Heptonstall Camping

View prices & book 9.5 58 reviews
Flat and open site
View towards the church
Site entrance
Walk to hebden bridge from heptonstall

  • Scenic, well-drained flat field on the edge of Heptonstall
  • A 20-minute walk to Hebden Bridge; Hardcastle Crags 10 minute's drive
  • Simple dog-friendly pitches; pubs, café and shop a short walk away
When you’re taking on the Pennine Way or filling your days exploring the likes of Hardcastle Crags, it's quite likely that you’ll be in the mood for a good feed and a decent drink at the end of the day. It's handy indeed, then, that Heptonstall Camping is one of those places where you can be out and about in proper countryside by day and then in the village pub come evening time. This simple and open site is right next to the Pennine Way with excellent views up towards Hardcastle Crags, so it’s no surprise to hear that it’s a great spot for walking, hiking and bike rides. And thankfully it’s also a great spot for those post-exertion treats – the site is on the edge of the hilltop village of Heptonstall, a short walk from its convenience store, excellent café and two pubs (both serving up good meals). For more options on all fronts, it’s a 20-minute walk down the hill to Hebden Bridge (with a bus service for the way back if you don’t fancy the climb). Pitches at Heptonstall Camping are on a well-drained and pleasingly flat field with good access from the road. It’s a ‘wild-style’ camping setup here, so please note there are no toilets or showers on site, and you’ll need to be self-contained on that front. You’ll be allowed to bring a barbecue along to cook your meals (please note no open fires, however) and dogs are welcome on site too.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 20
Tent pitches 20
Open now
Opens 3 April
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).
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 3 Apr to

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8
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10
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
7

98% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a well-regarded, no-frills campsite praised for its stunning views and convenient location, with easy access to pubs, shops, and transport links to Hebden Bridge. Visitors consistently highlight the friendly and helpful owner, spacious and flat pitches, and the peaceful atmosphere. While some mention the lack of extensive facilities, a portable toilet and water point are available, and many appreciate the 'wild camping' experience. The site is frequently described as great value for money.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Perfect for us. No frills natural location.

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Jon M.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Plenty of space. Informal. Gorgeous views. Portaloos and tap are a bonus.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great location 👌 Very friendly host 👌 Great value for money

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debs a.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Nice level field with beautiful views. Antony is such a lovely chap. No facilities apart from a couple of portaloos but we're self contained so no need to use them.
If you're coming up from Hebden take the bottom fork so you don't go up through the very steep cobbled village street. We're pretty local and will definitely use again 💚

Disliked Nothing

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Spacious pitch, friendly and very helpful…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Spacious pitch, friendly and very helpful owner. Great location

Disliked Lack of toilets, showers and washing facilities

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Outstanding views and location (hourly bus…

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Ian T.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Outstanding views and location (hourly bus to hebden bridge from outside gate), very friendly farmer owner. Good value.

Disliked Rubbish bins would be a nice/ useful extra to this basic site - but site is exactly as described, with portaloos and drinking water available.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Spacious pitches Beautiful scenery Lovely friendly host…

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Caroline R.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Spacious pitches
Beautiful scenery
Lovely friendly host

Recommend to friends Visit again

Spacious pitches with a great view.…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Spacious pitches with a great view.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great site, position, walkable to hebden bridge.

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lisa d.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Space and so chilled

Disliked Portaloos

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent site, great views, peaceful

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julie r.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Quiet well managed site with beautiful views. Friendly and helpful owner. To note - when driving up Heptonstall Road from Hebden Bridge, ignore the sat nav telling you to take the left fork (it actually says no cars, access only) and carry straight on. This is a much easier route to the site in a camper. Site is then on your left just before the village. It has a sign on the wall saying "campsite"

Disliked Nothing. It is as described. Even better actually as a water pipe is now installed.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent position with more facilities than expected.

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Sally K.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Spacious pitch, lovely walks straight from the site. Great welcome from the owner who told us all the local info. We weren’t expecting any facilities at all so we’re presently surprised to find porta loos, water and rubbish disposal facilities on site. Will definitely return.

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Plenty of room , great location…

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Rebecca M.

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Plenty of room , great location for exploring Hebden . Located in a lovely village , plenty of nice walks from the campsite .

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 Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table 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 Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Pop-up campsite Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Horse riding nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Heptonstall Camping

Crosshills

Smithwell Lane

Heptonstall

Hebden Bridge

West Yorkshire

England

HX7 7NX

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

53.75158°N
2.02572°W

Nearest transport

Coach
7.1 mi Halifax Bus Station
9.1 mi Bus Station
9.3 mi Bus Station
Rail
1.2 mi Hebden Bridge Rail Station
2.4 mi Mytholmroyd Rail Station
4 mi Todmorden Rail Station
Airport
17 mi Leeds Bradford International Airport
28.6 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 2
28.8 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

Before setting off anywhere else, it’s worth taking a little wander around Heptonstall, visiting the museum and the church, where you can see poet Sylvia Plath’s final resting place in the graveyard. Meanwhile, down in Hebden Bridge (20 minutes' walk) you can poke around in independent shops and take a walk or cruise along the Rochdale Canal. Heading out into the countryside, you should certainly stop by for a walk along the many miles of paths at National Trust - Hardcastle Crags (10 minutes’ drive), in the grounds of a historic 19th-century mill. Bridestones Moor (10 minutes), Stoodley Pike (15 minutes) and Lumb Hole Falls (20 minutes) are some of the other local hotspots to seek out for a good walk. Up in Haworth (25 minutes), you can learn about the lives of the famed authors at the Brontë Parsonage Museum before taking a ride on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway. For a family day out, try Eureka! The National Children’s Museum (half an hour), full of all sorts of interactive exhibits.

Must see

Bronte Parsonage Museum 6.2 mi

Halifax Ski & Snowboard Centre 6.8 mi

Eureka! The National Children's Museum 7.3 mi

East Riddlesden Hall (NT) 10.3 mi

National Media Museum 11.3 mi

National Trust

Hardcastle Crags 0.7 mi

East Riddlesden Hall 10.3 mi

Marsden Moor Estate 11.1 mi

Gawthorpe Hall 11.6 mi

Malham Tarn Estate 24.9 mi

Cycle routes

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

Other

Hebden Vale - Heptonstall Moor - Heptonstall 0.6 mi

Hebden Dale - Hardcastle Crags - New Bridge 0.6 mi

Todmorden - Erringden Moor - Charlestown - Todmorden 2.9 mi

The Gorple and Widdup Reservoirs 4 mi

Todmorden Edge - Lumbutts - Mankinholes - Charlestown - Blackshaw Head 4.1 mi

Local events

  • Parklife Festival (Saturday, 20 June 2026 – Saturday, 20 June 2026)

    Manchester, Lancashire 22.3 mi

  • Great Yorkshire Show (Tuesday, 14 July 2026 – Tuesday, 14 July 2026)

    Harrogate, North Yorkshire 26.8 mi

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

    Skipton, North Yorkshire 27.3 mi

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

    Wetherby, West Yorkshire 27.5 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 Heptonstall Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Heptonstall Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Heptonstall Camping? Before setting off anywhere else, it’s worth taking a little wander around Heptonstall, visiting the museum and the church, where you can see poet Sylvia Plath’s final resting place in the graveyard. … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Heptonstall Camping?
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Heptonstall Camping? From £15 (for 1 night, 4 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.