When can I check in and check out of Walkmill Campsite?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites 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. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Walkmill Campsite?

From $33.54 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Walkmill Campsite

View prices & book 9.7 65 reviews

Grass pitches (added by manager 21 Mar 2023)

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.

Campground type

Open now

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (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, 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.
A charge of £1.00 ($1.21) 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 park: no music is allowed.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the 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, Mar 29 to Mon, Sep 30 2024

Campsite types & availability

Tent Strip primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

4 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Site size: Max 18.3m width x 9.1m depth (60.0ft width x 30.0ft depth) Calculated area: 167.2m² (1800.0ft²)

4 people maximum

This section is located at the bottom of a gentle grass slope.

One Tent or Class B motorhome or Trailer tent allowed per site

Additional units require additional sites - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Site size

Max 18.3m width x 9.1m depth (60.0ft width x 30.0ft depth) Calculated area: 167.2m² (1800.0ft²)

Ground type

Grass

Suitable for

Tent, Class B motorhome, Trailer tent, (RV not allowed)

Features

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 3 max.

Car parking by site/unit

Dump station

Extras

Additional dog (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Bring an awning (1 max)		£3 (£3) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Supplement long vehicle (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Supplement twin axle (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Travelling solo? (1 max)		-£10 (-£10) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £25 (£25) 1 night, 2 adults

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Crook of the River primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

4 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Site size: Max 18.3m width x 9.1m depth (60.0ft width x 30.0ft depth) Calculated area: 167.2m² (1800.0ft²)

4 people maximum

This section is located at the bottom of a gentle grass slope.

One Tent or Class B motorhome or Trailer tent allowed per site

Additional units require additional sites - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Site size

Max 18.3m width x 9.1m depth (60.0ft width x 30.0ft depth) Calculated area: 167.2m² (1800.0ft²)

Ground type

Grass

Suitable for

Tent, Class B motorhome, Trailer tent, (RV not allowed)

Features

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 3 max.

Car parking by site/unit

Dump station

Extras

Additional dog (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Bring an awning (1 max)		£3 (£3) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Supplement long vehicle (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Supplement twin axle (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Travelling solo? (1 max)		-£10 (-£10) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £30 (£30) 1 night, 2 adults

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Top Circle primitive grass campsite

4 people maximum

Ground type: Grass

Site size: Max 15.2m width x 9.1m depth (50.0ft width x 30.0ft depth) Calculated area: 139.4m² (1500.0ft²)

4 people maximum

The grass touring pitches are located on the flat area at the top of the camping field, which backs onto the river.

One RV or Tent or Travel Trailer or Class B motorhome allowed per site

Additional units require additional sites - quick book via 'Make another booking like this' after making your booking.

Site size

Max 15.2m width x 9.1m depth (50.0ft width x 30.0ft depth) Calculated area: 139.4m² (1500.0ft²)

Ground type

Grass

Twin-axle vehicles accepted

Suitable for

RV, Tent, Travel Trailer, Class B motorhome, (Trailer tent not allowed)

Features

Car 1 included, 2 max.

Dog(s) allowed 2 included, 3 max.

Car parking by site/unit

Dump station

Extras

Additional dog (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Bring a gazebo (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Bring a pup tent (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Bring an awning (1 max)		£3 (£3) per night
Extra car (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Supplement long vehicle (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Supplement twin axle (1 max)		£2 (£2) per night
Travelling solo? (1 max)		-£10 (-£10) per night

You will be able to choose extras on the booking page.

Arrival days

From £30 (£30) 1 night, 2 adults

View prices & book

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

The river is a sssi, but you can still get pretty close to enjoy it!

If you’re lucky enough for clear skies, this site has a great view

View of our location from entrance to our pitch

Testing the new tent for a few days on the quieter corner of the s

A quiet and well-maintained site but some distance from any main roads

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	2

Anonymous Sep 2024

Crook of the River primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Quiet, tranquil and spacious level pitches. Clean facilities Friendly staff

Disliked: Distance to facilities from pitch Only 1 shower No view of river

Recommend to friends Visit again

The relaxed atmosphere, lack of noise, honesty box approach to purchases, clean…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Richard F. Sep 2024

Top Circle primitive grass campsite

Liked: The relaxed atmosphere, lack of noise, honesty box approach to purchases, clean facilities, remote location. Barn owl hunting in the camping field, good sized pitch, £20 solo traveller discount on two night stay. Claire, site owner welcoming.

