Bored of pitching up the same old tent when wanting to spend time outdoors for a night or two?

A camping trip with a quirky twist in the North East has been named among the "greatest" in the UK to try this summer, according to Financial Times.

Pair a Land Rover Defender and a safari tent (with some glamping essentials including a portable pizza oven) and you have the perfect adventure set-up (plus, it’s based in Northumberland).

Not only can you book yourself one of these self-drive homes on wheels to explore the county’s stunning coastline and quaint villages, but you can also travel further afield to the Lake District and Scotland.

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You can see all the "greatest" camping trips in the UK, as recommended by Financial Times here.

Why is this camping trip in Northumberland among the greatest?

The publisher explained: “For some adventurers, self-drive is the only way to go. If you’re driving a Land Rover Defender, even better. Add to this a safari tent (or, more indulgently, a whole set of glamping kit, complete with Nordisk tipi tent, solar-powered lanterns, camp beds and chairs, even a portable Ooni pizza oven, if you want it) and you’re well and truly good to go just about anywhere in Great Britain.

“Overland Adventures ticks these boxes, furnishing clients with a well-maintained Defender and whatever else they need for a self-guided expedition, including a handful of itineraries across the Lake District and Northumberland.

“The Nland 250 is a 250-mile route that takes between five and seven days to complete, comprising coastlines and castles, woodland and picturesque villages, tidal islands and bits of Hadrian’s wall."

It added: “The Lake District, however, is OA’s sweet spot – they have more than three decades of form here. Defender hand-off can happen at any regional airport or train station, and its team will lend as much, or little, of a hand as needed with planning and ground services.”

You can see Tripadvisor reviews from recent customers using Overload Adventures for their latest camping trip here.

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Additionally, on Google reviews a recent camper who also used one of Overland Adventures' Land Rover Defenders said: “A great experience. The Landrover comes with everything you could need, and some lovely little luxuries that you can bolt on should you so wish.

“I went with 3 friends and there was plenty of space in each tent for 2. We started our adventure by hitting Kielder Forest Drive, which I would highly recommend, it was the highlight of our trip.”

Another shared: “Amazing service from Darren and Tracey. Top tips on routes and equipment. Made our overland adventure super special. It’s really comfortable in the roof tents - I couldn’t believe it. One of the best holidays we have had.”

Overland Adventures is based at The Studio, West End House, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 3XD.