Walkmill Campsite

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  • Wild-style camping with amenities 10 minutes’ drive from Warkworth
  • Druridge Bay Country Park 20 minutes’ drive; Craster 25 minutes
  • Local produce; communal fridge; firepits for hire and wood for sale
Walkmill is a secluded and peaceful campsite encircled by the River Coquet. A tranquil site on a smallholding of over 8 acres set amongst idyllic woodland with wild flowers across the meadow in late spring to mid-summer offering an abundance of wildlife and nature. A haven for hares, you may also be lucky enough to see a deer or two as you drive down to the site. Our hideaway location offers an amazing dark skies experience. Our site is ‘wild camping’ with the benefit of limited clean facilities. One shower and two toilets in the onsite static caravan with two external toilets in our wooden huts (portable toilets are available to hire). The caravan acts as our reception area with visitor information, charging points, a communal fridge/freezer and a small onsite shop selling local produce. Firepits are available to hire with wood and Hotmax sold on site. Our site welcomes walkers following the Coastal Path or St. Oswald’s Way and cyclists, often following Cycle Route1. Please note there is no access from the campsite to the River Coquet. The riverbank that surrounds Walkmill is a Natural England SSSI and therefore a protected area due to the wildlife and wildflowers. Walkmill pathways do take you as close as possible to allow you to view, photograph and or video. It may be your day to see the Salmon jumping around or even spot the Otter or Kingfisher.

Site type

Tent pitches 17
Motorhome pitches 17
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • 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. 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.

Extras

  • A charge of £1.00 applies for the use of the shower.

General

  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 2 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Vehicles

  • Units longer than 8 metres are not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed 1 Apr to

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97% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

This campsite is highly praised for its beautiful, peaceful, and spacious pitches, offering a 'wild camping' feel with good facilities. Guests appreciate the tranquil riverside location, the eco-friendly approach, and the helpful, friendly owners. The on-site shop is a popular addition. While most reviews are overwhelmingly positive, a few mention limited hot shower availability or a desire for warmer eco-showers. Directions can be tricky to find initially.

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Fab place well organised good pitches…

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Anonymous

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

Liked Fab place well organised good pitches welcomed by owner given lots of info.
Quiet and secluded.

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A peaceful perfect site

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Top Circle non-electric grass pitch

Liked I like that the pitches were spacious, the eco showers and loos were great and LOVED the honesty shop.. pitched at the top circle plenty of room for frisbee and catch. 100% will be back

Disliked Nothing

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Top Circle non-electric grass pitch

Liked Very well organised

Disliked Nothing

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Lovely, quiet and spacious.

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Anonymous

Top Circle non-electric grass pitch

Liked Beautiful and well kept site with lots of thoughtful camping resourses to hire and great little shop. Clean toilets and warm water. My daughters used the Eco Showers and liked them. Friendly helpful owners.

Disliked No sink to brush teeth or wash after 10pm.

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Liked everything about walkmill campsite,…

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Ray F. 1 review

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

Liked Liked everything about walkmill campsite, facilities are outstanding, a lovely walk to the neatest village (walkworth) the owners are a brilliant couple, very helpful, always there when needed, camped at walkmill a few times now, definitely recommend

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Stunning site, attentive owners. Can’t wait…

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Anonymous

Top Circle non-electric grass pitch

Liked Stunning site, attentive owners. Can’t wait to come back!

Disliked Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful, peaceful site

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Top Circle non-electric grass pitch

Liked Really lovely site The pitches are well spaced. Beautiful views. Very clean site. I loved the eco showers - very well designed and clean. The owner let us have 2 friends to visit until 9pm, without an extra charge.
Lovely and peaceful.

Disliked The cabin with the hot water facilities closes at 9pm so if you want to wash up after that time, you have to do so outside with no shelter, and only cold water is available.

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Spacious pitch and stunning scenery.

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Top Circle non-electric grass pitch

Liked Spacious pitch, stunning scenery, friendly and helpful owner who greeted us on arrival and explained everything. Facilities were very clean.

Disliked Nothing to dislike.

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AndyH 1 review

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

Liked Good facilities and nice pitches.

Recommend to friends Visit again

beautiful and peaceful location with lovely…

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

Liked beautiful and peaceful location with lovely well maintained facilities. We'll be back! Decent phone signal too!

Disliked nothing

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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)

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 2020201920182017
Warkworth 2.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Amble Links 3.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Druridge Bay North 4.1 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Druridge Bay South 7.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Newbiggin North 11.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood

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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • 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.