Border Forest Caravan Park

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Riverside pitches
View from the hill
Bertie and kaiser at hindhope linn
Aerial view

  • Dog-friendly park with direct access to Kielder Forest and Pennine Way
  • A 15-minute drive from Otterburn and 25 to Jedburgh
  • Well-kept amenities with plenty of free hot water
If you have a canine adventurer, prepare to bring them here. A barkingly high amount of woofsome walkies are available in the area surrounding Otterburn's dog-friendly Border Forest Caravan Park, for it has direct access from its bridge over the burn to the mighty Kielder Forest and the Pennine Way. Collar a stay here forthwith... Its location and its amicable, quiet and family-friendly feel make Border Forest Caravan Park a popular place for Northumberland stays. Its amenities are cleanly kept and include ladies' and gents' showers with free hot water, plus toilets and washing-up facilities in the park's centre. (It's worth noting that from time to time during the summer months pesky midges make an appearance, so it's worth packing your repellents.) As Border Forest is a quiet park, there's no shop or club on site, but a small supermarket is a short drive away. The local village Otterburn has a café, pubs, shops and a tourist information centre.

Campground type

Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
RV sites 4
Camper sites 4
Open all year
Opens

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • 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).
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling 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 bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Tents are not accepted at this park.
  • This is a very quiet family-run park - there is no shop or club on site. No single-sex parties or under-25s accepted via Pitchup.com. The shower/toilet block at the top of the park (a three-minute walk from the touring pitches) is open all year round.

Languages spoken

English

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89% would recommend this campground to a friend

86% would stay here again

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Area was spectacular great facilities friendly owner…

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beverley w. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Area was spectacular great facilities friendly owner

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From the manager: Thank you

The pitches were level

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Beverley T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked We liked the location, the access to the walks off site. The site was peaceful and quiet. Owners were very friendly. We will return again.

Disliked There was nothing to dislike

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From the manager: Hi thank you for your observations re your stay,we are very pleased you enjoyed
your visit

Nice walks from site. Plenty of hot water for showers.…

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked Nice walks from site. Plenty of hot water for showers.

Disliked Toilet blocks could do with updating but the shower’s had plenty of hot water.
Nothing that the site could do but the midges were really bad unable to sit outside after a certain time on a evening or first thing in a morning

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Had all the facilities that we needed and the site looked well kept

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked A lovely little touring site excellently situated with plenty of good walking from the site, beautiful views and dog friendly

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From the manager: Thank you for your review and appreciation!
M

A rather disappointing site.

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

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Liked A rather disappointing site. The forest was desimated by a storm a couple of winters ago and so the forest was very patchy and regeneration is not happening so some areas are being replanted.
The Pennine Way passes the site which is it's main benefit.

Disliked The site is old and very tired, it looks neglected. There are some signs of repair and upgrade but it just makes the rest appear even shabbier. Not enough to make my stay unpleasant.

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From the manager: Possibly we were a Roman Army camp site , so obviously modernisation is out of the question, of course some sad people want Bath bought up to date in the Trump Tower way.
Here we try to fit in with nature ie buttercups for bees , etc.We are miles from shops , no clubs ,nearest pub four miles with the wind behind you.
If you want Kew Gardens go there, not here!
Luckily at my age I don’t have to take another tourer but as I like what I do and 9 and a half of our customers out of ten, are Happy decent people who I enjoy meeting, I will keep on in the Basil tradition !!

Everything. Fantastic location with lovely views and walks Friendly welcome very well…

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Sharon T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Everything. Fantastic location with lovely views and walks
Friendly welcome very well kept park right in peaceful natural surroundings.plenty of wildlife to see. Idyllic

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From the manager: Thank you

Environmental haven, quiet, friendly.A nature lovers paradise..

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Susan F. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Absolutely loved this place....We only wish we had stayed longer...
We had such a lovely welcome from Ali on our arrival...( felt like we had known her years)!!
You are obviously catering for wildlife and the environment...which is just amazing...
We spent ages in the extensive dog walking area...Such a variety of plants , newly planted trees and the recent ponds...such a haven for aquatic life..
We absolutely love your pigs!!!! They did enjoy a tickle behind their ears...

