Haggworm Hall

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Part of the camping area. (added by visitor 15 Aug 2022)

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View from goldsborough hill (added by visitor 15 aug 2022)
Hury reservoir (added by visitor 15 aug 2022)
Goldsborough carr in the distance (added by manager 29 jul 2022)

  • Secluded site 25 mins' drive from Barnard Castle, on the Pennine Way
  • Grassholme Observatory 20 minutes’ drive; Hamsterley Forest half-hour
  • Views over Blackton and Hury reservoirs, with fishing available
Looking for the mother of all walking holidays? A stay at Haggworm Hall should surely make your shortlist. A 25-minute drive from Barnard Castle in County Durham, this family-friendly site sits on a (mostly) level enclosed field with expansive views of Baldersdale’s moorland. You may already think that sounds right up your alley. But wait, there’s more: the Pennine Way is only about 300 metres from the site, so you can return home after your break claiming to have walked this challenging long-distance trail – or at least a few stretches of it. (Though you don’t have to share that last bit.) If you travel due north, a half-hour walk takes you to Hannah's Meadows, an upland hay meadow where you might spot skylarks and curlews. The site overlooks the Blackton and Hury reservoirs, meaning that fishing is within easy reach, and there’s also an abundance of trout at nearby Balderhead Reservoir (five minutes’ drive). Since the whole area is renowned for its minimal light pollution, you would be advised to bring some comfy seating and your warmest blanket so you can settle down for an evening of stargazing too. Well-behaved dogs are welcome here, but they must be kept under control in order not to spook the livestock in the adjoining fields. Barbecues are allowed, and you can buy provisions at Middleton-in-Teesdale (20 minutes) or at Barnard Castle, which has plenty of places to eat. The nearest pubs are in Cotherstone (15 minutes). Please note, there are toilets on site, but no showers.

Campground type

Tent sites 6
Please note
  • This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Reviews

9.9

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Great location and very peaceful site, would have stayed longer if there…

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Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 8
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Great location and very peaceful site, would have stayed longer if there was a shower

Disliked: Nothing

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We’ve just had a lovely over night stay at Haggworm Hall. This…

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

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: We’ve just had a lovely over night stay at Haggworm Hall. This is a perfect spot for a quiet, secluded get away. The views of the reservoirs are spectacular as the sun starts to set. The owners are very helpful and friendly. Great location with only a 20 minute drive to Barnard Castle and Middleton-In-Teesdale.

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Lovely views! Great host Cute toilet Very simple…

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

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Lovely views! Great host Cute toilet Very simple

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Great site, very clean and very friendly owners.

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
John P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Very friendly owners, toilet and site are kept very clean. Beautiful picturesque views/ scenery and some great walks straight out of the site. Lots of wildlife and farm.animals to see when venturing out. Really peaceful for those who just like to chill out and watch the world go by.

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Great location Great price Clean and simple facilities Nice views and plenty of space…

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

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Great location Great price Clean and simple facilities Nice views and plenty of space

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10/10 would go again

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

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Private, beautiful views, plenty to see, friendly hosts, peace and quiet

Disliked: Nothing

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Excellent site with clean facilities and lovely owners

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

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: What is there not to like about Haggworm Hall the views are amazing great for star gazing and to escape the world for the everyday husserl and bussle of life,The owners are so friendly we spoke on the phone and gave me directions as we were arriving late as we turned onto the site we where greeted and shown around me and my partner thought that was a lovely touch , The site is lovely with a quaint unisex toilet. The location is fantastic if you like walking, peace and quite and nature we will deffo return. Highly recommended total value for money very friendly very clean and the bonus is it's a great dog friendly site

Disliked: No dislikes

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Amazing stay. Fantastic views and star gazing

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

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Remote. Views. Sky at night

Disliked: Very windy

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Lovely location with good views and not too far away the…

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

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Lovely location with good views and not too far away the civilization. Main host was good as well, gave extra directions to the site.

Disliked: A bit challenging to find the site even with extra details provided.

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Remoteness, peace, stunning scenery and walking, friendly and a very large camping…

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

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Remoteness, peace, stunning scenery and walking, friendly and a very large camping area for just 6 pitches.

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Features

Pop-up campsite

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

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundry

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

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump point

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Pop-up campsite

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Sailing nearby

Location

Haggworm Hall

Baldersdale

Barnard Castle

Co. Durham

England

DL12 9UP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.55465°N
-2.09609°W

Route directions

Follow your satnav to DL12 9UP, at the end of Hury Reservoir. Go over three cattle grids, then continue for a mile and a half. The site is on your right. You can also use the site's what3words address: portable.waters.assembles

Nearest transport

Coach
35.3 km Dolphin Centre
36 km High Green
36.1 km The Angel
Rail
20.8 km Kirkby Stephen Rail Station
21 km Frosterley Rail Station
21.8 km Stanhope Rail Station
Ferry
47.7 km Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
Airport
43.2 km Durham Tees Valley 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

Those who wish to crank their stargazing experience up a notch should head to Grassholme Observatory (20 minutes’ drive), where astronomer Gary Fildes runs a series of guided events. In addition to informative talks, you’ll be given access to telescopes and state-of-the-art cameras with which to immortalise galaxies and planets. Into hardcore mountain biking? Then you should try Danny Harts Descend Hamsterley Bike Park (25 minutes), where a number of fast downhill tracks with highly technical stretches await the brave. Hamsterley Forest (half an hour) also has mountain-biking routes, alongside walking and horse-riding trails. Keen walkers will have access to a vast network of trails in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (35 minutes). You can hike on open moors or in ancient woodlands, have a rest by a dramatic waterfall or in a quaint stone village, and learn about the area’s history in informative museums. And don’t forget to keep an eye out for the resident wildlife, including black grouse and red squirrels.

Must see

Barnard Castle 11.3 km

The Bowes Museum 11.7 km

High Force Waterfall 12.1 km

Easby Abbey (EH) 28.6 km

Richmond Castle 28.7 km

National Trust

Moulton Hall 32.6 km

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 34.1 km

Braithwaite Hall 36.9 km

Gibside 46.8 km

Cherryburn 46.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Grassholme Reservoir - Hury Reservoir 4.8 km

Cotherstone - Romaldkirk - Cotherstone 7.3 km

Middleton-in-Teesdale - High Force - Middleton-in-Teesdale 7.7 km

Middleton-in-Teesdale - Grassholme Reservoir 8 km

LARTINGTON HALL 8.6 km

Local events

  • Festival of Thrift (Saturday 21 September 2024 – Saturday 21 September 2024)

    Stockton-on-Tees, England 36.8 km

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday 1 August 2024 – Thursday 1 August 2024)

    Penrith, England 40.3 km

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.

Want to know more about camping in Co. Durham?

  • Does Haggworm Hall have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Haggworm Hall dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Haggworm Hall? Those who wish to crank their stargazing experience up a notch should head to Grassholme Observatory (20 minutes’ drive), where astronomer Gary Fildes runs a series of guided events. In addition to … Read more
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