Knight Stainforth Caravan and Camping Park

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View of the site from Langcliffe Scar across the valley
View of the site from langcliffe scar across the valley
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  • Family-friendly site on an estate on the banks of the Ribble river
  • A 10-minute drive from Settle and 20 minutes from Malham Cove
  • On-site Knights Table serves homemade cuisine and local ales; fishing
Gallop forth to Knight Stainforth Caravan and Camping Park if you require a river Ribble base in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, a mere couple of miles from Settle and on the roomy estate of a manor house which once belonged to the Knights Templar. The estate is the 45-acre Knight Stainforth Hall, dating back to pre-Norman times and a nifty base for digging into the dales and visiting the Lake District 40 minutes' drive away. It has been run by the Maudsley family since 1927, and these days, it has a toilet and shower block with hot showers, laundry facilities and a washing-up area. Junior knights (knightettes?) can charge around the ball games area and playground. There are battery charging and cool block freezing facilities available, as well as a shop with an off-license selling basic supplies, camping accessories and gas refills. Fishing is available on site; just pick up a permit at reception before setting out to see what you can reel in. When you feel peckish, take your seat at the on-site Knights Table restaurant to tuck into homemade cuisine and local ales. It's also a 10-minute drive from the site to Settle, where there are plenty of other shops and restaurants.

Site type

Tent sites 50
Travel trailer sites 50
RV sites 50
Open now
Opens February 28

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • 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).
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Languages spoken

English

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Reviews

9.4

Overall rating from 85 Pitchup.com customers

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Spectacular sceneryPeacefulHikers’ paradise

96% would recommend this site to a friend

94% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-maintained campsite has spectacular views and a fantastic riverside location, perfect for walks and even wild swimming. Guests consistently praise the spotless facilities, including showers and washrooms, and the roomy sites. The on-site restaurant, The Knight's Table, gets rave reviews for its great food and value. Staff are often called friendly and helpful. While most visitors had no issues, a few noted some sloped sites. Highly recommended for a return visit.

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Brilliant I can’t wait to go again next May the kids loved it

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Sarah N.

Powered grass campervan, trailer tent or tent campsite

Liked The staff reception and bar brilliant customer service.
The park was beautiful especially the River.
Even the toilets/shower/laundry block were brilliant smelt of baby powder very clean and even An iron and ironing board to use.
My 7yr old loved being able to go
And play in the little park.
The views are gorgeous

Disliked Nothing

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Great location on the River Ribble Good…

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Paul T.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Great location on the River Ribble
Good location to get to Malhamdale and other popular walking routes
Pub/ restaurant on site with games room which was great for the kids
Toilet facilities lovely and clean

Disliked Shower water pressure

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Great stay - would definitely return.

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Kate a.

Powered grass campervan, trailer tent or tent campsite

Liked Beautiful setting, staff/ team brilliant and very helpful, pitch sizeable. Site feels safe and secure, facilities clean and plentiful. The river, beautiful and minutes walk from the tent. Quiet at night, great location for local highlights - waterfalls, caves, market towns. The on site restaurant is next level- service and food both excellent.

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Spacious pitch, clean toilets, great views,…

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Julie N.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Spacious pitch, clean toilets, great views, play park, stream close by

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everything the place was all that…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campsite

Liked everything the place was all that we wanted for our camping trip.

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Awesome location. Great views. Good location…

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Richard H.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Awesome location. Great views. Good location for climbing a few mountains. Fantastic services and amenities with a pub on site serving good food and games room. We absolutely loved the site and we will be returning.

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Would recommend

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juliet S.

Primitive grass campsite

Liked Spacious plots and very well maintained. The toilet and showers were spotless and plentiful. The pub/restaurant on site offered sobering for everyone including vegan & gluten free. Good selection of drinks.

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Great

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Helena M.

Powered gravel RV campsite (no awning)

Liked Had a lovely stay, great location and facilities where very clean, loved the bar and the shop was handy!

