Heptonstall Camping

View prices & book 9.4 75 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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Reviews

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10
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9
Facilities / Activities
8
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10
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
6

96% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a well-located, ‘wild-style’ campsite with spacious, flat pitches and outstanding 360-degree views. Guests consistently praise the friendly and helpful owner, Antony, who provides excellent local information. While described as basic, the site offers a drinking water tap and porta-loo facilities, which are regularly checked and stocked. The location is ideal for exploring Heptonstall and Hebden Bridge, with pubs and shops within easy walking distance. Some guests experienced noise from other campers, but this is not attributed to the site itself. The site is noted as great value for money, with many visitors expressing a desire to return.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews. Last updated 03/06/2026

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Glen S. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Amazing 360 degree views and two peaceful nights sleep.
Great welcome from the owner who was happy to share loads of information about the area. Easy access to Heptonstall and Hebden Bridge. Bus or Uber back up the hill from Hebden.

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views, quiet, peaceful, great host.…

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked views, quiet, peaceful, great host.

Disliked Toilets

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great little site, great views, nice and cheap.

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Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Great little site. Not too far from the village and lovely views.

Disliked Portaloo toilets, but weren't the worst I've ever experienced, by far.

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It was great, the farmer was…

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Liked It was great, the farmer was really friendly. Lovely place with gorgeous views, we really enjoyed it

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Sean M. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Everything apart from the toilets

Disliked Toilets

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Liked Everything absolutely loved it

Disliked Nothing

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Nothing

Disliked Toilets were awful dont think they had been emptied for days , neighbours total arseholes couldn’t even play a bit of music on a beautiful summers evening , so wont ever return just awful couldn’t wait to leave !!!

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Great stay, no faults

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Liked Lovely plot
Lots of nature near by
The owner was a really lovely gent
Everything as described, can’t fault it. Other campers were lovely too. Really nice atmosphere and will definitely be staying again
There’s a bus stop that will take you up and down the very big hill to and from Hebden bridge
Don’t turn left up the hill, go around or you will have to drive through a tight, uphill cobbled road

Disliked Nothing

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Liked Everything. Great place to be

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Great location, easy and no issues…

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Liked Great location, easy and no issues with check in or check out time. Lots of space and owner was lovely and helpful

Disliked Some people on the site were absolutely awful. The complete lack of awareness, consideration, and basic respect from a few guests on what’s meant to be a family-friendly campsite was unbelievable. They were blasting loud music with flashing lights until midnight (and likely would’ve carried on later if the owner hadn’t stepped in), shouting late into the night, then started karaoke at 9am the next morning. To make it worse, they were annoyed when the owner asked them to turn it down. The level of entitlement was staggering. Not the owners fault, but it ruined our night, maybe some stricter enforcements could be implemented but can’t give a bad score for the poor behaviour of others.

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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?
    Camping and touring
    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.