Howgill Lodge

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  • Rural dog-friendly site on the Duke of Devonshire’s estate
  • In the Yorkshire Dales, a short walk from Simon's Seat and the river
  • Alpacas on site and within walking distance of two pubs and a café
Oh, to be in the rural Yorkshire Dales, sipping on a brew surrounded by Howgill Lodge’s three resident alpacas on the Duke of Devonshire’s Bolton Abbey Estate. Built into the hillside, the terraces are separated by dry stone walls and all spots have simply stunning views of green slopes. This may be a spectacularly rural spot, but there’s no shortage of stuff to get up to locally, whether you're watching the friendly resident alpacas tuck into their breakfast, taking a wild dip in the river Wharfe 10 minutes’ walk from the site or tracking down a pint of something in one of two traditional Yorkshire pubs half an hour’s walk away (one of these serves real ales and good food, and has a lush beer garden, by the way…) Alex and Georgina, the friendly staff at this dog-friendly site, have heaps of local knowledge. Let them dish out the goss on the area's walks, cycle routes and attractions as well as the top local places for food and drink (such as the café five minutes’ walk away for a choc brownie and milkshakes). You'll need all the calories if you're setting forth for Yorkshire Dales walks like Simon's Seat… It really doesn’t matter whether you’re after an action-packed getaway with the kids or a quiet wildlife retreat with loved ones and your canine companion – both are easily achievable here. And either way, modern, high-quality facilities on site include hot showers, laundry facilities and washing-up sinks.

Site type

Tent sites 30
Travel trailer sites 20
RV sites 20
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 4
Open now
Opens December 24, 2024
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • 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.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • A cable measuring at least 15 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Tue, Dec 24 2024 to

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Reviews

9.5

Overall rating from 315 Pitchup.com customers

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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Spectacular sceneryPeacefulHikers’ paradise

97% would recommend this site to a friend

93% would stay here again

What customers say

This well-maintained campsite boasts stunning Yorkshire Dales views and a peaceful vibe. Guests rave about the immaculate, modern facilities, friendly, helpful staff, and spacious pitches. Great for walkers with direct routes. Popular cafe & alpacas are highlights. Note: Access can be tricky for larger vehicles.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Great location, with plenty of walks straight from the site. Facilities were…

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Jess M.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Great location, with plenty of walks straight from the site. Facilities were lovely and clean, staff were amazingly friendly. This is one of our favourite sites, and will be back!

Disliked Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

We will not return because of the access.

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Brenda W.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked The site, the views, the staff the facilities.
All very good.

Disliked The approach to the site with a larger caravan is bad. Single track roads. The arch near Bolton Abbey is difficult.
The single gravel and stone track to the site.

Recommend to friends Visit again

A brilliant stay at this beautiful, friendly campsite. Thank you.

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Marion J.

Powered gravel travel trailer campsite

Liked Staff were so friendly and helpful. Had lovely chats with them.
Adored seeing the alpacas and such a treat to be able to feed them.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything!!! Campsite is in middle of picturesque Yorkshire Dales. Beautiful walks from…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite (large)

Liked Everything!!! Campsite is in middle of picturesque Yorkshire Dales. Beautiful walks from doorstep. Campsite it self it’s perfect. Would 100% recommend.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Peaceful, well laid out site and beautiful scenery.…

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Michael Richard S.

Powered gravel RV campsite (medium)

Liked Peaceful, well laid out site and beautiful scenery.

Disliked The nearest pub is not 30 minutes away. More like 50 to 60 and the walk is tricky in place.

Recommend to friends Visit again

First time visitors, wonderful staff & setup, will be back!

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent campsite (small)

Liked Friendly, informative welcome & staff.
Immaculate facilities.
Spacious pitches.
Glorious views.
Picnic benches at each pitch.
Fire drum hire.
Brilliant set up! Hidden gem.

Disliked N/A

Recommend to friends Visit again

We will be back

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Craig H.

