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.

Languages spoken

English

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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 216 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulForest

96% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

South Moor Farm offers a peaceful, rural escape with stunning views, ideal for nature lovers, cyclists, and walkers with direct access to Dalby Forest. Visitors praise the friendly and helpful owners, the cleanliness of the basic facilities, and the quiet atmosphere. Some mention the £1 charge for 5-minute showers and that pitches can be soft in wet weather. The farm's own friendly dogs are a highlight for many.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Middle of nowhere, nice friendly owner…

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7 out of 10
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 Gary T. 8 reviews

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Middle of nowhere, nice friendly owner left to it.

Disliked Nothing particularly wrong just not our sort of place.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location, very friendly and helpful.…

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 Nigel B. 1 review

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Great location, very friendly and helpful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really nice views lovely shower and…

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Anonymous

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked Really nice views lovely shower and the dogs coming and sitting with us was a great welcome

Recommend to friends Visit again

If I could package a campsite…

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 gary w. 2 reviews

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked If I could package a campsite up and take it with me, it would be South Moor Farm. No frills, just wilderness and nature. Don’t visit expecting a lot, but I promise you’ll leave appreciate everything. Read our full honest review at Roaminatlas.com

We will be back…. A&G

Disliked loved it all

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very nice area friendly owners

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7 out of 10
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Very spacious friendly owners

Disliked £1 for 5 minutes to use the shower

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: The shower will work for 5 minutes after inserting the coin. Please be prepared to use the shower when you insert the coin. We believe our site rates are competetive. We could increase site fees and make the showers free, but not everybody wants to use the shower. We are not on a mains water supply, hence use of shower restricted to 5 minutes.

Highly recommend campsite

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Simon M. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Lovely place to stay and amenities that you need for comfort. 2 lovely friendly dogs.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything was spot on, will definitely…

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 John V. 1 review

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Everything was spot on, will definitely be back

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great place to stay to get away from it all.

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 Jade C. 1 review

Electric grass tent pitch

Liked Lovely little slice of rural peace. A lovely place. Lovely welcome from doggies and humans alike. The dogs kept coming over to check in. We were lucky to find a bit that was out of the way so privacy was great. Would love to come again. It’s a bit out of the way but knew that when we booked it.

Disliked Showers are £1 for 5 mins which I think may be a little difficult if you are wanting to wash hair etc.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Ideal if your mountain biking or…

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 Paul D. 1 review

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Ideal if your mountain biking or trekking dalby forest trails are 200yards away ..
Farmer was friendly the toilets and showers were clean and the price was cheapest in the area I’ll definitely be returning cause the trails in the woods are awesome…

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location! Warm welcome!…

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 Lareina F. 9 reviews

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Great location!
Warm welcome!

Recommend to friends Visit again

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.