Draughton Heights Campsite

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Stone waterfall leading to a lake
The dales high way, an old roman road
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  • Spacious site in the Yorkshire Dales, a 10-minute drive from Skipton
  • Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway 10 mins’ 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, it's 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 and baby-changing facilities. Just take note that due to the elevated position, the site can be windy. 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. Open lakes are on site if people want to enter at their own risk; life buoys are for emergency use only. You’re welcome to fire up a barbecue, but as a family site, quiet hours are from 10pm each night. In Skipton, a market takes place four times a week (including Saturday), and there are shops in Addingham and Silsden (10 minutes’ drive for either) for more supplies.

Site type

Tent pitches 30
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Open all year
Opens
Please note

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

  • 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).

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

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99% would stay here again

What customers say

Draughton Heights offers stunning views and a peaceful atmosphere, with exceptionally clean and modern facilities, including showers, toilets, and a well-equipped kitchen. Campers appreciate the spaciousness, the freedom to choose their pitch, and the friendly, helpful owners. The wild swimming lakes and optional sauna are popular additions. While generally praised, some mention occasional wind due to the elevated location. Dog owners also appreciate the woodland walks. Overall, it's highly recommended for its beauty, cleanliness, and welcoming nature.

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Louise L. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked Fantastic site. Big enough to give a more ‘wild camp’ feel, but still have home comforts on stand by. Clean toilets, drinking water, kitchen etc
Lakes for swimming/kayaking, a wood burning sauna! Lovely local walks. Fire pits also allowed/ provided

Disliked Absolutely nothing to dislike about it, great location

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From the manager: Thankyou for your comments. Great pictures.😊

Richard was really helpful and friendly,…

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 Michelle K. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked Richard was really helpful and friendly, and we really enjoyed our stay at the campsite. Everything was lovely, and we’d definitely stay again. Thank you, Richard!

Disliked It was windy but that didn’t spoil our trip

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From the manager: Glad you enjoyed your stay.Great pictures.😊

Great site my kids and partner loved fishing in one of the lakes

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Anonymous

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Liked Great site, immaculate facilities, fully functioning kitchen. Friendly staff

Disliked None

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 Naomi S. 2 reviews

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Liked Amazing views, great facilities and lots of space.

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From the manager: Thankyou. Glad you enjoyed your stay.😊

Lovely site, a gem. Great walk and location into Skipton.

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Anonymous

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Liked What a great site, great location with fab views. Excellent showers and toilets, very clean. Outdoor campers kitchen. Friendly owners. Plenty of different camping areas to find your perfect pitch spot.

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Beautiful campsite in a great location…

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Joanna W. 1 review

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Liked Beautiful campsite in a great location to visit lots of near by attractions! Great facilities and friendly staff,

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From the manager: Thankyou. 😁

We absolutely loved our stay and…

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 Shelly B. 5 reviews

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked We absolutely loved our stay and we can’t wait to come back it was just what we needed

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From the manager: Thankyou for your comments.😊

Would highly recommend Draughton Heights

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Anonymous

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Liked Nothing to dislike here! Campsite very clean as were the toilets/showers. It also wasn’t crowded giving us plenty of space to select our pitch without encroaching on other campers.

Loved the fact the oweners/staff came round several times to check everything was okay!

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Beautiful setting…

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Sophie N. 1 review

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Liked Beautiful setting

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From the manager: Thankyou.😊

Fantastic

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 Ruth M. 1 review

Non-electric grass campervan or tent pitch

Liked Beautiful scenery. Wild swimming lake, clean toilet block and well equiped kitchen. Perfect

Disliked Nothing

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From the manager: Thankyou for your comments.😊

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 Wild swimming

Amenities on site

Baby-changing facilities 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

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 pitches)

Location

Draughton Heights Campsite

Dales Highway

Heights Lane

Draughton

Skipton

North Yorkshire

England

BD23 6DU

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.95653°N
1.94733°W

Route directions

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Nearest transport

Coach
2.9 mi Bus Station Stand 8
6.4 mi Bus Station
8.6 mi Midland Hotel
Rail
3.2 mi Skipton Rail Station
3.8 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.

