Scouts welcome: Campgrounds in Esh, England

Forrest Valley View

• Well-kept adults-only site with far-reaching valley views
• A 15-minute drive from the North Pennines or Durham city centre
• Direct access to the Lanchester Valley Railway Path; a mile from a pub

Grey Gables

• Well-kept, family-friendly pop-up site 15 minutes’ drive from Durham
• Locomotion, Adventure Valley and Diggerland all 25 minutes’ drive
• Off-grid pitches with countryside views; shop five minutes’ drive

The Gables Pod Camping

• Peaceful retreat for couples, just outside the village of Escomb
• Within walking distance of Kynren, the 'Epic Tale of England'
• Barbecues, kitchenettes and outdoor seating on site

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

Meadow Farm

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

Meadow Farm Park

• Spacious pitches in the County Durham countryside
• Bishop Auckland 10 minutes' drive; half an hour from Durham
• Dogs, barbecues and campfires allowed

Edmundbyers Youth Hostel

Broomley Grange

• Nature Escape: Tranquil woodland setting away from city chaos
• Diverse Camping: Welcoming both new and seasoned adventurers
• Thrilling Activities: Hiking, high ropes, zip lines, and more