Cow Close Caravan and Camping
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- Well-maintained and peaceful North Yorkshire site a mile from Leyburn
- Aysgarth Falls and Wensleydale Creamery within a half-hour drive
- Dog-friendly pitches just outside the Yorkshire Dales National Park
Site type
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
- Group bookings of 2 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
- No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- The park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- A cable measuring at least 10 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
- There is no reception building on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Sun, Mar 1 to
Pitch types & availability
4

Primitive grass campsite
6 people maximum
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 5m depth (40m²)
Arrival daysFrom £27.50 (£27.50)
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Powered cement/asphalt and grass travel trailer campsite
6 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Cement/asphalt and grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £32.50 (£32.50)
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Powered grass travel trailer campsite
6 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 6m depth (48m²)
Arrival daysFrom £32.50 (£32.50)
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2

1 person maximum
Primitive grass tent campsite (backpacker, solo, no cars)
1 person maximum
No dogs allowed
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 5m depth (25m²)
Arrival daysFrom £10 (£10)
1

1 person maximum
Primitive grass tent campsite (motorcyclist, solo, no cars)
1 person maximum
No dogs allowed
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5m width × 5m depth (25m²)
Arrival daysFrom £15 (£15)
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Features
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Communal freezer Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearbyType
Medium (26-50 sites)Accessibility
Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Level campground, no steep slopes Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Caravan storage facilities Seasonal sitesLocation
Cow Close Caravan and Camping
Barden Moor
Leyburn
North Yorkshire
England
DL8 5JJ
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
54.32108°N
1.81755°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
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
Must see
Jervaulx Abbey 7.9 km
Richmond Castle 10.3 km
Easby Abbey (EH) 11.2 km
The Bowes Museum 25.4 km
Barnard Castle 26.9 km
National Trust
Braithwaite Hall 6.1 km
Moulton Hall 16 km
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 27.3 km
Brimham Rocks 28.1 km
Mount Grace Priory 33.2 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
CONSTABLE BURTON HALL 3.9 km
Middleham - River Cover - East Witton - Cover Bridge - Middleham 4.1 km
Cover Bridge - Thornton Steward - Jervaulx - Cover Bridge 5.3 km
Applegarth - Whitcliffe Scar 10.2 km
TEMPLE GROUNDS 10.2 km
Local events
- Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival (Saturday, August 8, 2026 – Saturday, August 8, 2026)
Skipton, England 24.6 km
- Great Yorkshire Show (Tuesday, July 14, 2026 – Tuesday, July 14, 2026)
Harrogate, England 42.9 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 Cow Close Caravan and Camping have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Cow Close Caravan and Camping dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Cow Close Caravan and Camping? Attractions and activities nearby include: - The Forbidden Corner: 15 minutes' drive - Bolton Castle: 15 minutes - Aysgarth Falls: 20 minutes - Dales Countryside Museum: half an hour - Wensleydale Creamery: … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Cow Close Caravan and Camping?
Read moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 2 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Cow Close Caravan and Camping? From $18.49 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.