Stonehaugh Campsite

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  • Peaceful, eco-friendly rural site in Northumberland National Park
  • A 20-minute drive to Hadrian's Wall; 25 minutes to Hexham
  • Next to Wark Forest for gravel cycling; village play area a short walk
Hexham in one direction, Kielder Water in the other – and here, around halfway between the two, on the edge of Wark Forest, is Stonehaugh Campsite, a fabulously peaceful spot from which to explore the many attractions of Northumberland. It’s safe to say that this is a very well located site, surrounded by the spectacular landscapes of the Northumberland National Park and within easy reach of both Newcastle and Hadrian’s Wall. Closer to home, there’s some great gravel cycling in neighbouring Wark Forest, and access to lots of walking and cycling trails including the Pennine Way and North Pennine Cycle Route (NCN 68). There’s an interesting history to the local village, Stonehaugh (pronounced Stone-hoff) – it was designed in the 1950s as a village for Forestry Commission workers, but only 34 of the planned 250 houses were ever built. That means it’s not big enough to support a shop or pub, so it's worth stocking up on supplies while passing through Hexham or Bellingham (both about 25 minutes’ drive away). The site also has a small shop selling essentials, including milk, pot noodles and biscuits. Other facilities on site include a bathroom block (powered by a wind turbine and with solar-heated water), drinking water taps, a chemical disposal point and a washing-up area. There are picnic tables on site, and more at the nearby Warksburn picnic area (10 minutes’ walk), where you can have a paddle in the burn too. Also a short walk away are the village play area and the village hall, which has a social club that’s open in the evening from Friday to Sunday.

Campground type

Tent sites 20
Camper sites 20
RV sites 20
Open now
Opens April 1

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 4 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, Apr 1 to

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Reviews

9.3

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94% would recommend this campground to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful, well-kept campsite in a beautiful spot is praised for its spotless, level sites, friendly hosts, and eco-friendly solar/wind-powered facilities. Guests enjoyed the quiet, spacious atmosphere, perfect for stargazing. While some found the restrooms dated but clean, and midges and a playground were noted concerns, it's excellent value for a relaxing escape.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great base for walking and cycling. Toilet block very clean. Plenty of…

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Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked Great base for walking and cycling. Toilet block very clean. Plenty of space.

Disliked Needs a couple more sinks for washing up.

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Fabulous location with a lovely feel and a very welcoming host. …

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Natalie J.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Fabulous location with a lovely feel and a very welcoming host. Spacious pitches and basic shower/toilet facilities.

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Excellent site in a beautiful location

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Jason C.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Tranquil setting. Nice clean toilet & shower block. Well maintained site and good value for money. Excellent for dog walking.

Disliked Nothing

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A lovely little gem for a peaceful stay

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Sophie S.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Lovely peaceful site, good facilities, thoughtfully set and maintained, picturesque landscapes

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Lovely , peaceful, scenic

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Emily R.

Powered grass campsite

Liked Lovely site beautiful scenery ,clean facilities, great walks straight from the site ,little shop for essentials

Disliked The owner cut the grass the day we arrived but it was pretty long and lush and the mower didn’t pick up the grass … the following morning with the dew mixed with wet cut grass everything became very messy very quickly , the dog was covered our feet and legs the camper the loos and showers there was cut grass everywhere

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Peaceful site with well-kept facilities.

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Robert W.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Location. Close to quaint village and play park. Staff. Facilities (powered with green energy). Good price.

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Uneven fields most suited to tents

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Kirsti F.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Lots of tents and families

Disliked Very uneven ground
More suitable for tents than tourers
Extra charge for dogs
Expensive for what was on offer

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Great remote location but close enough to drive to various locations for…

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John S.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Great remote location but close enough to drive to various locations for walking on the wall. Friendly chilled out owner.

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Fantastic campsite with the nicest owners!

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Holly P.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Fantastic campsite, welcoming and knowledgeable campsite owners gave me some fantastic trail running routes straight from the campsite. Shower/toilet facilities are basic, but plenty of them for the number of campers and very clean. Also the family bathroom with an actual bath would be great for camping with young kids.
Looking forward to staying again!

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Peter R.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Great site in an amazing location for exploring the beautiful Northumberland countryside. The hosts were lovely, friendly and informative. The site is immaculate and pitches are level. The onsite shop could be very handy (we didn't need it as we only stayed 1 night). Excellent value for money and we definitely return

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Remote location Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Level campground, no steep slopes

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby Mountain biking nearby

Location

Stonehaugh Campsite

Stonehaugh Campsite

Stonehaugh Shields

Hexham

Northumberland

England

NE48 3BU

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

55.08065°N
2.32281°W

Nearest transport

Bus
11.9 mi Percy Arms
11.9 mi Percy Arms
13.4 mi Hotel
Rail
7.4 mi Bardon Mill Rail Station
7.9 mi Haydon Bridge Rail Station
9.6 mi Haltwhistle Rail Station
Ferry
8.9 mi Tower Knowe Ferry Landing
10.2 mi Belvedere Ferry Landing
11 mi Leaplish Ferry Landing
Airport
24.5 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Battlesteads Dark Sky Observatory: 15 minutes’ drive - Temple of Mithras, Carrawburgh - Hadrian's Wall: 20 minutes - Hareshaw Linn Walk: 25 minutes - Hexham (abbey, racecourse and Old Gaol): 25 minutes - The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre: 25 minutes - Vindolanda (Roman site): half an hour - Corbridge Roman Town - Hadrian's Wall: half an hour - Kielder Water (fishing, watersports, cycling and walks): 35 minutes - Kielder Observatory: 50 minutes - Newcastle upon Tyne: 55 minutes.

Must see

Housesteads Roman Fort 4.7 mi

Vindolanda (Chesterholm) Hadrian's Wall 6.3 mi

Chesters Roman Fort 8.1 mi

Hadrian's Wall Path National Trail 11.9 mi

Birdoswald Roman Fort 12.8 mi

National Trust

Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort 4.8 mi

Allen Banks and Staward Gorge 7.9 mi

Wallington 15.3 mi

Cherryburn 19.3 mi

Cragside 23.7 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Stonehaugh - Linacres - Roses Bower 0.4 mi

Stonehaugh Circular (including Pennine Way) 0.4 mi

Hadrian's Wall Part 5 - Housesteads to Port Gate 4.7 mi

HESLEYSIDE 4.8 mi

Housesteads - Once Brewed - Vindolanda - Housesteads 4.9 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.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Stonehaugh Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Stonehaugh Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Stonehaugh Campsite? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Battlesteads Dark Sky Observatory: 15 minutes’ drive - Temple of Mithras, Carrawburgh - Hadrian's Wall: 20 minutes - Hareshaw Linn Walk: 25 minutes - Hexham (abbey, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Stonehaugh Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Stonehaugh Campsite? From $29.83 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.