Howgill Lodge
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- Rural dog-friendly site on the Duke of Devonshire’s estate
- In the Yorkshire Dales, a short walk from Simon's Seat and the river
- Alpacas on site and within walking distance of two pubs and a café
Site type
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Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
- A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Tue, 24 Dec 2024 to
This site is a member of Howgill Lodge group.
Pitch types & availability
Non-electric grass tent pitch (medium)
6 people maximum 
9.3/10
3 reviews 
Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 6m depth (36m²)
Arrival daysFrom £28
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Non-electric grass tent pitch (small)
8 people maximum 9.6/10
14 reviews Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 3m width × 3m depth (9m²)
Arrival daysFrom £28
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Non-electric grass tent pitch (large)
8 people maximum 9.7/10
22 reviews Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 4m depth (28m²)
Arrival daysFrom £34
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Non-electric grass tent pitch (XL)
8 people maximum 10/10
8 reviews Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 7m width × 7.5m depth (52.5m²)
Arrival daysFrom £34
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Electric grass tent pitch (medium)
6 people maximum 9.6/10
48 reviews Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 3m width × 6m depth (18m²)
Arrival daysFrom £38
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Electric gravel motorhome pitch (medium)
8 people maximum 9.5/10
74 reviews Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Gravel
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 6.5m depth (32.5m²)
Arrival daysFrom £38
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Electric gravel motorhome pitch (small)
8 people maximum 9.7/10
20 reviews Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Gravel
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 6.3m depth (31.5m²)
Arrival daysFrom £38
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Electric gravel touring pitch
8 people maximum 9.4/10
70 reviews Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Gravel
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 6m depth (30m²)
Arrival daysFrom £38
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Electric grass tent pitch (large)
6 people maximum 9.4/10
39 reviews Wifi at the unit/pitch Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6m width × 6m depth (36m²)
Arrival daysFrom £42
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Timber 2 bedroom lodge (deluxe, hot tub)
6 people maximum 10/10
5 reviews 
No dogs allowed Wifi at the unit/pitch 2 bedroomsArrival daysFrom £175
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Reviews
98% would recommend this site to a friend
93% would stay here again
What customers say
This well-maintained campsite offers stunning Yorkshire Dales views and a peaceful atmosphere. Visitors consistently praise the immaculate, modern facilities, friendly and helpful staff, and spacious, well-laid-out pitches. The location is ideal for walkers, with many routes accessible directly from the site. The popular on-site cafe and alpacas are also highlights. While generally excellent, some note challenging access for larger vehicles.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews
Peaceful, well laid out site and…
Electric gravel motorhome pitch (medium)
Liked Peaceful, well laid out site and beautiful scenery.
Disliked The nearest pub is not 30 minutes away. More like 50 to 60 and the walk is tricky in place.
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Beautiful place. Loads of great walks from camp and onsite coffee.
Electric grass tent pitch (medium)
Liked Lovely views, great wildlife and good amenities. Pitches are well enough spaced that you’re not on top of each other. Loved having access to a bench by the pitch, made life easier.
Disliked Partial dislike- our pitch was at the bottom, so next to a wall. Great for a wind block, but did impede the view a little.
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One of the best sites we have stayed at
Electric gravel touring pitch
Liked Beautiful quiet location with excellent, clean facilities. Friendly and welcoming staff
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Excellent site. Clean and modern. Friendly staff. Terraced pitches.
Electric gravel touring pitch
Liked This was my second stay here and it was just as I remember. Facilities are modern and spotless. Morning coffee and pastries were very welcome. Very peaceful during the day, quiet at night. Staff are very friendly and helpful. The midges were out in force due to the weather but firepits were available to hire so this helped.
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Stunning location
Electric grass tent pitch (medium)
Liked Absolutely stunning location with beautiful local walk to the pub (this walk is 40 mins not 30 like they said and you need to be fit to do it) highly recommend it if you can.
Nice pubs you can drive to, near the cave experience was fun.
Clean shower and toilet.
