When can I check in and check out of The Boe Rigg?

Camping and touring Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at The Boe Rigg?

From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

The Boe Rigg

View prices & book Last booked 9 hours ago 8.5 235 reviews

Visitor image of one of the tent pitches

Visitor image of the view of the site from a walk nearby

Remote site set on the edge of Northumberland National Park
A short drive to Kielder Water and Forest watersports activities
Café/bar on site selling local produce and crafts

Remote, wild, spacious and scenic are all terms rightly fitting The Boe Rigg, in Northumberland National Park a few miles from the market town of Bellingham. Walking and cycling routes are all around here, along with a huge range of outdoor activities within a short drive including the high ropes, watersports and zipwires of Kielder Water and Forest. Also within driving distance are several famed north of England attractions such as Hadrian's Wall and Alnwick Castle, both under 40 miles, and the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, under 50. The site's excellent facilities include a café/bar open daily to sell produce and handicrafts from local growers and craftspeople. Among The Boe Rigg's other amenities are accessible washrooms with toilets and hot showers, a launderette with washers and dryers and a washing-up area. Free wifi is available in the main building. Campfires and barbecues are both allowed but must be off the ground.

Site type

Open all year

Please note

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).
Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
The restaurant is open between 14/01 and 30/10.
Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

We had the site all to ourselves… but it did feel a bit lonely!

Friendly staff

Overall	6/10
Location	8
Value for money	4
Accommodation	No rating
Facilities / Activities	4
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	6
Wifi	No rating

Amanda H. Apr 2025

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Most expensive of the site's we used
Basic campsite laid back
Hardstanding could be tight to get a larger caravan in . Grass to side uneven
Food from restaurant generous portion sizes
Bar onsite
Good for night sky

Disliked: Needs a little bit of finishing off shower curtains, first night struggled for hot water. Toilets just need repairs finishing off

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site. Hardstanding pitches nice and level.

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

Neil B. Mar 2025

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Having a restaurant/bar on site was a bonus. Dog-friendly in the bar area and cosy and welcoming.

Disliked: It was low season, so very quiet. At one point during our three night stay, we were the only caravan on the site. No sign of staff and the restaurant was closed that day (Sunday) so felt a bit lonely.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice little place onlyba stones throw away from Kielder lake/forest.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Anonymous Mar 2025

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: The location was brilliant, we only stayed here one night as we were doing a run around Kielder lake, so unfortunately we didn't explore much.

The host was nice and friendly. The showers and toilets were nice and clean, and warm too!

Lots of local wildlife in the area, but still it wasn't very noisy. We slept in until 0945.

I've only given activities a 3 star as we didn't do any so I'm unable to comment. Same again for the Wi-fi.

Overall would I stop here again, yes.

Disliked: A few of the sinks hot water taps didn't work.

The electric hook ups were a stretch, depending on which plot you are allocated. We have a 15m cable and it only just reached.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location and proximity to local points of interest (keilder waters, observatory, and…

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

Rob B. Mar 2025

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Location and proximity to local points of interest (keilder waters, observatory, and the inside bar/restaurant). The sky was clear meaning we managed to see loads at the observatory and back at the site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly staff nice food clean toilets…

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

hazel P. Feb 2025

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Friendly staff nice food clean toilets

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly staff, good facilities, level pitches and wonderful setting. Bonus to have…

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

Anonymous Feb 2025

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Friendly staff, good facilities, level pitches and wonderful setting. Bonus to have pub/restaurant on site.
Also delighted to find service station in nearby Bellingham after driving through National Park!

