Wild Camping at Stepney Stays

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  • Family-run site on a hill farm on the outskirts of Scarborough
  • Under 10 minutes’ drive from the town’s beaches, castle and theatre
  • Tea room and farm shop on site; valley and distant sea views
Get those bags packed pronto, because how could you possibly resist a stay on a scenic hill farm on the outskirts of Scarborough? Wild Camping at Stepney Stays places you less than 10 minutes’ drive from the town’s two sandy beaches, as well as its medieval castle and open-air theatre. Surrounded by woodlands, the site also has views over a green valley and, in the distance, Scarborough and the sea. The farm has been loved and cared for by the Tyson family since 1966. It’s a warm, professional setting – they’ve been hosting events and weddings for some time too – that uses traditional farm practices to raise Easycare sheep, Hereford cattle and Saddleback pigs. Fields with grazing sheep form your surroundings here – and, fittingly for the farm setting, there's a tea room and a farm shop right on site. On clear nights, try a spot of stargazing. But don’t stay up too late, as you'll surely want to explore the North Yorkshire coast from this handy base. Follow the Cleveland Way in either direction along the coast from Scarborough or head north to Whitby, around 40 minutes’ drive away. Southwards (20 minutes by car) is Filey, with white chalk cliffs and RSPB Bempton Cliffs about 10–15 minutes further on. This is also a prime spot for walking or cycling in the North York Moors, with the national park just over two miles away from the farm. There are plenty of pubs and restaurants in Scarborough for meals or drinks out. Back on site, a picnic bench and barbecue area are at the side of the property for those who’d prefer to eat alfresco. Parking is in the car park, a short walk away, and the team is always on hand to help with anything you may need.

Site type

Tent sites 10
RV sites 5
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 1
Opens
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.

Admission

  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Vehicles

  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.

Safety

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

Occupancy

  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

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83% would recommend this site to a friend

83% would stay here again

What customers say

Tranquil, wild camping spot with scenic views & friendly sheep. Close to Scarborough, with good on-site butcher. Basic facilities: changing hut & portaloo (some found it smelly/limited). Steep, uneven access noted. Can be pricey, but some found good value. Nearby functions sometimes noisy. Mgrs improving site.

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Lovely, would stay again

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9 out of 10
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Anonymous

Primitive grass and earth RV campsite

Liked Friendly owner answering the phone, clean toilet, beautiful and calm.

Disliked Uneven road but not terrible if weather was nicer (which can’t be helped)

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Beautiful scenery, reasonable price, decent facilities…

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Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked Beautiful scenery, reasonable price, decent facilities

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Fabulous site, quiet and easy to…

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Jamie S. 1 review

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked Fabulous site, quiet and easy to find.. perfect for a bit of privacy and great company fro the sheep if you wanted a chat 😉

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Close to the town 5/10 min…

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LENNY L. 1 review

Primitive grass and earth RV campsite

Liked Close to the town 5/10 min in car
A beautiful site to get close to nature and relax with the tranquility of the outdoors. It’s an up and coming site and Ashley and co are doing a fantastic job and are very welcoming. The last time I stayed it was for 7 nights and I thoroughly enjoyed myself to kick back and relax. Frank and his little pet lamb are brilliant characters. The butchers on site has very tasty produce…Over all a fantastic place. Thankyou Ashley
See you soon,
Robert

Disliked Nothing to dislike
I believe the pathway is getting some attention as a bit rough.
But as I say it’s up and coming
So brilliant work

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Beautiful place,if you can live with the sheep poop,it’s perfect

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Carl M. 1 review

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked Absolutely beautiful spot, peaceful and only had one other person camping at the same time as us. Friendly staff an absolute gem of a place me and my son had a wonderful time. Saw owls, woodpeckers and of course the sheep. Amazingly located and would recommend the little climb the hill to the tree line and take in the panoramic views of the coast and the hills. Second night was incredibly clear and the stars were breathtaking.

Disliked Although it is mentioned clearly, this is an active sheep field, for that reason the amount of sheep poo is remarkable you cannot walk more than a foot and it’s everywhere. Perhaps fencing the area where the picnic benches are and clearing it would be beneficial, it’s not the most sanitary as there is so much of it, the location is so good I would happily pay more for the pitch if the area was clear of sheep faeces. For that reason I have not given a 10. Also more than one bin would be beneficial.

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Good for a tent and car. Harder for the motorhome.

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penny r. 1 review

Primitive grass and earth RV campsite

Liked Super spot, flat in places. Basic as advertised. Sheep in the field.

