Clear Sky Caravan Motorhome Park

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Visitor image of the hill range
Visitor image of the hill range
View from the front of the site
Fully serviced hardstanding motorhome pitch
View down north tyne valley
Fully serviced hardstanding motorhome pitch
Clear sky motorhome
Great views from the pitches
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View from the front of the site
Fully serviced hardstanding motorhome pitch
View down north tyne valley

  • Small adults-only motorhome site in Kielder Forest Park
  • Kielder Castle under a mile away; observatory 10 minutes' drive
  • Serviced hardstanding pitches in the UK's largest dark sky park
There's some really excellent hiking, mountain biking and wildlife watching to be done in the Northumberland National Park – but if there's one thing this park is really known for, it's surely the fantastic stargazing. A whopping 572 square miles here have been given Gold Tier status for their incredible dark skies, making this the largest International Dark Sky Park in the UK (and the second largest in Europe). If you're travelling in a motorhome, you’ll be able to take full advantage of these fabulous surroundings at Clear Sky Lodge Park, an adults-only touring site on the edge of Ravenshill Forest and with views over the North Tyne Valley. That setting means the views here are gorgeous by day – but they're potentially even better by night, when the starry displays start up. If you're keen to learn more about what you’re seeing, head to nearby Kielder Observatory (10 minutes' drive) for one of their regular events. And this great location also means you'll have plenty to do by day as well, exploring the trails of surrounding Kielder Forest Park, visiting Kielder Castle and heading down to Kielder Water. You might also like to throw in a day trip to the Roman attractions around Hexham (50 minutes' drive away). Preserving the dark-sky status of this park means that facilities here have necessarily been kept to a minimum, but guests have access to toilets, showers and a chemical disposal point. Pitches all have water and electric connections, and they’re on hardstanding that should be accessible in all weathers.

Campground type

Caravan sites 7
RV & Motorhome sites 7
Open now
Opens 1 March
Please note
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The campground only allows dogs up to 35kg.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • A cable measuring at least 6 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Please note phone signal is limited.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 1 Mar to

Open from Mon, 16 Mar to

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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 271 Pitchup.com customers

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BushPeaceful

96% would recommend this campground to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

Peaceful adults-only spot with great forest views. Top-notch loos and showers! Level, spacious pitches. Great for walks & rides, though midges and weak signal are noted.

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A hood pitch-up site 😍

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Janice B.

Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site

Liked Nice views, clean toilets and showers, nice washing up area. Plenty of space between pitches, flat pitches too. Lady I spoke to on the phone was helpful and very nice (but a bit more info on how to 'check in' would have saved me having to call her). Quite area so nice and peaceful.

Disliked Hosepipe for rinsing waste tanks didn't work (it needs tightening onto the tap - I didn't know who to report this to as no reception on site (which is clear on the booking)....tap was a minor issue, but needs sorting). Bins appear to be in a chained up fenced area, I couldn't reach them. The pub was closed when I was there.....aggh...not the fault of the site, but check first if it is actually open if you intend to visit the pub!

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Fantastic campsite

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Mark R.

Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site

Liked Everything, especially the showers.
Location lovely.
Friendly host.

Disliked Nothing

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Absolutely lovely and peaceful place to…

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Lynsey N.

Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site

Liked Absolutely lovely and peaceful place to stay.
The facilities were immaculate, always clean and smelt nice.
The site was also clean and tidy.
I would definitely come back, I didn't want to leave.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A beautiful site but more suited to motorhomes

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Rebecca R.

Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site

Liked The view was fantastic; it was a very small, peaceful site; the showers were amazing! I do think it is more suitable for motorhomes than tourers, though.

Disliked The pitches weren't really designed for tourers- you need very long cables, hoses & waste pipes. It was advertised as fully serviced but there was no grey waste drain. There is no phone signal and the WiFi doesn't reach the pitches - it is only available near the toilet block.

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Position of site , fabulous facilities.…

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Dianne K.

Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site

Liked Position of site , fabulous facilities.

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Beautiful Scenery. Toilets vey good…

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derek h.

Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site

Liked Beautiful Scenery. Toilets vey good & quiet on site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic setting, very peaceful. Clean and…

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Anonymous

Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site

Liked Fantastic setting, very peaceful. Clean and tidy. Best shower and toilet block we have come across

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will visit again. Not the pub though, I’ll not visit that again soon.

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Nigel A.

Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site

Liked Everything, the site is excellent in every way. Large pitch, excellent clean facilities and in a beautiful location. Wi-fi doesn’t reach all pitches but we had a good phone internet signal with Vodafone so didn‘t bother us.
Nothing really to do with the site but the local pub, the Kielder Tavern, is, to be frank, an appalling dump!

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

If you want peace and quiet this is the place - loved it

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Carol C.

Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site

Liked Quiet, no light pollution, elevated views, great shower and toilet facilities. So close to the reservoir which is a great cycle ride. Whilst we were there - no barking dogs or screaming children which was bliss

Disliked No clear recycling options - just seemed to be one bin for everything.

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Everything - great little site -…

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Ian B.

Fully-serviced concrete slab caravan site

Liked Everything - great little site - it has all that you need and it’s a really straightforward stay. Well located and easy to use and access. The WiFi didn’t reach our pitch but we knew that from other reviews before we arrived, but has a strong 5G signal so didn’t need it. Nothing to complain about and will be back at some point

Disliked Nothing

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Features

Dogs allowed

Adults only

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 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

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

Themes

Bush Lake and/or mountain 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

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Clear Sky Caravan Motorhome Park

Kielder

Northumberland

England

NE48 1ER

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

55.24194°N
2.58678°W

Nearest transport

Coach
13.6 km Whitelee Farm
14.3 km Carter Bar summit
14.3 km Carter Bar Layby
Rail
31.5 km Haltwhistle Rail Station
33.5 km Bardon Mill Rail Station
35.2 km Brampton (Cumbria) Rail Station
Ferry
7.2 km Leaplish Ferry Landing
8.2 km Belvedere Ferry Landing
10.2 km Tower Knowe Ferry Landing

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

Given how close it is, your first visit should be to Kielder Castle, just under a mile away. It's got a variety of exhibits about the area’s history and wildlife, a lovely café and a bird hide where you can look out for the resident ospreys. Bikes can be hired here, or you can head out on a scenic drive along the toll road. There are plenty of options nearby for walks, of course – and one of the best is the Lakeside Way, an accessible multi-user trail that runs all the way along the 26-mile shoreline of Kielder Water (10 minutes’ drive). Look out for native red squirrels as you go – Kielder is home to about half of the country's population – or head to the Kielder Water Bird of Prey Centre (15 minutes) to see other local wildlife. If you're into mountain biking, you may like to cross the Scottish border to 7 Stanes - Newcastleton (25 minutes); if it’s history that’s more your thing, try heading to Hadrian's Wall to explore places like the Temple of Mithras (45 minutes) and Housesteads Roman Fort (50 minutes).

Must see

Birdoswald Roman Fort 28.1 km

Housesteads Roman Fort 30.3 km

Vindolanda (Chesterholm) Hadrian's Wall 31.4 km

Chesters Roman Fort 37 km

World Famous Old Blacksmith's Shop Centre 40.1 km

National Trust

Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort 30.8 km

Allen Banks and Staward Gorge 34.7 km

Wallington 41.1 km

Cragside 44.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Kielder Castle - Deadwater Fell - Kielder Stone Circular 0.8 km

Bakethin North Shore Circular, Kielder 1.7 km

Lewisburn Circular 4.8 km

Leaplish - Cranecleugh Circular 7.2 km

Leaplish Park - Bull Crag Peninsula Circular 7.4 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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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Clear Sky Caravan Motorhome Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Clear Sky Caravan Motorhome Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Clear Sky Caravan Motorhome Park? Given how close it is, your first visit should be to Kielder Castle, just under a mile away. It's got a variety of exhibits about the area’s history and wildlife, a lovely … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Clear Sky Caravan Motorhome Park?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1:30 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Clear Sky Caravan Motorhome Park? From $65.82 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.