Disliked: Nil

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely quiet site with friendly and helpful staff, homemade jam, even spotted…

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

Rob W. Sep 2024

Tent Strip primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Lovely quiet site with friendly and helpful staff, homemade jam, even spotted kingfishers, barn owl, and a deer 😁

Disliked: Nothing worth mentioning

Recommend to friends Visit again

Gorgeous site, level & roomy pitches. Welcoming, attentive owners

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Anne L. Sep 2024

Top Circle primitive grass campsite

Liked: So much to like about Walkmill Campsite. The location is secluded and just about every detail has been thoughtfully considered. There is a choice of pitches which are very-well spaced. We were allocated one which caught the sun in the morning and evening at the time of year (Sept). Birdlife and wildlife abounds and the whole of the centre of the field is left as meadow. A static caravan provides loos, a shower and bath!, a lounge, a coffee-room and a kitchen area with a mini-shop providing food and drink items if needed- fresh eggs and fruit and a chiller with Northumbrian produce - honesty piggy bank. Kettles, washing-up facilities, fridge, freezer and even hot water bottles are availble 7am until 9pm. Loos and washing-up facilities outside too. The owners were very welcoming, attentive and helpful. Long may this gem remain to provide a haven for campers.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect location, friendly helpful owners and level pitches

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Gail P. Sep 2024

Tent Strip primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Location at walkmill is excellent a good base to explore. I have stayed at walkmill a number of times it is our favourite site. Facilities are very clean and ample, the owners have added 2 outdoor showers recently which are in keeping with the theme of the site. Set up of the whole campsite is lovely. It never feels overcrowded, pitches are spacious not on top of each other. It's definitely a posh wild campsite. Very much in keeping with nature. So relaxing staying at walkmill.

Disliked: Nothing at all to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly site great surroundings, large individual pitches

Overall	10/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Ruth T. Aug 2024

Tent Strip primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Friendly Quiet Individual marked out level pitches with plenty of space Lovely surroundings Eco friendly Great facilities in the static caravan

Disliked: Eco showers need to get a bit warmer but 1 great hot shower also available

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful, well-appointed, friendly site. Highly recommend.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Alexander W. Aug 2024

Crook of the River primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Peaceful, oodles of space, well appointed static with sockets, fridge/freezer, excellent shop (Inc sausages, eggs, bacon, cheese, milk, coffee, cereal, porridge, etc.), firepit and tripod hire, very friendly welcome, clean, an easy and very relaxed site at which to camp.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would definitely visit again and recommend to others.

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Sophie M. Aug 2024

Crook of the River primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Friendly owners. Nice quiet site and large pitches. We stayed near the river. Good location- we walked into Warkworth to look at the castle and beach. Handy shop and useful to have fridge and cooking facilities in case of bad weather.

Disliked: Was quite busy accessing washbasin in mornings/evenings.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic campsite.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Edward D. Aug 2024

Crook of the River primitive grass tent, campervan or trailer tent campsite

Liked: Location of the campsite, tranquil setting. Very peaceful campsite Great facilities Easy access to the Northumberland coastline

Disliked: Nothing at all to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything - friendly owners, clean facilities, great little bathroom with a bath…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Jul 2024

Top Circle primitive grass campsite

Liked: Everything - friendly owners, clean facilities, great little bathroom with a bath and shower. Lovely shop with local foodie bits, logs available and fire pits to rent. Quiet and peaceful, lovely and sheltered too. Lots of field space for the little one to run wild and dog friendly. Our second time visiting and there definitely be a third.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

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 Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce 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

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback 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

Bus

6.1 mi Bus station

10.7 mi Bus Station

Rail

1.8 mi Acklington Rail Station

4.1 mi Alnmouth Rail Station

6.4 mi Widdrington Rail Station

Ferry

24.1 mi North Shields Ferry Terminal

24.5 mi South Shields Ferry Terminal

24.7 mi Newcastle International Ferry Terminal

Airport

20.6 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

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	2020	2019	2018	2017
Warkworth	2.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Amble Links	3.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Druridge Bay North	4.1 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Druridge Bay South	7.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Newbiggin North	11.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Warkworth Castle 1.4 mi

The Alnwick Garden 6 mi

Alnwick Castle 6.3 mi

Howick Gardens & Arboretum 8.2 mi

Cragside House, Gardens and Estate 9.7 mi

National Trust

Dunstanburgh Castle 9.9 mi

Cragside 9.9 mi

Wallington 17.6 mi

Seaton Delaval Hall 18.3 mi

Lindisfarne Castle 23.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Warkworth - Guyzance Circular 1.5 mi

Warkworth Village Circular 1.6 mi

Warkworth Beach 'Breeze' 2 mi

Felton - Brainshaugh Circular 3.5 mi

Felton - Morwick Circular 3.7 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.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.
Modifications are subject to a £5.00 ($6.16) fee.

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.
No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Dogs

Dogs are prohibited from main facilities and amenities.
Dogs must be kept on leashes and supervised at all times.
The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (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.

Extras

A charge of £1.00 ($1.21) applies for the use of the shower.
Motorcycle(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

General

Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m..
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behavior is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.

Occupancy

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).
No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.
Firearms are not permitted.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality flashlight with them as parts of the park are unlit.

Sites

You must follow management instructions when setting up your tent/rig and related equipment.

Vehicles

Only one car is to be parked at the site. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.
The car is only included in the rate if you are traveling with a camper, trailer tent or tent. Cars are not permitted when traveling with a motorhome/RV.
Units longer than 8 metres are not allowed.

Payment terms

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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?

RV, travel trailer and tent sites

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.
Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Walkmill Campsite? From $33.54 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.