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
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

9.5

Overall rating from 202 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulForest

97% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a peaceful, back-to-basics campsite on a working farm, ideal for those seeking tranquility and nature. Guests praise the beautiful setting, direct access to Dalby Forest for walking and cycling, and the friendly, accommodating owners and their dogs. Basic but clean facilities include coin-operated showers. Some noted the remote location means bringing supplies, and the grass pitches can be soft in wet weather. A highly recommended, value-for-money escape.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Beautiful setting, nice and quiet, lovely…

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 Jamie M. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Beautiful setting, nice and quiet, lovely dogs.

Recommend to friends Visit again

100% would recommend.

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 Jack J. 1 review

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked The host was lovely and very friendly every thing was very clean

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

This is by far one of…

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 Chris H. 1 review

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked This is by far one of the best sites we have stayed at! If your looking for all singing and dancing campsites look elsewhere and pay the price! If you want a back to basics peaceful working farm where from the second you arrive you are looked after and even introduced to the 2 dogs! Then you've found it! We had no issues getting here with our tourer caravn even following Google maps but instructions kindly emailed by owner. We booked electric grass pitch, a perfect spot wasn't hard to find! Single sex toilets/shower which again is back to basics, as stated operated by £1 for 5 mins! Being out on moors it's open to the elements BUT we had no issues as we just had a lovely hot weekend and the wind helped massively! Not to mention star gazing and storm watching! Our kids LOVED the dogs and regularly played around as we left ours at home because of the weather! Must admit it was nice to wake up to 'cick a doodle do' and listening to the cows. We as a family loved it here and will be returning every chance we get 20 mins into scarborough/40 to whitby! The owners are far more than accommodating and deserve recognition for their affordable family friendly basic camp site! Thank you so much for a lovely weekend!

Disliked Going home!

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Friendly and helpfull , lovely location…

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 CRAIG T. 1 review

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Friendly and helpfull , lovely location we had a great view of a storm passing by .
Toilet and shower was nice and clean
At the price they are charging the site is a bargain I have stayed on worse that charge more.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent WiFi and television signal Easy…

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 Sandra E. 3 reviews

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Excellent WiFi and television signal
Easy access to walks
Lovely setting chilled
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Disliked No dislikes
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So many 🌟

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Great place very quite…

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 keith s. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Great place very quite

Recommend to friends Visit again

The owners were very efficient and…

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 Sarah N. 4 reviews

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked The owners were very efficient and informative, they were quite relaxed and easy going.

A brilliant small peaceful site, with basic amenities. Perfect for a getaway if you enjoy the simple things in life. This is a great base camp to explore Dalby forest.

You will need to be prepared with food and other supplies, the location is quite a drive to a local shop.

We enjoyed our stay that much we've booked to go again in Aug.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice and clean, Robert made sure…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Nice and clean, Robert made sure we knew everything about the site
Would stay again

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect for the overnight stop we…

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Julia M. 3 reviews

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Perfect for the overnight stop we needed en route North. Actually dog friendly not just saying so, like so many sites do. Good security on site too.

Disliked Just a bit of road noise

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fine place for cycling and walking

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass touring pitch

Liked Owners very friendly and helpful. Great setting for a campsite with lovely views

Disliked Toilets were grubby

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Oh Dear. If a customer thinks the toilets need attention, please tell us. Sorry we cannot follow every customer to check how they have left the facility.

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.