Disliked: Water was off on our pitch due to a leak and dishes room got locked in evening when we went to do them around 9pm. No biggie.
Bathroom looked like it was half way through renovations perhaps? Very clean, new flooring, but broken doors on toilets.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The owner is very helpful and understanding.…

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

Derek Q. Jan 2025

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: The owner is very helpful and understanding.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Don't think I would use again

Overall	2/10
Location	8
Value for money	2
Accommodation	4
Facilities / Activities	2
Customer service	2
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	4
Wifi	4

Tom H. Nov 2024

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Location

Disliked: We stayed for the Sunday only. There was nobody to meet us arrive. The restaurant/ pub was closed all day and night. Extremely small pitches. Did not have the feel of a nice clean campsite. The toilet disposal was a hole in the ground up a dirt track ( not that great sign posted. For £35 a night I do expect a better and cleaner campsite.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Relaxed and Friendly approach. Good restaurant on site.…

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Anonymous Nov 2024

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Relaxed and Friendly approach.
Good restaurant on site.

Disliked: Pitches not very big and share water tap

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great base to explore the North East!

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

Patrick B. Oct 2024

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Well specced level pitches, good washing facilities, superb location and a great value Full English to boot!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

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

Themes

Forest Gastronomic delight Remote location 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

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pub campsite

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

The Boe Rigg

Charlton

Bellingham

Hexham

Northumberland

England

NE48 1PE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

55.159°N
-2.30173°W

Nearest transport

Coach

6.9 mi Percy Arms

8.2 mi Redewater View

Rail

12.9 mi Bardon Mill Rail Station

12.9 mi Haydon Bridge Rail Station

14.7 mi Haltwhistle Rail Station

Ferry

7 mi Tower Knowe Ferry Landing

8 mi Belvedere Ferry Landing

9.4 mi Leaplish Ferry Landing

Airport

24.9 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

Kielder Water and Forest within 16 miles are full of watersports activities such as canoeing, sailing, and waterskiing, along with water walker and sea scooter hire. A high ropes course, climbing, zipwiring, fencing, archery and crossbow are among the many forest activities available on and above land. Three of the attractions of the Hadrian's Wall UNESCO World Heritage site are within a short drive: Housesteads Roman fort, the most complete in Britain; Vindolanda, and Chesters Roman Fort, six miles from Hexham. Also famed in the region is Alnwick Castle and Garden 37 miles away, made up of huge formal gardens including the world's largest treehouse, and in a setting that will be instantly recognised by Harry Potter fans (broomstick training is available during the summer months: how magic). The Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is about 45 miles from here, to reach Bamburgh Castle and Holy Island via moorland, countryside and ancient forest. The site is 45 miles from Carlisle.

Must see

Housesteads Roman Fort 10.1 mi

Chesters Roman Fort 11.1 mi

Vindolanda (Chesterholm) Hadrian's Wall 11.8 mi

Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail 15.6 mi

Birdoswald Roman Fort 16.7 mi

National Trust

Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort 10.2 mi

Allen Banks and Staward Gorge 13.3 mi

Wallington 13.6 mi

Cragside 19.6 mi

Cherryburn 21.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

HESLEYSIDE 0.9 mi

Falstone Circular 5.6 mi

Stonehaugh - Linacres - Roses Bower 5.6 mi

Stonehaugh Circular (including Pennine Way) 5.6 mi

Kielder Dam - Belling Crags Circular 6.6 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

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.
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.
There is no reception at this site. Please check in at the bar/restaurant instead.
Units will be allocated on arrival.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 7 day(s) of arrival.

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.
Guide dogs are allowed on site free of charge.
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).

General

Bookings must not be for more than 14 consecutive nights.
In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m..
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.
The restaurant is open between 14/01 and 30/10.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pitches

A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
Please note, pup tents are to be used for storage purposes only. Guests may not use them for sleeping.
You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

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 torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
Open fires are prohibited.
Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Vehicles

No vehicle movement between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m..
The car is only included in the rate if you are travelling with a touring caravan or a tent. Cars are not permitted when travelling with a motorhome/campervan.

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.
Visitors must leave the premises by 10 p.m..

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

Does The Boe Rigg have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is The Boe Rigg dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near The Boe Rigg? Kielder Water and Forest within 16 miles are full of watersports activities such as canoeing, sailing, and waterskiing, along with water walker and sea scooter hire. A high ropes course, climbing, zipwiring, … Read more
When can I check in and check out of The Boe Rigg?

Camping and touring

Arrive: 3 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at The Boe Rigg? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.