Lower Wensleydale Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite

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  • Tranquil quarry campsite with roaming wildlife and tent pitches
  • Discover bustling market towns and the spectacular Yorkshire Dales
  • Member price shown; non-members select £15/night extra or join for £69
Lower Wensleydale Club Campsite offers a truly unique and highly picturesque setting, beautifully nestled within the sheltered hollow of a wonderfully reclaimed disused quarry. This North Yorkshire gem has been completely overrun by nature, creating a stunning and vibrant environment filled with a vast array of colourful wild flowers, lush mosses, and magnificent mature trees. Managed by the Club on behalf of the owners, this tranquil destination provides a wonderful selection of varied pitching areas, each carefully designed to bring you one step closer to the breathtaking beauty of the natural splendours that our glorious country has to offer. The site boasts a delightfully relaxed and welcoming atmosphere where friendly ducks and rabbits roam freely amongst the pitches. For those looking to camp under canvas in Yorkshire, there is a special, dedicated area set aside exclusively for tents, ensuring a perfect stay for everyone. Adding a wonderful touch of nostalgic charm to your holiday, the campsite is also perfectly positioned to offer fantastic vantage points for watching the magnificent local steam trains pass by, making it a truly memorable and relaxing destination for nature lovers and transport enthusiasts alike.

Site type

Tent pitches 3
Touring caravan pitches 88
Motorhome pitches 88
Open now
Opens 20 March

Tourist board rating

Please note

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Dogs

  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).

General

  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Occupancy

  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Pitches

  • A cable measuring at least 25 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Vehicles

  • Units longer than 8.5 metres are not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 20 Mar to

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Features

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 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

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Seasonal pitches

Location

Lower Wensleydale Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite

Harmby

Leyburn

North Yorkshire

England

DL8 5NU

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.30851°N
1.80987°W

Route directions

Please only use these recommended directions for the final approach and not sat nav, due to unsuitable roads for towing. From East on A684: turn right about 0.75 mile past railway bridge with traffic lights and just before the Pheasant Inn at Harmby. Cross the railway bridge, immediately turn left and follow signs to the site entrance. From West on A684: turn left just past the Pheasant Inn at Harmby; then as above. The route from M6 junction 37 via Sedbergh is not advised, being narrow in places. The immediate approach road to the site is narrow, with steep blind bends (look for traffic mirrors on bends).

Nearest transport

Coach
8.6 mi High Green
8.7 mi The Angel
16.6 mi Bus Station Stand 1
Rail
15 mi Northallerton Rail Station
18.1 mi Darlington Rail Station
18.5 mi Thirsk Rail Station
Airport
20.7 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

The campsite is situated conveniently close to the thriving and historic market town of Leyburn, which boasts a large variety of bustling stalls to browse and enjoy every Friday. It is also a fantastic destination for antique lovers, hosting regular sales, and is home to The Little Chocolate Shop, where you can enjoy a fascinating tour of the factory and sample delicious treats. If you travel a little further afield, you will discover the magnificent town of Richmond, widely considered the heart of North Yorkshire and another vibrant market town waiting to be explored. For a truly unforgettable and awe-inspiring experience, head into the spectacular Yorkshire Dales National Park to visit the incredible White Scar Cave. Here, you can marvel at the breathtaking natural beauty of the subterranean world whilst enjoying the longest cave tour in Britain. Above ground, this region is absolutely wonderful walking and dog walking country, offering a wealth of superb scenic views and immensely rewarding explorations for all abilities. With so many captivating trails and breathtaking landscapes to discover right on your doorstep, you simply must ensure you do not forget to pack your walking boots for an unforgettable adventure.
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park and Zoo (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • Pheasant Inn Pub 0.2 mi
  • The Sandpiper Inn Restaurant 0.8 mi
  • Dragon Inn Restaurant 0.9 mi
  • Golden Lion Pub 0.9 mi
  • Black Swan Hotel Pub 0.9 mi
  • Royal Spice Restaurant 0.9 mi
  • King's Head Pub 0.9 mi
  • Bolton Arms Pub 1 mi
  • The Old Horn Pub 1.1 mi
  • The Tack Room Restaurant 1.5 mi

Groceries

  • Co-op Food 0.9 mi
  • R. Campbell & Sons 1 mi
  • Tesco 5.8 mi
  • Aldi 5.8 mi

Parks and play

  • Hunton Village Recreational Area 4 mi
  • Coronation Park 6 mi

Family days out

  • Harmby Waterfalls Visitor attraction 0.2 mi
  • Middleham Castle 1.6 mi
  • The Forbidden Corner Theme park 3 mi
  • Jervaulx Abbey Visitor attraction 4 mi
  • Castle Motte 5 mi
  • 19th Platoon 4th Section Visitor attraction 5.7 mi
  • Bolton Castle 5.8 mi
  • Richmond Castle 7.1 mi
  • Bird of Prey and Mammal Centre Zoo 8.9 mi
  • Snape Castle 9.2 mi

Public transport

  • Maythorne (Leyburn) 0.8 mi
  • Leyburn, Mount Drive 0.9 mi
  • Leyburn Market Place 0.9 mi
  • West End Methodist Ch 1.6 mi
  • Cross Keys Inn 1.8 mi
  • Waterfalls 2.1 mi
  • Hall 2.2 mi
  • School 2.9 mi
  • Village Hall 4.1 mi
  • Chantry Caravan Park 4.4 mi

Other nearby

  • Akebar Park Golf Course 4.2 mi
  • Catterick Golf Club 5.3 mi

Local services

  • Leyburn Medical Centre Doctors 0.6 mi
  • Leyburn Filling Station Fuel station 0.7 mi
  • Yorkshire Building Society Cashpoint 0.9 mi
  • Day Lewis Pharmacy 0.9 mi
  • 7 Kw Charging station 2.9 mi
  • Tesco Fuel station 5.8 mi
  • Tesco Superstore Catterick Garrison Charging station 5.8 mi
  • Tesco Bank Cashpoint 5.8 mi
  • Harewood Medical Practice Doctors 5.9 mi

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Must see

Jervaulx Abbey 4.1 mi

Richmond Castle 7 mi

Easby Abbey (EH) 7.6 mi

Fountains Abbey 16.1 mi

The Bowes Museum 16.7 mi

National Trust

Braithwaite Hall 2.9 mi

Moulton Hall 10.4 mi

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 16.1 mi

Brimham Rocks 16.5 mi

Mount Grace Priory 20.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Middleham - River Cover - East Witton - Cover Bridge - Middleham 1.6 mi

CONSTABLE BURTON HALL 2.2 mi

Cover Bridge - Thornton Steward - Jervaulx - Cover Bridge 2.4 mi

TEMPLE GROUNDS 7 mi

West Burton to Penhill 7 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 Lower Wensleydale Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
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  • What attractions are near Lower Wensleydale Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite? The campsite is situated conveniently close to the thriving and historic market town of Leyburn, which boasts a large variety of bustling stalls to browse and enjoy every Friday. It is also … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Lower Wensleydale Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite?
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    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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