Walkmill Campsite

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  • Wild-style camping with amenities 10 minutes’ drive from Warkworth
  • Druridge Bay Country Park 20 minutes’ drive; Craster 25 minutes
  • Local produce; communal fridge; firepits for hire and wood for sale
An excellent spot from which to explore the spectacular Northumberland coast (and the county’s equally spectacular countryside), family- and dog-friendly Walkmill Campsite is on the outskirts of the village of Warkworth (10 minutes’ drive or a leisurely 45-minute walk). Part of an eight-acre farm, this remote and blissfully peaceful site sits tantalisingly close to the River Coquet, though it should be noted that there is no direct access to the water. There are, however, several paths that take you within view of the riverbank, a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. If you bide your time, you might spot the occasional salmon leaping out of the river or an inquisitive otter. Speaking of wildlife… the site’s large grassy area, surrounded by woodland, is a haven for hares and deer, and you can take pleasant strolls among colourful wildflowers. Walkmill Campsite is 'wild camping' with the benefit of limited clean facilities. These include a shower and two toilets in the on-site facilities and two external toilets housed in wooden huts. There are also two 'eco showers' as a refreshing alternative to the former shower, and portable toilets can also be hired by guests. The caravan acts as the site's reception area, complete with tourist information, charging points, a communal fridge-freezer and a small shop selling local produce. Firepits are available to hire, and wood and small wood briquettes are sold on site. Stock up on your favourite foods in Warkworth.

Site type

Tent sites 17
Motorhome sites 17
Open now
Opens 4 April
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (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.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • A charge of £1.00 ($2.08) applies for the use of the shower.
  • Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Units longer than 8 metres are not allowed.
  • This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 4 Apr to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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Reviews

9.7

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Peaceful

99% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

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Beautiful site. Well maintained. Very pleasant hosts who go out of their…

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Michael M.

Tent Strip unpowered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site

Liked Beautiful site. Well maintained. Very pleasant hosts who go out of their way to help. We’ve been back several times and plan to return again.

Disliked N/A

Beautiful like wild camping but with extra facilities

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Anonymous

Top Circle unpowered grass site

Liked Beautiful site with large pitches.
On a working farm
Wildflower grasses between pitches
Large static caravan open all day with shower, toilets and kitchen
Flush toilets available 24/7
Eco showers available
Shop area for essentials and local supplies such as BBQ essentials.
Resources room full of naps and guides.
Coffee area with used books to swap out.
Fridge and freezer for customers to use
There were some children but no specific facilities.

Disliked Difficult to find initially as I tried using SATNAV, better with google maps

We Had a wonderful night at Walkmill campsite and enjoyed the setting

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James B.

Top Circle unpowered grass site

Liked What a beautiful location, very peaceful and calm

Excellent site good clean facilities good pitch and friendly staff

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Neil S.

Crook of the River unpowered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site

Liked Everything, friendly staff, site was very well maintained. The pitches were not to close together so it felt like you had privacy. Lovely quiet site just the sound of birds. Excellent facilities with great little shop

Disliked Nothing

Excellent, well run site in a beautiful location! Will be back

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Miles B.

Crook of the River unpowered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site

Liked Beautiful.location, friendly staff, great facillities

A very lovely site, each pitch felt very private and the landscaping…

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carole w.

Top Circle unpowered grass site

Liked A very lovely site, each pitch felt very private and the landscaping was beautiful. I particularly appreciated the picnic benches dotted about, where you could catch the evening sun over dinner. Walkmill is very much an "In nature" experience, rather than serried rows of pitches. Facilities are perfectly adequate and always clean, it was a bit too chilly to try out the eco showers - next time maybe :-). Claire was friendly, helpful and always available if needed.
I would return in a heartbeat.

Thoroughly recommend staying here!

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Emma B.

Crook of the River unpowered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site

Liked Amazing site, so peaceful and the feeling of being in nature was amazing. The pitches are spacious - we stayed in the crook of the river and loved the pitches down there in particular, would Def book here again! Felt a bit like wild camping. Loads of bird song, saw a badger just off the drive one evening! Owners very helpful and friendly, overall a fantastic site!

Everything so well kept and beautiful. Clean facilities, and close to Warkworth.…

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Sean Rennie C.

