The Boe Rigg

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Beautiful view
Visitor image of one of the tent pitches
Hardstanding pitch
Large grass ehu pitch

  • Dog-friendly site in the Northumberland National Park
  • Half an hour's drive from Kielder Forest and Hadrian's Wall Path
  • Café-bar on site with a patio and veranda; International Dark Sky Area
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 at weekends serving breakfasts and alternating evening menus such as pizzas or burgers. Among The Boe Rigg's other amenities are newly refurbished washrooms with toilets and hot showers as well as a washing-up area and a small shop selling camping essentials and basic supplies such as sugar and teabags. Campfires and barbecues are both allowed but must be off the ground.

Campground type

RV sites 20
Tent sites 40
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Guests under the age of 16 are not allowed on site.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Reception is unmanned after 7 p.m.. Please inform the park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Continental touring caravans (caravans built with the passenger door on the right-hand side) are not permitted.
  • Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

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9
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9
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9
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7

90% would recommend this campground to a friend

86% would stay here again

What customers say

This picturesque campsite gets rave reviews for its peaceful, natural setting and spacious spots. Guests loved the friendly staff and excellent, clean restrooms. The on-site bar and cafe offer good food and a great vibe. Highly recommended for a relaxing getaway amid beautiful scenery!

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Jane E. 1 review

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Welcome, views, clean facilities, what an absolute gem of a place. Will be back

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really friendly site with clean facilities…

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Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Really friendly site with clean facilities and reasonable prices.

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The site was lovely really friendly…

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Powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The site was lovely really friendly staff good food beautiful setting nice relaxing

Disliked Nothing

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Had a great time- would definitely return

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Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Very friendly staff, spacious pitches, good location, clean facilities, excellent local beer on tap.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very sick very slay

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Emma W. 1 review

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Staff were really sound and place was beautiful and quiet

Disliked Nothing literally the best

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Friendly and welcoming staff. Quiet and peaceful,…

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Powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Friendly and welcoming staff.
Quiet and peaceful, great location for exploring Kielder. Facilities were clean , hot showers, Bar and cafe.

Disliked Absolutely nothing to do with the owners but first night the midges took the edge off a fantastic weekend.

Recommend to friends Visit again

As we are travelling around Northumberland. Site was ideal

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Billy S. 1 review

Powered gravel and cement/asphalt RV campsite

Liked Clean and tidy site ,toilet /shower block always clean the host was very helpful. And the pie night was lovely .would stay again and recommend to others.

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Stayed for one night, loved the…

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Wendy 1 review

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Stayed for one night, loved the location, incredibly peaceful even with an onsight bar!

A number of pitch options and the site is quite sprawling so you dont feel you are on top of each other.

On site cafe and bar looked great although we didn't use on this occasion.

Toilet and shower facilities warm and very clean.

Would definitely recommend.

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Lovely place to stay.

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Powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Really lovely site, very quiet. Owners very helpful and friendly. Would definitely stay again.

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Hosts are friendly and welcoming. Relaxing…

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Anonymous

Powered grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Hosts are friendly and welcoming. Relaxing site where we could choose our pitch. Clean and warm toilet/shower facilities and hot showers. Nice pint of cider in the bar 😁

Disliked Nothing really but better bar/cafe opening hours would be good

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Scouts welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Aire Medium (26-50 sites) Pub campground

Accessibility

Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback 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 +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

55.159°N
2.30173°W

Nearest transport

Bus
6.9 mi Percy Arms
6.9 mi Percy Arms
8.2 mi Redewater View
Rail
12.9 mi Bardon Mill Rail Station
12.9 mi Haydon Bridge Rail Station
14.7 mi Haltwhistle Rail Station
Ferry
7 mi Tower Knowe Ferry Landing
8 mi Belvedere Ferry Landing
9.4 mi Leaplish Ferry Landing
Airport
24.9 mi 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 10.1 mi

Chesters Roman Fort 11.1 mi

Vindolanda (Chesterholm) Hadrian's Wall 11.8 mi

Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail 15.6 mi

Birdoswald Roman Fort 16.7 mi

National Trust

Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort 10.2 mi

Allen Banks and Staward Gorge 13.3 mi

Wallington 13.6 mi

Cragside 19.6 mi

Cherryburn 21.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

HESLEYSIDE 0.9 mi

Falstone Circular 5.6 mi

Stonehaugh - Linacres - Roses Bower 5.6 mi

Stonehaugh Circular (including Pennine Way) 5.6 mi

Kielder Dam - Belling Crags Circular 6.6 mi

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.

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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?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Boe Rigg? From $31.49 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.