Pasture Pitches

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  • Simple and scenic pop-up site on a Yorkshire Dales working farm
  • A 10-minute drive to Bolton Abbey or Stump Cross Caverns
  • Direct access to the Dales Way; two village pubs five mins' drive away
Taking a walk on the Dales Way? You’ll probably want to stop off here – Pasture Pitches is in a supremely handy spot just off the long-distance path a couple of miles south of Appletreewick, with direct access from the path to the site. And the rather tougher 90-mile Dales High Way is only about a mile away too, making this a suitable spot for the more hardcore hikers as well. Even if you’re not planning to tackle the full 80-mile trail, this spot is well located for walking in the Yorkshire Dales – you could step out onto the Dales Way for a shorter riverside walk or check out lots of other lovely local trails including the Valley of Desolation waterfall walk or the routes around Embsay Crag (also a popular bouldering spot, by the way). Giving your boots a rest is no problem, either, as there are plenty of other attractions nearby including the stunning Stump Cross Caverns, the atmospheric ruins of Bolton Abbey and the heritage train rides of Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway. Skipton (15 minutes’ drive) is a handy place to find shops and places to eat, but there are also two pubs five minutes’ drive away in Appletreewick. This is a small and simple pop-up site on a working farm, so facilities stretch to just portable toilets and showers, but you’re welcome to bring a barbecue and you'll have space for your gazebo or awning to provide extra shelter.

Site type

Tent pitches 30
Motorhome pitches 30
Open now
Opens 22 May
Please note

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

General

  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Reception

  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 22 May to

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Reviews

9.7

Overall rating from 123 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulWalkers' paradiseSpectacular scenery

99% would recommend this site to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

This pop-up campsite is praised for its stunning riverside location, direct access to the Dales Way, and peaceful atmosphere. Visitors consistently highlight the friendliness and attentiveness of the owners. Facilities, including toilets and showers, are generally described as clean and adequate for a basic site, though some guests noted limitations in number. The spacious pitches and beautiful surroundings make it a popular choice for walkers and those seeking a tranquil escape.

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Lovely campsite, friendly staff and very…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely campsite, friendly staff and very clean well maintained toilets. We only managed to stay one night because my daughter was unwell and had to go home but will definitely be booking again

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Will be staying again

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Cynthia B. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Chilled atmosphere
No frills
Value for Money

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Great location! Perfect for walking to…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Great location! Perfect for walking to Bolton Abbey. Great value for money. The facilities are very basic, but we knew that. Would definitely stay there again.

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Great farm campsite

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 Kate J. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Great site, close to the river wharfe, some really nice scenic walks, a couple of pubs not far away. The site has clean toilets and a shower, lots of space between pitches. Friendly hosts, would recommend and return.

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Very nice site and sensibly priced.

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Anonymous

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Liked Quiet and uncrowded site. Very good facilities. Well maintained grass field. Plenty of space unlike neighbouring sites which we'd always avoid.

Disliked The shower design meant that the floor was wet. Perhaps a floor drain and/or wiper blade would help, with a sign asking people to keep it clean after they used it (I've seen this at other sites)? The water pressure kept dropping, presumably when the other taps etc were in use but I don't know if much can be done about that.

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Lovely peaceful campsite, loved the fact…

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 dawn s. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely peaceful campsite, loved the fact that your space wasnt restricted to a small area, toilets and shower facilities were great, would definitely visit again

Disliked Cold water to wash the dishes was quite difficult

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A fantastic site, run by friendly…

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 Rebecca L. 1 review

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Liked A fantastic site, run by friendly people. Over my 4 night stay I had a near empty campsite (me and one other) and a completely full campsite and it didn't feel cramped at all, just chill camping vibes all around. I went in summer holidays, so there was a mixture of families, groups, couples and solo travellers, but it didn't feel overly busy, I never queued for the loo. I prefer the quieter campsites where you can just be left to it, but you know where to go if you have a question, this was perfect for that. They are so lucky to be right on the river Wharf, parking up by the river was super therapeutic listening to the water and the local cows and sheep in the evenings. Loads of walks directly out the campsite, loads of places to see a short drive away too. It's perfectly located for the Yorkshire dales and Nidderdale landscapes. Really nice simple facilities, basically all you need in my opinion, shower was great pressure and temp too!

