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 5
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.
  • Minimum spacing of 3 metres between pitches.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • The first 10 kWh of electricity per day are free, anything after this will be charged at £0.25 per kWh. From 01/02/2025 there is a £3 per hour charge for visiting and parking in Dalby Forest. There is no charge if you do not use the car parks and just travel through the forest and exit within 25 minutes.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 138 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulForestRemote location

96% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Facilities and Bob was very welcoming and friendly. Always super happy to…

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Claire S.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Facilities and Bob was very welcoming and friendly. Always super happy to help. Definitely will be back.

Excellent small site with clean facilities, lovely location

Overall 8/10

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Sarah D.

Electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked The space was generous, toilets were clean and tidy and shower was excellent.

Disliked More than one shower would be nice, we were lucky the campsite wasn't busy when we needed it!

Excellent site with clean facilities, lovely farmer and dog.

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Charlie T.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked It was a lovely campsite, in a lovely secluded and quiet spot. The cycle into Dalby Forest was easy and didn't take too long. The instructions to get there were helpful and clear, and I was greeted and set up straight away. The farm dog was very friendly too! The showers and toilets were clean, and they had change for the showers if needed.

Awesome little site!

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Shelley W.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Quietness of site. Feeling like camping on our own. Owner. Animals around. Price.

Disliked Nothing really. Perhaps sinks to brush teeth and have a wash in would be better separate from toilet.

Perfect don't change a thing ,thankyou

Overall 8/10

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martin d.

Electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Really great site ,host was fantastic and peg given was good for our drive away awning and trailer we tow

Beautiful views and area deffo return

Disliked Nothing

Peaceful location with great views and direct access to biking trails. Friendly owners…

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Anonymous

Electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Peaceful location with great views and direct access to biking trails.

Friendly owners and best campsite dogs ever.

The couple who own the farm are very welcoming and friendly there…

Overall 10/10

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked The couple who own the farm are very welcoming and friendly there dogs Boris and Agnus are very friendly to would stay again

Lovley place and lovely people.

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Janeane S.

Electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Lovley place to stay, great dog walks and spectacular views. The owners were a lovely couple and very helpful.

Disliked Only one dislike which is that it could do with a separate shower block. Yes you paid a pound to use the shower but it doesn't break the bank and keeps cost down and considering there's only 1 it keeps people from being in there too long.

Excellent site, staff very helpful, beautiful location

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Annemarie G.

Electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked This is the second time we have been to this campsite.. Very Cheap, Beautiful location,
lots of lovely walks with beautiful views, lots of Wildlife around the camp . Owners can't do enough for you. It's a very relaxed environment. Would definitely go again.

Quiet location,…

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Anonymous

Electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Quiet location,

Disliked Filthy toilets and shower
Paying £1 for a 5minute shower

From the manager: Oh Dear, sorry you found "01/06/25 Filthy toilets and shower. It would be great if guests told us if there is a problem with the toilets or showers, we would put it right.
The toilets are cleaned requarly and checked a couple of times during the day.
Other guests have said;-
28/05/25 Showers and toilet facilities were clean and hot.
25/05/25 The toilets were warm and clean.
We feel £1 for the shower is reasonable, some guests are happy with that, some are not.
We could increase the site fees and make the shower free but we prefer our lower site fee.

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 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.

Nearest sites

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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.