It’s stating the obvious, really. A piece of Yorkshire that’s in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and which has walks, history and views galore. And dales and moors, for moody stomping about with windswept hair…No, not Heathcliff this time but Heathfield Caravan Park, set in an unspoilt wooded valley in Upper Nidderdale in the Yorkshire Dales, right on the Nidderdale Way for hiking, biking or cantering along on horseback.
Heathfield Caravan Park is family owned and managed and has pitches with or without electric hook-up, with the showers, loos and other facilities kept spotlessly clean. The pitches come in different sizes to take almost any size of tourers or motorhomes, and most have water at the side of the pitch or within a walkable distance to fill the kettle for a morning cuppa; there’s a shop on site too for stocking up on essentials. For filling up off site, there are two pubs at Pateley Bridge half a mile away.
Nearby attractions and activities
Pateley Bridge is where the Nidderdale Way starts and ends: there are walking, cycling and horse-riding trails along its 53-mile stretch, or you could lead a llama through the dales by hooking up with Nidderdale Llamas. The town is the only one in this dale and has England’s oldest sweet shop and the Nidderdale Museum in the old workhouse.
As it’s Yorkshire, there are historical highlights aplenty: Ripley Castle and its Capability Brown gardens, the twelfth century Augustinian Bolton Abbey with nature trails in Strid Wood and the hunting lodge of Barden Tower, and the dungeon depths of medieval Skipton Castle; the stately homes of Newby Hall and Harewood House both have extensive gardens to wander as well as the usual ornate interiors. A must is Yorkshire’s first World Heritage Site, Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, one of the biggest abbey ruins in England and with 500 deer in the medieval deer park.
Yorkshire’s also not short of gorges, caves and geological features to get your rocks off at: the balancing act of the National Trust-managed Brimham Rocks is where the Bee Gees shot the video for You Win Again (teach it to the kids). The limestone caves of Stump Cross Caverns near Pateley Bridge once had wolverines retreating to them in their chase after reindeer and bison; prehistoric reindeer bones are on display in the visitor centre. There’s also the 80-ft deep How Stean Gorge with its roaring waterfalls and Tom Taylor’s Cave; the gorge itself can be explored via the network of footbridges and paths. Malham Cove and Tarn takes in a huge limestone cliff, the Gordale Scar gorge and the Malham Tarn nature reserve – there are several other nature reserves around too, such as Gouthwaite Reservoir and Roundhill Reservoir.
For a well-deserved rest and pick-me-up, head to Harrogate to sup some spa waters and mash a tea at Betty’s Tea Rooms; Leeds and York are also both within driving distance for shopping, seeing the sights and taking in a show or three.
Attractions near Heathfield Caravan Park
Must see
- Fountains Abbey (8.4 miles)
- RHS Garden Harlow Carr (11.5 miles)
- Jervaulx Abbey (12.1 miles)
National Trust
- Brimham Rocks (4.0 miles)
- Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden (8.4 miles)
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Activities near Heathfield Caravan Park
Pateley Bridge and Guise Cliff (1.0 miles) Walking
Pateley Bridge and Smelthouses (1.0 miles) Walking
Stump Cross - Grimwith Reservoir - Troller's Gill - Stump Cross (3.9 miles) Walking
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Liked: Site had nice rural views in a quite location. owners were extremely nice and friendly. Disliked: Grass pitches could do with slight leveling. Bit of a walk to the shower block. |
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in a good location colin peter b. (Mature couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: the location was just as stunning,the people who run the site are very helpful and plesent. Disliked: i have a motorhome and the only thing was that there was no motorhome service point to fill up and empty waste water,also we dont think there is enough toilets and showers as i work on a campsite i think thease are just basick essentials |
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Excellent site in a great location neil f. (Mature couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Had a great bank holiday weekend at Heathfield we,received a friendly welcome for the owners who could not have been more helpful, toilet block was spotless with good powerful hot showers and a small shop with the essentials. Disliked: Nothing |
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Great campsite Pauline C. (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Beautiful location with a lovely riverside walk into Pateley Bridge. Disliked: Nothing really bad but toilet block was basic. |
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Just the ticket jar646 (Mature couple, 1 review, 0 photos)
Liked: On arriving at reception it was raining, we were met by a young lady who had a beaming smile and a friendly welcome. She told us where every thing was located and said just find a pitch and we could settle the bill before we left. The site was quiet clean and in a great location. The Bridge Inn just down the lane was also friendly and welcoming. If only all sites were like this ... Disliked: There was nothing we disliked about this site |
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Liked: What can I say this campsite set in the lovely dales with Patley Bridge half an hours walk along the river side. This is what I can say after a very warm welcome we was given a choice of places to set up camp and as there was 2 tents in our group there was plenty of space between tents. As this site is away from any main road the kids (aged from 9-15) was ... Disliked: having to take my tent down and leave Heathfield. |
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no room even after pre booking & paying deposit Matthew G. (Young couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Beautiful surroundings. Disliked: Supposed booking system. Having paid "unrefundable deposit" a pitch was not reserved for us. |
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Superb clean Site ideal for Family richard g. (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Clean Toilets,friendly owner, the family room made it easy to Shower my 3 year old Daughter. The Pitches were well marked and maintained. Site is only a Mile or so stroll from Pateley Bridge. Over all a great site couldn't faullt it,will happily stay again. Disliked: Nothing |
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Lovely camp site. Aron S. (With friends, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: The owner of the camp was very welcoming. The camp was in a good location not far from how staen gorge. Had everything we needed electric pitch, water, male and female toilets and also a sink to wash all pots. Had washer and dryer and also showers for both male and female. We also found everything we needed on the on site shop. We will definitely return to this site in the future. Disliked: Nothing. |
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Great campsite - will return! Kelly W. (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: Loved waking up to the surrounding views. Disliked: If we were being nit-picky, the only thing we couldnt find (in the part we were in) was somewhere to dispose of waste water. Otherwise a great all-round site! |
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Fantastic Site sarahlouisebrook (Family with young children, 1 review, 0 photos)
Liked: The site owners are friendly and helpful, Heathfield is a lovely quiet site ideal for families and couples. the toilet and shower blocks were immaculate and the water was always lovely and warm. There is a nice little shop on site, We will definitely been returning next year, this site is just what you would expect from a quality site in the dales Thank you very much to the owners for a lovely stay x Disliked: Having to come home :( |
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our first camping experience and we loved it :-) TRACEY D. (Mature couple, 1 review, 0 photos) Confirmed ?
