Coast and Camplight

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Your camp area, with tent, firepit and kitchen
Your camp area, with tent, firepit and kitchen
Exterior of the northern skies camp
Safari tents from above
View down the track to northern skies among the buttercups
Northern skies camp
Double hammocks outside your camp
Northern skies camp
Resident barn owl
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Exterior of the northern skies camp
Safari tents from above
View down the track to northern skies among the buttercups

  • Peaceful off-grid glamping site among woods and wildflowers
  • A 10-minute drive to Whitby or Robin Hood's Bay
  • Around a mile from two dog-friendly pubs; next to protected habitats
Truly wild in setting, but comfy in style – North Yorkshire’s Coast and Camplight is a place that’s managed to create a fabulous blend for guests that value both peace and comfort. Three miles from Whitby and with lovely views down to the town, its abbey and the sea, this site has a wonderfully secluded feeling to it, with ancient woodland on one side and wildflower fields on the other. Those protected habitats mean this place is teeming with wildlife – look out for the resident barn owls, along with deer, badgers, bats and all sorts of birds. To preserve that natural setting, no cars are allowed on site – you’ll leave your car at the gate and use a wheelbarrow to transport your kit to your bell tent (with someone on hand to help out if needed). The site is also completely off grid, with no wifi and only intermittent phone signal – just the place for a digital detox. Solar lighting, compost toilets and lots of upcycled materials mean this site is kind to the environment. There’s still a real element of luxury as well, though, with proper beds, fluffy towels and luxury bedding provided. You’ll have the use of a one-of-a-kind rotating outdoor kitchen and a firepit area with a hanging griddle so you can have a go at cooking over fire. Cuddling up by the campfire is a lovely way to keep warm, but you'll be pleased to hear there's also a hot shower available for guests. If you’d rather head out in search of food, there are two nice (and dog-friendly) pubs about a mile away, and a farm with homemade ice cream just under an hour's walk away.

Site type

Rent a tent 4
Tent pitches 8
Motorhome pitches 8
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note

Admission

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

General

  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • The pitches do not have access to any onsite shower facilities.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed 1 Apr to

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2 adults
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Reviews

9.7

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Peaceful

100% would recommend this site to a friend

99% would stay here again

What customers say

This peaceful, back-to-basics campsite offers stunning views of Whitby Abbey and the sea. Pitches are well-spaced in long grass, providing privacy and a connection with nature. Guests consistently praise the friendly and helpful hosts, the well-stocked honesty shop, and the relaxed, unhurried atmosphere. Wildlife, including barn owls, is frequently spotted. Basic facilities, such as compost toilets, are generally found to be clean and well-maintained. While some desire shower facilities, most find the simplicity to be a key part of the charm.

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Arrival date (latest first)

A perfect choice for those looking for an affordable camping option.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Perfect campsite:

* Good price
*Not crowded
* Access to a tap for washing
*Compost toilets kept in good condition
* Friendly and welcoming owner
* Close to Whitby and Robin Hood’s Bay
*Plenty of parking space

Recommend to friends Visit again

Magical solo camping spot! Coast and Camplight…

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Martin W. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Magical solo camping spot!
Coast and Camplight near Whitby was pure perfection for a solo tent trip. Incredible views over Whitby Abbey and the sea, totally peaceful and off-grid, with wildlife and proper dark skies for stargazing.
Clean basic facilities, and Whitby is close when you want it. Friendly hosts and great value. Love the honesty shop,
One of my favourite camping experiences – highly recommend! Going back again soon.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Absolutely brilliant site - thank you

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 Abi T. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Everything

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful, great views and value for money

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Peaceful with lovely views of Whitby abbey. Very well maintained pitches with easy access. Very good value for money. Compost toilet on site and general waste bin. Shop over the road with an honesty box. Good roads to bike including Robin Hoods Bay via the Cinder Track.

Disliked Nothing.

Recommend to friends Visit again

a great place to stop over to break up our travels. Great for 1 night

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Kathryn P. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked -quiet large pitches
-great honesty shop
-good views
-easy check in

Disliked -compostable toilet (mostly due to other guests not getting the sawdust in the hole) this would not stop us staying again.

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I did not end up going…

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R d. 7 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked I did not end up going so can not give a review

Disliked Not able to go

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic view ,quite ,nice fellow campers…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Fantastic view ,quite ,nice fellow campers ,lovely owner easy to walk to Whitby will return in future

Recommend to friends Visit again

Wild camping without actually wild camping 😍

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 Adrian W. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Quiet, lovely hosts. Beautiful views over Whitby and nice dark skies for gazing.

