
COOL FACTOR Comfort on the Pennine Way's doorstep.
WHO'S IN? Tents, campervans, caravans, motorhomes, dogs (on leads) - yes. Single-sex/multiple family groups - no.
ON SITE Approx. 30 pitches; 2 blocks (1W, 1M) with hot showers (50p for 6 minutes). Washing-up facilities and CDP. Quiet time 1O.30pm-7.3Oam. BBQs allowed off the ground if cleared immediately afterwards. No campfires.
OFF SITE The closest and main attraction is Kielder Water & Forest Park (01434 220616) - the largest man-made lake and planted forest in Northern Europe. Wander the historic streets of Hexham and Bellingham.
FOOD AND DRINK The picks of the pub crop are the Black Bull (01434 220226) and the Rose & Crown (01434 220202). Nearby Hexham's farmers' market has a BBQ-tastic selection of fresh organic meat and veg.
GETTING THERE Take the A6079 to Chollerford and join the B6320 to Bellingham. In Bellingham, turn right at Lloyds TSB bank and the campsite is 100 metres down, on the right.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT From Hexham train station jump on bus no. 880 to Bellingham.
OPEN May-October/November.
THE DAMAGE Tent plus 1 or 2 people and a car £8/£12 per night. Extra adult £5; child (4 to 15 years) £3, under-3s free.