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your encouragement and your appreciation of what is here.
Hope to see you soon
M

Very friendly site, right next to Kielder forest, fabulous walks

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Jacqui W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked The back to nature vibe

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From the manager: thank you for your kind comments,pleased you enjoyed your visit
Ali

The site was lovely and quite, which was just what we where…

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Darren A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked The site was lovely and quite, which was just what we where looking for. The amenities are basic but where clean and well maintained with plenty of hot water for showers. The staff were so friendly and helpful. We will definitely be making a return visit. Loved it!!

Disliked We didn't stay for long enough!!

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From the manager: Thanks for your comments
We look forward to seeing you soon

Lovely site, would definitely go back!

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Powered cement/asphalt travel trailer campsite

Liked Lovely warm welcome, dogs were well catered for with lovely walks straight from the site and a dog field on the site itself. Kitchen area for washing up had microwave and kettle, EHU on all touring pitches.

Disliked The weather - the only thing at fault!

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From the manager: All here are very pleased you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again soon
The Team


Features

Leisure on park

BMX track 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 Wild swimming

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horseback riding nearby Mountain biking nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal sites

Location

Border Forest Caravan Park

Cottonshopeburnfoot

Otterburn

Northumberland

England

NE19 1TF

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

55.30676°N
2.34796°W

Nearest transport

Bus
0.1 mi Cottonshopeburnfoot
0.2 mi Cottonshopeburnfoot
1.3 mi Village road
Rail
23 mi Bardon Mill Rail Station
23.3 mi Haydon Bridge Rail Station
23.9 mi Haltwhistle Rail Station
Ferry
10 mi Belvedere Ferry Landing
10.3 mi Tower Knowe Ferry Landing
11.2 mi Leaplish Ferry Landing

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 Forest is indeed mighty: this is the biggest human-made woodland in England and covers 250 acres. Roe deer roam here, many an archaeological feature and Site of Special Scientific Interest can be found, and the forest is also home to Kielder Castle, piles of walking and cycling trails, and Kielder Observatory (this is top stargazing territory too). Also in the forest, mosey along to the reservoir Kielder Water and Leaplish Waterside Park to hire fishing and pleasure boats, hide in the red squirrel hide, walk on water or try other activities like archery, crossbows, sea scooters or gymnastics. Within easy driving distance of the site are famed Northumberland and Scottish Borders attractions like the budget-friendly Jedforest farm and animal park with native and exotic species and Mary Queen of Scots' House, both at Jedburgh 25 minutes away; Alnwick Castle and Hadrian's Wall (about an hour, and both also rather mighty); 19th-century Cragside House (45 minutes' drive), and the first-class Holy Island of Lindisfarne off the Northumberland coast (an hour and a half). Clay pigeon shooting is also available locally.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Warkworth 29.8 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Cragside House, Gardens and Estate 18.2 mi

Housesteads Roman Fort 20.3 mi

Chesters Roman Fort 20.9 mi

Vindolanda (Chesterholm) Hadrian's Wall 21.8 mi

Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens 23.8 mi

National Trust

Cragside 18 mi

Wallington 18.7 mi

Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort 20.4 mi

Allen Banks and Staward Gorge 23.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Byrness - Chew Green - Browne Knowe 0.7 mi

High Rochester - Ridley Crag Circular 3.8 mi

NORTHUMBERLAND 5.1 mi

Blindburn - Chew Green - Pennine Way Circular 6.4 mi

Blindburn Bridge - Windy Gyle 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Border Forest Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Border Forest Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Border Forest Caravan Park? Kielder Forest is indeed mighty: this is the biggest human-made woodland in England and covers 250 acres. Roe deer roam here, many an archaeological feature and Site of Special Scientific Interest can … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Border Forest Caravan Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon

    Check-in times in low season (1 November to 31 March): 2pm to 7pm
    Reception and barrier will close at 7pm.

    Check-in times in mid and high season (1 April to 31 October): 2pm to 8pm
    Reception and barrier will close at 8pm.

    Check-out by 12pm all year round.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Border Forest Caravan Park? From $90.25 (for 2 nights, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.