Advantages of campsites near public transport

Herding Hill Farm is a great example of a campsite near public transport. Haltwhistle is just 1 mile away and is well connected to Newcastle in the East and Carlisle in the West via Northern Rail train and the 685 bus. The Go North East AD122 Hadrian's Wall bus stops at our Haltwhistle campsite entrance and connectes Haltwhistle with the market town of Hexham and the Roman sites along Hadrian's Wall.

Save money

Travelling car free when camping in Northumberland is a great way to save money. By choosing alternative campsites near public transport and getting to your destination by foot, you can save money on parking charges and petrol, enabling you to spend your pennies on the good stuff – food, drinks and attractions at your Herding Hill Farm getaway.

Reduce carbon emissions

Car free travel is a great way to reduce carbon emissions, something which is becoming increasingly important as we continuously move towards an eco-conscious world. Less cars on the road also reduces noise pollution. We also welcome electric vehicles and have an EV charging station at our Northumberland campsite entrance.

Reduce traffic

By choosing campsites near public transport you avoid the hassle of sitting in traffic as well as doing your bit to reduce traffic congestion and the risk of road traffic collisions. Travelling car-free is safer and may be less stressful than travelling at peak times on congested roads. You can travel by foot, train or bus when you visit Herding Hill Farm. Check out North East Family Fun's child friendly guide to exploring Hadrian's Wall by bus whilst staying in one of our family glamping pods.

Increase exercise and improve physical health

Travelling car free is a beneficial way to increase your exercise and what better place to do it than in the beautiful heart of Northumberland? With so many nearby attractions in Northumberland, there’s no need to bring your car along. Use the AD122 bus or get the train from Haltwhistle to one of the many towns along the Tyne Valley and combine a nice walk with some tea and cake. Exercise also gives you more energy to enjoy your time at Herding Hill Farm. Active travel improves children’s health.

Improve mental well-being

Fresh air and outdoor exercise is known to improve mental well-being so walking or cycling instead of driving can make a positive difference to your state of mind. Arriving somewhere under your own steam can boost confidence and create a feeling of independence. It also means that you slow down and appreciate what is around you rather than racing from one destination to another. We also tend to talk to each other more when we are out and about.

Escape the crowds

It is often easier when travelling by foot or by bike to escape the tourist hot spots clustered around the main car parks and find unspoilt and peaceful new areas. Rural Northumberland is full of special places just waiting to be discovered.

Opportunities to engage with nature

We all know that we see so much more when we are immersed in our natural landscape rather than watching it flash by through a car window. From fleeting and special Northumberland wildlife spotting moments to chancing upon a stunning view or landscape, none of this is possible unless you take to your feet or your wheels. Staying at a campsite near pub,lic transport provides additonal incentives to simply slow down and observe what is around you.