Foxcover Wood Campsite

The bell tent and toilet (added by manager 10 Aug 2021)

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Dog-friendly site with scenic countryside views in Co. Durham
A five-minute drive to Diggerland Durham and 35 minutes to the coast
Firepits allowed; walking trails around the site; farm shop nearby

You’ll want to place Foxcover Wood Campsite firmly on your radar, as this dog-friendly site delivers some seriously scenic views over the Co. Durham countryside. The landscapes are trails galore as you might expect, but it’s not just rural wanders that make this place so attractive. It’s also within reach of a variety of days out, whether that’s shopping till you drop in Newcastle upon Tyne (half an hour’s drive), a beach day down on Seaham’s shore (35 minutes) or navigating a real-life digger in Diggerland Durham (five minutes). You may be planning on packing a picnic for one of your rambles and luckily, you’ll be able to get a good spread going, thanks to the farm shop 35 minutes’ walk to the east of the site. Outdoor firepits are permitted on site too, so some nibbles to gnash on later in the day might come in handy. The site welcomes dogs so you won’t be missing any canine family members while on your hols. They should be kept to outdoor spaces only and kept on a lead at all times. There are multiple walking trails around the site, so it’s easy to get their exercise in (and yours too). There’s no gas or electricity around the site, but multiple solar lights show the way around in the dark. As for doing your business, there’s an outdoor toilet in a wooden shack, with a sink outside, so you won’t be without the basics here.

Campground type

Languages spoken

English

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 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

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)

Location

Foxcover Wood Campsite

Langley West House Farm

Lanchester

Durham

Co. Durham

England

DH7 0TL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.81776°N
-1.71228°W

Nearest transport

Coach

9.5 km Bus Station

9.9 km South Burns Stand K

14.7 km Washington (T&W): Galleries Bus Stn

Rail

9.4 km Durham Rail Station

9.5 km Chester-le-Street Rail Station

15 km Wolsingham Rail Station

Ferry

25.7 km Newcastle International Ferry Terminal

26.6 km South Shields Ferry Terminal

26.9 km North Shields Ferry Terminal

Airport

24.4 km Newcastle International Airport

38.6 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Diggerland Durham (real ride-on diggers, go-karts and events): five minutes’ drive - Lanchester Garden Centre (events, restaurant, deli and an exotic animal attraction): five minutes - Beamish, the Living Museum of the North (open-air museum about life in the early 20th century): 15 minutes - Brancepeth Castle (medieval castle): 20 minutes - WWT Washington (wetland centre with wildlife watching and displays): 25 minutes - Derwent Reservoir (fishing, walking and cycling): 25 minutes - Hetton Lyons Country Park (activities including watersports, raft building and mountain biking): half an hour - Newcastle upon Tyne: half an hour - Seaham beach: 35 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Seaham Hall Beach	24 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent
Seaham Beach	24.2 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Excellent	Excellent
Roker - Sunderland	25.3 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Seaburn - Sunderland	25.8 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Marsden	27.9 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Durham Castle 9.9 km

Durham Cathedral 10 km

Gibside 11.4 km

The Angel of the North 13.3 km

WWT Washington Wetland Centre 17.3 km

National Trust

Gibside 11.4 km

Washington Old Hall 15.6 km

Holy Jesus Hospital 18.3 km

Cherryburn 19.1 km

Souter Lighthouse and The Leas 27.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Waldridge Fell 7.1 km

Dipton - Hamsterley Mill - Dipton 7.3 km

Battle of Neville's Cross, 1346 8.5 km

Brancepeth - Tallyho Gate - Brancepeth 9.4 km

Beamish Woods - Causey Arch and Railway - Beamish 9.4 km

Local events

Festival of Thrift (Saturday 21 September 2024 – Saturday 21 September 2024)
Stockton-on-Tees, England 32.8 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.

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Does Foxcover Wood Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Foxcover Wood Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Foxcover Wood Campsite? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Diggerland Durham (real ride-on diggers, go-karts and events): five minutes’ drive - Lanchester Garden Centre (events, restaurant, deli and an exotic animal attraction): five minutes - … Read more