Stonehaugh Campsite

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Aerial view of the site
Northern lights over stonehaugh
Stonehaugh village playground
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  • Peaceful, eco-friendly rural site in Northumberland National Park
  • A 20-minute drive to Hadrian’s Wall; 25 minutes to Hexham
  • Next to Wark Forest for gravel cycling; village play area a short walk
Hexham in one direction, Kielder Water in the other – and here, around halfway between the two, on the edge of Wark Forest, is Stonehaugh Campsite, a peaceful spot from which to explore Northumberland’s many attractions. It’s safe to say that this is a well located site, surrounded by the spectacular landscapes of the Northumberland National Park and within easy reach of both Hadrian’s Wall (20 minutes’ drive) and Newcastle (55 minutes). Closer to home, there’s gravel cycling in neighbouring Wark Forest, and access to lots of walking and cycling trails, including the Pennine Way and North Pennine Cycle Route (NCN 68). Local village Stonehaugh (pronounced Stone-hoff) was designed in the 1950s for Forestry Commission workers, but only 34 of the planned 250 houses were ever built. That means it’s not big enough to support a shop or pub, so it’s worth stocking up on supplies while passing through Hexham or Bellingham (both about 25 minutes). The site also has a small shop selling essentials – milk, pot noodles, biscuits and the like. Other facilities include a bathroom block (powered by a wind turbine and with solar-heated water), drinking water taps, a chemical disposal point and a washing-up area. There are picnic tables on site, and more at the nearby Warksburn picnic area (10 minutes’ walk), where you can have a paddle in the burn too. Also a short walk away are the village play area and the village hall, which has a social club that’s open in the evening on Friday and Saturday.

Site type

Tent sites 20
Travel trailer sites 20
RV sites 20
Open now
Opens April 1

Tourist board rating

Please note

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Dogs

  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, Apr 1 to

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98% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

This quiet, eco-friendly park is in lovely, secluded countryside, perfect for exploring Northumberland. Guests consistently rave about the welcoming, helpful owners, roomy sites, and clean facilities (solar showers!). Enjoy the peace, dark skies for stargazing, and nearby trails. Midges are noted, and a few find the shower building a bit dated, but it works. Great value, relaxed getaway.

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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked Lovely settting, great location for walks. Social club on a Fri/ Sat added bonus. Showers/toilets very clean.

Disliked Midges - but nothing the campsite can do about that!

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Easy going owner. Beautiful quiet camping. Wild feeling.

Disliked Nothing

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Absolutely incredible stay! From the getgo…

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Primitive grass campsite

Liked Absolutely incredible stay! From the getgo I had such a friendly welcome from both family members (I am assuming). The pitches were really well sized, the view was stunning and it was incredibly clean and tidy. Not to mention the facilities were central, clean and there were various showers, etc so you didn’t have to wait to use them. It was in a lovely remote area with a stunning drive up to the site, and local landmarks weren’t far, which was perfect for exploring! Not to mention that roof tent’s were accepted - a bonus! The price point was perfect and I will be back 😁

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Everything. The peace, the spaciousness, there's just…

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Primitive grass campsite

Liked Everything.
The peace, the spaciousness, there's just a lovely energy there
Lovely, helpful owner too

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Remote spot, great size pitches…

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Dawn C. 1 review

Powered grass campsite

Liked Remote spot, great size pitches

Disliked Poor voltage on the electrical outlet
Shower block basic

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We all loved it and would definitely come back.

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Lovely location, nice clean facilities. Big open space for the kids to run around plus a nice park an walk just around the corner.

Disliked Midges!

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We stayed here for two nights…

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Primitive grass campsite

Liked We stayed here for two nights as three families with young kids. The gentleman running everything couldn’t have been more welcoming or helpful. The site is basic, it doesn’t pretend to be anything it isn’t, but the amenities are clean and well maintained. The campsite shop is well stocked and the rural location is fantastic. We would definitely stay again!

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Great site, well put together and organised, and lovely owners too.

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Dan B. 1 review

Powered grass campsite

Liked I, personally, liked how rural the site is and it was very well-kept and tidy.

Very impressed with the off-grid power supply and the toilet/shower block was clean, warm and well-equipped.

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Primitive grass campsite

Liked Friendly welcoming owner, clean and tidy, peaceful & relaxed environment with plenty of space to enjoy that isnt used by pitches.
We forgot to pack our tent poles and amazingly the owner was very kind to help us with a tent to borrow for a few nights, very thankful for that!
We would definitely stay at the campsite again, had a lovely time.

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But id stay again was nice cozy village quiet cannot ask for more

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked How clean the site was and polite the owner was very cozy

Disliked To be picky water pressure wasnt great

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Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Level campground, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby

Location

Stonehaugh Campsite

Stonehaugh Campsite

Stonehaugh Shields

Hexham

Northumberland

England

NE48 3BU

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

55.08065°N
2.32281°W

Nearest transport

Coach
19.1 km Percy Arms
19.1 km Percy Arms
21.5 km Hotel
Rail
11.9 km Bardon Mill Rail Station
12.7 km Haydon Bridge Rail Station
15.4 km Haltwhistle Rail Station
Ferry
14.4 km Tower Knowe Ferry Landing
16.4 km Belvedere Ferry Landing
17.8 km Leaplish Ferry Landing
Airport
39.5 km 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

Roman history enthusiasts make a beeline for Brocolitia Roman Fort, better known as Carrawburgh (20 minutes’ drive). Not much remains of this fort (one of 16 along Hadrian’s Wall) besides the earthworks, but the ruins of the Temple of Mithras, built in the third century, sit nearby. For more Roman artefacts, you can then move on to the Vindolanda museum (half an hour). Kielder Water (35 minutes) is a large reservoir surrounded by woodland. The lake itself is a popular spot for watersports and fishing, while the forest is laced with trails and cycle routes. You might see water voles and red squirrels during your wanderings; or head to Kielder Water Bird of Prey Centre to admire raptors. When in Newcastle upon Tyne (55 minutes), be sure to take a picture of the landmark Tyne Bridge, with its massive steel arch. The Discovery Museum has interesting maritime displays, including ‘Turbinia’, the world’s first water craft powered by a steam turbine; while Great North Museum: Hancock has a large archaeological section.

Must see

Housesteads Roman Fort 7.5 km

Vindolanda (Chesterholm) Hadrian's Wall 10.2 km

Chesters Roman Fort 13 km

Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail 19.1 km

Birdoswald Roman Fort 20.5 km

National Trust

Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort 7.7 km

Allen Banks and Staward Gorge 12.7 km

Wallington 24.6 km

Cherryburn 31.1 km

Cragside 38.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Stonehaugh - Linacres - Roses Bower 0.6 km

Stonehaugh Circular (including Pennine Way) 0.6 km

Hadrian's Wall Part 5 - Housesteads to Port Gate 7.5 km

HESLEYSIDE 7.8 km

Housesteads - Once Brewed - Vindolanda - Housesteads 7.9 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 Stonehaugh Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Stonehaugh Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Stonehaugh Campsite? Roman history enthusiasts make a beeline for Brocolitia Roman Fort, better known as Carrawburgh (20 minutes’ drive). Not much remains of this fort (one of 16 along Hadrian’s Wall) besides the earthworks, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Stonehaugh Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Stonehaugh Campsite? From $41.41 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.