Motorcycle friendly: Campgrounds in Weardale, England

The Gables Pod Camping

• Peaceful retreat for couples, just outside the village of Escomb
• Within walking distance of Kynren, the 'Epic Tale of England'
• Barbecues, kitchenettes and outdoor seating on site

Thornley Hall

• Dog-friendly rural pop-up site between Durham and the coast
• A 15-minute drive from Durham; 20 minutes from Hartlepool and Seaham
• Shops, takeaways, café and pub within walking distance; walks nearby

Billy Jeans Campsite

• Back to basics family-friendly stays on a working sheep farm
• Beaches, castles, manor houses and shopping within half an hour
• An hour from rambling Yorkshire's Moors, Dales and the North Pennines

Witton Castle Country Park

Meadow Farm

• Perfectly situated in the Vale of Durham
• Rural location with beautiful views
• Ten minutes from Tindale Crescent

Meadow Farm Park

• Spacious pitches in the County Durham countryside
• Bishop Auckland 10 minutes' drive; half an hour from Durham
• Dogs, barbecues and campfires allowed

Forrest Valley View

• Well-kept adults-only site with far-reaching valley views
• A 15-minute drive from the North Pennines or Durham city centre
• Direct access to the Lanchester Valley Railway Path; a mile from a pub

Langley West House Farm

• Bell tent on a rural 220-acre farm with views over Malton Valley
• A 10-minute drive from Durham and a farm park; footpaths nearby
• Firepit, barbecue and woodland paths on site; book a beekeeping lesson

Bobby Shafto Caravan Park

• Secluded location with countryside views
• A mile from the C2C cycle route
• Bar, shop, gated access and CCTV

High House Farm Camping

• Simple pop-up North Yorkshire farm site in the village of Cleasby
• A 20-minute drive to Barnard Castle; 40 minutes to Durham city centre
• Easy access from the A1; farm shop and pub five minutes' drive

Hillcrest Park