Powered grass tent campsite (medium)

Liked The views, the remoteness, the different levels on site, the facilities, the customer service

Disliked None

Recommend to friends Visit again

Everything! All of the facilities were immaculate, the staff were all friendly,…

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Bronwyn E.

Powered gravel RV campsite (medium)

Liked Everything! All of the facilities were immaculate, the staff were all friendly, the layout of the pitches is great - it feels like you have lots of room, handy having the Brownie cafe close by (vegan brownies, vegan pizza and coffee were all delicious) and incredible views of the dales!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Overall excellent site will visit again

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Anonymous

Powered gravel RV campsite (medium)

Liked Great location, excellent clean facilities and friendly staff

Disliked Nothing to dislike

Recommend to friends Visit again

We had a great two night stay and can’t wait for a return visit.

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Adrian R.

Powered gravel RV campsite (medium)

Liked The layout of the pitches.
The views.
The peace and quiet.
The walks from the site.
Love Brownies, for lunch.
The amount of showered and toilets, that were immaculate.
Being able to have a fire pit.
The friendly staff.
The friendly Alpacas and wildlife, (super friendly duck!)

Disliked Leaving to go home!

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

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 Scouts 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

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife haven

Utilities

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

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Bathrooms: Large spacious shower Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

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 Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Howgill Lodge

Barden

Skipton

North Yorkshire

England

BD23 6DJ

Directions

Timezone

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

GPS

54.02956°N
1.90333°W

Nearest transport

Coach
10.9 km Bus Station Stand 8
18 km Bus Station
20.5 km Midland Hotel
Rail
11.3 km Skipton Rail Station
12.8 km Ilkley Rail Station
13.5 km Ben Rhydding Rail Station
Airport
24 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

If one morning you feel inspired to go strolling, there’s no need to pack up the car. The path to Simon's Seat (half an hour’s walk to the top) is barely a couple minutes' stroll from the site and has simply grand views of the Yorkshire Dales. Carry on rambling into the surrounding moors, where there’s a waterfall dubbed ‘the valley of desolation’. There’s not much desolation around, but there is a gorgeous waterfall and a pool to wade in. A short drive will get you to local villages or towns like Grassington (20 minutes' drive), which has art galleries, a cobbled market square and e-bike hire, and Skipton (20 minutes), which has a castle and heaps of eateries. Another good outing is the Stump Cross Caverns (10 minutes). Discovered by lead miners in the mid 1860s, the cave complex has a cinema and exhibits including prehistoric remains of wolverine and reindeer. The caverns have a hilltop walk, but if you’re still in the mood for more good walks, excellent trails include those around the half-mile-long limestone gorge at Troller's Gill (10 minutes) and Rylstone Cross (25 minutes).

Must see

East Riddlesden Hall (NT) 17.3 km

RHS Garden Harlow Carr 22.2 km

Bronte Parsonage Museum 22.4 km

Fountains Abbey 23.4 km

National Media Museum 28.2 km

National Trust

Brimham Rocks 15.2 km

East Riddlesden Hall 17.3 km

Malham Tarn Estate 19.4 km

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 23.4 km

Braithwaite Hall 27.1 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

Trollers Gill from Parcevall Hall 1.7 km

PARCEVALL HALL 2 km

Bolton Priory and The Strid from Barden Bridge 2.2 km

Burnsall and Thorpe Circular 3.7 km

Bolton Park - Valley of Desolation - Simon's Seat - Bolton Park 3.7 km

Local events

  • Harrogate Autumn Flower Show (Friday, September 19, 2025 – Friday, September 19, 2025)

    Ripon, England 27.3 km

  • Leeds Festival (Thursday, August 21, 2025 – Thursday, August 21, 2025)

    Wetherby, England 38.5 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.

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Howgill Lodge have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Howgill Lodge dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Howgill Lodge? If one morning you feel inspired to go strolling, there’s no need to pack up the car. The path to Simon's Seat (half an hour’s walk to the top) is barely a … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Howgill Lodge?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  1 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  3:30 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Howgill Lodge? From $52.09 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.