Wild Camping Northumberland

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Great views over the Tyne Valley from each pitch
Great views over the tyne valley from each pitch
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Stunning view of the tyne valley
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  • Secluded, private site on a working farm in rural Northumberland
  • Newcastle and the North Pennines within a half-hour drive
  • Stunning views across the Tyne Valley; woodland walks nearby
Wild camping in Northumberland – yes, that’s the main draw of Wild Camping Northumberland. But that’s not all that’s on offer at this simple and secluded site on a working farm two miles from Stocksfield… For starters, a quick look at the map will tell you this is a most handy spot for all sorts of days out, from city escapades in Newcastle to days on the Northumberland coast to walks by Hadrian’s Wall or in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There’s great walking and cycling around the area (the National Hill Climb was held here in 2017)… and to top all of that lot off, you can walk to an award-winning pub in just five minutes (how very convenient). And then a quick look at the pics will tell you that the site itself is rather lovely too, with stunning views across the Tyne Valley (and often a spectacular sunset too), woodland walks nearby and plenty of peace and quiet. It’s particularly popular with families who appreciate having lots of space for the kids to run around in; well-behaved dogs are welcome too. The simple pitches here are set up in a private area on the outskirts of a working farm in the village of Hedley on the Hill. As the name suggests, this is proper wild camping: a water tap and toilets are available but please note there are currently no shower facilities on site. Guests are welcome to bring along a barbecue or firepit to keep them warm of an evening; provisions can be picked up 10 minutes’ drive away in Prudhoe.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 3
Motorhome pitches 3
Tent pitches 20
Open now
Opens 21 May
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • 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).
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, 21 May to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.9

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Wild camping

100% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

This site offers spacious fields with stunning views, perfect for a "back to basics" wild camping experience. Visitors consistently praise the friendly and helpful owners, particularly Richard, who ensures guests feel welcome and have what they need. Clean portaloos and available fresh water are appreciated. Its proximity to a great local pub is also a significant draw. While some noted occasional smokiness from fire pits or wished for more water taps, the overwhelming sentiment is positive, with many planning to return.

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Everything! Views Local pub Greeting from owner…

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Stuart C.

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Everything!
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Local pub
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Recommend to friends Visit again

Loads of space to choose from to pitch. Everyone had their own…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Loads of space to choose from to pitch. Everyone had their own space and not crowded. The owners, were amazing, nothing was too much. They helped us pitch our tent as it was extremely windy! 10/10 experience.

Recommend to friends Visit again

We had a one night stay a the beautifully located Wild Camping…

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Samantha A.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked We had a one night stay a the beautifully located Wild Camping Northumberland. Several large fields next to a working farm, with far fetching views across the valley. The host/ owner greeted us with a smile and enthusiasm and checked in on us again in the evening. Although the fields were busy, it didn't feel crowded and we had plenty of room and the views were just amazing and the stars once the clouds past were beautiful. Very relaxed on check out times, no rush meant a relaxed breakfast, time for the tent to dry off and some extra time enjoying those views 😍

Disliked Nothing

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Friendly owner, great views, nice pub very close…

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Tom K.

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Friendly owner, great views, nice pub very close

Recommend to friends Visit again

Just what we needed, big field with tap, toilet and fire pits!…

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Stuart M.

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Just what we needed, big field with tap, toilet and fire pits! The pub up the road is really close and a great local doing solid Pizzas on Friday and Saturday night.

The Campsite owner, Richard, was really friendly and helped us out with anything we needed.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Toilets on site, hosts were accommodating

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Jack A.

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Amazing hosts great firepit and very spaced out so we can enjoy our own privacy.

Disliked Nothing!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wild camping with beautiful scenery and peace and quiet.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Friendly welcome, thank you. Site as described with plenty of space for visitors to spread out and not feel too close to neighbouring campers. Toilets really clean and numerous enough for a busy weekend. Fresh water available. Beautiful views and levelish pitches with careful parking.

Disliked Nothing to dislike.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Owner was really friendly and helpful. He pointed us to a flat…

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Lesley G.