Disliked Would love a shower!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant!

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Megan L. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked - Beautiful views
- close to local sights (Whitby, robin hoods bay)
- toilet cleaned daily by owner
- spacious sight with perfectly sized pitches
- honesty shop was a massive bonus with locals goods (ice cream was gorgeous!) with a kettle to use and charging stations
- Ed met us as we initially pulled in to the site and was very friendly and helpful

Disliked Only possible dislike is that there aren’t shower blocks but was manageable for a two night stay, though I don’t think I’d choose to go longer without.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very peaceful and relaxing even saw barn owl's flying catching pray.

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Ian F. 1 review

The Outpost bell tent

Liked The ambience every thing.
The lovely weather helped. 🙂

Disliked None at all.

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 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

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Coast and Camplight

Low Rigg Farm

Stainsacre

Whitby

North Yorkshire

England

YO22 4LP

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.4445°N
0.58898°W

Nearest transport

Coach
3 mi Bus Station
9.4 mi Sunday School
9.4 mi Playing Fields
Rail
2.4 mi Ruswarp Rail Station
3 mi Whitby Rail Station
3.2 mi Sleights Rail Station
Ferry
27.5 mi Transporter Bridge North Side
27.5 mi Transporter Bridge South Side

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

Start by taking a stroll to see your surroundings – there are lots of lovely walks from the site, and about a mile away you can link up with the Cinder Track, a disused railway line running to Whitby or Robin Hood’s Bay. You can also follow part of the Coast to Coast trail, which passes through the farm. A little beck in the woods is a nice place to cool off with a paddle when you return. Having seen Whitby from afar you’ll surely want to get down there to explore. If you're not walking, you can drive down there in about 10 minutes to visit the abbey, 199 Steps and Captain Cook Memorial Museum, wander through the historic streets and grab fish and chips on the beach. For more outings, Robin Hood’s Bay and Falling Foss Tea Garden are both 10 minutes’ drive away, and it’s a 20-minute drive to the North Yorkshire Moors Railway at Goathland.

Food and drink

  • Coast Cafe Bar 1.7 mi
  • The Penny Hedge 2 mi
  • The Waterside 2.4 mi
  • Smugglers 2.5 mi
  • Brambles Bistro 2.5 mi
  • Porto Pizza 3 mi
  • Passage to India 3 mi
  • Trenchers 3 mi
  • Mister Chips 3.1 mi
  • Moutreys 3.1 mi

Parks and play

  • Pannett Park Play Area 3.1 mi

Public transport

  • Swan Farm 1 mi
  • Hawsker Bottoms 1.2 mi
  • Mill House 1.3 mi
  • Stainsacre Fairfield Way 1.8 mi
  • Stainsacre Fairfield Way 1.8 mi
  • Hooks House 1.8 mi
  • Sainsburys 1.9 mi
  • Eskdale Road 2.1 mi
  • Thorpe Lane 2.2 mi
  • Robin Hood's Bay Thore Lane 2.3 mi

Groceries

  • The Food Warehouse 1.8 mi
  • Aldi 1.9 mi
  • Sainsbury's 1.9 mi
  • Co-op Food 2.9 mi
  • Heron Foods 3 mi
  • Whitby Wholefoods 3.1 mi
  • Lidl 3.4 mi

Family days out

  • Pannett Park Play Area 3.1 mi

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Must see

Whitby Abbey 3.1 mi

Dalby Forest Visitor Centre 12.4 mi

The Moors National Park Centre 12.4 mi

North Yorkshire Moors Railway 15.7 mi

Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo 18.7 mi

National Trust

Yorkshire Coast 4.9 mi

Bridestones, Crosscliff and Blakey Topping 10.1 mi

Nunnington Hall 22.7 mi

Rievaulx Terrace 24.6 mi

Ormesby Hall 24.8 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Robin Hood's Bay - Ravenscar - Robin Hood's Bay 2.3 mi

Circular Walk from Fylingthorpe 2.3 mi

Cleveland Way, Stage 4 - Robin Hood's Bay to Whitby 2.3 mi

Falling Foss Forest Walk 2.8 mi

WHITBY ABBEY HOUSE 3 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 Coast and Camplight have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Coast and Camplight dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Coast and Camplight? Start by taking a stroll to see your surroundings – there are lots of lovely walks from the site, and about a mile away you can link up with the Cinder Track, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Coast and Camplight?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  12 p.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
    Read more
  • How much does it cost to stay at Coast and Camplight? From £15 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.