Liked: everything Disliked: nothing |
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Liked: great site, owners very helpful, will be going again Disliked: nothing |
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Leisure on site
Bar or club house
Cycle hire
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Fitness centre
Games room
Indoor swimming pool
Kids' club
On-site restaurant/cafe
Outdoor swimming pool
Play area
TV room
Take away
Tennis
Watersports
Amenities on site
Bath available
Car parking by pitch
Disabled facilities
Drying room
Food shop
Free wifi
Ice pack freezing
Internet access
Launderette
Local produce
Parent & baby washroom
Pick-up from public transport
Public telephone
Shower available
Toilet block
Washing-up area
Wifi
Utilities
Charging facilities
Chemical disposal
Gas cylinders available
Recycling available
Renewable energy
Touring and motorhomes
Electrical hook-up points for tourers
Fully serviced pitches
Hard standings
Seasonal pitches
Water hook-up points for tourers
Rules
Campfires allowed
Commercial vehicles allowed
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed all year
Themes
Forest
Gay friendly
Peaceful
Remote location
Spectacular scenery
Walkers' paradise
Wildlife haven
Nearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby
Climbing nearby
Cycle hire nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golf nearby
Horse riding nearby
Indoor pool nearby
Leisure/theme park nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Restaurant nearby
Sailing nearby
Tennis nearby
Watersports nearby
Groups welcome
D. of E. welcome
Family friendly
Motorcycle friendly
Rallies welcome
Single-sex groups welcome
Student groups welcome
Nearby amenities
Bar nearby
Nearby farmers' market
Public transport nearby
Shop nearby
Type
Medium (26-50 pitches)
Camping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitches
Ordnance Survey maps (GB and Northern Ireland only) are available at lower levels via the drop-down menu.
Nearest transport
- Coach stations
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Ripon Bus Station — 11.0mi
Harrogate Bus Station — 12.1mi
Skipton Bus Station — 13.3mi
- Train stations
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Ben Rhydding Rail Station — 11.6mi
Ilkley Rail Station — 11.8mi
Harrogate Rail Station — 12.1mi
- Ferry ports
- Transporter Bridge South Side — 40.6mi
- Airports
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Leeds Bradford International Airport — 16.3mi
Directions
In Pateley Bridge, turn off onto Low Wath Road at the petrol pumps. Follow the road for about a mile, and you will travel past the Bridge Inn. Go over the bridge and take the first left. When the road forks off take the left and follow the lane until you reach Heathfield Caravan Park.
The caravan park is also sign posted off Low Wath Road.
Permitted arrival time
Anytime
Cancellation policy
Please notify the campsite as soon as possible if you need to cancel.
Please note that your deposit paid to Pitchup.com is non-refundable.
Payment of balance
Please pay the balance on arrival.
Cards accepted on the park
None.
Terms and conditions
Site booking terms and conditionsCheck availability at Heathfield Caravan Park…
Mown grass pitch with no maximum size of tent, tourer or motorhome. Pick your pitch, set up and enjoy your holiday! Gazebos, awning and pup tents included. Only one unit per pitch.
Max. persons: unlimited
Enjoy of luxury of 16-amp electric whilst getting back to basics of camping. No maximum size. Gazebos, awning and pup tents included. Only one unit per pitch.
Max. persons: unlimited
Mown grass pitch with 16-amp electric hookup. No maximum tourer or motorhome size. Pitch price includes awning or gazebo.
Max. persons: unlimited
I am sorry you had problems with your visit.
The wall is not "falling down", it is in the process of being re-built and dry stone wallers need a small area to lay out stone to see what they have to use.
There was an "out of hours" number on the reception door for you to ring on arrival as reception was closed at the time of your arrival. If you had rung this we would of shown you to the pitch we had reserved for you. I am sure you can appreciate that we cannot be in reception 24/7 on bank holidays as we have facilites to clean and jobs that need doing around the park although there is always a manager on site.
We are more than happy for you to transfer your non refundable deposit to another weekend when we have availability. Please contact us and if we are not available to take your call please leave a message and we will get back to you.