Bottom Meadow Campsite

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 8 10 reviews
The River South Tyne (added by manager 04 Jul 2024)
The river south tyne
Non-electric grass tent pitches
Camping meadow backed by wooded hills
View of the camping field
Looking from the river to the pitches
Picnic tables on the camping field
Spacious grass pitches for wild camping
The river south tyne runs along the site
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Non-electric grass tent pitches
Camping meadow backed by wooded hills
View of the camping field

  • Pop-up campsite on a farm five minutes’ drive from Alston in Cumbria
  • Set beside the South Tynedale Railway; Pennine Way five minutes’ walk
  • Spacious dog-friendly pitches; pubs and shops half an hour’s stroll
Surrounded by gorgeous views over wooded Cumbrian hills, Bottom Meadow Campsite sits on a family-run farm between the South Tyne and Gilderdale rivers. It’s five minutes’ yomp away from the Pennine Way, making a handy overnighting spot for long-distance hikers. There are picnic tables in the pop-up camping field – which has plenty of space for kids and any furry chums to chase each other around – and barbecues are permitted on site. After a long day in the bracing open air, you may not want to set about alfresco cooking, but luckily Bottom Meadow is only five minutes’ drive/half an hour’s stroll from shops and pubs in the walking hub of Alston. Occasional appearances are made by South Tynedale Railway steam engines, which run along a track edging the camping meadow – an impressive sight and added bonus for lovers of heritage trains. Please take note however – as this is pretty much a wild campsite, facilities are limited to a composting loo and running water for washing dishes (bring your own washing-up bowl). There is a toilet block with composting loos, a handwashing sink and a cold-water shower. There is no electricity on site, so make sure you pack a torch.

Site type

Tent sites 40
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Minimum spacing of 3 metres between pitches.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • The charging of electric vehicles is not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Reviews

8

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The location is outstanding, the scenery all around you is gorgeous and…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 4
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 6
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: The location is outstanding, the scenery all around you is gorgeous and the animals around you makes the experiance even better! Recommend and worth it!

Disliked: When trying to contact the mobile numbers provided no one answered. No one welcomed us or was available if any help was required. There was a day we spent and literally no one was there around us. Cold water only and other places offer hot water and electric for around the same price range

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Fantastic and had signal

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
Victoria C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Beautiful location, was apprehensive about composting toilet with the kids however there was nothing to dislike at all.

Disliked: Tap was stiff for us adults and impossible for the kids but certainly nothing to complain about

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Really gorgeous spot. Big open field. Loads of room. No one feels…

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

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Really gorgeous spot. Big open field. Loads of room. No one feels even close to anyone else really. Lovely and laid back and an amazing bakery in town. Ashgill falls also gorgeous. (Also 4G if that’s handy).

Disliked: Can be loads of midges so bring some stuff! Great can have fires though. To keep ‘em off.

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The invisible campsite

Overall 2/10
Location No rating
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Keith K. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: It made my video interesting for viewers, the site that didn't exist

Disliked: Wasn't where the coordinates or map from pitch up said it was this took me to a road next to a river. Rang both mobile numbers supplied no answer even left message, stopped at nearest farm who knew of no campsite in area, went elsewhere to stay. £25 down the drain.

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Loads of space to pitch. Toilets were clean. It was a really…

Overall 6/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities No rating
Customer service No rating
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Natalie E. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Loads of space to pitch. Toilets were clean. It was a really peaceful area. Loved waking up to sheep outside the tent!

Disliked: Poor signage. Poor access track to site.

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Such a peaceful, beautiful place.

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

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Absolutely stunning location. So peaceful and just a stones throw from the river to paddle in. Local amenities just a short drive away. Clean toilets and shower.

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Lovely relaxing, quiet site next to the river. Well maintained with plenty…

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
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Lovely relaxing, quiet site next to the river. Well maintained with plenty room for little ones to run around. Basic facilities but this is reflected in price. Will definitely return.

Disliked: Midges, but to be expected given the location. Just remember your midge deterrent.

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Enjoyed our stay at this campsite, great location.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 6
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 4
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Enjoyed our stay at this campsite, great location.

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Excellent site overall with amazing scenery for back to basic camping

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service No rating
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Lovely surroundings and very peaceful, especially with the sound of the river nearby. Nice and flat field allowing a good choice of places to pitchup. Shower and sink provided to clean yourself up (although cold water only). Bottled water available in shower room incase you run out of drinking water.

Disliked: Lots of midges later on in the evening. Toilets were a little smelly.

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Basic basic!

Overall 6/10
Location 6
Value for money 4
Accommodation 4
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
Samantha C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass tent campsite

Liked: Owners were lovely! Picnic tables available in field for use. Plenty room. Beautiful views & very quiet!

Disliked: A field with 2 composting toilets, 1 shower (NO hot water!), 1 sink. That's your lot, so come prepared! Really basic & the cost does not reflect the amenities.

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Features

Pop-up campground

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 Wild swimming

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No drinkable water point No hot water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Bottom Meadow Campsite

Howgill Rigg

Alston

Cumbria

England

ca9 3be

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.83214°N
-2.45933°W

Nearest transport

Coach
27 km Rail Station
31.1 km Bus Station
46 km Village road end
Rail
3 km Lintley Rail Station
15.1 km Haltwhistle Rail Station
17.4 km Bardon Mill Rail Station
Ferry
34.2 km Pooley Bridge Ullswater Ferry Landing
38.3 km Tower Knowe Ferry Landing
39 km Howtown Ullswater 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

Railway buffs can jump on the South Tynedale Railway (five minutes’ drive) from the outskirts of Alston to chug under steam through the Cumbrian landscapes of fells and forested hills. Next to the station platform is The Hub Museum, stuffed liberally with vintage cars, bikes and motoring ephemera. The impressive hilltop remains of Epiacum Roman Fort (10 minutes, the highest Roman fort built in ancient Britain) are open for all to visit, but are on a private sheep farm so please keep any dogs under tight control. For more evidence of Roman occupation, walk along a section of Hadrian’s Wall (40 minutes) and visit the remains of Housesteads Roman Fort - Vercovicium (also 40 minutes), where there are spectacular views across Cumbria as well as a museum of Roman artefacts. Turn west and you’re soon in the Lake District; have a wander around the imposing facade of Lowther Castle and its woodland gardens (45 minutes), or stroll around the shores of fell-lined Ullswater from Pooley Bridge (also 45 minutes).

Must see

Vindolanda (Chesterholm) Hadrian's Wall 18.9 km

Birdoswald Roman Fort 19.8 km

Housesteads Roman Fort 21.8 km

High Force Waterfall 26.7 km

Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail 27.5 km

National Trust

Allen Banks and Staward Gorge 17.1 km

Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort 21.9 km

Acorn Bank Garden and Watermill 22.3 km

Cherryburn 39.3 km

Gibside 47.5 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

GELTSDALE (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 09/03/2006) 12.8 km

Allenheads - Allendale Town - Hexham: Part 2 15.4 km

Allenheads - Allendale Town - Hexham: Part 1 16 km

Greenhead Circular (Pennine Way - Hadrian's Wall) 17.4 km

Hadrian's Wall Part 4 - Walltown Army Museum to Brocolitia 17.6 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.

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Bottom Meadow Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Bottom Meadow Campsite dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Bottom Meadow Campsite? Railway buffs can jump on the South Tynedale Railway (five minutes’ drive) from the outskirts of Alston to chug under steam through the Cumbrian landscapes of fells and forested hills. Next to … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Bottom Meadow Campsite?
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    Arrive:  noon –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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