Wild camping
- Family-owned wild camping site eight miles from Newcastle upon Tyne
- A 10-minute drive from Metrocentre; 30 minutes from Derwent Reservoir
- Barbecues and dogs permitted; small woodland area; pubs nearby
Whether it’s tracing Hadrian’s Wall, clip and climbing at a local entertainment complex or windsurfing and open-water swimming around a reservoir, you’ll be able to pack together a pretty dandy break from Stampley Moss Farm. Eight miles from Newcastle upon Tyne, the city lights are just 20 minutes’ drive away, but water-based relaxation is also within reach, whether at the coast (35 minutes’ drive) or Derwent Reservoir (half an hour). Four-legged friends are welcome on a lead here and they’ll have a small private forest to stretch their legs. The woodlands circle the pop-up pitches, which are kept in a fully wild paddock (not a professional campsite) with no electricity and no facilities other than a portable toilet and cold tap. You’re welcome to get a toasty vibe going with a barbecue. There’s also a pile of chopped firewood in the forest to help yourself to if you’d like to make a firepit (just be careful with the fire). Keep a lookout for the very nosy peacocks on site, who love sultanas and seeds. The family-owned farm is friendly, that’s for sure, so once you’re all settled in, you’ll be ready to brace for take-off. Those of you who are after a foodie plunge first will find pubs and restaurants within five minutes’ drive of the site. And when you’re ready to march off into the horizon in search of wildlife, there are red kite zones locally or the river Derwent’s under half an hour’s walk away. With Gateshead’s Metrocentre 10 minutes’ drive away too, you’ll really be in a prime spot for a shop-till-you-drop afternoon or perhaps a clip and climb, cinema or miniature golf showdown. Take note that the security gate is locked at 10pm, so it’s not possible to enter or exit after this time. If there’s space left over, you are welcome to park your car on your pitch.
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