Penhill Park

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Ready pitched Bell Tents
Ready pitched bell tents
Bell tent
Bell tent with meadow flower cut paths
Seating area with view over the dales
Bell tent in the sunshine
Camping field overlooking wensleydale
Grass pitches looking towards the dales
Walking route at middleham moor
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Bell tent
Bell tent with meadow flower cut paths
Seating area with view over the dales

  • Yorkshire Dales site with stunning views across Wensleydale
  • Leyburn 10 minutes’ drive; Middleham Castle 15 minutes
  • Pubs about 20 minutes’ walk; shops and restaurants 10 minutes’ drive
Well, this is quite some setting. Penhill Park is a nearly wild site with superb views over the hills and vales of Wensleydale, in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. There’s an abundance of rural beauty to explore from the neatly mown field, and conveniently, the shops and restaurants of the market town of Leyburn are an easy 10-minute drive away. Set on the edge of a 100-acre working farm, this family-friendly site is at the foot of Penhill (which means easy access to the peak’s hiking area) and also adjacent to Middleham Moor, where you can watch racehorses from the local yards exercise on the gallops every morning. There are also two pubs about 20 minutes’ walk away. If you really want to stretch your legs, Wensley Waterfall is about three miles away (just over an hour on foot). Dogs are welcome to accompany you on your meanders, but they must be kept on a lead while on site as livestock grazes the surrounding fields. This peaceful spot is equipped with eco-toilets and a shower shack, a washing-up area and recycling amenities. The owners operate a ‘leave nothing behind but footprints’ policy, so be sure to take all your waste home with you. Depending on weather conditions, firepits are generally allowed, but please don’t use disposable barbecues or light campfires on the ground.

Campground type

RV & Motorhome sites 4
Tent sites 25
Rent a tent 2
Caravan sites 4
Open now
Opens 15 May
Please note
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • For licensing reasons, you must be a member to stay at this campsite. After booking, you will be granted free membership of this campsite's exempt organisation, who may contact you to finalise registration.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 15 May to

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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 86 Pitchup.com customers

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PeacefulSpectacular scenery

99% would recommend this campground to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

A tranquil, rugged campsite with ace views & walks. Friendly owners, clean loos & hot showers get a thumbs up. Teepee hangout & honesty shop are great. Bit steep to get in & can be windy. Boil drinking water. Extra shower coming soon.

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Amazing views! Was busy enough for…

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James S. 2 reviews

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Amazing views! Was busy enough for a night atmosphere but not too busy where you couldn’t get moved. Tipi for milkshake and ice cream was a massive bonus.

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Great little site with amazing views.

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Claire S. 3 reviews

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Location, the scenery was beautiful. Great big field with plenty space to chose from.

Disliked Nothing really. However just a note to mention that the showers were a little temperamental, either red hot or freezing cold so you had to time when to dip in and out. Not a complaint but maybe something the owners could look into.

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Scenery and ice cream milkshakes…

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Sarah H. 4 reviews

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Scenery and ice cream milkshakes

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Beautiful location amazing views. Toilet not good for shorter people.

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Karl G. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Exceptional View and location. What a spot for farming absolutely stunning and beautiful. (Must be hard in winter up there!) nice big field. Teepee is a nice touch to gather in.

Disliked Toilet was a problem for shorter members of family. Maybe have a couple of steps so not such a big gap from toilet to where you rest your legs?

Allowing a booking to arrive after 10pm who were noisy setting up tent. Discussing about where to put each peg, child had iPad on loud and was chatty like it was daytime. It disturbed all of us.

If you set rules you should stick to them because often people book because of these rules and policies.

The sheep wandered through the campsite. Although charming and idilic it was probably not a clean look for some. Obviously the field is used for animals as sheep pooh was visible all over. Maybe decide to keep the camp site free of livestock? It’s not nice to sit on the grass and put your hand in sheep shit!

The drive from the road needs a bit of repair as not everyone has off road 4x4s. It would be a nice touch to have a smooth road to the site.

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From the manager: Welcome to the Dales! Lambs generally have a hard time staying where they should be at this time of year! We don’t ’allow’ them in there, but they don’t listen when we tell them not to jump the dry stone walls and wander in. There’s no such thing as a smooth road in the Yorkshire Dales. Perhaps a campsite on a working farm isn’t for you?

