Gateway To The Moors Caravan Park

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Visitor image of the well kept pitches and grounds and fantastic views
Visitor image of the well kept pitches and grounds and fantastic views
Road and two pitches
View down to the beck from the pitches
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View over the field
View over the field in front of the pitches
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Road and two pitches
View down to the beck from the pitches
Looking over the field in front of the pitches

  • Well-kept touring pitches on the edge of the North York Moors
  • Pickering, Rievaulx Abbey and Castle Howard within 20 minutes' drive
  • A mile from Kirkbymoorside and close to bus stops
The views are about as rural as they come at Gateway to the Moors Caravan Park… and as its name suggests, this scenic hideaway is just on the edge of the North York Moors National Park. More specifically, it’s in the tiny village of Keldholme and surrounded by mature trees, with the River Dove on one side and a working farm on the other (and open countryside all around). Yet this site is surprisingly well connected: it’s easily accessed from the A170 and a mile from Kirkbymoorside, a market town with shops, pubs, takeaways and other amenities. There’s also an excellent bus service here (for outings around the Moors, to York or to the coast) and another bus stop in the village for jaunts to local towns. The park’s hardstanding pitches are well kept, with views down the field to the river, electric hookups and water close to each pitch. The team here takes pride in its lawns – the grass is cut regularly, and although barbecues are permitted, you’re asked not to put them on the grass. You may bring your own, but free firepits are provided for each pitch and bags of wood can be purchased on site. Handily, the site's entrance and exit are covered by security cameras and free wifi is available around the entrance/exit area. There are eco-friendly touches around the place too: recycling is encouraged, and there are facilities for charging batteries and electric bikes. This part of North Yorkshire is a great area for walkers and cyclists – stroll straight out from the site through the woods to pick up local footpaths if you don’t fancy straying too far. The site is also less than five minutes' drive away from Ryedale Auctioneers, an auction house, and 15 minutes' drive away from vehicle storage buildings in Pickering.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 5
Motorhome pitches 5
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This site has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Group bookings of 5 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 6 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • A cable measuring at least 5 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Units longer than 8.5 metres are not allowed.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • 15 kWh per day of electricity is included. Any further usage is metered on site at £0.30 per kWh and must be paid at check-out.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 161 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

98% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

A lovely, peaceful, and well-maintained small campsite offering spacious, level pitches with electric hook-up. Hosts are frequently praised for their friendliness, helpfulness, and warm welcome, providing local information and maps. While basic, the site offers fire pits and recycling facilities. Some guests noted occasional noise from nearby farms or roads, and the absence of showers/toilets is mentioned, though this is reflected in the price. Ideal for relaxation and exploring the North York Moors.

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Lovely owners who communicated well ,…

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Joanne R.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely owners who communicated well , Nice dark sky's area , easy to find and great nights sleep

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Superb

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Sandra S.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely quiet site, lots of wild life, kept one of our dogs occupied for ages watching it. Would definitely visit again.

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Excellent stay

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Jill C.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely pitches. Jayne, the owner was a lovely friendly host. Great walks from the site. Liked that electric was included and that any excessive use would have been charged on top. Wish more sites operated like this rather than charge everyone the same.

Disliked Nothing

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Peaceful well maintained site and friendly owner

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Shirley W.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Beautiful small campsite with well laid out spacious pitches and a lovely view over the field. Enjoyed a 25 min walk into Kirbymoorside where there are a selection of cafes and pubs, supermarket, deli etc. Lovely wildlife too. Owl came out at night. Great access to the moors.

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From the manager: Thankyou for your great review and glad you enjoyed your stay despite the very wild and windy weather, courtesy of storm Amy. !!
Look forward to seeing you again soon.
Best Wishes Jayne

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Howard M.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Just a 1 night stopover with electric hook up. Great location for this area of Yorkshire.

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From the manager: Thankyou for your great review. I really appreciate it.
Thanks Jayne

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steveti@yahoo.co.uk H.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Lovely quiet site and very attentive host

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From the manager: Thankyou for your lovely review. It is really appreciated.
Hope to see you both again soon.
Thanks Jayne

Vey near perfect and is truly a gateway to the moors

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Paul K.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Everything, especially Jayne the owner, who took the time to come and speak with us, just lovely.

