Clarion Lodge Campsite

Small family-run site five minutes' drive from Menston and Otley
Half an hour's drive from Leeds, Bradford and Harrogate
Views over Wharfe Valley and a few minutes from the Yorkshire Dales

Town or country? No such pesky decisions to be made when staying at Clarion Lodge Campsite – its handy Menston location means your answer can be a laidback ‘both, ta’. Settle at this small family-run site and you can say yes to many of Yorkshire’s finest offerings: Leeds, Bradford and Harrogate are all about a half-hour drive away for those times when you seek museums, restaurants, shops and nightlife, and the wide open spaces of the Yorkshire Dales are just a couple of miles away when you’ve got something rather more rural in mind. Sneak previews of your rural surrounds are on offer on site, for this peaceful place has fab views out over the Wharfe Valley from its elevated location on the Chevin. Don’t be fooled by that rustic outlook, however; you’re not completely out in the countryside here. The little towns of Menston and Otley are both a mile away for train trips, riverside walks, supermarket supplies and takeaway curries; even more convenient is the kid- and dog-friendly 18th-century country inn a mere five minutes’ amble from the site. This is a place that appreciates its peace and quiet, so there’s no large groups or music allowed. Ball games and barbecues are welcome but you’ll be asked to keep the hubbub down as night falls so that everyone can enjoy a bit of kip. Facilities are similarly low key: a tourist info point, a gents’ and ladies’ toilet block and a log cabin washing-up area keeping you clean and comfy.

Campground type

Open all year

Languages spoken

English

Nearby campgrounds that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Features

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 Car parking by site/unit 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 Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Climbing nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Clarion Lodge Campsite

West Chevin Road

Menston

Ilkley

West Yorkshire

England

LS29 6BG

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

53.89307°N
1.71764°W

Nearest transport

Coach

7.7 km Market Square

9.3 km Midland Hotel

Rail

1.2 km Menston Rail Station

1.9 km Guiseley Rail Station

2.9 km Burley-in-Wharfedale Rail Station

Ferry

Airport

4.7 km Leeds Bradford International 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

All set for fresh air? You’re in the right place: the Chevin is a great base for walks and other outdoorsy outings. Climbers can cling to Caley Crags, Armscliffe Crag and the Cow and Calf (all within a 20-minute drive), golfers can take aim at a couple of courses within 15 minutes and there are orienteering courses five minutes away in Chevin Forest Park. For a slice of history as you wander, head to Harewood House (20 minutes’ drive), Skipton Castle (half an hour) or Bolton Abbey (half an hour), stopping for a ride on the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway for added nostalgia. If a bit of animal magic’s more your style, head to Hesketh Farm Park or the Tropical World Leeds zoo, both half an hour away. More interested in a slice of cake? The famed Betty’s tearooms in Harrogate (also half an hour) make a tasty stop on a tour of the town, taking in the Valley Gardens, Pump Room Gallery and a trip out to the RHS Harlow Carr Gardens.

Must see

East Riddlesden Hall (NT) 10.9 km

National Media Museum 11.6 km

Harewood House 12.5 km

Leeds Industrial Museum at Armley Mills 13.4 km

RHS Garden Harlow Carr 13.7 km

National Trust

East Riddlesden Hall 10.9 km

Brimham Rocks 20.9 km

Hardcastle Crags 25 km

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 26.7 km

Nostell Priory and Parkland 34.4 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

HIGH ROYDS HOSPITAL 1.6 km

Around Chevin Park 3.1 km

Lindley Woods Reservoir and Farnley Moor 6.3 km

Ilkley Moor - White House - Swastika Stone 7.4 km

ROBERTS PARK 7.5 km

Local events

Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday 19 September 2025 – Friday 19 September 2025)
Ripon, England 16.9 km
Leeds Festival (Thursday 21 August 2025 – Thursday 21 August 2025)
Wetherby, England 22.2 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 Clarion Lodge Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Clarion Lodge Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Clarion Lodge Campsite? All set for fresh air? You’re in the right place: the Chevin is a great base for walks and other outdoorsy outings. Climbers can cling to Caley Crags, Armscliffe Crag and the … Read more