Campgrounds for backpackers in North East England

Moscar Cross Camping

• Dog-friendly wild camping site on a Peak District National Park farm
• A five-minute drive to Ladybower Reservoir; 20 minutes to Stanage Edge
• Pubs five minutes’ drive away and direct access to footpaths

Orchard Camping

Kildale Camping and Barn

• Working farm on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors
• Very close to the Cleveland Way: one field from the site
• Dog-friendly site

The Bunker

• Quiet camping on a small South Yorkshire equestrian farm
• Conisbrough Castle 10 minutes' drive; Sheffield 30 minutes
• Secure, gated site with CCTV off a quiet country lane

Newlands Farm

• Spacious dog-friendly pitches on a working farm with sea views
• Bamburgh Castle and Holy Island within a 20-minute drive
• Firepits and breakfast hampers available on request

Kiddal Quarry Farm

• Rural Yorkshire camping by a stream in a scenic location near Leeds
• On the Leeds Country Way; city centre 20 minutes' drive
• Set on a working livestock farm with sheep, cows, chickens and ducks

Meadow Farm

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

Woodside Camping

• Pop-up eco campsite in North Yorkshire with views of the coast
• Three and a half miles from Whitby; Robin Hood's Bay 15 minutes' drive
• Milk, eggs, juice and home-baked goods available to buy on site

Fenham-le-Moor Campsite

• Seaside pitches on a farm opposite the holy island of Lindisfarne
• A 20-minute drive from Bamburgh and Seahouses
• In an excellent location for birdwatching and spotting seals

Budle Bay Camp and Caravan Site

• Peaceful camping on the Northumberland Coast

Barff Hill Farm

• Pop-up site with views of Yorkshire Wolds countryside
• A 40-minute drive to Bridlington, and 20 minutes to Beverley Minster
• Well-maintained grass pitches; pubs, fishing and historic sites nearby

Higher Heights Farm

• Friendly wild camping woodland site on a Yorkshire farm
• A five-minute drive to Haworth and half an hour to Skipton
• Fresh eggs and breakfast, lunch and dinner packages available on site

Park House

Ravenscleugh Wild Swimming and Camping

• Small, secluded site on a farm by the Northumberland National Park
• Hadrian's Wall and Alnwick Castle within a 45-minute drive
• Private lake on site for swimming; bring your paddleboards or canoes

Whitby Showground

• Pop-up site on the headland above the popular seaside town of Whitby
• A short walk to Whitby's beach, boat trips, museums and steam railway
• Catering units, bar and evening entertainment from Friday to Sunday

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

Lawsings Brow Campsite

• Tranquile counrtyside setting
• access to incredable countryside
• no on looking properties