How to get here
Address: Herding Hill Farm, Shield Hill, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 9NW
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On this page you’ll find general information about how to get to the site, and details of how to navigate the surrounding area and local attractions.
Towing a Caravan
If you are towing a caravan, please do not follow Sat Nav systems as this may take you up Shield Hill from Haltwhistle which is extremely steep.
If you are travelling from the east on the A69, take the A68 north and then take the B6318 towards Chollerford. You will see our brown tourist signs at the Milecastle Inn which you should then follow.
If you are travelling from the west on the A69, take the Greenhead turn off and head along the B6318. You will see our brown tourist signs at the Milecastle Inn which you should then follow.
Coming by Car
Take the A69 to Haltwhistle. Look out for the brown Herding Hill Campsite tourist signs.
As you leave the A69, you will find Shield Hill about 200 yards on your right.
Coming by Bus
The AD122 bus, which runs to Haltwhistle and Hexham and connects to buses between Newcastle and Carlisle, stops at the entrance to Herding Hill Farm.
This is a seasonal bus service, which operates daily from Good Friday until the end of September. It runs hourly for most of the day.
A range of fares and tickets are available and, when you buy a Hadrian’s Wall Country Bus ticket, all proceeds go directly to operate this invaluable AD122 bus service.
Visit the GO North East website for further information.
OS Coordinates
The Ordinance Survey grid reference of the campsite is: NY713653