Bank Top Camping
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- Spacious pitches near Pickering in the North York Moors National Park
- Whitby, Dalby Forest and Castle Howard within 35 minutes' drive
- Small café and luxury bathrooms on site; dogs and kids welcome
Site type
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At least one of the party members must be aged 16 or over.- 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) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
- This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
- Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- If selecting optional electric hook-up: 6 kWh per night is included in the price. Further usage is metered onsite at £0.40 per kWh and is payable on check-out.
Languages spoken
English
French
Open from Tue 17 Mar to
Pitch types & availability
4 
Electric optional grass campervan or tent pitch (two person)
2 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 11m width × 7m depth (77m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25
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Electric optional grass pitch
4 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 11m width × 7m depth (77m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25
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Electric optional grass touring pitch
4 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 11m width × 7m depth (77m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25
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Electric optional grass pitch (large)
6 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Min 11m width × 8m depth (88m²)
Arrival daysFrom £27
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1 bedroom bell tent
2 people maximum 
No dogs allowed 1 bedroomDimensions: 26.2ft width × 36.1ft length
Arrival daysFrom £100
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Reviews
98% would recommend this site to a friend
97% would stay here again
What customers say
This is a beautiful, well-maintained campsite in a peaceful rural location, praised for its excellent facilities, including spotless toilets and hot showers. Owners are frequently described as friendly, helpful, and welcoming. Pitches are spacious and generally level, offering plenty of room. The site is well-located for exploring North Yorkshire, with many local attractions and walking routes nearby. Visitors enjoyed the quiet atmosphere, stargazing opportunities, and on-site offerings like coffee and ice cream. While most reviews are overwhelmingly positive, a few mentioned occasional noise from wind or nearby roads, and limited shelter in exposed pitches.
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Electric optional grass pitch
Liked Keren was very welcoming and friendly, the site is very clean and tidy, great facilities and the shop/ cafe on site is a great addition. Lovely quiet site. Great walks including the wood which you can access from the site, easy for the dogs.
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From the manager: Thanks Holly 😊
Excellent showers and toilets.
Electric optional grass pitch (large)
Liked Absolutely loved the site peaceful lovely walks. Will definitely be going back again.
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Excellent site all-round
Electric optional grass pitch
Liked Very peaceful and quiet location with great views.
Easy access to some fine walks across the moors.
Host was very helpful and welcoming.
The site is very well organised and has all required facilities.
The whole site was very well kept, and the shower blocks were spotlessly clean.
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you!
I would recommend it and choose it again for future visits.
Electric optional grass pitch
Liked Very generous pitch; very quiet; dark sky all night. Washing facilities very clean and well maintained. Welcoming and friendly owner.
Disliked Would've liked the little coffee/sitting room to have been open and self-service so I could boil a kettle and eat my breakfast.
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From the manager: Thanks for your review. The area which you refer to is a little cafe selling drinks, honey, ice cream and venison products. It was open during your visit but is not practical to leave it unlocked, as is the norm for any retail outlet. There are optional electric hook-ups on all pitches for campers who wish to boil kettles.
Spacious pitch. Quiet. Excellent location. Excellent…
Electric optional grass pitch
Liked Spacious pitch. Quiet. Excellent location. Excellent facilities, beautifully clean. Friendly, knowledgeable and helpful owners
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From the manager: Thanks Pete - very pleased you enjoyed your visit.
The site is ok , nothing around the area and nothing for kids to do.
Electric optional grass pitch (large)
Liked The area was quiet and remote not a lot to do. The site is ideal for an overnight stop if travelling some distance and if you like a short stay with nothing around.
The camp site did sell eggs, ice cream and local meats but thought they were pricey but a good idea for if you needed some food items.
I personally wouldn’t stay there again as there are friendlier sites around and closer to other amenities.
I have more dislikes than likes for this site.
Disliked 1. The pitch was on a slope so made cooking difficult as I had to wedge something under the burner.
2. The local pub was a mile walk but is closed on Monday and Tuesdays and the rest of the week doesn’t open until 5pm. 3. No shops nearby or bus route.
