mi

Seaton Delaval Hall 18.3 mi

Lindisfarne Castle 23.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Warkworth - Guyzance Circular 1.5 mi

Warkworth Village Circular 1.6 mi

Warkworth Beach 'Breeze' 2 mi

Felton - Brainshaugh Circular 3.5 mi

Felton - Morwick Circular 3.7 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Want to know more about camping in Northumberland?

  • Does Walkmill Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Walkmill Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Walkmill Campsite? The village of Warkworth is a sweet little place. While history buffs explore the ruins of the 13th-century hilltop castle and riverside hermitage, wildlife enthusiasts can go on a puffin-spotting cruise to … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Walkmill Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.

    If travelling with a larger unit, at the bottom of the track the gate post lifts out to allow for wider access.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Walkmill Campsite? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.