Skipton was nice but again not as close as they say it is.
Good for families.
Really liked the wildlife around it and you get sun all day.
Despite listing the negatives some of these are not in their control and I would still recommend the site but I would only book a bigger pitch and shorter stay that was out of Season time if I was return.
Disliked Pitches not level making sleeping in a bed really uncomfortable and hurt our backs.
Not enough toilets and showers during peak times leading cues in morning especially for the toilet and that led to a lack of privacy and an unpleasant experience in the women's loo with it smelling at times.
Pitches are small and not cheap, a medium pitch is a small at best.
Mosquito bites were a massive problem, we spoke to a lot of people who were also eaten alive.
A lot of children but that's to be expected with summer holidays but be aware of that.
Because of the pictures were small we were very close to the dirt track, everyone that drives past it lifted up the dirt and covered our whole tent making it very dusty.
Lovely site but needs some small improvements unfortunately some of these are out of their control.
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Clean, well run site with great facilities and view.
Electric gravel motorhome pitch (small)
Liked Beautiful views and excellent clean facilities. Staff all very friendly and helpful and a well stocked little shop. Liked the field for dogs to run in.
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Fabulous!
Electric grass tent pitch (medium)
Liked Great facilities, views are amazing, lovely coffee and croissants in the morning at reception. Great toilet facilities and showers. Friendly staff. Very peaceful. Will return next year.
Disliked Nothing
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Fantastic, peaceful site
Electric grass tent pitch (medium)
Liked Such a peaceful, friendly site with stunning views. Spotless bathrooms and warm showers, with a lovely little shop and fantastic staff.
Disliked Nothing!
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Great location, with plenty of walks…
Electric gravel touring pitch
Liked Great location, with plenty of walks straight from the site. Facilities were lovely and clean, staff were amazingly friendly. This is one of our favourite sites, and will be back!
Disliked Nothing
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We will not return because of the access.
Electric gravel touring pitch
Liked The site, the views, the staff the facilities.
All very good.
Disliked The approach to the site with a larger caravan is bad. Single track roads. The arch near Bolton Abbey is difficult.
The single gravel and stone track to the site.
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A brilliant stay at this beautiful, friendly campsite. Thank you.
Electric gravel touring pitch
Liked Staff were so friendly and helpful. Had lovely chats with them.
Adored seeing the alpacas and such a treat to be able to feed them.
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Hot tub Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities 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 WifiGroups welcome
D. of E. welcome Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Medium (26-50 pitches)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Motorhome service pointLocation
Howgill Lodge
Barden
Skipton
North Yorkshire
England
BD23 6DJ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.02956°N
1.90333°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease 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
Must see
East Riddlesden Hall (NT) 10.7 mi
RHS Garden Harlow Carr 13.8 mi
Bronte Parsonage Museum 13.9 mi
Fountains Abbey 14.5 mi
National Media Museum 17.5 mi
National Trust
Brimham Rocks 9.5 mi
East Riddlesden Hall 10.8 mi
Malham Tarn Estate 12.1 mi
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 14.5 mi
Braithwaite Hall 16.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Trollers Gill from Parcevall Hall 1.1 mi
PARCEVALL HALL 1.2 mi
Bolton Priory and The Strid from Barden Bridge 1.4 mi
Burnsall and Thorpe Circular 2.3 mi
Bolton Park - Valley of Desolation - Simon's Seat - Bolton Park 2.3 mi
Local events
- Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday 19 September 2025 – Friday 19 September 2025)
Ripon, North Yorkshire 17 mi
- Leeds Festival (Thursday 21 August 2025 – Thursday 21 August 2025)
Wetherby, West Yorkshire 23.9 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 Howgill Lodge have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Howgill Lodge dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Howgill Lodge? If one morning you feel inspired to go strolling, there’s no need to pack up the car. The path to Simon's Seat (half an hour’s walk to the top) is barely a … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Howgill Lodge?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 12 p.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 3:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Howgill Lodge? From £28 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.