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Northumberland

Bellingham Camping & Caravaning Club Site

4.0 (0)Price on Pitchup55.137°N, 2.260°W
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The morning light spills across Northumberland's Tyne Valley, catching the mist that rises from nearby moorland streams and turning the hillside camp into something almost ethereal. Birdsong echoes through ancient woodland that frames this peaceful site, while wood smoke occasionally drifts on the breeze.

This is quintessential border country, perfect for walkers tackling Hadrian's Wall or exploring the vast, lonely beauty of Northumberland National Park. Bellingham village sits within easy reach, a proper working community where stone cottages cluster around a marketplace that's served the valley for centuries. Whether you're pitching a tent or parking a campervan, the setting invites slow mornings and proper countryside immersion.

The Camping & Caravanning Club runs this site with typical no-fuss efficiency. Dog owners should check the current pet policy on booking, while those drawn to campfire evenings will want to confirm what's permitted on arrival. The vibe here is quietly adventurous—fellow campers tend to arrive mud-splattered from fell walks, ordnance survey maps spread across picnic tables as they plan tomorrow's expedition into Northumberland's magnificent emptiness.

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Current Conditions
13°C
Overcast
7 mph
69%
7-Day Outlook
Today
15° / 4°
59%
Tue
18° / 10°
78%
Wed
18° / 12°
47%
Thu
19° / 12°
55%
Fri
19° / 13°
76%
Sat
20° / 11°
22%
Sun
19° / 14°
24%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
Walks Nearby

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Pennine Way (Middleton in Teesdale to Kirk Yetholm)

Tackles the toughest section of England's iconic backbone trail: exposed moorland, challenging climbs (including Cross Fell, England's highest peak), and remote stretches through the Cheviots into Scotland. Definitely not suitable for young children or buggies—this is serious hillwalking over rugged, often boggy terrain with significant elevation gain. Dogs permitted but must be fit and capable on rough ground. Delivers wild, dramatic landscapes, a genuine sense of wilderness, and the satisfacti

Hiking routeNational trail
7.31 km from campsite
Operator: National Trails

St Cuthbert's Three Church Trail

Connects three historic churches across rolling Northumberland countryside with moderate inclines and farm tracks. Expect stiles and potentially muddy sections, making it tricky for buggies but manageable for older children who enjoy a longer ramble. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. The medieval churches of Edlingham, Bolton Chapel and Whittingham offer fascinating stops, while big skies and peaceful valleys reward the effort between villages.

Hiking routeRegional network
7.31 km from campsite
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