Beach Camping in Kielder Forest

In Kielder Forest, you’ll find over 40 beach-friendly camping spots, each offering a mix of sea air and pine-scented mornings. Average nights run around £33, with some pitches dropping as low as £25 if you’re quick. Campsites here make it easy—pets are welcome, campfires are allowed, and you won’t be scrambling for a toilet. Keen to stretch your legs? Trails snake through the woods and hug the shoreline. Fishing and surfing are both on the cards if you pack the right kit. Walkmill Campsite (43 reviews) sits close to the water and gets nods for its peaceful setting. Camping at Cardewlees (20 reviews) is a good shout for families, with space to roam. For something quieter, Doxford Farm Camping (2 reviews) is tucked away but still close enough to the coast to hear the waves on a still night.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Kielder Forest

In Kielder Forest, you’ll find over 40 beach-friendly camping spots, each offering a mix of sea air and pine-scented mornings. Average nights run around £33, with some pitches dropping as low as £25 if you’re quick. Campsites here make it easy—pets are welcome, campfires are allowed, and you won’t be scrambling for a toilet. Keen to stretch your legs? Trails snake through the woods and hug the shoreline. Fishing and surfing are both on the cards if you pack the right kit. Walkmill Campsite (43 reviews) sits close to the water and gets nods for its peaceful setting. Camping at Cardewlees (20 reviews) is a good shout for families, with space to roam. For something quieter, Doxford Farm Camping (2 reviews) is tucked away but still close enough to the coast to hear the waves on a still night.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Kielder Forest

1. Walkmill Campsite

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10 units · Tents, Motorhomes · Northumberland, North East England

Refreshingly understated private camping in the unspoiled Northumberland countryside

2. Camping at Cardewlees

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37 units · Tents, Motorhomes, Glamping · Carlisle, England

A welcoming, family-run farm campsite between the Lake District and Hadrian's Wall

3. Doxford Farm Camping

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7 units · Glamping · Northumberland, England

Rustic-chic glamping pods near the sandy beaches of the Northumberland Coast

4. Broom Fisheries Campsite

4 units · Glamping · Dumfries, South Scotland

Luxury caravans ideally situated next to picturesque Scottish fishing lakes

5. Middlemoor Farm Holidays

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2 units · Glamping · Alnwick, England

Bracken, one of our two dog friendly pods, kingsize bed, toilet and shower, hob, microwave, fridge, toaster, kettle. Enclosed outdoor space with fire pit, bbq and Log fired hottub to relax in and enjoy the views down to the coast. A ten minute drive to the fabulous Northumberland coastline and pretty villages and Castles, ten minute drive also to Alnwick Gardens and Lilidorei.

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Virginia

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Camping at Cardewlees

Lovely location, beautiful views. Comfortable pod and great with enclosed garden for the dog. Good facilities too.

Brian

September 2025

6 m Class B

With pets

1 night at Walkmill Campsite

Spacious clean campsite. Now our best one yet! We chose the upper circle which gave us a lot more space and better views. Clean toilets. Nice little shop with extras for guests. Will certainly recommend and return.

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Cliff

August 2025

Tent

2 nights at Walkmill Campsite

This is a delightful site. Very peaceful and everything is immaculately clean and tidy. Close to coast. Highly recommended

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Victoria

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Walkmill Campsite

I loved the campsite. The plots were very spacious and not at all crammed in, so there was lots of room for my toddler to run around in. The facilities were good as there was a static caravan with a kitchen, bathroom, toilet and even a couple of lounge areas, which would be useful if you got bad weather. It was so handy having the use of a hot water for washing up. I would definitely go back!

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Ally

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Camping at Cardewlees

Just returning from our first visit to Cardewlees and we could not of asked for a better stay. Cardewlees is an absolute little gem of a campsite and Johnny could not have been a better host if he tried. Toilet and showering facilities were more than adequate and the water was always nice and warm. Thank you for a perfect stay and we look forward to coming back soon. Ally and Lee x

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Eleanor

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Camping at Cardewlees

A simple but friendly camping experience. A very attentive host!

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Katie

August 2025

Tent

2 nights at Walkmill Campsite

We loved tent camping at Walkmill, the site was beautifully maintained in a stunning location near the river. Plenty of wildlife to enjoy while sat around the fire pit - we saw a barn owl and hares during our two night stay. The pitches were well spaced out and the site shop had everything you might need in a pinch -we recommend bringing cash for the honesty box. The location is a 45min walk to Warkworth Castle and the coast/coastal path so there is plenty to keep you busy. We are looking forward to coming back!

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Megan

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Camping at Cardewlees

The campsite had lovely views and the facilities were very accessible.

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Gill

June 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Walkmill Campsite

Beautiful unspoilt environment, natural landscape. The tents were pitched away from the camper vans which was lovely. Friendly peaceful campers in a lovely atmosphere.

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Erin

June 2025

1 night at Walkmill Campsite

Lovely host, travelled from south west England to do the NC500 and this campsite has every essential you could possibly need. Would have loved to stay longer! Gorgeous peaceful spot next to the river.

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Kendra

June 2025

4 m Class B

With pets

Weekend Trip to Walkmill Campsite

This site is set out beautifully. Everything you could ask for with some great little touches

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Heidi

June 2025

5 m Class B

1 night at Walkmill Campsite

Wunderschöner, naturnaher Campsite. Herrliche Landschaft, viel Platz rund um die blühende Wiese. Alles sehr gepflegt. Sofort wieder!

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Ol

May 2025

Tent

4 nights at Walkmill Campsite

Definitely a 10/10 site. I wholehearted recommend staying at Walkmill Campsite Positives Extremely pretty area Peace and quiet Big pitches Proper toilets Proper shower Very friendly hosts Camp fires allowed Very tidy Reasonable pitch prices Negatives None

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peter

May 2025

5 m Class B

Weekend Trip to Walkmill Campsite

Excellent honesty shop, great facilities - felt like a home away from home! Lovely little villages by the sea nearby. As seen on the bbc television series "villages by the sea" hosted by Ben Robinson.

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Jodie

April 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Camping at Cardewlees

Really friendly greeting from the owner and the pitch was excellent.

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John

April 2025

5 m Class B

With pets

1 night at Walkmill Campsite

Nothing but good things to say about Walkmill! Clean, well looked after, incredibly peaceful, and Claire was very helpful before and during our stay. Perfect for the first night of our trip in our van. Will definitely be back & would recommend to anyone. Thanks again!

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Sherif

April 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Walkmill Campsite

Lovely campsite with excellent facilities. All very clean and in good condition. The hosts were very helpful and the little shop is stocked with some great stuff. Considering how remote the site is, it was very easy to find. The area it's in is great for peaceful walks.