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Brilliant, simple, quiet, and peaceful campsite…

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Georgina J. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Brilliant, simple, quiet, and peaceful campsite with spacious pitches and everything we needed for a fantastic family camping weekend. The family who run the site are incredibly friendly and couldn't have done more to make us feel welcome.
The toilets and showers were clean and well maintained, and the riverside walks nearby were a real highlight. As an added bonus, there's no phone signal, making it the perfect place to switch off and unwind.
We'd definitely recommend this campsite and would happily stay again.

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Peace and quiet Lovely field with great…

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Wendy J. 8 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Peace and quiet
Lovely field with great access to walks
Plenty of space in field so everyone had plenty of room to spread out. Has showers, toilets and washing up area for those that needed it.

Disliked Nothing

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Fabulous location Amazing owners Spacious Basic…

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Anonymous

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Liked Fabulous location
Amazing owners
Spacious
Basic but surrounded by beauty

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Portable toilet

Pop-up campsite

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

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

Budget/backpacker Forest 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 Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches) Pop-up campsite

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch Pitch close to accessible bathrooms Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Pasture Pitches

Gamsworth Farm

Barden

Skipton

North Yorkshire

England

BD23 6DH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.0229°N
1.91634°W

Route directions

What3Words: stuffy.shakey.knees. On arrival, please remember this is a working farm with free-range children and animals, so it's important to leave gates as you found them.

Nearest transport

Coach
6.1 mi Bus Station Stand 8
10.8 mi Bus Station
12.4 mi Midland Hotel
Rail
6.3 mi Skipton Rail Station
7.8 mi Ilkley Rail Station
8.3 mi Cononley Rail Station
Airport
14.9 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

On days when you’re not striding forth on the Dales Way, you can have a gentler stroll to Barden Tower (25 minutes’ walk from the site) or head off to nearby locations like the Valley of Desolation waterfall (10 minutes’ drive) or Embsay Crag (20 minutes). Malham Cove and Janet’s Foss Waterfall (40 minutes) combine to make an excellent walking trail, or you could take the weight off your feet with a scenic ride on the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway (15 minutes). To add a bit of heritage tourism to the mix, plan outings to the likes of Bolton Abbey (10 minutes), Parcevall Hall (10 minutes) and Skipton Castle (15 minutes). You could also head to Harrogate (40 minutes), a lovely spa town to wander around. Family outings may take you to explore underground at Stump Cross Caverns (10 minutes) or meet animals at Hesketh Farm Park (15 minutes); no doubt the kids will also be pleased to visit The Oldest Sweet Shop in England (20 minutes)…

Must see

East Riddlesden Hall (NT) 10.3 mi

Bronte Parsonage Museum 13.4 mi

RHS Garden Harlow Carr 14.2 mi

Fountains Abbey 15.2 mi

National Media Museum 17.3 mi

National Trust

Brimham Rocks 10.1 mi

East Riddlesden Hall 10.4 mi

Malham Tarn Estate 11.8 mi

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 15.2 mi

Braithwaite Hall 17.4 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Bolton Priory and The Strid from Barden Bridge 0.7 mi

Trollers Gill from Parcevall Hall 1.7 mi

PARCEVALL HALL 1.8 mi

Bolton Park - Valley of Desolation - Simon's Seat - Bolton Park 2.1 mi

Bolton Abbey - Draughton 2.1 mi

Local events

  • Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival (Saturday, 8 August 2026 – Saturday, 8 August 2026)

    Skipton, North Yorkshire 10.1 mi

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

    Wetherby, West Yorkshire 24.2 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 Pasture Pitches have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Pasture Pitches dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Pasture Pitches? On days when you’re not striding forth on the Dales Way, you can have a gentler stroll to Barden Tower (25 minutes’ walk from the site) or head off to nearby locations … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Pasture Pitches?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  7:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Pasture Pitches? From £27 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.