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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Spectacular views
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Big skies of northumberland
Stunning view of the tyne valley
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Motorhomes welcome
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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.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 3
Motorhome pitches 3
Tent pitches 20
Open now
Opens 21 May
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, 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 on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, 21 May to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

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Wild camping

100% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again

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Great location, fabulous views, handy for the Feathers pub with excellent pizza…

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Paul G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Great location, fabulous views, handy for the Feathers pub with excellent pizza in the garden. Huge amount of space. It’s a basic site, portaloos and a tap, so bring what you need with you.

Owners were most welcoming.

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Brilliant views!…

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Joanne M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Brilliant views!

Disliked Nothing

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If the weathers good you won’t be disappointed.

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rachel w. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked What’s not to love! Just a field with some toilets you might say but the views are amazing and the toilets are clean! The host Richard is so friendly and makes you feel welcome, there’s a pub called the feathers inn which is the perfect place to go just a short walk away! They serve great food and also have pub games to keep the kids amused. Sit back and enjoy the views or go on a hike or go to the pub or all three!

Disliked Some people were driving too fast on the field to say there are kids and dogs about.

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Lovely clean campsite , Fabulous views and short walk to a lovely pub…

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Cheryl T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely clean campsite ,
Fabulous views and short walk to a lovely pub ,
The owners were very polite and happy and were available to help whenever,
The 3 fields were big so could have plenty space to yourself and could pitch anywhere you liked , very flexible on check out times aswell
Would definitely return

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The location was beautiful, the toilets were clean and cleaned very frequently,…

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Charlotte H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The location was beautiful, the toilets were clean and cleaned very frequently, the host was AMAZING - super helpful and just an all round nice person

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect venue with picture perfect views

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Martin H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Hospitality was great. Richard who greeted us was brilliant. Enjoyed his stories of the farm and how his dad bought it. The views are perfect and the fields kept so clean. Can’t wait to visit again.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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Clean facilities, friendly staff and very level pitches

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Owner was lovely, field was pristine. Overall brilliant experience

Disliked No negatives

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Big up Richard.

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Danica R. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Very clean portaloos, plenty of them, toilet roll provided, no rubbish lying round or mess. Very spacious and Richard the host is absolutely brilliant, so friendly welcoming polite and made our stay so enjoyable, had a laugh great and was happy enough to provide us with fire pit / logs for small charge. Made sure we were set up and comfortable with nothing else needed without him hassling us. Was adorable . Would 100% recommend and go back on a less wet night.. my fault of course.

Disliked Miserable wet weather, not Richard’s fault.

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Views are absolutely beautiful, Red kites circle above. This is back to…

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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Views are absolutely beautiful, Red kites circle above. This is back to basics great camping. Drinking water, portable toilets and chemical waste all available. 5 mins walk to lovely country pub and the owner is so friendly and looks after you extremely well.

Disliked nothing

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Absolutely unreal views spaced out from other campers really well and the…

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oliver n. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Absolutely unreal views spaced out from other campers really well and the farmer is an absolute legend constantly driving around bringing everyone firewood and checking everything is okay i would 100% recommend

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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

Themes

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

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 pitches)

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

Coach
16.4 km Main Street
16.5 km Main Street
16.7 km Newcastle Airport: Terminal Building
Rail
3.1 km Stocksfield Rail Station
4.6 km Prudhoe Rail Station
6.1 km Riding Mill Rail Station
Ferry
28.9 km Newcastle International Ferry Terminal
29.5 km North Shields Ferry Terminal
29.6 km South Shields Ferry Terminal
Airport
16.7 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

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 31.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Tynemouth Long Sands North 31.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Tynemouth Cullercoats 31.4 km Sea PoorPoorPoorN/A
Tynemouth Long Sands South 31.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
South Shields 31.5 km Sea N/AGoodGoodExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Prudhoe Castle 4.7 km

George Stephenson's Birthplace 7.9 km

Gibside 9.7 km

Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail 14.3 km

Castle Keep 18.2 km

National Trust

Cherryburn 3.6 km

Gibside 9.7 km

Holy Jesus Hospital 18.4 km

Washington Old Hall 23.6 km

Wallington 25.7 km

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 1.7 km

BRADLEY PARK 6.4 km

Highfield - Spen Banks - Hookergate - Highfield 8.2 km

Derwent Gorge and Muggleswick Woods Circular 8.8 km

Rowlands Gill - Derwent Walk - Pontop Pike - Rowlands Gill 9.3 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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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?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Wild Camping Northumberland? From R490,59 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.