South Moor Farm

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  • Small site on a farm on the edge of North York Moors National Park
  • Half an hour’s drive from Scarborough and 40 minutes from Whitby
  • Dogs welcome; easy access to hiking and biking trails in Dalby Forest
Fancy a spot of wild camping in a location that puts you within easy reach of windswept moors, North Sea beaches and forested walks? Then head to South Moor Farm, on a small livestock farm in the middle of Dalby Forest, a large wooded area on the southern edge of North York Moors National Park. With just a handful of pitches on well-maintained grass plots, this relaxed and rural spot comes with access to basic amenities, including a water tap, waste recycling and a disposal point for chemical waste (green chemicals only). There are two toilets and a shower on site, too. The pitches are in a paddock between the owners’ house and a barn, within easy cycling or walking distance of many local rights of way. A couple of pubs can be reached within about a 10-minute drive, and larger towns like Scarborough are half an hour away if you fancy a day at the beach or a night out – or if you need to stock up on essentials or camping equipment. Dogs are allowed at this family-friendly site, but please keep them on a lead at all times around the farm.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 5
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Tent pitches 8
Rent a tent 1
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • A charge of £1.00 applies for the use of the shower.
  • A cable measuring at least 5 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • 10 kWh of electricity is included per day. Further usage is metered onsite at £0.25 per kWh. Parking in Dalby Forest costs £3 per hour. Passing through without using the car parks is free if you exit within 25 minutes.

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Reviews

9.4

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PeacefulForest

97% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful farm campsite offers direct access to Dalby Forest, ideal for walkers and cyclists. Visitors praise the friendly, helpful owners and the tranquil rural setting, often mentioning the farm animals and resident dogs. Facilities are described as basic but clean, with recent upgrades to toilets and showers. While some note the remoteness and occasional muddy conditions, most find it excellent value and a place they'd happily return to.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Would definitely come back .

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Anonymous

2 bedroom ready tent

Liked The site itself. Really pretty, great views and very quiet. No cars on the camping field. The pre-assembled tent was fantastic. Perfect location for mountain biking at dalby forest.

Disliked The toilet are a little rustic but for the price, it was perfectly fine.

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We wanted to try our tent…

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 Helen P. 1 review

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked We wanted to try our tent box for the first time and was recommended by a friend to stay here. It was very peaceful until the morning from the wake up call at 5 from the cockerel which was quite funny. The owners dogs loved following everyone and attention. Very good location if you wanted to go to dalby and very cheap.

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Everything, the barn was perfect for…

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 Tracey B. 3 reviews

Camping barn bunkhouse

Liked Everything, the barn was perfect for my husband and I our 4 grandchildren (ages 2,4, 6 and 8) plus 2 dogs. The site is so relaxing with only a handful of tents. The barn is not glamping and you need to take everything you would if you were camping, but there's plenty of room inside. Included was the added bonus of electricity and lighting, a fridge freezer, a sink for washing up although only cold water (we took a couple of camping stoves so not a problem heating water) tables and chairs to sit and eat at and a microwave. Outside was really safe for the children to run around and play outside games. No toilets although there are a couple of chemical toilets outside the barn in a seperate room just for the barn for nightime visits if needed. There are 2 womens toilets and a shower behind the farmhouse and 1 mens toilet plus urinal and shower, pretty new and clean only a five minute walk away. We enjoyed ourselves so much that we rebooked to go back in 3 weeks time before we left. So if you don't mind any of the above book it you won't regret it. We also took a small electric heater as it was a bit chilly early on the morning. The hosts were also lovely people with 2 gorgeous dogs that likeed to come say hello very gentle with the children and no threat to my dogs. All in all a really good place to stay. Also chickens and a couple of cockerels are close by so if you're a light sleeper I'd recommend ear buds. There's even Wi-Fi for those who can't do without it.

Disliked Nothing.