Food and drink

  • Billy Bobs Restaurant 1.9 mi
  • The Cavendish Arms Pub 2.3 mi
  • Elm Tree Inn Pub 2.3 mi
  • The Craven Heifer Pub 2.4 mi
  • The Devonshire Arms Pub 2.5 mi
  • Devonshire Brassiere and Bar Pub 2.5 mi
  • The Swan Pub 2.7 mi
  • The Slaters Arms Pub 2.7 mi
  • The Albion Pub 2.8 mi
  • Skipton Balti Restaurant 2.8 mi

Groceries

  • M&S Foodhall Supermarket 2.8 mi
  • Spar Supermarket 2.8 mi
  • The Co-operative Food Supermarket 2.8 mi
  • Aldi Supermarket 2.9 mi
  • Wine Rack Off-licence 2.9 mi
  • The Wright Wine Company Off-licence 2.9 mi
  • Co-op Food Supermarket 2.9 mi
  • Tesco Supermarket 3 mi
  • Morrisons Supermarket 3.1 mi
  • Aldi Supermarket 3.3 mi

Parks and play

  • Embsay Playground park 2.3 mi
  • Low Bridge Field park 2.5 mi
  • Silsden Park 3 mi
  • The Beach park 3 mi
  • Church Orchard park 3.2 mi
  • Aireville Park 3.4 mi
  • Cavendish Pavilion park 3.6 mi
  • SELFA Playground 3.7 mi
  • Glusburn Park Playground 4.2 mi
  • Glenwood Gardens park 5.2 mi

Family days out

  • Billy Bob's Parlour 1.9 mi
  • Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway 2.2 mi
  • Hesketh Farm Park 2.2 mi
  • Skipton Boat Trips 3 mi
  • Canal trips 3 mi
  • Bolton Priory 3.1 mi
  • The Strid 3.7 mi
  • Barden Tower 3.9 mi
  • Valley of Desolation 4.4 mi
  • Panorama Stones 5.5 mi

Public transport

  • Draughton West View 0.7 mi
  • Wharfedale Road Addingham 1.5 mi
  • Skipton Road Chelker Reservoir 1.5 mi
  • Skipton Road Wharfedale Road 1.7 mi
  • Skipton Road Highfield Farm 1.7 mi
  • Silsden Road Silsden 1.7 mi
  • Bolton Road Uppersley Road 1.7 mi
  • Bolton Road Uppersley Lane 1.7 mi
  • Silsden Road Addingham 1.8 mi
  • Wharfedale Road Skipton Road 1.8 mi

What’s nearby

  • Bracken Ghyll Golf Club Golf course 2.1 mi
  • Albion Place Shopping centre 2.8 mi
  • Kooky Nightclub 2.9 mi
  • Craven Sailing Club Marina 3.1 mi
  • Craven Municipial Aireville Park Pitch & Putt Golf course 3.5 mi
  • White Hills Driving Range Golf course 3.9 mi
  • Keighley Golf Course 5 mi
  • Savers General shop 5.5 mi

Local services

  • Peter Watson Skipton Ltd Fuel station 2.6 mi
  • Dyneley House Surgery Doctors 2.7 mi
  • thefootcompany Doctors 2.8 mi
  • Savers Pharmacy 2.8 mi
  • Addingham Medical Centre Doctors 2.9 mi
  • Boots Pharmacy 2.9 mi
  • Skipton Pharmacy 2.9 mi
  • Skipton General Hospital 2.9 mi
  • Tesco Fuel station 3 mi
  • Barge Fuel Station 3 mi

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Must see

East Riddlesden Hall (NT) 6.2 mi

Bronte Parsonage Museum 8.7 mi

National Media Museum 13.8 mi

RHS Garden Harlow Carr 15.3 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

A Lower Wharfedale Ramble from Bolton Abbey 2.3 mi

Embsay and Rylstone Cross 2.3 mi

Barden Moor above Bolton Abbey 2.5 mi

Bolton Abbey - Draughton 2.7 mi

Local events

  • Leeds Festival (Thursday, 27 August 2026 – Thursday, 27 August 2026)

    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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • 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. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Draughton Heights Campsite? From £30 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.