Wild Camp near Alston

Wild Camp near Alston Like camping but don't like busy campsites? Wild Camp near Alston. Beautiful views, peace and quiet and a hillside to yourself. Email to book.

Wild Camp near Alston is situated in Northumberland, near to the border with Cumbria. high in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. We have a range of pitches some distance apart for your to choose from, depending on where you want to be and how far you want to walk up a hill to ptich your tent. They allow you to fully appreciate wild camping whilst enjoying extensive views over

the picturesque South Tyne Valley & Steam Railway which runs from Alston. We are in the parish of Knarsdale which has designated “Dark Skies” status enabling spectacular views of the night skies in their complete glory (weather permitting!)

This is wild camping so there are no facilities as provided on usual campsites. Spring water is available from a roadside tap. We provide buckets at each pitch for your convenience. After unloading, one parking space is available for each pitch at a small car park near the farmhouse a short walk from where you will camp. Services are located in Alston, Cumbria which is the highest market town in England. It is 2.5 miles on foot or 4.5 miles by road. We provide storage facilities for those experiencing the hilly terrain by bike. Electric cycles can be hired locally and there is a bike repair shop 8 miles away in Nenthead. The area is steeped in history across the centuries. Epiacum Roman Fort is clearly visible on the other side of the valley and you can find out about the areas lead mining history at Killhope museum. Being in an AONB, Wildlife is in abundance all around

As we are a wild camping spot, this is not a suitable place for noisy late parties due to the wildlife all around. It is for those who want to get away from it all and experience the peace and quietness of the environment. Small bonfires are fine.

08/06/2021

Unfortunately we cannot have wild campers at the moment. So sorry. Due to changed circumstances we cannot do this for a while. Thanks for your likes.

08/04/2020

Obviously no camping here for anyone at the moment due to coronavirus. Stay safe and stay home.

Great to wild swim in the River Tyne when wild camping near Alston. What better way to spend this wonderful weather.
01/07/2018

Great to wild swim in the River Tyne when wild camping near Alston. What better way to spend this wonderful weather.

Not really camping weather at the moment! But great to stay warm round an indoor fire.
02/03/2018

Not really camping weather at the moment! But great to stay warm round an indoor fire.

Wonderful Winter scenes round here and on the South Tyne.
01/03/2018

Wonderful Winter scenes round here and on the South Tyne.

Some grand cross country skiing round here. When the snow comes.
18/01/2018

Some grand cross country skiing round here. When the snow comes.

An amazing race indeed. To think they are on top of Cross Fell in this weather.
16/01/2018

An amazing race indeed. To think they are on top of Cross Fell in this weather.

So enjoy the symphony of curlews at this time of year. One of the most beautiful things you can ever hear. http://www.b...
16/04/2017

So enjoy the symphony of curlews at this time of year. One of the most beautiful things you can ever hear. http://www.british-birdsongs.uk/curlew/

Listen to Curlew on british-birdsongs.uk, which is a comprehensive collection of English bird songs and bird calls.

A bit Wintery today so visited the source of both the Tees and South Tyne Rivers.
12/02/2017

A bit Wintery today so visited the source of both the Tees and South Tyne Rivers.

02/02/2017

Campers fell asleep about two hours earlier than usual when denied access to their gadgets and electrical lighting, study showed

20/01/2017

The Montane Spine Race is a 268 mile non-stop challenge encompassing the entire Pennine Way

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