Any recommendations for Campsites near Kielder ?

[MarcT77]

The wife and I are looking for a good Bongo site close to Kielder water preferably in the forest,
she wants secluded,quiet and picturesque.
I want hook-up and hard standing for the van and a decent pitch for the awning...
Any recommendations anyone ?

[Muzorewa]

One word I'm afraid - MIDGES!!

[MarcT77]

Aww Muz.... a man of your vast touring experience and you're warning me about
midges...
I do attract them I'm afraid,but nothing a good dose of Deet can't handle,plus the wife does like those citronella
candles when we're sitting out

I have done a little research and Bellingham seems OK
Any other helpful suggestions ?

[Northern Bongolow]

take the warning very seriously mate, we once rolled up early evening on the caravan and camping site to the south end, we packed in 30 mins and left---------------- finished up at otterburn, just out of midge range, but in the artillery range. .

[MarcT77]

take the warning very seriously mate, we once rolled up early evening on the caravan and camping site to the south end, we packed in 30 mins and left---------------- finished up at otterburn, just out of midge range, but in the artillery range. .

Cheers I'll take a look-see at otterburn

[Northern Bongolow]

what did you say-----you will have to speak up

[MarcT77]

what did you say-----you will have to speak up

LOL
After checking out the geographical position of Otterburn it seems closer to the
forest and rezzy than Bellingham so how come it fairs better for the wee beasties ?

[Muzorewa]

Despite the above, last time we were at Kielder we didn't see a single midge

[Northern Bongolow]

we were up on the tops, on a little horsey stable trecking place, maybe the wind kept them at bay, or the artillery shells fly low over head.

i have heard they have installed some serious mozzy killing machines around the area, but dont know how good these are.

[MarcT77]

I think Midges would be the least of your worries in that weather...

[mikexgough]

This one should fit the bill Hard stand/leccy.... and fantastic facilities.... yeah I know.... Caravan Club but members get top rates and much cheaper than C&CC et al

[Northern Bongolow]

thats the one we left in a hurry.
be very afraid. .

[MarcT77]

This one should fit the bill Hard stand/leccy.... and fantastic facilities.... yeah I know.... Caravan Club but members get top rates and much cheaper than C&CC et al

We already booked this one despite the midge warnings,we're made of tough stuff
and a few pesky flies aren't gonna bother us...

https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=20 ... 9,0.001321

[helen&tony]

Hi
You probably haven't come across them before:
http://images.google.com/search?site=&t ... B640%3B565
Cheers
Helen

[MarcT77]

Hi
You probably haven't come across them before:
http://images.google.com/search?site=&t ... B640%3B565
Cheers
Helen