Draughton Heights Campsite

From £20 For 1 night, 4 adults
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  • Spacious site in the Yorkshire Dales, a 10-minute drive from Skipton
  • Bolton Abbey Steam Railway 10 minutes’ drive; Ilkley 15 minutes
  • Dogs welcome; habitat lakes for wildlife; nearby walking trails
On the southern fringes of Yorkshire Dales National Park, Draughton Heights Campsite is a peaceful spot a 10-minute drive (or a one-hour stroll along an old Roman road) from the market town of Skipton. It attracts hiking enthusiasts, who have an embarrassment of riches when it comes to choosing walking trails; however, its spacious grass pitches are also popular with families. Whether you’re here as a rambler or (especially) with kids, you should appreciate the well-maintained amenities block, a solid structure of Yorkshire stone with separate male and female toilets, showers (including for disabled guests) and baby-changing facilities. There is a small additional fee for canine guests, and they must be kept on a lead while on site so as not to spook the sheep in the nearby fields; however, you don’t have far to go to find dog-friendly walks around here. Try walking along the River Wharfe to Bolton Abbey, for example, or climb up Beamsley Beacon, from where you can take in expansive views of the surrounding moors. Three habitat lakes on site ensure a pretty constant stream of animal visitors, from deer to owls and other birds. Because the lakes are meant to encourage wildlife, swimming is not allowed – and please restrain your water-loving dog from jumping in. You’re welcome to fire up a barbecue; besides Skipton, where a market takes place four times a week (including Saturday), there are shops in Addingham and Silsden (10 minutes’ drive for either).

Site type

Tent pitches 30
Open all year
Please note
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • If making a fire, the fuel, logs and coal have to be purchased on site.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

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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

Baby-changing facilities

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

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

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

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

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

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Mountain biking nearby

Location

Draughton Heights Campsite

Dales Highway

Heights Lane

Draughton

Skipton

North Yorkshire

England

BD23 6DU

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.9566°N
-1.9482°W

Route directions

what3words: ///eminent.remote.caravans

Nearest transport

Coach
2.9 mi Bus Station Stand 8
6.4 mi Bus Station
8.7 mi Midland Hotel
Rail
3.2 mi Skipton Rail Station
3.7 mi Cononley Rail Station
3.9 mi Steeton & Silsden Rail Station
Airport
13.2 mi Leeds Bradford International Airport

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

Take a ride on the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway. Bolton Abbey station (10 minutes’ drive) is a recreated 1800s building with a vintage café where you can sample delicious homemade cakes. There is a lively calendar of events at the railway, including afternoon teas, murder mysteries and steam-driving experiences. An Augustinian priory established in the 12th century, Bolton Abbey (15 minutes) now sits in ruins on the River Wharfe, where a series of stepping stones allow you to cross the way workers at the priory used to cross. There is also a bridge for when it’s deemed unsafe to use the stones. The spa town of Ilkley (15 minutes) is overlooked by a vast area of wild moorland, just to the south, which includes features like the Cow and Calf Rocks and the Twelve Apostles Stone Circle. In town, there’s a playground in the Riverside Gardens and a child-friendly nature trail through the Darwin Gardens.

Must see

East Riddlesden Hall (NT) 6.3 mi

Bronte Parsonage Museum 8.7 mi

National Media Museum 13.9 mi

RHS Garden Harlow Carr 15.4 mi

Halifax Ski & Snowboard Centre 15.6 mi

National Trust

East Riddlesden Hall 6.3 mi

Malham Tarn Estate 13.6 mi

Brimham Rocks 13.6 mi

Hardcastle Crags 13.8 mi

Gawthorpe Hall 17.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Embsay - Upper Barden Reservoir - Embsay Moor 2.3 mi

Embsay and Rylstone Cross 2.3 mi

A Lower Wharfedale Ramble from Bolton Abbey 2.4 mi

Barden Moor above Bolton Abbey 2.6 mi

Bolton Abbey - Draughton 2.7 mi

Local events

  • Great Yorkshire Show (Tuesday 9 July 2024 – Tuesday 9 July 2024)

    Harrogate, North Yorkshire 18.3 mi

  • Harrogate Spring Flower Show (Thursday 25 April 2024 – Thursday 25 April 2024)

    Harrogate, North Yorkshire 18.3 mi

  • Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday 13 September 2024 – Friday 13 September 2024)

    Ripon, North Yorkshire 18.4 mi

  • Leeds Festival (Wednesday 21 August 2024 – Wednesday 21 August 2024)

    Wetherby, West Yorkshire 23.8 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.

Want to know more about camping in North Yorkshire?

  • Does Draughton Heights Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Draughton Heights Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Draughton Heights Campsite? Take a ride on the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway. Bolton Abbey station (10 minutes’ drive) is a recreated 1800s building with a vintage café where you can sample delicious homemade … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Draughton Heights Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Draughton Heights Campsite? From £20 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.