Campers and motorhome enthusiasts planning a trip to Northumberland – or to another part of their home county – are being asked to remember their impact on the environment.

Whether it is setting up a tent at a campsite or parking a motorhome next to a fabulous view, Northumberland County Council is reminding them of the need to share the responsibility of preserving the area’s natural beauty.

Cllr Gordon Stewart, cabinet member for looking after our communities and chair of the fire authority, said: “We are so lucky in Northumberland to have such beautiful surroundings and to ensure it stays like that, the council is running its annual ‘Love it Like it’s Yours’ campaign.

“The message is simple, but crucial – leave no trace. Book at legal campsites, take your litter home and use designated waste disposal sites.

An image for the ‘Love it Like it’s Yours’ campaign.

placeholder image — An image for the ‘Love it Like it’s Yours’ campaign.

“Together, we can protect and preserve our countryside now and in the future, ensuring it remains a haven for wildlife and a place of peace and beauty.”

Thanks to the success of the pilot scheme of overnight motorhome camping in select Forestry England car parks, the scheme has now been expanded for 2026.

One Northumberland car park that is part of the scheme is Kielder, where for £15 you can park up after 5pm.

Alex MacLennan, of Forestry England, said: “We’re asking everyone visiting Northumberland in a motorhome, campervan, or tent to do their bit to help keep our county special.

“Most visitors already do a great job of respecting the countryside, but occasionally we still see issues with littering, illegal parking, waste disposal and campfires.”

For more information on overnight stay parking options, go to www.northumberland.gov.uk/parking/council-car-parks