Disliked Difficult track from road very steep not for the faint hearted. Long walk into town

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Very quite wild camping , sheep…

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Primitive grass and earth RV campsite

Liked Very quite wild camping , sheep roaming around the field with you, just a porta loo on the way in , if you just want somewhere quite and simple to stay this is great

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Quiet. Nice food from butchers…

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3 out of 10
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Primitive grass and earth RV campsite

Liked Quiet. Nice food from butchers

Disliked Very steep uneven temporary road to an uneven camp field. One portaloo for whole site which was very smelly and no toilet roll. Hosts are not present, no clear direction either

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From the manager: Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your stay did not meet your expectations.
We would, however, like to clarify a few points for future guests. We contacted you on the day of your arrival and asked you to let us know when you arrived, as you had pre-ordered a meat pack and fire pit. We were dealing with a function on site at the time, but as soon as we were free, we brought your order and fire pit directly to you. We also offered, and provided, a lift to the main road so that you could get your taxi.
As a newly established wild campsite, the access road has only recently been put in and, as explained during your stay, it is currently an uneven temporary road while we continue developing the site. We are actively working on improving the access and facilities as the campsite grows.
We’re also sorry that the toilet facilities were not up to the standard you expected. We take comments regarding cleanliness and toilet roll availability seriously and will make sure these are addressed.
We appreciate all feedback as we continue improving the site, although we feel it is important that the review also reflects the assistance provided during your stay.

Really hospital owner. Wonderful friendly sheep!…

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Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked Really hospital owner. Wonderful friendly sheep! Clean toilet and beautifully arranged changing room. Lovely camp spot.

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From the manager: Thank you so much for your lovely review. We’re so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us! We hope to welcome you back in the future!

Beautiful peaceful site, ideal for a…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass and earth tent campsite

Liked Beautiful peaceful site, ideal for a quiet escape. Portaloo was spotless, handy hut for changing, and picnic tables were a bonus. We'll definitely come back.

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: We really appreciate your kind review! We’re so pleased you enjoyed our facilities on site and liked the experience. Hope to see you again in the future!


Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Hot tub Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities 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 Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Budget/backpacker Hikers’ paradise Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycling nearby Mountain biking nearby

Location

Wild Camping at Stepney Stays

Stepney Hill Farm

Stepney Road

Scarborough

North Yorkshire

England

YO12 5NL

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.27201°N
0.43752°W

Route directions

Some Satnavs may direct you to Jacob’s Mount Campsite. If you’re travelling from Scarborough town centre, you’ll pass Stepney Hill Farm before reaching Jacob’s Mount. Look out for the Stepney Hill Farm sign on the right-hand side of the road. If you’re travelling from the A170 or A64, you’ll pass Jacob’s Mount first. Continue along the road for a short distance until you see the Stepney Hill Farm sign on the left-hand side of the road.

Nearest transport

Coach
2.3 km Railway Station Stop S
2.3 km Railway Station Stop S
2.3 km Railway Station Stop S
Rail
2.2 km Scarborough Rail Station
3.7 km Seamer Rail Station
11.6 km Filey Rail Station

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

Local attractions and activities include: - Peasholm Park and Boat House (popular park behind North Bay beach): five minutes’ drive - North York Moors National Park: from five minutes - Scarborough North Bay Railway (ridable miniature railway): five minutes - Scarborough Open Air Theatre: 10 minutes - Alpamare UK (water park): 10 minutes - Scarborough Castle (castle used in the Civil War, medieval times and world wars; climb to the battlement viewing platforms; teahouse in the 18th-century Master Gunner’s House): 10 minutes - North Yorkshire Water Park (watersports activities on a large lake): 15 minutes - Filey: 20 minutes - RSPB Bempton Cliffs Seabird Centre: 35 minutes - Whitby: 40 minutes - Flamborough Outer Headlands (white chalk cliffs in a heritage coast area): 45 minutes.
(within 10 km)
Castle, Aquarium, Theme park, Zoo and Cashpoint (within 16.1 km)

Food and drink

  • Crown Tavern Pub 1.3 km
  • The New Tavern Pub 1.5 km
  • Tap & Spile Pub 1.6 km
  • Tops Restaurant 1.6 km
  • The Folly Inn Pub 1.6 km
  • Pic-a-Dish Restaurant 1.6 km
  • The Commercial Pub 1.7 km
  • The Ship Pub 1.7 km
  • Anastasia Restaurant 1.8 km
  • Valley Bar Pub 1.9 km

