Bottom Meadow Campsite

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  • 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 a dishwashing sink. There are no showers (hot or otherwise) and no electricity on site. Best make sure you pack a torch and bring a supply of drinking water with you.

Site type

Tent sites 40
Open now
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • 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

Open from Fri, May 24 to

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Features

Pop-up campsite

Dogs allowed

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 Dogs allowed all year

Themes

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

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) 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 campsite

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

Local events

  • Kendal Calling (Thursday, August 1, 2024 – Thursday, August 1, 2024)

    Penrith, England 30.2 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 Bottom Meadow Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Bottom Meadow Campsite dog friendly? Yes 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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Bottom Meadow Campsite? From $43.61 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.