Heptonstall Camping

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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.

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Dogs

  • 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).

Occupancy

  • Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
  • Group bookings of 2 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.

Reception

  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri 3 Apr to

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Reviews

9.5

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97% would recommend this site to a friend

97% would stay here again

What customers say

This is a "wild-style" camping site offering spacious, level pitches with fantastic views in a quiet location close to Heptonstall village and its amenities. The friendly and helpful owner is frequently praised. While described as basic, recent reviews indicate the addition of portaloos and a water tap, addressing earlier feedback about a lack of facilities. Some guests mention an Elsan point would be beneficial for longer stays. The site is popular for its peaceful atmosphere and proximity to walking routes.

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Stephen H. 1 review

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Andrea S. 2 reviews

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Liked Great location and clean Porto loos. Pub literally on your doorstep.

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Great place to bring your camper van or tent.

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rob s. 1 review

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Liked Lovely site and in a great place. The owner is really friendly and helpful. Big recommend.

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Lovely flat pitch, great guy who…

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 Keith B. 2 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Lovely flat pitch, great guy who runs the site, clean, comfortable, nice and local to a lovely village and amenities

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So close to Heptonstall which has…

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Kim J. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked So close to Heptonstall which has great pubs and a little shop and you can walk down to Hebden Bridge and back up if you’re fit or there’s a bus . Good you can turn up when you want and leave at your leisure .

Disliked The porta loos are fine but quite busy . I was camping so you couldn’t wash properly. Fine if you’re in a camper . I would stay again having said that. I was on my own and it felt safe .

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Regular visitor here. Nice place peaceful and…

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Mal H. 6 reviews

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Regular visitor here.
Nice place peaceful and tidy.
Good value and friendly owners.

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nice 25 minute walk into Hebden…

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 Millie D. 1 review

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked nice 25 minute walk into Hebden Bridge - it is very hilly walk.
Clean toilets & running water.
Lovely views

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Views amazing, farmer was lovely, toilets…

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Jill C. 1 review

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Liked Views amazing, farmer was lovely, toilets were clean

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Anonymous

Non-electric grass tent or motorhome pitch

Liked Site was excellent. Level pitches, pegs for awning slid in like butter, good internet despite no WiFi, all very laid back. Beware if Google maps tries to send you through Heptonstall itself. Roads are cobbled and very narrow. Program in the longer route round the outskirts instead. We will be back!!!

Disliked There was a noisy party on a nearby pitch that went on until 2 am

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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.
(within 6.2 mi)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park and Zoo (within 10 mi)

Food and drink

  • The White Lion Pub 0.2 mi
  • The Cross Inn Pub 0.3 mi
  • Blue Pig Pub 0.5 mi
  • Fox and Goose Pub 0.7 mi
  • Stubbing Wharf Pub 0.7 mi
  • La Perla Italian Restaurant 0.8 mi
  • Nizza Pizza Restaurant 0.8 mi
  • Old Gate Bar & Restaurant Pub 0.8 mi
  • Drink Pub 0.8 mi
  • Il Mulino Restaurant 0.8 mi

Groceries

  • Co-op Food Supermarket 0.8 mi
  • Drink Off-licence 0.8 mi
  • Pennine Provisions Supermarket 0.9 mi
  • Julie's Fruit & Veg Box Supermarket 0.9 mi
  • Lidl Supermarket 3.7 mi
  • Aldi Supermarket 3.9 mi
  • Cheers Off-licence 3.9 mi
  • Morrisons Supermarket 4.2 mi
  • Co-op Food Supermarket 5.1 mi
  • Morrisons Supermarket 5.4 mi

Parks and play

  • The Little Park Playground 0.8 mi
  • New Road Memorial Gardens park 0.9 mi
  • Calder Holmes Park 1 mi
  • Dodd Naze Community Park 1.1 mi
  • Scout Road Recreation Ground and Garden. park 2.5 mi
  • Memorial Gardens park 3.3 mi
  • John Murgatroyd Recreation Ground Playground 3.6 mi
  • Meadow Bottom Play Area Playground 3.6 mi
  • Denis' Field park 3.6 mi
  • Railes Close Open Area park 3.7 mi

Family days out

  • Slack Bottom Standing Stone Visitor attraction 0.3 mi
  • Gibson Mill Visitor attraction 1.2 mi
  • Lumb Hole Falls Visitor attraction 2 mi
  • Spa Visitor attraction 2.9 mi
  • Dobroyd Castle 4.4 mi
  • Sowerby Castle 4.7 mi
  • Dry Stone Walling Demonstration Area Visitor attraction 5.3 mi
  • Stone books Visitor attraction 5.7 mi
  • The Astronomy Centre Visitor attraction 6 mi
  • Shaw Castle 8.4 mi
  • Castercliff Castle 8.8 mi
  • Cliffe Castle 9.7 mi

Public transport

  • Smithwell Lane Green Lane 0.08 mi
  • Smithwell Lane Lane Head 0.1 mi
  • Smithwell Lane Heptonstall J&I School 0.1 mi
  • Heptonstall Smithwell Lane 0.2 mi
  • Smithwell Lane Drapers Lane 0.2 mi
  • Smithwell Lane Slack Bottom 0.2 mi
  • Hepton Drive 0.3 mi
  • Hepton Drive Longfield 0.3 mi
  • Eaves 0.3 mi
  • Heptonstall Road 0.4 mi

Other nearby

  • Hebden Bridge Golf Club Golf course 1.7 mi
  • Todmorden Golf Club Golf course 3.1 mi
  • Baltimore Marina 3.8 mi
  • The Blue Note Nightclub 3.9 mi
  • Halifax Golf Club Golf course 4.8 mi
  • West End Golf Club Golf course 5.1 mi
  • Ryburn Golf Club Golf course 6.1 mi

Local services

  • Valley Medical Centre Doctors 0.8 mi
  • Asda Express Fuel Fuel station 2.1 mi
  • Sainsury's Bank Cashpoint 2.3 mi
  • Springs Garage Fuel station 3.6 mi
  • Lidl Todmorden Charging station 3.7 mi
  • Boots Pharmacy 3.8 mi
  • Todmorden Pharmacy 3.8 mi
  • Todmorden Group Practice Doctors 3.8 mi
  • NoteMachine Cashpoint 3.9 mi
  • Boots Pharmacy 3.9 mi

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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

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.