Disliked a little bit of traffic noise but not enough to cause any bother at all

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From the manager: Thankyou for your great review and the lovely pictures you have put on.
Hopefully see you again soon.
Thanks again Jayne

Friendly owner.

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Geoff R.

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Liked Excellent site. Well presented and easy to find.

Disliked None

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From the manager: Thankyou so much for your great review.
I look forward top seeing you both again.
Best Wishes Jayne

Lovely site, helpful host and really good value. Spacious pitches

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Sally R.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked Location, small number of pitches, clean and well maintained.

Guest information provided helps with walking routes

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From the manager: Thankyou for your great review.I really appreciate it.Look forward to seeing you all again soon.
Thanks again Jayne x

Great site , doing what it says on the tin for a great price.

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Linden H.

Electric hardstanding and grass touring pitch

Liked We really enjoyed our 4 nights at this lovely little sight. Wonderful hostess , lovely gem of a site in a great location . Dog friendly and great walks.
Many thanks to Jayne but also to Dave and Julie on site . We will definitely be returning.

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From the manager: Thankyou for your great review .(David and Julie were very happy to have been of help when I wasn't able to be around). I look forward to seeing you both again when you return.
Thanks Again Jayne

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

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/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Tourer storage facilities

Location

Gateway To The Moors Caravan Park

Duna Lodge

Keldholme

Kirkbymoorside

North Yorkshire

England

YO62 6NQ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.2684°N
0.91151°W

Route directions

Please note that the A170 from Thirsk to Helmsley takes in Sutton Bank, which is prohibited to caravans in either direction. An alternative route is well signposted from Thirsk, and coming from the south on the A64 via Malton and Pickering is also a good option.

Nearest transport

Coach
5.8 mi The Royal Oak
17.6 mi Market Place
19.1 mi Bus Station
Rail
10.5 mi Malton Rail Station
12.7 mi Glaisdale Rail Station
13.2 mi Egton Rail Station
Ferry
25.3 mi Transporter Bridge South Side
25.3 mi Transporter Bridge North Side
Airport
26.9 mi Durham Tees Valley Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Here, old railways, abbeys, museums and forest trails could all be part of your holiday schedule. Pickering (10 minutes’ drive) is your gateway for the North Yorkshire Moors Railway to Whitby (the location of the abbey that inspired Dracula) and Goathland (a village in the moors with a heritage station). If it’s history that gets you excited, then there are more historical sites scattered around: Rievaulx Abbey (15 minutes), a ruined Cistercian abbey, Ampleforth Abbey (20 minutes), a Benedictine abbey, or Castle Howard (20 minutes), a historical estate with playgrounds and huge grounds. For museums, there’s the Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum (20 minutes) and The World of James Herriot (half an hour). If it’s wildlife you’re after instead, visit the National Centre for Birds of Prey (15 minutes) or Flamingo Land (15 minutes), a zoo crossed with a theme park. And for the active days, perhaps the bike trails and Go Ape park in Dalby Forest (35 minutes), watersports in Scarborough (40 minutes) or sightseeing in York (50 minutes)?

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Sandsend 18.9 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood
Robin Hoods Bay 18.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Whitby 19.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Runswick Bay 19.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Scarborough North Bay 20.4 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

North Yorkshire Moors Railway 5.6 mi

Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo 6 mi

Duncombe Park 6.9 mi

Rievaulx Terrace & Temples (NT) 8.1 mi

Rievaulx Abbey 8.3 mi

National Trust

Nunnington Hall 5.1 mi

Rievaulx Terrace 8.1 mi

Bridestones, Crosscliff and Blakey Topping 11.1 mi

Mount Grace Priory 18 mi

Yorkshire Coast 19.2 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

NUNNINGTON HALL 4.9 mi

Pickering to Levisham Station by Train - Return on Foot 5.6 mi

Beverley and The Westwood: 'Minster, Mills and Markets' 6.3 mi

DUNCOMBE PARK 6.8 mi

The Daffodil Walk: Church Houses - Low Mill - Return 7.2 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Gateway To The Moors Caravan Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Gateway To The Moors Caravan Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Gateway To The Moors Caravan Park? Here, old railways, abbeys, museums and forest trails could all be part of your holiday schedule. Pickering (10 minutes’ drive) is your gateway for the North Yorkshire Moors Railway to Whitby (the … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Gateway To The Moors Caravan Park?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Gateway To The Moors Caravan Park? From £18 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.