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Location, space, views…

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 Christie M. 1 review

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked Location, space, views

Recommend to friends Visit again

Would definitely return

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 Adam L. 12 reviews

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Lovely site, good location

Disliked Nothing

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Wunderschön gelegener und ruhiger Platz. Sehr…

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 Monika F. 1 review

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Wunderschön gelegener und ruhiger Platz. Sehr freundliche Gastgeber

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Excellent location, peaceful, within Dalby Forrest,…

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Jonathan K. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Excellent location, peaceful, within Dalby Forrest, lovely couple running the site. Good shower/toilet/washing facilities, close to decent trails in the woods.

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Super vriendelijk echtpaar runt de camping.…

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 Anna V. 3 reviews

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked Super vriendelijk echtpaar runt de camping. Alles is heel simpel maar voldoet prima, heel mooie omgeving

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Great location for Dalby Forest. Lovely…

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 Ginny S. 14 reviews

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Great location for Dalby Forest. Lovely quiet site with good views. Friendly owners.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice pleasent little site in the…

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 Ian C. 1 review

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Nice pleasent little site in the Yorkshire moors

Disliked There is only one way to get to the site and its a track especially with a 8ft wide tourer

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From the manager: There are 3 routes to South Moor Farm.
From Thornton Le Dale Using Dalby Forest Drive, no charge for passing through. Tarmac Road mainly double width.
From Hackness via Langdale End, typical Narrow country road with passing places. You may encouter Lories and Tractors with trailers. Tarmac Road.
From Ebberston, NOT recommended. Narrow tarmac road with passing places used by lorries and tractots with trailers. Turns into a wider gravel road with potholes before reaching us.

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 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 Peaceful Remote location Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Accessibility

Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby

Location

South Moor Farm

Langdale End

Scarborough

North Yorkshire

England

YO13 0LW

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.3001°N
0.61042°W

Nearest transport

Coach
6.9 mi Sunday School
6.9 mi Playing Fields
7.7 mi The Royal Oak
Rail
8.4 mi Scarborough Rail Station
8.8 mi Seamer Rail Station
10.5 mi Grosmont Rail Station

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

Start your exploration of Dalby Forest at the visitors’ centre (15 minutes’ drive), where you can get expert advice on the best hiking routes. If you’re into birdwatching, head to the Raptor Viewpoint, where valley views come with sightings of ospreys and sparrowhawks. At National Trust - Bridestones, Crosscliff & Blakey Topping interesting rock formations date from the Jurassic Age. In Scarborough (half an hour), the 1930s Scarborough North Bay Railway, which goes through Northstead Manor Gardens and along the North Bay, is an effortless way to explore (some of) the town. Stop for an ice cream or fish and chips on either of the two sandy beaches, which are separated by a headland topped by the ruins of Scarborough Castle. Whitby (40 minutes) is renowned for its connection to Bram Stoker, who was inspired to create his character Dracula by the atmospheric ruins of Whitby Abbey, on a headland accessed via the 199 Steps. Across the River Esk, the Whalebone Arch overlooks the working harbour and is a great frame for a picture of the abbey.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Scarborough North Bay 8.2 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Scarborough South Bay 8.8 mi Sea PoorPoorPoorPoor
Robin Hoods Bay 9.5 mi Sea N/AExcellentGoodGood
Cayton Bay 10.7 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Whitby 13.3 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Dalby Forest Visitor Centre 3.5 mi

North Yorkshire Moors Railway 7.7 mi

Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo 10.3 mi

Whitby Abbey 13 mi

The Moors National Park Centre 16.2 mi

National Trust

Bridestones, Crosscliff and Blakey Topping 1.3 mi

Yorkshire Coast 8.4 mi

Nunnington Hall 16.1 mi

Rievaulx Terrace 20.4 mi

Ormesby Hall 28.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Dalby Forest - Woodcock Way Trail 1.4 mi

Lockton and Levisham 3.6 mi

Lockton - Stain Dale - Bride Stones - Lockton 3.7 mi

Hole of Horcum - Levisham Moor - Levisham 3.9 mi

Hole of Horcum - Levisham - Lockton 3.9 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 South Moor Farm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is South Moor Farm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near South Moor Farm? Start your exploration of Dalby Forest at the visitors’ centre (15 minutes’ drive), where you can get expert advice on the best hiking routes. If you’re into birdwatching, head to the Raptor … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of South Moor Farm?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  10:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  10:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at South Moor Farm? From £15 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.