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Fantastic site and would come again

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Karen L.

Powered grass campervan, trailer tent or tent campsite

Liked Fantastic site. Very clean and spacious showers/toilet facilities. Brilliant walks around site down to the river and to the town Fantastic views. Large pitches. Wi-Fi hit and miss but still got signal when needed it.

Disliked Nothing to dislike other than pitches on a slope and bit noisy with kids after 10pm but it was a bank holiday and they were having fun.

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Beautiful setting, spacious, great facilities.…

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Paul G.

Powered gravel RV campsite (no awning)

Liked Beautiful setting, spacious, great facilities.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

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 Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce 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 Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Gastronomic delight Hikers’ paradise Peaceful

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transportation nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible shower Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Bathrooms: Wide doorways (over 32 inches) Site close to accessible bathrooms Step-free or level access

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities Motorhome service point Seasonal sites Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Knight Stainforth Caravan and Camping Park

Little Stainforth

Settle

North Yorkshire

England

BD24 0DP

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.10003°N
2.28452°W

Nearest transport

Coach
23.4 km Bus Station Stand 8
28.2 km Bus Station
29.7 km Broadway
Rail
3.7 km Settle Rail Station
4.4 km Giggleswick Rail Station
5.6 km Horton-in-Ribblesdale Rail Station
Ferry
41.7 km Heysham Ferry Terminal
47.8 km Fell Foot Country Park Ferry Landing
48 km Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing

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

Once you've settled a few days strolling, cycling or cantering in the countryside surrounding Knight Knight Stainforth Caravan and Camping Park (the Pennine Way is close by too if you want to walk 267 miles or so), take a few day trips to find out what else is around: caving, waterfalls, the Lake District and market towns are all easily accessible. Prefer something easier? The superb Settle to Carlisle railway can be picked up a couple of miles away. Cavernous caves and climbing are both for the taking in the area to dig into: White Scar Cave, the longest show cave in England, is nearby at Ingleton and Ingleborough Cave is a little to the east. Tours are available at both. From Malhamdale, clamber the three famous landmarks, Malham Cove, Malham Tarn and Gordale Scar, or walk around all three in the eight-mile clockwise walk from Malham. (More climbing? The Yorkshire Three Peaks of Pen-y-ghent, Ingleborough and Whernside await.) Another well-trodden trek in the region is the Ingleton Waterfalls Trail, starting and ending at Ingleton on a four-mile rocky road along the River Twiss and past the Pecca, Thornton Force, Beezley Falls, Rival Falls and Snow Falls waterfalls. Or take things a bit easier and wander around the local market towns of Settle, Skipton and Hawes to pick up local produce to have back at base.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Morecambe North 37.7 km Estuary GoodN/AGoodGood
Morecambe South 38.7 km Sea N/AN/AGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Gawthorpe Hall 33.1 km

Lancaster Castle 34.4 km

Beacon Fell Country Park 34.6 km

East Riddlesden Hall (NT) 36.3 km

Levens Hall & Gardens 36.6 km

National Trust

Malham Tarn Estate 7.2 km

Gawthorpe Hall 33.2 km

Braithwaite Hall 36 km

East Riddlesden Hall 36.4 km

Sizergh Castle and Garden 37.7 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

The Many Caves of Settle 3.5 km

Austwick - Feizor - Wharfe 4.7 km

Dale Head - Pen-Y-Ghent - Plover Hill - Upper Littondale 5.1 km

Horton in Ribblesdale and Pen-y-Ghent 5.4 km

Horton and Stainforth 5.5 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 Knight Stainforth Caravan and Camping Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Knight Stainforth Caravan and Camping Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Knight Stainforth Caravan and Camping Park? Once you've settled a few days strolling, cycling or cantering in the countryside surrounding Knight Knight Stainforth Caravan and Camping Park (the Pennine Way is close by too if you want to … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Knight Stainforth Caravan and Camping Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Knight Stainforth Caravan and Camping Park? From $49.79 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.