The Boe Rigg

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Beautiful view (added by visitor 17 Jul 2018)
Roomy pitch
Visitor image of one of the tent pitches
Visitor image of the view of the site from a walk nearby

  • Remote site set on the edge of Northumberland National Park
  • A short drive to Kielder Water and Forest watersports activities
  • Café/bar on site selling local produce and crafts
Remote, wild, spacious and scenic are all terms rightly fitting The Boe Rigg, in Northumberland National Park a few miles from the market town of Bellingham. Walking and cycling routes are all around here, along with a huge range of outdoor activities within a short drive including the high ropes, watersports and zipwires of Kielder Water and Forest. Also within driving distance are several famed north of England attractions such as Hadrian's Wall and Alnwick Castle, both under 40 miles, and the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, under 50. The site's excellent facilities include a café/bar open daily to sell produce and handicrafts from local growers and craftspeople. Among The Boe Rigg's other amenities are accessible washrooms with toilets and hot showers, a launderette with washers and dryers and a washing-up area. Free wifi is available in the main building. Campfires and barbecues are both allowed but must be off the ground.

Site type

Tent pitches 30
Motorhome pitches 6
Touring caravan pitches 6
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The restaurant is open between 14/01 and 30/10.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
  • A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

82%

would recommend this site to a friend

77%

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Great base to explore the North East!

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

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Well specced level pitches, good washing facilities, superb location and a great value Full English to boot!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Hope to call in again next year and to sample some good food.

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

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Friendly pleasant contact.

Disliked: Had to leave early due to vehicle electrical problem.

Recommend to friends Visit again

First stop in England from Scotland.

Overall 6/10
Location 8
Value for money 6
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 6
Child friendliness 4
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 2
Andy D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: In general OK but just happened to be there when the restaurant,etc wasnt open. Only open Thursday to Sunday was open.

Disliked: Site was tight for motorhomes and could be a bit hazardous with no night lighting with the bolders around.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Easy to park and near warm loos and showers. Good food available at…

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

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Easy to park and near warm loos and showers. Good food available at on site restaurant. Friendly staff.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful and quiet Food amazing Showers and toilets clean Limited WiFi access to completely …

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

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Peaceful and quiet Food amazing Showers and toilets clean Limited WiFi access to completely cut off

Disliked: Couldn't find where to empty waste water

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site with friendly staff and clean facilities.

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

Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: The site is stunning, in some of the most picturesque landscapes. Waking up to morning mists being slowly turned into cloudless days. The on site restaurant (whilst not cheap) produces high quality food that tastes great and has a wide choice of styles, the cellar also does not disappoint. The staff were friendly and always ready to help.

Disliked: The toilet facilities are in dire need of an upgrade with one shower stall not draining properly (I was informed that these are due to be renovated).

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Loved the site itself. When camped you could see for miles !…

Overall 6/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness 4
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked: Loved the site itself. When camped you could see for miles ! Very quiet and peaceful. Food was lovely in restaurant on site

Disliked: It seemed we had come in the middle of renovations possibly ? The toilets/ showers had lighting wires still in the ceiling where lights had been moved. The showers one of the doors didn’t lock and there’s no much space to put your things. The facilities felt as if it was half finished or half thought about and they were more fussed about there restaurant

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Ok

Overall 6/10
Location 8
Value for money 6
Accommodation 4
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 4
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 6
Wifi 2
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Location was ok

Disliked: Site is still being developed, facilities mediocre, main conversation with the owner was around getting people into the restaurant/ bar

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Location

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site with great facilities nd Excellent restaurant

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

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Excellent site, so quiet, stunning views, easy access to walk across hills and river The food in the restaurant was to die for, such great value and so tasty,definitely recommend for anyone to stay Amenities for washing etc ere first class Staff friendly and helpful

Disliked: Nothing

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Forest Gastronomic delight Remote location Walkers' paradise Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pub campsite

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

The Boe Rigg

Charlton

Bellingham

Hexham

Northumberland

England

NE48 1PE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

55.159°N
-2.30173°W

Nearest transport

Coach
11.2 km Percy Arms
11.2 km Percy Arms
13.2 km Redewater View
Rail
20.7 km Bardon Mill Rail Station
20.7 km Haydon Bridge Rail Station
23.7 km Haltwhistle Rail Station
Ferry
11.2 km Tower Knowe Ferry Landing
12.9 km Belvedere Ferry Landing
15.1 km Leaplish Ferry Landing
Airport
40.1 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

Kielder Water and Forest within 16 miles are full of watersports activities such as canoeing, sailing, and waterskiing, along with water walker and sea scooter hire. A high ropes course, climbing, zipwiring, fencing, archery and crossbow are among the many forest activities available on and above land. Three of the attractions of the Hadrian's Wall UNESCO World Heritage site are within a short drive: Housesteads Roman fort, the most complete in Britain; Vindolanda, and Chesters Roman Fort, six miles from Hexham. Also famed in the region is Alnwick Castle and Garden 37 miles away, made up of huge formal gardens including the world's largest treehouse, and in a setting that will be instantly recognised by Harry Potter fans (broomstick training is available during the summer months: how magic). The Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is about 45 miles from here, to reach Bamburgh Castle and Holy Island via moorland, countryside and ancient forest. The site is 45 miles from Carlisle.

Must see

Housesteads Roman Fort 16.3 km

Chesters Roman Fort 17.8 km

Vindolanda (Chesterholm) Hadrian's Wall 19 km

Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail 25 km

Birdoswald Roman Fort 26.9 km

National Trust

Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort 16.4 km

Allen Banks and Staward Gorge 21.5 km

Wallington 21.9 km

Cragside 31.5 km

Cherryburn 34.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

HESLEYSIDE 1.4 km

Falstone Circular 9 km

Stonehaugh - Linacres - Roses Bower 9 km

Stonehaugh Circular (including Pennine Way) 9 km

Kielder Dam - Belling Crags Circular 10.6 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

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Boe Rigg have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Boe Rigg dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Boe Rigg? Kielder Water and Forest within 16 miles are full of watersports activities such as canoeing, sailing, and waterskiing, along with water walker and sea scooter hire. A high ropes course, climbing, zipwiring, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Boe Rigg?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  8:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Boe Rigg? From €23.88 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.