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 is 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. The pitches also have access to basic amenities, including a water tap, waste recycling and a disposal point for chemical waste (green chemicals only). There are toilets and showers on site, including separate facilities for ladies and gents, plus a phone-charging facility (in the toilets) and a 13-amp socket to blow up air beds (in the car park) to make life that little bit easier. 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
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.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • 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.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

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Location
10
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10
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10
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
8

98% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful rural site, located on the edge of Dalby Forest, is praised for its beautiful views and friendly, accommodating owners. Facilities, including showers and toilets, are generally found to be clean and well-maintained. The site is ideal for walking and cycling, with many guests appreciating the quiet atmosphere and the company of the farm animals and dogs. While some mention the remote location and potential for boggy pitches in wet weather, overall, visitors highly recommend the site for a relaxing getaway and many express a desire to return.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Will definitely be returning

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10 out of 10
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10
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10
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10
Wifi
10

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Very nice spot 2 mins away from Dalby Forest at the Dixon hollow end. Great WiFi connection and lovely and clean.

Disliked The weather 😂😂

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant we will be back

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10 out of 10
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10
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10
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8
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10
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10
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10
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10

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked What is not to like about this place. Peaceful, amazing views.

I picked the site mainly because of the easy access to the red route (Section 24) is literally across the forest drive from the site entrance gate.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely site in a beautiful forest

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10 out of 10
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10
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10
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8
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Anonymous

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Beautiful and peaceful location. Hosts very pleasant and welcoming, even when you turn up on the wrong day. Facilities are limited but everything you need and reflected in the price. Will definitely be back

Disliked Nothing. The owners do have two dogs who come to visit but our dogs were fine with this, may be different if you don't like dogs or have reactive dogs.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent good value site.

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10 out of 10
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10
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10
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10
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10
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10
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Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Spacious pitches with view over the fields and forest. Small campsite with friendly owners. Very close to Dalby forest for walks or cycling direct from the campsite.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location. Friendly farm. Fresh eggs.

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8 out of 10
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10
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10
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8
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10
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10
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10
Wifi
5
Anonymous

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked Lovely views from nicely run homely farm. Bought fresh eggs from the owners. Electric hookup was alright but possibly didn’t need it. I think there was only one electric hookup for camping pitches. The toilets and wash areas were ok. If they are wanting more people I think they need better wash facilities. Plenty of signs about explaining things about the site. Nice to be left alone to sort yourself out. Two dogs running about were great. Very friendly.

Disliked Shower wasn’t great. Plenty of how to operate directions signposted but that doesn’t mean they work. We believe the water ran out, showers are coin operated. £1 paid for no water isn’t ideal. Pitches were uneven with molehills and long grass. No defined areas could imagine if it gets busier there might be some disputes over pitch size/ spaces.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: We did have a problem with the showers. The instructions say check for 2 green lights. Due to a faulty water sensor the red "No Water" light was lit. If a coin is inserted when there is no water it is returned. The fault was cleared within 30 minutes of being reported. We do not have designated tent pitches, most find a flatish spot We were full this week end but there were still several areas in the shelter belt not in use. Sorry about the resident moles, we regulaly flatten the mole hills but the moles can build them faster then we can flatten them. Grass cutting this week and every week weather permitting.

Site owners are brilliant explaining how everything works

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9 out of 10
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Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Plenty of space given to each tourer our daughter was allowed to pitch her tent next to us instead of on the tent pitch
Free WiFi was an added bonus especially for the 2 grandchildren
Fantastic location with great walks and scenery

Disliked Shower and toilets were clean only issue was at busy times with only 1 shower per sex available we did have wait but we overcame this by showering earlier

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean, friendly and beautiful out of the way camp site, lovely owners

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8 out of 10
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10
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
7
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
7

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Really chilled and beautiful location, the site owners were loverly and really helpful. I will definitely revisit for another stay.

Disliked They could increase the washing, toilet and pot washing facilities, just to make it easier for guests. It’s not a dealbreaker by any means! But would have gotten them an extra star.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site. The cleanest site we have ever stayed on.

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10 out of 10
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10
Value for money
8
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Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Impeccably clean site in a perfect location for walking and mountain biking.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great little, slightly rustic site but very peaceful & friendly hosts.

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9 out of 10
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9
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9
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8
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10
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9
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8

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Quiet, rural location. Owners lovely people. Didn’t use facilities or hook up as van is self contained.
Great for walks into the forest and lots of bird life.

Disliked Only fault I would suggest is grey water emptying would have to be via bucket as disposal route is via elsen point.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Basic but great site.

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8 out of 10
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10
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10
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7
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9
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No rating
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5
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Anonymous

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked Very quiet, lovely site with plenty of space.

Disliked Facilities could be cleaner.

Recommend to friends Visit again


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

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 Tiny (1-10 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.