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Boe rigg campsite in Northumberland ?
Ok,my wife,who clearly has a hitherto unknown sadistic streak,has booked us into the above mentioned campsite for a night tomorrow
To be fair it looks very nice,and is situated in the middle of the Nothumberland National Park....
Those that have read my narrative of previous camping exploits will know that I am really looking forward to it...
We're taking 2 tents this time ( no doubt so that me and the dog get one to ourselves )
Just wondered if anyone has stayed there before
http://www.boerigg.co.uk/"Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
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12th Aug 2013 8:01 pm
Hairy Dan
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A bunch of us camped there when we did a weekend of lanes, however we wild camped away from the main site on the opposite side of the road down by the river. We did use the facilities once as a starting point for the Kielder Safari and it left a lot to be desired and actually closed down for a bit after that. But, it has now reopened and have heard some good reports about it, a forum member, Mark stayed there the night before he did the Safari and said it was really nice. They used to have an onsite bistro but this has now closed and has become a coffee shed (whatever one of those is) but the showers, toliets etc are excellent, they also have a very nice bunkhouse and I believe they have a loft now which is smaller than the bunkhouse. I drove past on Saturday and it actually seemed quite busy which is the first time I have noticed it like that, you are only 5 minutes out of Bellingham, which has a Co-op and plenty of pubs and you have Kielder in the other direction. Cheers Ian
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12th Aug 2013 9:21 pm
euangibson
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That sounds encouraging Ian,thanks for that
It certainly looks nice on their website,but then I guess it would
Don't have a lot to compare it against,but will report back with my findings..... "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
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Yes we did stay there before the Kielder Safari. Great washroom facilities and nice spacious site without any over crowding. Cafe was shut as we arrived late and left early but looked good and a nice place to avoid any bad weather you maybe having.
Lovely area and the Kielder Safari was a great days gentle off reading in stunning scenery
13th Aug 2013 7:02 am
euangibson
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Thanks Mark,appreciate you coming back
All sounds good so far.....have missed the Kielder a couple of times,but trying to get a second set of wheels with ATR's so I can join the fun.....
Forecast looks pretty good so fingers crossed
Cheers "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
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Series 111 mudflaps
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Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
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D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
13th Aug 2013 7:10 am
euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
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Leaving God's country behind at Carter Bar
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Campsite is excellent , as mark said.... Very clean and modern Nice and open wild camping
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Just about to head out for at look at some trails that Hairy Dan recommended......asked a local the way there and he said "you won't manage that in a Discovery,that's not a real 4X4" ! :evil:
Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
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D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
Glad you are enjoying the camping. Have a great holiday. Happy trails.
Off to pack the D4 for a trip to Bordeaux.
14th Aug 2013 8:24 am
euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
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Loads of space.... And as said,really good facilities... Whisper it,but I could be persuaded to do this more often
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"Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
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Only got the Forest Drive done...see here http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic99245.html
I get limited opportunities to do the Kielder 4x4 as I work weekends,but am determined to get a 2nd set of wheels with ATR's so I can do it at short notice
Enjoy France "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
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