Pepper Hall Campsite

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Spacious
Large pitch
Always blue sky in yorkshire
Rural location
Grass pitches
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Spacious
Large pitch
Always blue sky in yorkshire

  • Small, peaceful and traditional site on a working Yorkshire Dales farm
  • A 25-minute drive from Barnard Castle; 10 minutes from bicycle hire
  • Two pubs within walking distance; off-ground barbecues permitted
Taking some time out in the Yorkshire Dales National Park? A scoop of peace, a dash of rural scenery and a nice sprinkle of walking trails are some of the ingredients at Pepper Hall Campsite in Arkengarthdale. This small, traditional site has a tasty stay on a working farm in the national park, 25 minutes’ drive away from Barnard Castle. This is a scenic spot with Swaledale sheep and beef cattle surrounding the site and walks straight from the site, either up onto the traditional Grouse moor or down into the valley bottom along the Arkle beck. Cycling is another popular pastime here, as there’s bicycle hire for the dales 10 minutes’ drive away. To get to the site, you’ll have to cross over a shallow ford with a small stream on foot, using the stepping stones. There’s a private running water supply on site, and aside from that, there's a toilet a short walk away from the camping pitches. You also have permission to set up an off-ground barbecue (as long as it's not too hot, dry or windy). Traditional ales and good food may be your first port of call. Handily, Langthwaite village is well-known for its pub five minutes’ walk away, which was rebuilt after floods and now has some great grub and drinks. There’s another pub 15 minutes’ walk away with a warm welcome and food. There are a couple more cheery towns or villages around, including Reeth (10 minutes’ drive for a shop, playground and museum) and Richmond (a historic town, half an hour away).

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Motorhome pitches 3
Open now
Opens 23 May
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the site are unlit.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 23 May to

Pitch types & availability

Accommodation

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 54 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulRemote location

96% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

This basic, back-to-basics campsite offers stunning views and a peaceful escape in the Yorkshire Dales. Visitors praise the friendly and helpful owners, spacious pitches, and proximity to local pubs and walking routes. Facilities are described as clean and adequate for short stays, though the walk to the single toilet is noted. Many highlight the remote setting and lack of phone signal as positives for a digital detox. Potential visitors should be aware of the basic nature and the ford/stepping stones for access.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

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Arrival date (latest first)

Would recommend this site and we will be coming back.

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Lovely views from the site and some decent walks around.
Pitches were fine with plenty of space.
Site was very peaceful and slept like a log.
Spot on facilities
No signal but i prefer being off grid 😁

Disliked Only tiny flaw in my opinion was the trek to toilets through the night going over the stepping stones and going over the wall or gate to get through.

Recommend to friends Visit again

An absolute hidden gem.

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Everything! The views are amazing and the site is really quiet

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Can't recommend this place enough...

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked The place was friendly warm and inviting couldn't ask for a better camp site . everything you need was there clean showers toilets a book case .home made flapjack was so nice I would recommend this place to any one and everyone ..

Recommend to friends Visit again

simplicity, views and quiet…

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Elizabeth W.

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked simplicity, views and quiet

Recommend to friends Visit again

Perfect pitch for a short stay. Clear directions provided by the site…

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Sarah S.

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Perfect pitch for a short stay.
Clear directions provided by the site to gain access.
Amazing views from the field! Weather was beautiful for our one night stay.
Walking distance to The Red Lion (to be aware, this has limited opening hours) and The CB Inn, we sampled both.
Would definitely return but as no shower would be for a single night only.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Massive potential on campsite, to loud from the road

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Agnieszka R.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Amazing views, clean toilets and showers, hot water

Disliked Very busy road next to campsite, not enough toilets only 2 for ladies and 2 for men, long grass

Recommend to friends Visit again

Basic but great for a Dales escape

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Spacious well kept site, peaceful. clean toilet. No phone reception.lovely river walk to Reeth. Village pub a short walk away.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Ideal back-to-basics hikers' campsite, exactly as described. Cheryl, the owner, got in…

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Michael O.

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Ideal back-to-basics hikers' campsite, exactly as described. Cheryl, the owner, got in touch after booking with clear instructions for the location and how to access the site, and shortly after arrival, came and said hello, told us about the area, and advised us on footpaths and the options for getting to the two local pubs.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly, Simple and beautiful location…

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Adam G.

Non-electric grass tent pitch

Liked Friendly, Simple and beautiful location

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will be back

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Christie M.

Non-electric grass motorhome pitch

Liked Beautiful location
Peaceful night
Lovely neighbour campers
Plenty of space
Welcome by the host in the evening
The ford you have to cross to get into camp and the stepping stones
Great EE coverage

Disliked Having to leave

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

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 Car parking by pitch/unit 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

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point No hot water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Pepper Hall Campsite

Arkengarthdale

Reeth

North Yorkshire

England

DL11 6EH

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.4164°N
1.99909°W

Nearest transport

Coach
15.1 mi High Green
15.1 mi The Angel
19.4 mi Dolphin Centre
Rail
14.8 mi Garsdale Rail Station
15.1 mi Kirkby Stephen Rail Station
17.4 mi Dent Rail Station
Airport
23.7 mi Durham Tees Valley 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

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Barnard Castle (market town with antique shops and a castle): 25 minutes’ drive - The Forbidden Corner (walled garden with tunnels): 35 minutes - Aysgarth Falls (hikes and scenic waterfalls): 35 minutes - Dales Countryside Museum (former Victorian railway station with local history exhibitions): 40 minutes - Jervaulx Abbey (Cistercian abbey): 40 minutes - Wensleydale Creamery Visitor Centre (the home of Wensleydale cheese with cheese experiences): 45 minutes - High Force Hotel and Waterfall (scenic waterfall): 50 minutes.

Must see

The Bowes Museum 9.3 mi

Barnard Castle 10.1 mi

Richmond Castle 10.5 mi

Easby Abbey (EH) 10.8 mi

Jervaulx Abbey 14.7 mi

National Trust

Braithwaite Hall 12.8 mi

Moulton Hall 14.3 mi

Malham Tarn Estate 22.9 mi

Brimham Rocks 26.4 mi

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 26.6 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Arkengarthdale - Dale Head - Arkengarthdale 0.6 mi

Reeth - Arkengarthdale - Reeth 2.9 mi

Reeth - Arkengarthdale - Langthwaite - Reeth 2.9 mi

Reeth - Harkerside Moor - Grinton - Reeth 3 mi

Gunnerside - Swinner Gill - Gunnerside 4 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.

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Pepper Hall Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Pepper Hall Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Pepper Hall Campsite? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Barnard Castle (market town with antique shops and a castle): 25 minutes’ drive - The Forbidden Corner (walled garden with tunnels): 35 minutes - Aysgarth Falls … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Pepper Hall Campsite?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  10:30 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Pepper Hall Campsite? From £18 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.