Dales and Trails

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View of the Three Peaks
View of the three peaks
The lodge
View of blaithwaite farm
The three peaks
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The lodge
View of blaithwaite farm
The three peaks

  • Family-run farm campsite on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales
  • Lake District National Park and Forest of Bowland 40 minutes’ drive
  • Luxury showers with underfloor heating; dog-friendly site
Not one national park, but two – with a National Landscape area thrown in for good measure. That’s what you get at Dales and Trails, a small, family-run and exclusive-use campsite on the edge of the spectacular Yorkshire Dales National Park. It’s also in pole position for excursions to the Lake District National Park or Forest of Bowland National Landscape (both around 40 minutes’ drive). Based on a working farm with views to the Three Peaks near Giggleswick (10 minutes), this rural site is also in a dark-skies area, so make sure you cosy up around the firepit on clear nights for the chance to watch the stars glittering across the heavens. Facilities here have been nicely thought out: guests have access to smart modern shower rooms with underfloor heating (bliss on a brisk Yorkshire day) and luscious toiletries provided. There are many scenic walks straight from the site, so dog owners, bring your pets too and exercise them among the untamed Dales scenery. Cyclists and bikers can relax, happy in the knowledge that there’s dry, secure storage for bicycles and motorbikes, and drivers can charge their electric vehicles too (for a small fee).

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 3
Motorhome pitches 3
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Tent pitches 15
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Electricity is metered on site at £0.35 per kWh and must be paid at check-out. Please only dispose of green toilet fluid at the Elsan point.

Languages spoken

English

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Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

Tent pitchesTouring caravan pitchesMotorhome pitchesLodges, cabins, pods or hutsCaravans for hireRent a tent
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2 adults
0 children
0 dogs

Reviews

9.8

Overall rating from 221 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

99% would recommend this site to a friend

98% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a small, peaceful campsite offering stunning panoramic views of the Yorkshire Dales. Visitors consistently praise the immaculate, hotel-standard shower and toilet facilities, often highlighting the underfloor heating. The hosts, Lauren and Charles, are frequently described as exceptionally friendly, welcoming, and helpful, providing local knowledge and going the extra mile. Pitches are spacious and well-maintained, and the site is dog-friendly. While some mention it can be exposed to the elements, overall feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with many planning return visits. Plans are underway to enhance the pot wash area and add more bathrooms.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great pitch with lovely warm showers…

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Chris K.

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Great pitch with lovely warm showers

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site all round

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Kevan J.

Electric optional hardstanding motorhome pitch

Liked Location, hard standing, views, facilities

Disliked No pub within walking distance

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great little site amazing views, lovely…

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Tom M.

Electric optional grass tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Great little site amazing views, lovely people definitely will be going again

Recommend to friends Visit again

Can not recommend this lovely welcoming site enough

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Sarah H.

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Beautiful, peaceful surroundings. Site was wonderful, views all round. Lovely clean and warm shower and toilets. The site is beautiful spotlessly clean and extremely well thought out. Owners and a worker on the farm were so welcoming and helpful. I cannot fault this site and will definitely return.

Disliked Absolutely nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly, clean, tidy, fantastic facilities and wonderful views.

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Kate S.

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked This is a hilltop site surrounded with stunning views of the Yorkshire Dales. Lauren and Charles have created a welcoming place to stay, which although small, doesn't compromise on high quality facilities and attention to detail. All pitches are level and with excellent views. The showers with underfloor heating were spotlessly clean. We also loved the covered seating area, complete with firepit. A great place to stay in a group

Disliked Plans to enhance the pot wash area and increase the number of bathrooms will make this site even better.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lots of space, great views and…

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Anonymous

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Lots of space, great views and super friendly hosts. Bathrooms best we’ve seen. Definitely coming back.

Disliked February weather.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A must place to stay

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Karen B.

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Beautiful place to stay, the views are amazing, the showers are out of this world, lovely and warm floor when you get out. Pitches are a lovely size. We also got a warm welcome when we arrived. Extremely happy, thank you

Disliked There is nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely quiet location, clean facilities Charles & Lauren great hosts.

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Benjamin F.

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked The location , the site , the hosts

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Really nice site. Great views, friendly…

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Jake B.

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Really nice site. Great views, friendly owner and the toilet / shower rooms are really good!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, scenic views, friendly owners, amazing facilities

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Barry W.

Electric optional hardstanding and grass pitch

Liked Everything

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Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Dales and Trails

Blaithwaite Farm

Giggleswick

Settle

North Yorkshire

England

BD24 0FE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

54.07883°N
2.33628°W

Route directions

What3Words: ranch.sues.cornering

Nearest transport

Coach
15.3 mi Bus Station Stand 8
16.8 mi Bus Station
17.5 mi Broadway
Rail
1.8 mi Giggleswick Rail Station
2.4 mi Settle Rail Station
3.5 mi Clapham (N Yorks) Rail Station
Ferry
23.6 mi Heysham Ferry Terminal
28.5 mi Fell Foot Country Park Ferry Landing
28.6 mi Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing

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

The energetic among you will no doubt relish the challenge of hiking the Three Peaks (it’s 10 minutes’ drive to Ingleborough), or try climbing at Castleberg Rock (10 minutes) and fell running directly from the campsite. But there’s plenty of low-octane fun to be had too: have a potter around Malham Cove (25 minutes), or spot the stream trains chugging across sweeping Ribblehead Viaduct (25 minutes). Pretty Dales towns to explore include Hawes (40 minutes), where you can learn about local life in the Dales Countryside Museum and taste award-winning cheeses at Wensleydale Creamery. The market town of Giggleswick and its close neighbour Settle (10 minutes) are both packed with cosy old pubs, while in Skipton (half an hour), you can cruise the Leeds and Liverpool Canal on a day-hire barge. And talking of water, you can be cruising Lake Windermere in 50 minutes, fishing on Stocks Reservoir in the Forest of Bowland in 40 minutes, or following the circular trail to dramatic waterfalls at Ingleton (20 minutes).

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Morecambe North 21.3 mi Estuary GoodN/AGoodGood
Morecambe South 21.9 mi Sea N/AN/AGoodGood
Fleetwood 29.7 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Beacon Fell Country Park 19 mi

Lancaster Castle 19.1 mi

Gawthorpe Hall 19.1 mi

Levens Hall & Gardens 21.7 mi

Sizergh Castle and Garden 22.6 mi

National Trust

Malham Tarn Estate 6.7 mi

Gawthorpe Hall 19.2 mi

Sizergh Castle and Garden 22.6 mi

East Riddlesden Hall 23.3 mi

Braithwaite Hall 24.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Austwick - Feizor - Wharfe 2.5 mi

The Many Caves of Settle 2.5 mi

Clapham and Ingleborough 3.5 mi

Clapham - Austwick - Moughton - Sulber Nick - Clapham 3.5 mi

An Exploration of Crummackdale and Clapdale from Clapham 3.5 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 Dales and Trails have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Dales and Trails dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Dales and Trails? The energetic among you will no doubt relish the challenge of hiking the Three Peaks (it’s 10 minutes’ drive to Ingleborough), or try climbing at Castleberg Rock (10 minutes) and fell running … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Dales and Trails?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Dales and Trails? From £22 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.