Low Hedgeley

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Non-electric grass tent pitch
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Low hedgeley farm
Grassy pitches
Picnic area
Non-electric grass tent pitch
Pitching a tent
Toilets
Old farm buildings
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Low hedgeley farm
Grassy pitches
Picnic area

  • Northumberland wild camping site with views of the Cheviot Hills
  • Linhope Spout Waterfall 20 minutes’ drive; Bamburgh Castle 35 minutes
  • Dogs welcome; dark skies for stargazing; fishing pond nearby
Who says you can’t have it all? Whether you’re into seaside breaks, hiking excursions or fishing holidays, staying at Low Hedgeley puts you within a half-hour drive of all sorts of excellent ways to fill your days. This peaceful wild camping site, on a Northumberland farm that’s been in the same family since the late 18th century, sits just south of Wooler (10 minutes’ drive). Look around you: the diverse landscape includes heathlands, moors and woodland, not to mention the Cheviot Hills to the west. Incidentally, that’s a good area for a hike, with places like Hedgehope Hill (fairly challenging, rewarded with remarkable views from the top) and the Cheviot itself (actually an extinct volcano). The hills form the northern edges of Northumberland National Park, where there are more trails, dark skies for stargazing and Roman ruins, including Hadrian’s Wall, which runs along the southern border. If you prefer to walk against a dramatic coastal background, the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (half an hour) delivers – and how, with the long-distance Northumberland Coast Path going past places like Dunstanburgh Castle, Bamburgh Castle and the Holy Island Causeway. As for the fishing, at Branton Ponds (5 minutes or a 20-minute walk) you can combine angling with a spot of birdwatching. Facilities at the site are slightly on the spartan side (there’s a portable toilet, but no hot water). However, the views and the proximity to so many spectacular spots ought to redress the balance. Dogs are welcome; if you like animals, you can make friends with the resident cows and sheep, and perhaps get lucky spotting oystercatchers or otters on the banks of the River Breamish, which flows through the farm.

Campground type

Tent sites 36
Open now
Opens 17 April
Please note
  • This campground/park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, 17 Apr to

Reviews

9.8

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Owner was super responsive and communicative, campsite was nice…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Eleanor C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Owner was super responsive and communicative, campsite was nice

Recommend to friends Visit again

Beautiful site with additional parking and chilled accomodating staff

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Gorgeous setting, perfect for dog walks and getting away from busy family life, the hosts were lovely and very accommodating. Clean portaloos, everything you could need for a few days uncomplicated camping, a nice quiet site.

Disliked: Nothing it was perfect

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A well run and maintained site, good location for hills and coast.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Elaine L. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: A well run and maintained site, good location for hills and coast. Plenty of space between pitches and the grass is short so your feet don't get too wet in the morning or when it rains. The site is very popular with dog owners. There are some lovely on farm walks to enjoy by the lakes and the river, amongst the sheep and the Galloways. The two portaloos are kept clean. The fact that the site restricts the number of tents allowed is a big bonus as it means it doesn't get too busy or noisy and importantly retains that 'wild camping' element. It would be great if the on site shop had a short dedicated opening time, eg half an hour each morning or evening, currently you have to phone up if you want anything. Owners Harry and Daisy make you feel very welcome and visit frequently.

Disliked: The distant sound of barking and howling dogs (off site) for much of the night which was audible from our pitch was a little distracting when trying to get to sleep, but nothing that ear plugs couldn't resolve.

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Such a peaceful campsite with good ground to pitch a tent…

Overall 8/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 6
Child friendliness 4
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 2
John C. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Such a peaceful campsite with good ground to pitch a tent

Disliked: Ideal for a night but lacking showers and hot water for washing

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The campsite is located within beautiful scenery by a lovely host. Harry…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Alex W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: The campsite is located within beautiful scenery by a lovely host. Harry checked in with us a few times to make sure we were alright and if we had any questions. With only a 15 minute drive to Alnwick it’s allows a perfect combination of peace and quiet yet civilisation within reach.

Disliked: Nothing.

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Excellent campsite would highly recommend

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Harry and daisy were very welcoming making sure everyone was happy with there stay and facilities. Beautiful views and very quite camp site. Nice walk down to a river. A small petrol station with a well stocked shop for all your needs just a mile down the road with good opening times.

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Great location. Lovely hosts. Good walks from campsite and short drives to lots of…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Matthew H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Great location.

Lovely hosts.

Good walks from campsite and short drives to lots of attractions.

Kids loved it.

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Fab location, wonderful sure and a super host.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Fab location, wonderful sure and a super host.

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My first time at camping and loved it, nice, quiet scenic site…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Tracy D. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: My first time at camping and loved it, nice, quiet scenic site very clean toilets, host came around in the morning and introduced himself and to make sure we were happy.. I am defiantly going to return

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent, friendly, great site.

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 2
Samuel S. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked: Lovely campsite. Beautiful location and surroundings- has a few nice walks within walking distance. Campsite has a water tap and 2 toilets cleaned regularly. Able to buy bbqs, fire pits and food. Harry was very attentive as a host and welcoming

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Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campground

Dogs 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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table 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 Bush Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites) Pop-up campground

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby

Location

Low Hedgeley

Low Hedgeley Farm

Powburn

Alnwick

Northumberland

England

NE66 4JD

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

55.45471°N
-1.90575°W

Nearest transport

Coach
13.3 km Bus station
30.3 km Redewater View
30.3 km Percy Arms
Rail
15.6 km Chathill Rail Station
18.4 km Alnmouth Rail Station
23 km Acklington Rail Station
Ferry
47.6 km Tower Knowe Ferry Landing
47.8 km Belvedere Ferry Landing
Airport
48.1 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

Linhope Spout Waterfall (20 minutes’ drive), in Northumberland National Park, is a dramatic cascade plunging down moss-covered rocks into a pool. On your walk there (from Hartside Farm), you might see red squirrels, red grouse and curlews. Built in the Middle Ages, Bamburgh Castle (35 minutes) looms large over the vast sandy expanse of Bamburgh Beach. Check out the elegant wooden ceiling in the King’s Hall, admire the collection of armour and weaponry, then make your way to the Battery terrace for views across the water to the Farne Islands. The centre of Berwick-upon-Tweed (35 minutes) is completely surrounded by ramparts built in the Elizabethan age. After a walk along the top, visit the Barracks and Main Guard, home of the The King's Own Scottish Borderers museum and an art collection.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Low Newton 19.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Beadnell 20.2 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seahouses North 21.3 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Bamburgh Castle 21.4 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Warkworth 22.9 km Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Alnwick Castle 13.2 km

The Alnwick Garden 13.8 km

Cragside House, Gardens and Estate 15.7 km

Howick Gardens & Arboretum 18.7 km

Northumberland Coast 19.2 km

National Trust

Cragside 15.2 km

Dunstanburgh Castle 19.7 km

Lindisfarne Castle 25 km

Wallington 33.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Powburn Circular 1.4 km

Glanton - Shawdon Hall - Bolton Circular 3.5 km

Old Bewick - Blawearie Circular 3.7 km

Ingram Mill Circular 4.6 km

Hepburn Woods 7 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 site type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Low Hedgeley have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Low Hedgeley dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Low Hedgeley? Linhope Spout Waterfall (20 minutes’ drive), in Northumberland National Park, is a dramatic cascade plunging down moss-covered rocks into a pool. On your walk there (from Hartside Farm), you might see red … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Low Hedgeley?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Low Hedgeley? From $41.66 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.