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Owner was really friendly and helpful. He pointed us to a flat area of the field and advised re local walks. He worked tirelessly during our stay ensuring the portaloos were kept clean and well stocked with paper. The two fields are huge so everyone was well spaced out.The views are amazing and far reaching. It was lovely to see kids being kids, running around in bear feet on wet grass, playing together. Short walk to a great pub, the Festhers Inn.

Disliked People burning all sorts on fire pits which made it quite smoky at times

Recommend to friends Visit again

Large, open fields, fab view, clean porta loos, very friendly staff

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Very clear communication with the host. Lovely friendly welcome when we arrived. Large field so plenty of space between groups of people. Could hire fire pits and buy wood. Plenty of portaloos dotted around the field. Quite a sloping field but enough flattish spots and the views over the valley were well worth it. Quiet and peaceful spot 👍🏼 excellent phone signal 5G Doggy friendly 🐾

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location, fabulous views, handy for the Feathers pub with excellent pizza…

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Paul G.

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Great location, fabulous views, handy for the Feathers pub with excellent pizza in the garden. Huge amount of space. It’s a basic site, portaloos and a tap, so bring what you need with you.

Owners were most welcoming.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 Car parking by pitch/unit 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

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Gastronomic delight Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Location

Wild Camping Northumberland

Hedley on the Hill

Northumberland

England

NE43 7SL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.92591°N
1.88534°W

Nearest transport

Coach
10.2 mi Main Street
10.2 mi Main Street
10.4 mi Newcastle Airport: Terminal Building
Rail
1.9 mi Stocksfield Rail Station
2.9 mi Prudhoe Rail Station
3.8 mi Riding Mill Rail Station
Ferry
17.9 mi Newcastle International Ferry Terminal
18.3 mi North Shields Ferry Terminal
18.4 mi South Shields Ferry Terminal
Airport
10.4 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

If you’d like to mix in some rather less wild outings with all the hikes and other outdoor activities, head to National Trust properties at Cherryburn (10 minutes’ drive) and the gorgeous Georgian estate at Gibside Hall (20 minutes). Beamish, the Living Museum of the North (half an hour) is another great spot for family outings, with the chance to immerse yourselves in the sights and sounds of an early 20th-century pit village, farm and other settings. Looking back a bit further into history, explore the area’s Roman past by starting in Corbridge (20 minutes) to see some of the artefacts found during excavations and then take a walk along the Hadrian’s Wall trail. One of the more intact sections of wall is at Vindolanda (40 minutes), which has award-winning museums as well as a functioning archaeological site to see. Other outings nearby might take you for days in Hexham (25 minutes) or Newcastle upon Tyne (half an hour), or over to the coast for a blast of sea air at Whitley Bay beach (45 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Whitley Bay 19.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Tynemouth Long Sands North 19.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Tynemouth Cullercoats 19.5 mi Sea PoorPoorPoorN/A
Tynemouth Long Sands South 19.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
South Shields 19.6 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Prudhoe Castle 2.9 mi

George Stephenson's Birthplace 4.9 mi

Gibside 6 mi

Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail 8.9 mi

Castle Keep 11.3 mi

National Trust

Cherryburn 2.2 mi

Gibside 6.1 mi

Holy Jesus Hospital 11.4 mi

Washington Old Hall 14.7 mi

Wallington 16 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

New Ridley - Hedley on the Hill - Whittonstall 1.1 mi

BRADLEY PARK 4 mi

Highfield - Spen Banks - Hookergate - Highfield 5.1 mi

Derwent Gorge and Muggleswick Woods Circular 5.5 mi

Rowlands Gill - Derwent Walk - Pontop Pike - Rowlands Gill 5.8 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Wild Camping Northumberland have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Wild Camping Northumberland dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Wild Camping Northumberland? If you’d like to mix in some rather less wild outings with all the hikes and other outdoor activities, head to National Trust properties at Cherryburn (10 minutes’ drive) and the gorgeous … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Wild Camping Northumberland?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Wild Camping Northumberland? From £20 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.