Northumberland rated top destination in UK for camping holidays

The county’s campsites came out with the top rating in a study carried out by outdoor experts at GO Outdoors.

They said: “Northumberland grabs the top spot as the highest-rated holiday destination for camping, with 4.87 out of 5 stars.

"Filled with breath-taking natural landscapes, Northumberland is surrounded by lush, green valleys and forests, perfect for outdoor adventures.

“Not only are there many family and pet-friendly campsite options but you can also soak in its dramatic cliff-edged coastline whilst immersing yourself in a truly authentic camping experience.

“The Coast and Castles Campsite is a great location situated only one mile from the beach and St Oswald’s Way, a long-distance walking route.

"Not only is it dog-friendly but you can also easily explore some of the finest landscapes and fascinating history Northumberland has to offer.”

The top 10:

1 Northumberland 4.87

2 Caernarfonshire 4.85

3 Devon 4.82

4 Cornwall 4.81

5= Cambridgeshire 4.79

5= Essex and Suffolk 4.79

7 Cardiganshire 4.77

8 Yorkshire 4.76

9 Whitby 4.75

10 Pembrokeshire 4.69

Northumberland also takes second spot in the ranking of most affordable campsites in the UK, behind Lincolnshire.

The top 10:

1 Lincolnshire £82.87

2 Northumberland £85.83

3 Derbyshire £90.28

4 Cumbria £98.08

5 Cambridgeshire £103.80

6 Nottinghamshire £104.48

7 Gloucestershire £110.63

8 Shropshire £111.56

9 Norfolk £111.82

10 Yorkshire £111.89