4. To the nearest pubs, coffee shops and supermarkets was 14 miles walk round trip. (10 min drive if you want to drive)
5. Toilets and shower could have been cleaner.
6. Not that dog friendly as we had to keep keep the dog within our pitch even though he was on a long lead and wanting to play with his ball, the children on site could play wherever they wanted with their ball.
7. Some children were running around and winding the dog up and not keeping to their pitch as per the rules.
8. We had family visit us for a few hours, and the owner who I thought was rude pointing at their car to say who’s car is this if you have guests there is a charge, I asked what that charge was it was £3. Our family thought she was rude and they were taken back by what she said. No idea why she had to charge anything as they were in our tent having a cup of tea. They could have even parked on the road and not on our pitch.
9. The site is just a farm house field with cut grass, very basic.
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From the manager: I am sorry you did not enjoy your stay; I note that you stayed for the full 3 nights that were booked.
In response to your comments:
1. We were not busy during your visit - I offered you the choice of pitches - around 15 were available - you chose your spot - pitch 4, the largest on the campsite with a slight slope. You could have chosen a flatter one.
2. 3, 4. I am not responsible of your choice of campsite and the local amenities.
5. Your comment does not correspond with the majority of all other reviews.
6. You ignored campsite rules with respect to pets. You allowed your large dog (a Victorian Bulldog I believe) to wander around freely. When I asked to put the dog on a lead, in accordance with campsite rules, the lead was around 30 ft long and your dog could wander across the access track and on to other pitches. It is not acceptable that any dog can wander about off pitch. Other campers complained about your pet as their children were intimidated by it.
7. There is no rule that stops children playing off their pitch.
8. My campsite rules on Pitch Up state: 'Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee' - you did neither. Numbers of people on site are controlled for security and to maintain peace and quiet.
9. The campsite is as advertised.
Really nice base for exploring the coastal resorts.
Electric optional grass touring pitch
Liked Site layout, lots of space, dog walking woodland area, clean toilets and showers, little shop
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Thank you Beverley
Throughly enjoyable site with a great host.
Electric optional grass pitch (large)
Liked Great host who is on hand when needed. Friendly and helpful - loaned us an extension for our power. Spacious pitch for our 4.25x7.5m tent plus car on pitch. Lovely facilities and lovely little cafe on site. Location is nice and quiet with dark enough skies to see the stars.
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From the manager: Thanks Oliver!
Great site with clean facilities and friendly owners
Electric optional grass pitch
Liked Spacious pitches with a lovely little shop serving ice creams and coffee
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From the manager: Thank you
Very warm welcome and a great…
Electric optional grass pitch (large)
Liked Very warm welcome and a great site to discover some quaint and beautiful villages close by.
Disliked Nothing.
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Features
Dogs 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 WatersportsAmenities on site
Baby-changing facilities 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 Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Forest Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Medium (26-50 pitches)Accessibility
Accessible parking at pitch Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Pitch close to accessible bathroomsNearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearbyLocation
Bank Top Camping
Rawcliffe Bank Top Farm
Newton on Rawcliffe
Pickering
North Yorkshire
England
YO18 8QF
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.30905°N
0.77528°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Hoods Bay | 12.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Sandsend | 14 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Good | Good |
| Whitby | 14 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Scarborough North Bay | 14.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Good | Good |
| Runswick Bay | 15.4 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
Dalby Forest Visitor Centre 4.3 mi
North Yorkshire Moors Railway 4.3 mi
Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo 7.3 mi
The Moors National Park Centre 11.8 mi
Duncombe Park 13.1 mi
National Trust
Bridestones, Crosscliff and Blakey Topping 5.4 mi
Nunnington Hall 10.8 mi
Yorkshire Coast 13 mi
Rievaulx Terrace 14 mi
Mount Grace Priory 22.3 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Lockton - Stain Dale - Bride Stones - Lockton 3.1 mi
Lockton and Levisham 3.2 mi
Newtondale Halt - Killing Nab Scar 3.3 mi
Hole of Horcum - Levisham Moor - Levisham 3.7 mi
Hole of Horcum - Levisham - Lockton 3.7 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 Bank Top Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Bank Top Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Bank Top Camping? Reward the kids for not complaining (much) during your hikes through the moors by taking them to Flamingo Land Resort (20 minutes’ drive), with thrill rides and family-friendly attractions, plus a zoo … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Bank Top Camping?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Bank Top Camping? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.