Wild Camping Northumberland

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Great views over the Tyne Valley from each pitch
Great views over the tyne valley from each pitch
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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.

Campground type

Camper sites 3
RV sites 3
Tent sites 20
Open now
Opens May 21
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • 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).
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

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English

Open from Wed, May 21 to

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Wild camping

100% would recommend this campground to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

This site offers spacious fields with stunning views, perfect for a "back to basics" wild camping experience. Visitors consistently praise the friendly and helpful owners, particularly Richard, who ensures guests feel welcome and have what they need. Clean portaloos and available fresh water are appreciated. Its proximity to a great local pub is also a significant draw. While some noted occasional smokiness from fire pits or wished for more water taps, the overwhelming sentiment is positive, with many planning to return.

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Great views and friendly people!

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Alison H.

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Great no frills farm site, super friendly and helpful owner who was extremely busy but always smiling! Amazing views and sunsets although I hope they get some rain for the sake of the farm soon!

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Chloe W.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Unreal scenery, views and sunset

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Lovely location with great views, a…

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Siobhan S.

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Lovely location with great views, a very friendly owner, toilets kept clean and always plenty of loo roll. The Feathers Inn pub is only 5 mins walk away and does great pizzas on Fri & Sat night and lovely pastries on Sat morning.

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Claire W.

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Great site, easy to find. Great communication from owner and super friendly welcome. Lots of choice of where to camp and plenty of space. Stunning views from the field and a five minute walk from a lovely pub.

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Aaron H.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked We had a great time. The place has a beautiful view. The owner was really friendly and helpful. Thank You! Aaron

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Owner Richard and his Brother are…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Owner Richard and his Brother are great hosts and make sure everyone is ok throughout the stay. Even told us about a noisy group who had been warned the night before and if we had any issue to call them !
There are portaloos available all over the 2 fields and 2 water taps.
There is tons of space and you can pitch up wherever you want, no silly rules which is great!
We had our well behaved WCS with us and she happily mooched about our pitch area off lead, even did a spot of training with her , so she had a great time!
This is wild camping so be prepared to take all your rubbish home, and embrace camping as it should be !

Disliked Nothing (lots of midges about but it’s the countryside in August so what do you expect !)

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Unbelievable views and value for money.

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Paul H.

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked The view's from the campsite were stunning, the pitches are very spacious and the owner was brilliant nothing was a problem, he even hire's out fire pits and you can buy logs all adding to a great experience.
There is fresh water, toilets dotted around site and a toilet chemical waste point. There's a great village pub literally a 5 minute walk away.
We will definitely return in the future

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Had a brilliant time will definitely be back

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Sarah H.

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Lovely site, plenty of space, toilets clean and views were amazing. Good value for money.

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Caroline H.

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Liked Friendly welcome excellent location

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Stuart C.

Primitive grass RV campsite

Liked Everything!
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Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

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 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 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 Gastronomic delight Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Wild camping

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

Farm Pop-up campground 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 +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.92591°N
1.88534°W

Nearest transport

Bus
10.2 mi Main Street
10.2 mi Main Street
10.4 mi Newcastle Airport: Terminal Building
Rail
1.9 mi Stocksfield Rail Station
2.9 mi Prudhoe Rail Station
3.8 mi Riding Mill Rail Station
Ferry
17.9 mi Newcastle International Ferry Terminal
18.3 mi North Shields Ferry Terminal
18.4 mi South Shields Ferry Terminal
Airport
10.4 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

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 2020201920182017
Whitley Bay 19.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Tynemouth Long Sands North 19.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Tynemouth Cullercoats 19.5 mi Sea PoorPoorPoorN/A
Tynemouth Long Sands South 19.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
South Shields 19.6 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Prudhoe Castle 2.9 mi

George Stephenson's Birthplace 4.9 mi

Gibside 6 mi

Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail 8.9 mi

Castle Keep 11.3 mi

National Trust

Cherryburn 2.2 mi

Gibside 6.1 mi

Holy Jesus Hospital 11.4 mi

Washington Old Hall 14.7 mi

Wallington 16 mi

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 1.1 mi

BRADLEY PARK 4 mi

Highfield - Spen Banks - Hookergate - Highfield 5.1 mi

Derwent Gorge and Muggleswick Woods Circular 5.5 mi

Rowlands Gill - Derwent Walk - Pontop Pike - Rowlands Gill 5.8 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 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
  • When can I check in and check out of Wild Camping Northumberland?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  2 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Wild Camping Northumberland? From $26.91 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.