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Durham Grange

4.0 (0)Price on Pitchup54.796°N, 1.531°W
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The low rumble of the A1(M) fades as you swing into Durham Grange, where caravans and campervans settle onto Durham's gently rolling farmland, the cathedral's towers visible in the distance on a clear day.

This is a no-frills stopover for tourers exploring County Durham — whether you're heading up to Hadrian's Wall, down into the North York Moors, or spending a day in the historic city itself. Dog owners should check ahead (policies vary), and the same goes for campfires — worth asking when you arrive. The pitch types suggest it's geared toward those with wheels rather than tents, so if you're in a van or towing, you'll fit right in.

Facilities aren't listed in detail, so expect a straightforward setup — this feels like a working site rather than a glamping destination. It's quiet, practical, and honestly positioned: a place to park up, sleep well, and wake ready for Durham's cobbled streets or the wilder country beyond.

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Weather Outlook
Current Conditions
18°C
Overcast
12 mph
72%
7-Day Outlook
Today
20° / 15°
75%
Thu
21° / 12°
76%
Fri
24° / 16°
71%
Sat
21° / 13°
25%
Sun
20° / 8°
6%
Mon
25° / 12°
39%
Tue
29° / 17°
25%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
Walks Nearby

Local walks within 10 km

36 routes found via OpenStreetMap

Yellow Clover Leaf Walk

Walking routeLocal network
1.81 km from campsite
Operator: West Rainton Green Group

H100 - Newton Hall & Brasside

Walking routeLocal network
2.01 km from campsite
Operator: Walk & Talk Trust
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Purple Clover Leaf Walk

Walking routeLocal network
2.15 km from campsite
Operator: West Rainton Green Group

Cuddy's Corse

Hiking routeLocal network
2.83 km from campsite
Route length: 12 km

Red Clover Leaf Walk

Hiking routeLocal network
3.49 km from campsite
Operator: West Rainton Green Group

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Fisheries within 10 km

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