Heptonstall Camping

View prices & book 9.5 105 reviews
Flat and open site
Flat and open site
View towards the church
Site entrance
Walk to hebden bridge from heptonstall
Deer in the next-door field
Poet sylvia plath's grave in heptonstall graveyard
Heptonstall village
View across the valley to stoodley pike
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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).
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, touring caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
  • 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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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 105 Pitchup.com customers

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Facilities / Activities
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Peaceful

96% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

This "wild-style" campsite offers spacious, private pitches with beautiful views and a peaceful atmosphere. The farmer owner is consistently praised for being friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable about the local area and walks. Facilities are basic, primarily comprising portaloos and a water tap, which suits many visitors seeking a no-frills, back-to-basics camping experience. Its location is ideal for exploring Heptonstall and Hebden Bridge, with good walking routes directly from the site. Manager replies indicate that efforts are made to keep the portaloos clean and stocked.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 21/07/2026

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An excellent campsite

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Sarah S. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Flexibility of arrival and departure times. Quietness. Large sized, private pitches. Friendliness of farmer and information provided by him about area and walks. How he checked in with us the following morning to check all was good.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Fantastic camp site…

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 Jamie M. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Fantastic camp site

Recommend to friends Visit again

Rated it for the price paid.…

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Chris H. 5 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Rated it for the price paid. At £15 a night we couldnt have asked for much more than great location and views, clean portaloos, somewhere to fill up water, a quiet evening with a fantastic host who kept going round ensuring everyone was happy.
I liked the fact that there's no check in or out time so there was no rushing about on pack up day.

Disliked Nothing to report

Recommend to friends Visit again

Excellent, clean site. Perfect for a…

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Michelle S. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Excellent, clean site.
Perfect for a basic site and stop over.

Site was maintained regularly, access to clean water and toilets.

Amazing Thai restaurant at the local pub!!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly owner. Good facilities for what…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Friendly owner. Good facilities for what they are.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Very good value site

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 Julie J. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Good value for money. Nice walking distance to Hebden Bridge. Heptonstall is a beautiful place.
Fairly level site. Farmer is very friendly and helpful and good to chat too.

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Friendly site really happy with our…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Friendly site really happy with our stay

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved it here, absolutely beautiful place…

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Craig C. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Loved it here, absolutely beautiful place and gorgeous countryside definitely recommend 👌

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Nope…

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 Vinnie G. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Nope

Disliked I left as there was lots of Animal poo on site it was awful

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great little back to basics campsite

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Abby C. 3 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Great location, clear setup space, well maintained spaces and toilets

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 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

  • 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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    Arrive:  Anytime –  Anytime
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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.