Tent Strip unpowered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site

Liked Everything so well kept and beautiful. Clean facilities, and close to Warkworth.

Very peaceful site just right for chilling Great hosts

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Stephen A.

Tent Strip unpowered grass tent, campervan or trailer tent site

Liked Great site very quiet and very eco friendly.
Pitch 4 down slope near the river and lots of birds.
Great hosts
Only stayed one night on way down from Scotland in are campervan would definitely return in future.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Peaceful camping in glorious nature close to northumberland coast.

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Shirley W.

Top Circle unpowered grass site

Liked What a beautiful site this is. Surrounded by glorious nature and birdsong with a river running past. So peaceful. The pitch was flat and spacious. It’s a fairly small site so imagine even if full it wouldn’t feel crowded. There are a few electric pitches too. The facilities are excellent. There’s a small static with 2 loos and a shower, a kitchen to boil the kettle and wash up, a TV room and also a small honesty shop with home made goodies and basic provisions. There’s also a couple of portaloos and two eco showers. The bell tent looked lovely. The owners are very welcoming and friendly. Felt very comfortable. This is somewhere I’m definitely planning to return to. Thank you for creating this wonderful site.

Disliked Nothing

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal freezer Communal fridge Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby

Location

Walkmill Campsite

Walkmill

Nr. Guyzance

Walkworth

Northumberland

England

NE65 9AJ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

55.33302°N
1.64121°W

Route directions

If you are following Google Maps, please drive through Warkworth with the castle on your left. Google Maps tries to take drivers down Watershaugh Road and across the ford, which is not suitable for motorhomes or caravans and, depending upon river levels, cars too. There is a footbridge to the right of the ford for cyclists and walkers which is accessible from a narrow footpath against the hedgerow (at the last bend before you drop down to the river).

Nearest transport

Coach
9.9 km Bus station
17.2 km Bus Station
17.3 km Bus Station
Rail
3 km Acklington Rail Station
6.7 km Alnmouth Rail Station
10.3 km Widdrington Rail Station
Ferry
38.7 km North Shields Ferry Terminal
39.5 km South Shields Ferry Terminal
39.8 km Newcastle International Ferry Terminal
Airport
33.2 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

The village of Warkworth is a sweet little place. While history buffs explore the ruins of the 13th-century hilltop castle and riverside hermitage, wildlife enthusiasts can go on a puffin-spotting cruise to Coquet Island. Of course, you might just prefer to take it easy on Warkworth beach, a vast sandy stretch that is also popular for watersports. The landscape of Druridge Bay Country Park (20 minutes' drive) includes a dune-fringed beach (dotted with World War II defences), a boating lake and woodlands. Active types flock here to cycle, paddleboard and surf, but there is also plenty of birdwatching to be done, with swans among the winged residents. The dramatic ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle (25 minutes) sit atop a promontory stretching into the North Sea. From there, take a 25-minutes coastal walk to the fishing village of Craster, where you can sample the local speciality: smoked kipper.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Warkworth 3.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Amble Links 5.7 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Druridge Bay North 6.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Druridge Bay South 12 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Newbiggin North 18.5 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Warkworth Castle 2.3 km

The Alnwick Garden 9.7 km

Alnwick Castle 10.1 km

Howick Gardens & Arboretum 13.2 km

Cragside House, Gardens and Estate 15.6 km

National Trust

Dunstanburgh Castle 15.9 km

Cragside 15.9 km

Wallington 28.3 km

Seaton Delaval Hall 29.4 km

Lindisfarne Castle 38.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Warkworth - Guyzance Circular 2.3 km

Warkworth Village Circular 2.6 km

Warkworth Beach 'Breeze' 3.3 km

Felton - Brainshaugh Circular 5.6 km

Felton - Morwick Circular 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 Walkmill Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Walkmill Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Walkmill Campsite? The village of Warkworth is a sweet little place. While history buffs explore the ruins of the 13th-century hilltop castle and riverside hermitage, wildlife enthusiasts can go on a puffin-spotting cruise to … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Walkmill Campsite?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon

    If travelling with a larger unit, at the bottom of the track the gate post lifts out to allow for wider access.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Walkmill Campsite? From $56.34 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.