Abbey Falls Campsite

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  • North Yorkshire pop-up site with stunning Fountains Abbey views
  • Ripon 10 minutes’ drive, Brimham Rocks 15 and Harrogate 20 minutes
  • Off-grid grass pitches; playground and family pub five minutes’ drive
When you’re after the simple life in spectacular North Yorkshire surroundings, Abbey Falls Campsite comes up trumps. This no-frills pop-up site for tents and tourers is set right on the edge of gorgeous Nidderdale National Landscape countryside, and if that’s not quite enough, the pitches all overlook the fairytale ruins of Fountains Abbey, a gem of a place destroyed by King Henry VIII in 1539. As this is pretty much wild camping (albeit it wild camping with gorgeous views), facilities are limited to male and female toilets, cold showers and a basic washing-up area – there is no hot water and no electricity on the site. There are dairy cows grazing in adjacent fields, a choice of walks along the River Skell directly from the pitches – good for exercising any canine companions – and a family-friendly pub in the village of Sawley (five minutes’ drive), where there’s also a small park with a playing field. Historic Ripon (10 minutes) offers up an impressive cathedral, a brace of museums and lots of pubs and restaurants; Harrogate (20 minutes) is also a popular dining and shopping hub.

Site type

Tent pitches 40
Motorhome pitches 3
Open now
Opens 22 May
Please note

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

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).

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 22 May to

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Reviews

9.2

Overall rating from 212 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

Abbey Falls Campsite is praised for its beautiful location, stunning views of Fountains Abbey, and peaceful atmosphere. Visitors consistently highlight the cleanliness of the facilities, which are described as basic but functional, including toilets, cold showers, and washing-up areas. The site offers plenty of space, is dog-friendly, and allows fires. Owners are frequently mentioned as friendly, helpful, and attentive, regularly checking on guests. While some note the price as being a little high for basic facilities and the lack of hot water, many intend to return.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Perfect location, gorgeous views and lovely…

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 Olivia F. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Perfect location, gorgeous views and lovely walks. Would definitely recommend and return

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will Be returning

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Rachel G. 1 review

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Clean toilets
Easy to pitch
Plenty of space

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

5 miles drive to Ripon, 15…

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 jackie 6. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked 5 miles drive to Ripon, 15 mins drive to Brimham Rocks, 5 mins walk to entrance of Fountains Abbey (Westgate entrance), huge field, park where you like, may need leveling ramps. The 2 showers now have hot water, facilities cleaned regularly.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

No frills perfection

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 Jenny H. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Loved everything about this place , very basic, very peaceful, beautiful walks, stunning view and the owners very helpful and friendly.
If you want no frill back to basics to reset this is the place for you x

Recommend to friends Visit again

A simple no frills campsite. No set…

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Martin C. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked A simple no frills campsite.
No set pitches but no electric hook up either.
Really clean but basic toilet shower block.
Owners check and clean multiple times a day and ask if everything is ok.

Disliked Nothing

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Lovely site with great views.…

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Brionie H. 9 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Lovely site with great views.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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Elaine J. 1 review

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Location

Recommend to friends Visit again

Freedom, lay out view’s hospitality…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Freedom, lay out view’s hospitality

Disliked Maybe 1 more shower but not majorly bothered

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly campsite Warm shower after expecting a…

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Hannah W. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Friendly campsite
Warm shower after expecting a cold one.
Beautiful location
Will definitely return

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lots to do within a short…

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10 out of 10
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Adam R. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Lots to do within a short walk/drive
Great view from campsite
clean toilet facilities
Peaceful

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Pop-up campsite

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 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

D. of E. 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

Forest Gastronomic delight Peaceful Remote location 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

Type

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

Location

Abbey Falls Campsite

Fountains Lane

Fountains

Ripon

North Yorkshire

England

HG4 3EA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.10592°N
1.58653°W

Route directions

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Nearest transport

Coach
3.4 mi Bus Station Stand 1
8 mi Hgte Bus Stn Stand 8
8.4 mi Bus Stn Stand A
Rail
8 mi Harrogate Rail Station
8.2 mi Starbeck Rail Station
8.2 mi Knaresborough Rail Station
Airport
16.7 mi Leeds Bradford International Airport
28.7 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

Chances are your first port of call will be the monastic ruins and Jacobean manor house at National Trust-owned Fountains Abbey (15 minutes’ walk to the visitor centre). You can also wander the adjacent Georgian-era Studley Royal Water Garden, with its sculpture trail and fountains, and if you’re keen to explore further on foot, Studley Royal Deer Park (40 minutes) is home to red and fallow deer herds (keep dogs on a lead, please). For a scramble over bizarre rock formations, head for National Trust - Brimham Rocks (15 minutes’ drive). You can also let the kids (and dogs) run off energy in the woodland around the mini-Stonehenge at Druid’s Temple (half an hour) – it’s actually an early-19th-century folly with views over Leighton Reservoir nearby. And when the kids need a rest from history, take them for a day on the rollercoasters at Lightwater Valley Family Adventure Park (20 minutes). Ripon Cathedral (10 minutes) is open for guided tours and holds frequent live concerts. Stately Harrogate (20 minutes) has upscale shops and restaurants as well as the Turkish Baths, where you can soak in thermal waters and book spa treatments.

