Boards and Bikes Camp

The crunch of gravel beneath wheels, the salt-tinged breeze rolling in from the Northumberland coast – Boards and Bikes Camp announces itself as a place where active pursuits meet the great outdoors. Tucked away in Chathill, this unpretentious site sits in prime position for exploring the Heritage Coast's sweeping beaches and the castle-dotted landscape that makes this corner of the northeast so distinctive.

This is a camp for doers rather than loungers: cyclists tackling the coastal routes, surfers chasing North Sea swells, families keen to swap screens for sandcastles. The straightforward pitch-up-and-go approach suits tent campers, caravanners, and campervans equally, with Alnwick, Bamburgh, and the Farne Islands all within striking distance for day trips.

Facilities details remain refreshingly minimal, so it's worth checking what's available when you book. The campfire policy requires confirmation on arrival – always a good excuse for a chat with whoever's running the show. What you'll find is an honest, no-frills base camp that prioritises location and freedom over bells and whistles, letting Northumberland's natural drama do the talking.