Very lovely site! Views are amazing!…

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Chelsey s. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Very lovely site! Views are amazing! Clean and tidy and the milkshake is fab!!

Disliked Nothing

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The campsite is great with fantastic…

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BARRY S. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked The campsite is great with fantastic views.
The site has great facilities including showers pot wash area and toilets all of which are kept spotless.

Disliked Nothing to dislike

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Location, field well maintained. Quiet venue…

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Anonymous

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Location, field well maintained. Quiet venue very respectful neighbours.

Disliked The toilets were not easy to navigate. Boys have an option to use urinals but women have to climb onto a composting toilet. I have a bad knee and this was difficult.

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Wonderful views, decent facilities, all kept…

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Marian C. 6 reviews

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Wonderful views, decent facilities, all kept very clean.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Brilliant!

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Bianca G. 8 reviews

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Brilliant simple campsite. Beautiful view and friendly owners. The facilities are simple but very clean…the shower was lovely and hot! Would definitely go again!

Disliked Nothing

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Loved it. Would thoroughly recommend

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Toby O. 1 review

Unpowered grass tent site

Liked Loved it. Amazing place. Facilities were v clean and worked well. Stacy, the campsite owner very friendly. The views are spectacular. The main teepee is full of stuff for fires and even a coffee machine. As a cyclist the ride away in the morning was spectacular. Lovely way hi g the horses on the gallops

Disliked As a cyclist the hill getting up! At 1 point was 25%. Quite windy so a good tent needed

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Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires 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 Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. 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 Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site

Location

Penhill Park

Penhill Farm

West Witton

Leyburn

North Yorkshire

England

DL8 4ND

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

54.28261°N
1.89835°W

Route directions

To avoid the steep hill, please do not follow Satnav devices via Grassgill Lane in West Witton. Instead, follow the directions for the route via Gale Bank and Common Lane. On arrival, enter through the gate. The motorhome and campervan pitches are to the left, along the fenceline.

Nearest transport

Coach
20.3 km High Green
20.3 km The Angel
29.4 km Bus Station Stand 1
Rail
28.2 km Garsdale Rail Station
30.2 km Horton-in-Ribblesdale Rail Station
30.3 km Northallerton Rail Station
Airport
39.5 km Durham Tees Valley Airport

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

In a secluded, wooded section of Tupgill Park Estate (five minutes’ drive) is the Forbidden Corner. Originally built as a folly, this four-acre garden now houses a small adventure park. Visitors, who enter via a tower with a sharp-toothed mouth, can explore a maze and a network of tunnels and chambers. Historians, royalists and Shakespeare scholars make a beeline for Middleham Castle (15 minutes), the childhood home of King Richard III during the second half of the 1400s. Although it now sits in ruins (but very atmospheric ruins), it was once so opulent, it was known as the ‘Windsor of the North’. Learn more about this particular corner of God’s own country at the Dales Countryside Museum (25 minutes). In addition to artefacts illustrating rural life in Yorkshire, there are rotating art displays, plus exhibitions on subjects ranging from local wildlife to animal husbandry in the Dales.

Must see

Jervaulx Abbey 10.6 km

Richmond Castle 16.8 km

Easby Abbey (EH) 17.7 km

Fountains Abbey 27.6 km

The Bowes Museum 28.9 km

National Trust

Braithwaite Hall 5.9 km

Moulton Hall 22.8 km

Brimham Rocks 26.4 km

Malham Tarn Estate 27 km

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 27.6 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

West Burton to Penhill 5.1 km

Two Short Hill Walks From West Burton Falls 5.1 km

West Burton - Templar Chapel - Aysgarth 5.1 km

West Burton to The Street Head Inn via Newbiggin 5.1 km

Aysgarth Falls - Aysgarth - Askrigg - Newbiggin 5.7 km

Local events

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

    Skipton, England 18.1 km

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 Penhill Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Penhill Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Penhill Park? In a secluded, wooded section of Tupgill Park Estate (five minutes’ drive) is the Forbidden Corner. Originally built as a folly, this four-acre garden now houses a small adventure park. Visitors, who … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Penhill Park?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Penhill Park? From $53.65 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.