Happy Valley Camping

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Entrance to the site

  • West Yorkshire wild camping on the outskirts of Hebden Bridge
  • National Trust Hardcastle Crags 10 minutes’ drive; Halifax 25 minutes
  • Expansive views of Calder Valley from the site; hiking trails nearby
A public service announcement for suggestible folks: don’t let the fictional criminal shenanigans of the BBC drama Happy Valley (and set in these very hills) deter you from booking a spot at Happy Valley Camping. In fact, you could turn your wild West Yorkshire holiday into a ‘spot the location’-type break if you like… At this small site on the outskirts of the market town of Hebden Bridge (five minutes’ drive or a 20-minute walk), you can let the kids run around free on the grassy field as you relax and take in the spectacular landscape of the Calder Valley. Meanwhile, active types can set off on long walks (with their four-legged companion in tow) along the River Calder, up hills like High Brown Knoll (10 minutes’ drive) or through the woodlands surrounding National Trust - Hardcastle Crags (10 minutes), home of the 19th-century Gibson Mill – along with wildlife including roe deer and woodpeckers. There are heaps of cycling paths around, too, so don’t forget to strap your mountain bike to the roof rack before leaving home. There’s a portable toilet on site, but not much else in the way of amenities: there is no running water, so each booking is provided with bottled drinking water. What you will also find is a warm welcome and plenty of peace and quiet to recharge your batteries.

Site type

Tent pitches 10
Motorhome pitches 2
Open now
Opens 25 April
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 25 Apr to

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93% would recommend this site to a friend

96% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

excellent site but not much more than a pitch up

Overall 8/10

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10
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8
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Child friendliness
8
Cleanliness
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Marek G. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and gravel campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked view and atmosphere top class - facilities were dead basic bowser for water but portaloo was clean

Disliked location is fab but a steep uphill from hebden bridge

Recommend to friends Visit again

A great find that will be getting used again!

Overall 10/10

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6
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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and gravel campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Well kept, nice and clean and easy to find! Lovely touch of coming back to a bottle of water each.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Bring good shoes for an incredible and peaceful view

Overall 9/10

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9
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Julian P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and gravel campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Fab view and close enough to walk to town.

Disliked Quite a steep walk.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Definitely value for money

Overall 10/10

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10
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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and gravel campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The location, the views and the peace and quiet

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice site, quiet with lovely views.

Overall 10/10

Location
10
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10
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NICK H. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and gravel campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Well kept field, plenty of space.
Nice and quiet with great views

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Lovely peaceful campsite. Facilities are basic, but was absolutely fine for what…

Overall 10/10

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Emma T. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and gravel campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Lovely peaceful campsite. Facilities are basic, but was absolutely fine for what I needed, and very clean. The owners were not on site but easy to contact and were very helpful.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very basic field.within walking distance of Hebden Bridge.

Overall 6/10

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4
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Child friendliness
10
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Wifi
2
Terry P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and gravel campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The pitch was a lovely quiet paddock at the top of the hill. We were the only ones on the site. The view was great and the communication with the owners was great.

Disliked The price was way too much for what it is. Nothing there apart from a very clean portaloo. There’s no running water but the owner very kindly dropped off a big bottle for us.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site and ground

Overall 10/10

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10
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Julie W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and gravel campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Our 2nd time here and hopefully if the weather is fine we’re booking for next weekend too. Beautiful site with fantastic views and the host June make sure your stay is perfect x

Disliked Nothing at all

Recommend to friends Visit again

Amazing place so peaceful and quiet and what views you get to…

Overall 10/10

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Dapvid A. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and gravel campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked Amazing place so peaceful and quiet and what views you get to see.
Water was delivered to us couldn't ask for anymore.
Great location would recommend.

Recommend to friends Visit again

In good weather perfect camping

Overall 10/10

Location
8
Value for money
10
Accommodation
8
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
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Child friendliness
10
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Wifi
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Peter V. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Non-electric grass and gravel campervan, tent or trailer tent pitch

Liked The views and tranquility, very nice site

Disliked Very steep hill up from town but taxi only a fiver
Bolt on gate hard to close

Recommend to friends Visit again


Features

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

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

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Pop-up campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Golf nearby

Location

Happy Valley Camping

Burlees Lane

Wadsworth

Hebden Bridge

West Yorkshire

England

HX7 8PR

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.73972°N
1.99583°W

Nearest transport

Coach
5.7 mi Halifax Bus Station
9.2 mi Bus Station
9.5 mi Bus Station
Rail
0.6 mi Hebden Bridge Rail Station
0.9 mi Mytholmroyd Rail Station
4.3 mi Sowerby Bridge Rail Station
Airport
16.4 mi Leeds Bradford International Airport
28.3 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 2
28.5 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 1

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

Oxenhope (15 minutes’ drive) marks the starting point of the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway (KWVR), a five-mile heritage track with steam trains travelling through the Worth Valley. The KWVR is also known for its association with the 1970s film The Railway Children, which was filmed around these parts. Rainy day and the kids are getting restless? Take them to Halifax (25 minutes) and Eureka! The National Children’s Museum, where they can explore several themed interactive zones (including the human body and technology) or just get creative in the play areas. Stop for a bite to eat at Halifax Borough Market before visiting the 15th-century Minster. You’re close to Brontë Country here, and you can learn all about the famed writing sisters at the Brontë Parsonage Museum in Haworth (25 minutes), where exhibits include original furniture and assorted personal items. Then take a walk up to the Bronte Waterfall and sit on Charlotte’s Chair (said to be where the Jane Eyre author would come to seek inspiration).

Must see

Halifax Ski & Snowboard Centre 5.5 mi

Eureka! The National Children's Museum 5.9 mi

Bronte Parsonage Museum 6.5 mi

National Media Museum 10.4 mi

East Riddlesden Hall (NT) 10.4 mi

National Trust

Hardcastle Crags 2 mi

Marsden Moor Estate 9.9 mi

East Riddlesden Hall 10.4 mi

Gawthorpe Hall 13.1 mi

Nostell Priory and Parkland 25.5 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Hebden Vale - Heptonstall Moor - Heptonstall 1.6 mi

Hebden Dale - Hardcastle Crags - New Bridge 1.7 mi

Todmorden - Erringden Moor - Charlestown - Todmorden 3.3 mi

WEST VIEW PARK 4.4 mi

Ogden Water - Ovenden Windfarm 4.5 mi

Local events

  • Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday 19 September 2025 – Friday 19 September 2025)

    Ripon, North Yorkshire 25.9 mi

  • Great Yorkshire Show (Tuesday 8 July 2025 – Tuesday 8 July 2025)

    Harrogate, North Yorkshire 26.3 mi

  • Leeds Festival (Thursday 21 August 2025 – Thursday 21 August 2025)

    Wetherby, West Yorkshire 26.6 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.

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Happy Valley Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Happy Valley Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Happy Valley Camping? Oxenhope (15 minutes’ drive) marks the starting point of the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway (KWVR), a five-mile heritage track with steam trains travelling through the Worth Valley. The KWVR is also … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Happy Valley Camping?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  12:30 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
    Depart by:  Anytime
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Happy Valley Camping? From £20 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.