When can I check in and check out of Hilltop Hangout?

Camping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Read more

Hilltop Hangout

Pop-up site for short stays in Northumberland National Park
Cragside 20 minutes' drive; Alnmouth 35 minutes
Secure bike storage on request; polite dogs (on leads) welcome

Hilltop Hangout is a pop-up wild-style campsite on the edge of Northumberland National Park. Head here for short stays in a designated dark sky area, for easy access to North East England's coast, to explore the Sandstone Way or simply to relax in a remote and rural location. This is a site that will allow you to switch off and unwind in natural surroundings. The site is surrounded by great views over Simonside and Whittingham Vale and has plenty of space between the small number of pitches permitted at any one time. The facilities at Hilltop Hangout are simple, with just a standpipe and portable toilets available. Drinking water and other essentials can be supplied on request, and secure bike storage can be organised if you sort it in advance (mention you’re interested on the booking form). Campfires and barbecues are allowed here within the designated area. Hilltop Hangout is just under a mile up the hill from the small village of Alnham, just inside the national park's borders. Getting to the larger town of Alnwick will take you approximately 25 minutes by road, while driving to the sea at Alnmouth typically takes just over half an hour.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

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

D. of E. 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

Themes

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Hilltop Hangout

Hilltop Cottage

Alnham

Alnwick

Northumberland

England

NE66 4TN

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

55.3811°N
-2.01719°W

Nearest transport

Coach

19.6 km Percy Arms

19.7 km Redewater View

Rail

24.1 km Alnmouth Rail Station

24.6 km Acklington Rail Station

26.2 km Chathill Rail Station

Ferry

37 km Tower Knowe Ferry Landing

37.2 km Belvedere Ferry Landing

39.5 km Leaplish Ferry Landing

Airport

43 km 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

Local attractions and activities include: - Cragside (National Trust): 20 minutes' drive - Alnwick: 20 minutes - Alnmouth: 35 minutes - Craster: 40 minutes - Howick Hall Gardens and Arboretum: 40 minutes - Holy Island: 45 minutes - Seahouses: 50 minutes - Newcastle: an hour.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Warkworth	27 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Low Newton	29.3 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Amble Links	30 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Druridge Bay North	30.1 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Beadnell	30.6 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Cragside House, Gardens and Estate 11.2 km

Alnwick Castle 19.9 km

The Alnwick Garden 20.5 km

Warkworth Castle 25.9 km

Howick Gardens & Arboretum 26.9 km

National Trust

Cragside 10.6 km

Wallington 25.6 km

Dunstanburgh Castle 28.5 km

Lindisfarne Castle 35.2 km

Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort 45.3 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Alnham Circular via Wether Hill and Chesters 1.4 km

Alnham - Little Dod Hill - White Gate - Alnham 1.5 km

Hartside - Alnhammoor - Chesters 6.7 km

Hartside - Low Bleakhope Circular 6.7 km

Ingram Mill Circular 7.2 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 Hilltop Hangout have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Hilltop Hangout dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Hilltop Hangout? Local attractions and activities include: - Cragside (National Trust): 20 minutes' drive - Alnwick: 20 minutes - Alnmouth: 35 minutes - Craster: 40 minutes - Howick Hall Gardens and Arboretum: 40 minutes … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Hilltop Hangout?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more