Wild Camping Northumberland

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  • Secluded, private site on a working farm in rural Northumberland
  • Newcastle and the North Pennines within a half-hour drive
  • Stunning views across the Tyne Valley; woodland walks nearby
Wild camping in Northumberland – yes, that’s the main draw of Wild Camping Northumberland. But that’s not all that’s on offer at this simple and secluded site on a working farm two miles from Stocksfield… For starters, a quick look at the map will tell you this is a most handy spot for all sorts of days out, from city escapades in Newcastle to days on the Northumberland coast to walks by Hadrian’s Wall or in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There’s great walking and cycling around the area (the National Hill Climb was held here in 2017)… and to top all of that lot off, you can walk to an award-winning pub in just five minutes (how very convenient). And then a quick look at the pics will tell you that the site itself is rather lovely too, with stunning views across the Tyne Valley (and often a spectacular sunset too), woodland walks nearby and plenty of peace and quiet. It’s particularly popular with families who appreciate having lots of space for the kids to run around in; well-behaved dogs are welcome too. The simple pitches here are set up in a private area on the outskirts of a working farm in the village of Hedley on the Hill. As the name suggests, this is proper wild camping: a water tap and toilets are available but please note there are currently no shower facilities on site. Guests are welcome to bring along a barbecue or firepit to keep them warm of an evening; provisions can be picked up 10 minutes’ drive away in Prudhoe.

Site type

Caravan sites 3
Motorhome sites 3
Tent sites 20
Open all year
Please note
  • This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating based on 57 reviews View breakdown

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Spacious fields with clean toilet facilities on site.…

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
Neil C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Spacious fields with clean toilet facilities on site.

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Despite the rain on arrival. Great, quiet peaceful location…

Overall 10/10
Location 8
Value for money 8
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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass caravan site

Liked: Despite the rain on arrival. Great, quiet peaceful location

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This was our first camping trip as a family of 5 and…

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

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: This was our first camping trip as a family of 5 and we were made so welcome. Our tent pole snapped due to the wind, they brought us a new pole and tape and put it together again!! The field is very big and so our children could play and run freely. There are 2 portaloos, I was impressed by how clean and well maintained they are. There was also drinking water. We are going wild camping in the lakes next, I only hope its as nice and welcoming as this camp site. Would love to come back.

Disliked: Nothing to dislike!

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The great welcome from Richard and David. The setting was brilliant. Wonderful…

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

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: The great welcome from Richard and David. The setting was brilliant. Wonderful views. The feathers inn at the village - great beers and menu.

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Size of the area for pitches, very dog friendly, owners very friendly.…

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Susan S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Size of the area for pitches, very dog friendly, owners very friendly.

Disliked: Weather was the only thing that spoiled our stay.

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Great host and great scenery…

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

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Great host and great scenery

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Everything…

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
Shane F. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Everything

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Excellent view, plenty of space for the pitch…

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

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: Excellent view, plenty of space for the pitch

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The wildness…

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

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: The wildness

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Would def go again!

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

Unpowered grass tent or trailer tent site

Liked: It has the feel of wild camping, plenty of space between pitches, amazing views, loads of places to walk and a fabulous pub up the road. Owner was lovely too ad couldn't do enough to make sure we were ok. Great location, on site loo's made wild camping a little easier!

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Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

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

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundry

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups 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

Gastronomic delight

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump point

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm

Pop-up campsite

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Golf nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Location

Wild Camping Northumberland

Hedley on the Hill

Northumberland

England

NE43 7SL

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.92591°N
-1.88534°W

Nearest transport

Coach
16.4 km Main Street
16.5 km Main Street
16.7 km Newcastle Airport: Terminal Building
Rail
3.1 km Stocksfield Rail Station
4.6 km Prudhoe Rail Station
6.1 km Riding Mill Rail Station
Ferry
28.9 km Newcastle International Ferry Terminal
29.5 km North Shields Ferry Terminal
29.6 km South Shields Ferry Terminal
Airport
16.7 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

If you’d like to mix in some rather less wild outings with all the hikes and other outdoor activities, head to National Trust properties at Cherryburn (10 minutes’ drive) and the gorgeous Georgian estate at Gibside Hall (20 minutes). Beamish, the Living Museum of the North (half an hour) is another great spot for family outings, with the chance to immerse yourselves in the sights and sounds of an early 20th-century pit village, farm and other settings. Looking back a bit further into history, explore the area’s Roman past by starting in Corbridge (20 minutes) to see some of the artefacts found during excavations and then take a walk along the Hadrian’s Wall trail. One of the more intact sections of wall is at Vindolanda (40 minutes), which has award-winning museums as well as a functioning archaeological site to see. Other outings nearby might take you for days in Hexham (25 minutes) or Newcastle upon Tyne (half an hour), or over to the coast for a blast of sea air at Whitley Bay beach (45 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Whitley Bay 31.2 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Tynemouth Long Sands North 31.4 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
Tynemouth Cullercoats 31.4 km Sea Poor Poor Poor N/A
Tynemouth Long Sands South 31.4 km Sea N/A Excellent Excellent Excellent
South Shields 31.5 km Sea N/A Good Good Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Prudhoe Castle 4.7 km

George Stephenson's Birthplace 7.9 km

Gibside 9.7 km

Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail 14.3 km

Castle Keep 18.2 km

National Trust

Cherryburn 3.6 km

Gibside 9.7 km

Holy Jesus Hospital 18.4 km

Washington Old Hall 23.6 km

Wallington 25.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

New Ridley - Hedley on the Hill - Whittonstall 1.7 km

BRADLEY PARK 6.4 km

Highfield - Spen Banks - Hookergate - Highfield 8.2 km

Derwent Gorge and Muggleswick Woods Circular 8.8 km

Rowlands Gill - Derwent Walk - Pontop Pike - Rowlands Gill 9.3 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.

Want to know more about camping in Northumberland?

  • Does Wild Camping Northumberland have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Wild Camping Northumberland dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Wild Camping Northumberland? If you’d like to mix in some rather less wild outings with all the hikes and other outdoor activities, head to National Trust properties at Cherryburn (10 minutes’ drive) and the gorgeous … Read more
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