Swalefolk Camping

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Easby Abbey in the distance.
Easby abbey in the distance.
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Camping meadow
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Pitching field
Bell tent interior
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Reception tent and honesty shop
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  • Peaceful, leafy pop-up site with Easby Abbey views in North Yorkshire
  • Yorkshire Dales National Park 10 minutes’ drive; Reeth 20 minutes
  • On the Coast to Coast Walk; restaurants and shops five minutes’ drive
Small, simple and family-run are the watchwords at pop-up Swalefolk Camping. The site is set amid peaceful farming parkland on the immediate outskirts of Richmond – the gateway to the northern dales – in North Yorkshire. Guests can be at the pretty marketplace within a three-minute drive or only a 10- to 15-minute walk. Reception is in a tent in the main camping field, surrounded by mature trees; it has a simple shop selling local produce like chutneys and jams, and renting out stuff you might forget to pack, such as teapots and cafetières. From the site, there are views towards Easby Abbey and the River Swale in the fields beyond. It's family-friendly here, with plenty of space for kids to run around and explore; well-controlled pets are welcome to join in the fun too. No-frills hot showers, washing-up facilities, fresh water, toilets and secure off-road parking are all part of the deal, and there is a 4G signal but no electricity (bring torches for night-time). Fires and barbecues are permitted but only in a firepit (your own or hired) to protect the grass. Swalefolk is run as a low-impact venue, so there’s a strict no-forage policy – however, you can buy firewood and kindling at the shop.

Site type

Tent pitches 22
Motorhome pitches 22
Rent a tent 6
Open now
Opens 22 May
Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 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.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • 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.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.

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Thank you Nick

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Jacqueline J. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked The site is lovely and Nick is very friendly. We were looking forward to our stay and visiting the centre but Richmond Council decided to close the site after 1 night open. They had allowed it to open earlier in the day but then withdrew permission on the Friday night because of historical issues at the bottom of the field. This was totally out of Nick's hands and we felt heartly sorry for him, having to ask everyone to leave. Wish we could have stayed longer and we will definitely be back when all the official issues are sorted. Thank you Nick and I hope you get everything sorted with the council. Hopefully see you next year.

Disliked Richmond Council.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campsite

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 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 Tents for hire 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

Budget/backpacker Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Accessibility

Level site, no steep slopes

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 Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Location

Swalefolk Camping

Barn Closes

Maison Dieu

Richmond

North Yorkshire

England

DL10 7EW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.40337°N
1.72006°W

Nearest transport

Coach
4 mi High Green
4.1 mi The Angel
10.7 mi Dolphin Centre
Rail
10.7 mi Darlington Rail Station
11.4 mi North Road Rail Station
12.3 mi Northallerton Rail Station
Ferry
23.4 mi Transporter Bridge South Side
23.5 mi Transporter Bridge North Side
Airport
13.7 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

If you don’t fancy yomping the Coast to Coast Walk (it passes close by the camping field), you can have a leisurely stroll down to Easby Abbey in 15 minutes and then begin the popular Easby Loop circular walk. Surrounded by spectacular North Yorkshire countryside, the lively market town of Richmond (20 minutes’ walk/five minutes’ drive) offers restaurants, pubs and supermarkets. It also has a castle with views over the River Swale from the keep, and the painstakingly restored Georgian Theatre is open for guided tours by day and shows in the evening. Richmond is also the springboard for exploring the Yorkshire Dales National Park (10 minutes’ drive). Take a walk along the Swale from the bustling village of Reeth (20 minutes), or head up Arkengarthdale (40 minutes) and hike to Old Gang Smelting Mill. There are dramatic cascades at Aysgarth Falls (half an hour), and you can follow sections of the Pennine Way from the Tan Hill Inn (40 minutes), the highest pub in the UK. If kids are with you, The Forbidden Corner (half an hour) has a labyrinth of tunnels and follies for them to discover, while Lightwater Valley Family Adventure Park (35 minutes) has rollercoasters and waterslides for all levels of bravery. Should you hit a rainy day, take everyone to watch a blockbuster film at the Station Cinema (20 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Seaton Carew Centre 28 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Seaton Carew North 28 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Seaton Carew North Gare 28 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Crimdon 29.3 mi Sea GoodExcellentExcellentExcellent
Redcar Coatham 29.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Easby Abbey (EH) 0.6 mi

Richmond Castle 0.7 mi

Jervaulx Abbey 9.4 mi

The Bowes Museum 12.4 mi

Barnard Castle 13.3 mi

National Trust

Moulton Hall 3.4 mi

Braithwaite Hall 10.1 mi

Mount Grace Priory 16.4 mi

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 20.5 mi

Brimham Rocks 22.3 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

ST NICHOLAS, RICHMOND 0.1 mi

Richmond - Easby - Richmond 0.8 mi

TEMPLE GROUNDS 1 mi

Richmond - Jockey Cap - Gilling Wood - Aske Hall 1 mi

ASKE HALL 1.5 mi

Local events

  • Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival (Saturday, 8 August 2026 – Saturday, 8 August 2026)

    Skipton, North Yorkshire 22.2 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 Swalefolk Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Swalefolk Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Swalefolk Camping? If you don’t fancy yomping the Coast to Coast Walk (it passes close by the camping field), you can have a leisurely stroll down to Easby Abbey in 15 minutes and then … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Swalefolk Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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