Food and drink

  • Sawley Arms Pub 1.4 mi
  • Yorkshire Hussar Inn Pub 2.1 mi
  • The Chequers Inn & Restaurant Pub 2.4 mi
  • Grantley Arms Pub 2.7 mi
  • The George Pub 2.8 mi
  • The South Lodge Pub 2.9 mi
  • Moti Raj Restaurant 3.2 mi
  • The Ship Pub 3.2 mi
  • The Black Swan Pub 3.2 mi
  • Galphay Inn Pub 3.2 mi

Groceries

  • Morrisons Supermarket 2.8 mi
  • Drinks Well Off-licence 3.3 mi
  • Tesco Supermarket 3.3 mi
  • Sainsbury's Supermarket 3.3 mi
  • Majestic Off-licence 3.5 mi
  • Aldi Supermarket 3.5 mi
  • M&S Simply Food Supermarket 3.7 mi
  • Whitaker's Distillery Off-licence 6.1 mi

Parks and play

  • Borrage Green Play Area Playground 3 mi
  • Spa Gardens park 3.1 mi
  • Spa Park Playground 3.2 mi
  • Millfield Play Area Playground 3.3 mi
  • College Lawns park 3.4 mi
  • Allhallowsgate Park Playground 3.5 mi
  • Play Area Playground 4.6 mi
  • Newby Hall Grounds park 5 mi
  • Killinghall Playground 6 mi

Family days out

  • Old Mill House Visitor attraction 0.2 mi
  • Swanley Grange Visitor attraction 0.3 mi
  • Banqueting House Visitor attraction 0.8 mi
  • Ripon Heritage Centre Visitor attraction 3.3 mi
  • Brimham Rocks Visitor attraction 4.4 mi
  • Druid's Idol Visitor attraction 4.4 mi
  • Ripley Castle Visitor attraction 4.6 mi
  • Newby Hall Castle 4.8 mi
  • Ladybird Visitor attraction 4.8 mi
  • Caterpillar Visitor attraction 4.9 mi

Public transport

  • Fountains Abbey Visitor Centre 0.5 mi
  • Quarry Moor Park Littlethorpe (NE-bound) 2.6 mi
  • Quarry Moor Park Littlethorpe (SW-bound) 2.6 mi
  • Wheatsheaf PH Littlethorpe (N-bound) 2.7 mi
  • Wheatsheaf PH Littlethorpe (S-bound) 2.7 mi
  • Grantley Arms 2.7 mi
  • Moorside Dale Ripon (S-bound) 2.8 mi
  • Moorside Dale Ripon (N-bound) 2.8 mi
  • Lead Lane Ripon (N-bound) 2.8 mi
  • Lead Lane Ripon (S-bound) 2.8 mi

Beaches

  • Pebble Beach 4.3 mi

What’s nearby

  • Ripon Motor Boat Club Marina 3.6 mi
  • Ripon Waterside & Marina 3.6 mi
  • Ripon City Golf Club Golf course 4.1 mi
  • Ripley Store General shop 4.6 mi
  • Brick Yard Fishery Fishing 6 mi

Local services

  • Esso Fuel station 2.6 mi
  • Morrisons Fuel station 2.8 mi
  • Ripon Community Hospital 3.2 mi
  • Ripon Spa Surgery Doctors 3.2 mi
  • Dr Ingram & Partners Doctors 3.2 mi
  • Boots Pharmacy 3.3 mi
  • Day Lewis Pharmacy 3.3 mi
  • North House Surgery Doctors 3.4 mi
  • BP Fuel station 3.5 mi
  • Kirkby Motors Fuel station 4.7 mi

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Must see

Fountains Abbey 0.9 mi

RHS Garden Harlow Carr 8.6 mi

Jervaulx Abbey 12.7 mi

Harewood House 14.9 mi

Beningbrough Hall 16.4 mi

National Trust

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 0.9 mi

Brimham Rocks 4.4 mi

Braithwaite Hall 14.4 mi

Beningbrough Hall and Gardens 16.4 mi

East Riddlesden Hall 20 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Studley Royal Park and the ruins of Fountains Abbey 1 mi

STUDLEY ROYAL 1.2 mi

RIPLEY CASTLE 4.4 mi

Brimham Rocks - Glasshouses - Guise Cliff - Dacre Banks 4.4 mi

Ripley - Nidderdale Way - Low Kettle Spring - Bedlam - Ripley 4.7 mi

Local events

  • Leeds Festival (Thursday, 27 August 2026 – Thursday, 27 August 2026)

    Wetherby, West Yorkshire 18.3 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 Abbey Falls Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Abbey Falls Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Abbey Falls Campsite? Chances are your first port of call will be the monastic ruins and Jacobean manor house at National Trust-owned Fountains Abbey (15 minutes’ walk to the visitor centre). You can also wander … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Abbey Falls Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  10:30 a.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  12:30 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Abbey Falls Campsite? From £25 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.