Groceries

  • Lidl 1.5 km
  • Budgens 1.7 km
  • Sainsbury's 1.8 km
  • Tesco 2.2 km
  • Aldi 2.3 km
  • Proudfoot 2.5 km
  • Co-op Food 2.6 km
  • Heron Foods 2.8 km
  • Proudfoot eco Store 3.8 km
  • Morrisons 3.9 km

Parks and play

  • Falsgrave Park 1.1 km
  • St Martin's Square 2.4 km
  • Valley Park 2.4 km
  • Crescent Gardens 2.5 km
  • Granville Square 2.5 km
  • Peasholm Park 2.5 km
  • Prince of Wales Gardens 2.6 km
  • St Nicholas Gardens 2.8 km
  • Shuttleworth Garden 2.9 km
  • Royal Albert Park 3.1 km

Family days out

  • Peasolm Park Historic Naval Battle Visitor attraction 2.7 km
  • Olympia Leisure Amusement arcade 2.8 km
  • Scarborough Observation Wheel Visitor attraction 2.9 km
  • Coney Island Amusement arcade 3 km
  • Gilly's Leisure Centre Amusement arcade 3 km
  • Terror Tower Visitor attraction 3.1 km
  • Casino Amusement arcade 3.1 km
  • Silver Dollar Amusement arcade 3.1 km
  • Henry Marshalls Leisure Amusement arcade 3.2 km
  • Sandside Penny Arcade Amusement arcade 3.3 km
  • Taylor Made Fun Amusement arcade 3.5 km
  • Scarborough Castle 3.5 km
  • Hook A Duck Amusement arcade 3.5 km
  • Filey Zoo 10.4 km
  • Memorial Gardens Aviary Zoo 12 km

Public transport

  • Montgomery Court 0.7 km
  • Scarborough Hospital 1.2 km
  • Park Road Junction 1.3 km
  • Harley Close 1.4 km
  • Hatterboard Drive 1.4 km
  • Yorkshire Coast College 1.5 km
  • Falsgrave Road 1.6 km
  • Falsgrave Shops 1.7 km
  • Ling Hill 1.8 km
  • Scarborough Railway Station 2.2 km

Beaches

  • Scalby Ness Sands 4.2 km
  • Cayton Sands 5.7 km
  • Crook Ness 6.1 km
  • Gristhorpe Sands 8 km

Other nearby

  • Bacchus Nightclub 2.3 km
  • Brunswick Shopping Centre 2.5 km
  • Peasholm Pitch and Putt Golf course 2.5 km
  • Balmoral Centre Shopping centre 2.6 km
  • Studio 1 Nightclub 2.6 km
  • Vivaz Nightclub 2.7 km
  • Level 2 Nightclub 2.7 km
  • North Cliff Golf Club Golf course 3.1 km
  • Scarborough South Cliff Golf Club Golf course 3.2 km
  • East Harbour Marina 3.4 km

Local services

  • Sainsbury's Cashpoint 1.8 km
  • Cashzone Cashpoint 2.2 km
  • Sainsbury's Cashpoint 2.3 km
  • Scarborough Hospital 1.1 km
  • Penny Petrolium Fuel station 1.5 km
  • J G Squire Ltd Pharmacy 1.7 km
  • Sainsbury's Fuel station 1.8 km
  • Cohens Chemist Pharmacy 1.9 km
  • Lawrence House Medical Centre Doctors 1.9 km
  • BP Fuel station 2 km
  • Barrowcliff Pharmacy 2 km
  • Aston Pharmacy 2.1 km
  • Brook Square Surgery Doctors 2.1 km

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Must see

Dalby Forest Visitor Centre 16.2 km

North Yorkshire Moors Railway 22.3 km

Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo 25.2 km

Burton Agnes Hall 25.5 km

Whitby Abbey 26.5 km

National Trust

Bridestones, Crosscliff and Blakey Topping 13.7 km

Yorkshire Coast 14.7 km

Nunnington Hall 35.8 km

Rievaulx Terrace 43.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

PEASHOLM PARK 2.6 km

VALLEY GARDENS & SOUTH CLIFF GARDENS 2.8 km

Scarborough - Cloughton - Scalby - Peasholme Park 3 km

Cloughton - Ravenscar - Robin Hood's Bay 7.4 km

Yorkshire Wolds Way Stage 6 - Ganton to Filey 10.3 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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  • Does Wild Camping at Stepney Stays have a swimming pool? No View all features
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  • When can I check in and check out of Wild Camping at Stepney Stays?
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    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9:30 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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