Foxcover Wood Campsite

Dog-friendly site with scenic countryside views in Co. Durham
A five-minute drive to Diggerland Durham and 35 minutes to the coast
Firepits allowed; walking trails around the site; farm shop nearby

You’ll want to place Foxcover Wood Campsite firmly on your radar, as this dog-friendly site delivers some seriously scenic views over the Co. Durham countryside. The landscapes are trails galore as you might expect, but it’s not just rural wanders that make this place so attractive. It’s also within reach of a variety of days out, whether that’s shopping till you drop in Newcastle upon Tyne (half an hour’s drive), a beach day down on Seaham’s shore (35 minutes) or navigating a real-life digger in Diggerland Durham (five minutes). You may be planning on packing a picnic for one of your rambles and luckily, you’ll be able to get a good spread going, thanks to the farm shop 35 minutes’ walk to the east of the site. Outdoor firepits are permitted on site too, so some nibbles to gnash on later in the day might come in handy. The site welcomes dogs so you won’t be missing any canine family members while on your hols. They should be kept to outdoor spaces only and kept on a lead at all times. There are multiple walking trails around the site, so it’s easy to get their exercise in (and yours too). There’s no gas or electricity around the site, but multiple solar lights show the way around in the dark. As for doing your business, there’s an outdoor toilet in a wooden shack, with a sink outside, so you won’t be without the basics here.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

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Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Location

Foxcover Wood Campsite

Langley West House Farm

Lanchester

Durham

Co. Durham

England

DH7 0TL

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.81776°N
-1.71228°W

Nearest transport

Coach

9.5 km Bus Station

9.9 km South Burns Stand K

14.7 km Washington (T&W): Galleries Bus Stn

Rail

9.4 km Durham Rail Station

9.5 km Chester-le-Street Rail Station

15 km Wolsingham Rail Station

Ferry

25.7 km Newcastle International Ferry Terminal

26.6 km South Shields Ferry Terminal

26.9 km North Shields Ferry Terminal

Airport

24.4 km Newcastle International Airport

38.6 km Durham Tees Valley 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Diggerland Durham (real ride-on diggers, go-karts and events): five minutes’ drive - Lanchester Garden Centre (events, restaurant, deli and an exotic animal attraction): five minutes - Beamish, the Living Museum of the North (open-air museum about life in the early 20th century): 15 minutes - Brancepeth Castle (medieval castle): 20 minutes - WWT Washington (wetland centre with wildlife watching and displays): 25 minutes - Derwent Reservoir (fishing, walking and cycling): 25 minutes - Hetton Lyons Country Park (activities including watersports, raft building and mountain biking): half an hour - Newcastle upon Tyne: half an hour - Seaham beach: 35 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Seaham Hall Beach	24 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Excellent
Seaham Beach	24.2 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Excellent	Excellent
Roker - Sunderland	25.3 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Seaburn - Sunderland	25.8 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Marsden	27.9 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	Good

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Durham Castle 9.9 km

Durham Cathedral 10 km

Gibside 11.4 km

The Angel of the North 13.3 km

WWT Washington Wetland Centre 17.3 km

National Trust

Gibside 11.4 km

Washington Old Hall 15.6 km

Holy Jesus Hospital 18.3 km

Cherryburn 19.1 km

Souter Lighthouse and The Leas 27.9 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Waldridge Fell 7.1 km

Dipton - Hamsterley Mill - Dipton 7.3 km

Battle of Neville's Cross, 1346 8.5 km

Brancepeth - Tallyho Gate - Brancepeth 9.4 km

Beamish Woods - Causey Arch and Railway - Beamish 9.4 km

Local events

Festival of Thrift (Saturday, 21 September 2024 – Saturday, 21 September 2024)
Stockton-on-Tees, England 32.8 km

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 Foxcover Wood Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Foxcover Wood Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Foxcover Wood Campsite? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Diggerland Durham (real ride-on diggers, go-karts and events): five minutes’ drive - Lanchester Garden Centre (events, restaurant, deli and an exotic animal attraction): five minutes - … Read more